Championship Predictions

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2021

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Buoyed by a 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough will be aiming to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Blackpool at their Riverside Stadium. The Boro did well to put an end to their four-game winless run, but they do not want to stop now. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be former Norwich City midfielder Onel Hernandez, who open... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2021 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2021

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Luton Town play host to Swansea City at their Kenilworth Road on day 8 of the new Championship campaign. The Hatters have drawn the previous three league fixtures, and, as a result, they dropped to 13th place in the standings. Luton are eyeing their third win over the season, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Swans. Allan Campbell is sidelined with injury, wh... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2021 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2021

15:00

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Nottingham City

Nottingham City

Huddersfield Town will be aiming to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over Blackpool when they face Nottingham Forest on day 8 of the new Championship campaign. The Terriers quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Stoke City, with the team climbing to the playoffs berth, and, no doubt, the midweek triumph gave them a confidence boost. A man to watch in the home team will be Josh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2021 at 15:00

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2021

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Buoyed by a 4-1 win over Birmingham City, Fulham will be aiming to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Reading at Craven Cottage. Serbia international Aleksandar Mitrovic has already netted six goals in the new Championship campaign, meaning that the opposition defenders should have him at bay. Fulham are determined to retain top position in the st... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2021 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2021

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

All eyes will be on Pride Park when Derby County and Stoke City go head to head in the Championship round 8. The Rams made a slow start to the season, and, no doubt, Wayne Rooney feels pressure ahead of Saturday’s clash. Considering that Derby failed to find the net in three of their last four league fixtures, home win should not be considered. Both Colin Kazim-Richards an... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2021 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2021

15:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

There will be fireworks when Cardiff City and Bournemouth go head to head at Cardiff City Stadium on Matchday 8. The Bluebirds have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating both Millwall and Nottingham, while losing to Bristol City and Coventry. Important midfielder Leandro Bacuna remains in the recovery room, as well as Joe Ralls, while Ryan Giles has ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2021 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2021

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Saturday’s football match at Oakwell pits together Barnsley and Blackburn, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. Barnsley occupy 17th place ahead of Matchday 8, with the team eyeing their only second win of the process. The Tykes defeated Coventry 1-0 at home in mid-August, but they face a difficult task against the Riversiders. Liam Kitching is banned... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2021 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

18 September 2021

12:30

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

KCOM Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Hull City and Sheffield United, the two teams who have been struggling at the start of the season. The Tigers have collected only five points from possible 21, and, no doubt, they are low on spirits following a 2-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers. Both Alfie Jones and George Honeyman are sidelined with injuries for the home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 September 2021 at 12:30

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 September 2021

19:45

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Millwall

Millwall

Wednesday’s football game at Swansea.com Stadium pits together Swans and Lions, the two teams who sit in the bottom half of the table. Swansea City failed to make a flying start to the season, and, as a result, they sit in the danger zone ahead of the visit of Millwall. The Welsh outfit are desperate to record their second win of the season, but they will have to do it wit... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2021 at 19:45

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

15 September 2021

19:45

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town, Stoke City will be aiming to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Barnsley in the Championship round 7. The Potters aim to regain their spot in top two, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Tykes. Both Nick Powell and Tyrese Campbell are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspen... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2021 at 19:45

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 September 2021

19:45

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Rock-bottom Nottingham Forest will look to record their first win of the season when they take on Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening. Head coach Chris Hughton is under big pressure ahead of the midweek clash, meaning that his men are likely to leave their hearts on the field this time out. Defender Jordi Osei-Tutu is the only absentee in the home team ahead of the visit of B... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2021 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

15 September 2021

19:45

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Coventry City and Cardiff City go head to head at Coventry Building Society Arena on day 7 of the new Championship campaign. The Sky Blues quickly bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Queens Park Rangers, with the team beating Middlesbrough at home ground, but the midweek game will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. Both Liam Kelly and Josh Eccles are sidelined wit... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2021 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
12 March 2026 • 19:30 UTC • 1 min read
Championship Predictions

Weekly Championship Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly Championship tips across the most important football betting markets, including Correct Score, BTTS, Over/Under 1.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.

