Championship Predictions

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2021

15:00

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Reading

Reading

There will be fireworks when West Bromwich Albion and Reading take on each other in the Championship round 22. The Baggies desperately needed a win against Coventry City, and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their four-match winless run. WBA aim to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in Sa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2021 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2021

15:00

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

All eyes will be on Swansea.com Stadium when Swansea City and Nottingham Forest face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The two teams are almost level on points in the standings, but the Swans are seen as slim favourites to win Saturday’s game. Considering that Russell Martin has a full squad to choose from, home win should be considered.

The Red ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2021 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2021

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Stoke and Middlesbrough square off against each other at Bet365 Stadium on day 22 of the new Championship campaign. The Potters aim to build on a 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers, and a triumph over Middlesbrough will see them stay in the playoffs berth. Keep in mind, though, that all Romaine Sawyers, Josef Bursik, Jordan Thompson, Harry Souttar, and Nick Powell are out of c ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2021 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2021

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Preston will look to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers when they host Barnsley to their Deepdale. The Lilywhites are eager to move closer to the top half of the table, and they will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways. All Matthew Olosunde, Joshua Murphy, Connor Wickham, and Isaiah Brown should miss out with injuries for the home team. < ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2021 at 15:00

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2021

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Peterborough and Millwall square off against each other at Weston Homes Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Posh continue to struggle in the English second tier, with the team failing to find the net in the previous five league fixtures. Since the newcomers are low on spirits ahead of the visit of Millwall, home win should not be considered. Both ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2021 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2021

15:00

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Fulham

Fulham

Fulham will look to put an end to their three-game winless run when they take on Luton Town in the Championship round 22. The Cottagers have drawn each of their last three league fixtures, but they are still leading the chase for automatic promotion. Despite failing to find the net in a 1-1 draw with Bournemouth, top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic will be the man to watch in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2021 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2021

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Hull City and Bristol City square off against each other at MKM Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Tigers made a slow start to the season, but their recent displays are surely giving fans a reason for optimism. Following four consecutive wins, Hull City shared the spoils with Reading at the weekend, with the team remaining in 19th place i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2021 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2021

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Derby County will be aiming to collect vital three points in their battle for survival when they take on Blackpool on Saturday afternoon. The Rams are stuck at the bottom due to the 21-point deduction, and they head into the match following back-to-back losses to QPR and Bristol City. Derby County will be without Lee Buchanan, Sam Baldock, and Krystian Bielik in Saturday’s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2021 at 15:00

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2021

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Bournemouth will be aiming to overtake Fulham in top position when they take on Blackburn on day 22 of the new Championship campaign. The Cherries are determined to return to Premier League, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to turn their dream into reality. Dominic Solanke, who scored his 16th goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with Fulham, will be ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2021 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2021

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Birmingham City and Cardiff City go head to head at St. Andrew’s Stadium in the Championship round 22. The Blues have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team sharing the spoils with Coventry City, beating Blackpool, while losing to Millwall in their last league match. Birmingham City produce much better showings at home than on the travels, and you should kn ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2021 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

11 December 2021

12:30

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Coventry

Coventry

Kirklees Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Huddersfield Town and Coventry City, the two top-table sides. The Terriers are five points behind the playoffs berth, but their current form is anything but good. Following back-to-back defeats to QPR and Middlesbrough, Huddersfield shared the spoils with Barnsley at the weekend, and, no doubt, they are eager to g ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 December 2021 at 12:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 December 2021

14:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Sunday’s football game between QPR and Stoke City will bring down the curtain on day 21 of the new Championship campaign. The Hoops are eyeing their fourth consecutive win in the English second tier, and the bookies see them as favourites to pick up all three points from the match. All Lee Wallace, Jordy de Wijs, and Sam McCallum are all out of contention with injuries. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 December 2021 at 14:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
7 September 2026 • 20:48 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
NorwichNorwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyWest BromwichWest Bromwich09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR09/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamWrexhamWrexham11/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonCardiffCardiff12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichQPRQPR12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMillwallMillwall12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPortsmouthPortsmouth12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughNorwichNorwich12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonLincolnLincoln12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBristol CityBristol City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaBurnleyBurnley12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordStoke CityStoke City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWolvesWolves13/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win

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 (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.61
Away Teams 1.29
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.1 min/Goal (191 Goals in 66 matches)
38% Clean Sheets (25 times out of 66 matches)
70% Both Teams Scored (46 times out of 66 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 30%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 85%
Over 2.5 65%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 9%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 15%
Under 2.5 35%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 91%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.95
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.42
Fouls Per Match 21.42
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.36
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.06
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 627

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Southampton 6 3 2 1 14 7 +7 11 WWDDW
2 West Ham United 6 3 2 1 14 9 +5 11 LDWWW
3 Swansea City 6 3 2 1 8 4 +4 11 DWWDL
4 Queens Park Rangers 5 3 1 1 7 4 +3 10 WDWWL
5 Middlesbrough 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 WLWDW
6 West Bromwich Albion 5 3 1 1 8 6 +2 10 WWLDW
7 Bristol City 5 3 1 1 9 7 +2 10 LDWWW
8 Charlton Athletic 5 3 1 1 6 7 -1 10 WWWDL
9 Millwall 5 3 0 2 10 8 +2 9 WWLLW
10 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
11 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
12 Watford 6 2 2 2 6 7 -1 8 DDLLW
13 Wrexham 6 1 4 1 7 5 +2 7 DLWDD
14 Birmingham City 5 1 4 0 7 6 +1 7 DDWDD
15 Stoke City 6 2 1 3 9 10 -1 7 LLWWD
16 Norwich City 5 2 0 3 8 8 0 6 LLWLW
17 Portsmouth 5 2 0 3 7 8 -1 6 LWLLW
18 Lincoln City 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 LLWDD
19 Blackburn Rovers 6 1 2 3 7 9 -2 5 WLDLL
20 Cardiff City 6 0 4 2 7 10 -3 4 DDLLD
21 Derby County 5 1 1 3 5 10 -5 4 LDLWL
22 Bolton Wanderers 6 1 1 4 6 12 -6 4 DLLLL
23 Preston North End 6 1 0 5 6 12 -6 3 LLLWL
24 Burnley 6 0 3 3 7 13 -6 3 LLDLD

Championship Results

Date Match
05/09/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City 1 - 1 Southampton
05/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 4 - 0 Charlton Athletic
05/09/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
05/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Bristol City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 1 Middlesbrough
05/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 0 Cardiff City
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 0 Watford
05/09/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 1 - 3 Norwich City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Millwall 4 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 3 - 0 Derby County
05/09/2026, 19:00 Swansea City 0 - 0 Wrexham
06/09/2026, 11:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/09/2026, 18:45 Southampton 3 - 1 Swansea City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Watford 2 - 1 Preston North End
08/09/2026, 18:45 Wrexham 1 - 1 Burnley
08/09/2026, 18:45 Cardiff City 1 - 1 Stoke City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Sheffield United
08/09/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 3 West Ham United
09/09/2026, 18:45 Derby County - West Bromwich Albion
09/09/2026, 18:45 Norwich City - Birmingham City
09/09/2026, 19:00 Charlton Athletic - Queens Park Rangers
15/09/2026, 18:45 Middlesbrough - Millwall
15/09/2026, 18:45 Bristol City - Lincoln City
20/10/2026, 18:45 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Portsmouth

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