Championship Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
PortsmouthPortsmouthDerbyDerby16/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordWrexhamWrexham17/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonNorwichNorwich18/03/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonStoke CityStoke City20/03/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
IpswichIpswichMillwallMillwall21/03/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityWest BromwichWest Bromwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Hull CityHull CitySheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRPortsmouthPortsmouth21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWrexhamWrexham21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonOxford UnitedOxford United21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordLeicesterLeicester21/03/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaCoventryCoventry21/03/2026, 17:15
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw

EFL Championship Betting Stats and Data

To support your Championship tips and betting decisions, FootballPredictions.com tracks five years of historical Championship statistics. These long-term trends provide the foundation for our weekly predictions across the Championship’s key markets.

Championship Stats (2025/2026)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.38
Away Teams 1.2
Total (Combined) 2.59
34.8 min/Goal (1170 Goals in 452 matches)
50% Clean Sheets (224 times out of 452 matches)
56% Both Teams Scored (254 times out of 452 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 25%
Away Win 33%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 50%
Over 3.5 24%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 50%
Under 3.5 76%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2025/2026)
Shots Per Match 25.07
Shots / Match (Home) 14.08
Shots / Match (Away) 11
Fouls Per Match 21.42
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.31
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.11
Offsides Per Match 3.85
Players Participated 873

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Coventry City 38 23 8 7 78 40 +38 77 WWWWL
2 Middlesbrough 38 20 10 8 59 37 +22 70 DWWLD
3 Ipswich Town 37 19 11 7 66 38 +28 68 WWDDW
4 Millwall 38 20 8 10 52 43 +9 68 WWWWL
5 Hull City 38 19 6 13 59 56 +3 63 WLLWL
6 Wrexham 37 16 12 9 57 47 +10 60 WWWLW
7 Southampton 37 15 12 10 60 48 +12 57 DWWDW
8 Derby County 37 15 9 13 54 48 +6 54 LLWWL
9 Birmingham City 38 14 11 13 48 48 0 53 LLLWD
10 Watford 37 13 13 11 47 45 +2 52 WLWDL
11 Swansea City 38 15 7 16 44 46 -2 52 DLWWL
12 Norwich City 37 15 6 16 51 45 +6 51 LWWWW
13 Stoke City 38 14 9 15 45 40 +5 51 WLLDW
14 Bristol City 38 14 9 15 49 49 0 51 WLLLD
15 Sheffield United 38 15 5 18 53 52 +1 50 LWDLD
16 Queens Park Rangers 38 14 8 16 49 60 -11 50 LLLLW
17 Preston North End 38 12 13 13 42 48 -6 49 DLLLL
18 Charlton Athletic 38 12 12 14 36 45 -9 48 DLWWD
19 Leicester City 38 11 11 16 51 60 -9 44 DLDWL
20 Blackburn Rovers 38 11 9 18 36 49 -13 42 LLDLW
21 Portsmouth 36 10 10 16 36 47 -11 40 WLLDL
22 West Bromwich Albion 38 10 10 18 39 54 -15 40 DLDDW
23 Oxford United 38 9 12 17 36 49 -13 39 LWWWD
24 Sheffield Wednesday 38 1 9 28 23 76 -53 12 LLLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
10/03/2026, 19:45 Portsmouth 1 - 2 Swansea City
10/03/2026, 19:45 Leicester City 2 - 0 Bristol City
10/03/2026, 19:45 Millwall 1 - 0 Derby County
10/03/2026, 19:45 Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 1 Watford
10/03/2026, 19:45 Wrexham 1 - 2 Hull City
10/03/2026, 20:00 Stoke City 3 - 3 Ipswich Town
11/03/2026, 19:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Sheffield United
11/03/2026, 19:45 Oxford United 1 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
11/03/2026, 19:45 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Southampton
11/03/2026, 19:45 Middlesbrough 0 - 1 Charlton Athletic
11/03/2026, 19:45 Birmingham City 1 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
11/03/2026, 20:00 Coventry City 3 - 0 Preston North End

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
13/03/2026, 20:00 Wrexham 2 - 0 Swansea City
14/03/2026, 12:30 Oxford United 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
14/03/2026, 12:30 Coventry City 1 - 2 Southampton
14/03/2026, 12:30 Middlesbrough 1 - 1 Bristol City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 2 Ipswich Town
14/03/2026, 15:00 Norwich City 2 - 0 Preston North End
14/03/2026, 15:00 Birmingham City 1 - 1 Sheffield United
14/03/2026, 15:00 Leicester City 1 - 3 Queens Park Rangers
14/03/2026, 15:00 Stoke City 3 - 1 Watford
14/03/2026, 15:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 0 Hull City
14/03/2026, 15:00 Millwall 1 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
16/03/2026, 20:00 Portsmouth - Derby County

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