Championship Predictions

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

High-flying Fulham will be aiming to regain top position in the standings when they host Hull City to their Craven Cottage on Matchday 4. The Cottagers head into the match following back-to-back wins over Huddersfield (5-1) and Millwall (2-1), and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Serbia international Aleksandar Mitrovic has been impressive under new... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Derby County and Middlesbrough square off against each other at Pride Park in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Rams did well to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Peterborough United, with the team beating Hull City thanks to Sam Baldock’s goal. Wayne Rooney’s troops regained a much-needed confidence, and, no doubt, they are going to fight tooth and nail... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Saturday’s football game at Coventry Building Society Arena pits together Coventry City and Reading. The Sky Blues have been producing fine displays at the start of the season, with the team beating both Nottingham Forest and Blackpool, while losing at Barnsley. Coventry City aim to give fans yet another reason for celebration, but beating Reading is easier said than done.... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Cardiff City and Millwall face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game at Cardiff City Stadium. The Bluebirds aim to extend their unbeaten run to four games, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. Millwall defenders should have defender Aden Flint at bay as he scored a brace in the midweek draw, while all Brown, Davies, Eva... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Vitality Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Bournemouth and Blackpool, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Cherries aim to build on back-to-back wins over Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City, and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Blackpool. Dominic Solanke, who opened his goal-scoring account in... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

All eyes will be on Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and WBA take on each other in the Championship derby. The Riversiders have been producing promising displays at the start of the season, with the team beating both Swansea and Nottingham, while sharing the spoils with Millwall. Even though all Dack, Johnson, Rankin-Costello, and Wharton are likely to miss the game through ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

12:30

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Queens Park Rangers will be looking to build on back-to-back wins over Hull (3-0) and Middlesbrough (3-2) when they take on Barnsley on Saturday afternoon. The Hoops made a flying start to the season, and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. Even though midfielder Moses Odubajo is out of contention through suspension, we believe that home win should be c... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 August 2021

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

Bristol City and Swansea City face each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in the opening match of the Championship day 4. The Robins quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Middlesbrough, with the team beating Reading 3-2 on the road. Bristol City have been playing some high-scoring games of late, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Austria internationa... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2021 at 19:45

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

WBA welcome Sheffield United to the Hawthorns in what is expected to be an entertaining Championship derby. Following a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, WBA recorded a 3-2 win over Luton to climb to 4th position in the standings. The Baggies have been impressive in front of goal at the start of the season, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Experienced ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 20:00

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers face each other at the City Ground in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Reds made a slow start to the season, with the team losing to both Coventry and Bournemouth, and it is no surprise the odds for away win have been dropping. Da Costa remains on the sidelines with injury, while Portugal internationals Cafu an... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 19:45

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

19:45

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Bristol City, Middlesbrough will be looking to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on QPR on Matchday 3. The Boro are a real force to be reckoned with at home, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win Wednesday’s clash. Both Ameobi and Tavernier are sidelined with injuries, while Uganda international Uch... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 19:45

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

19:45

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Derby

Derby

Hull City will be aiming to make amends for a 3-0 loss to QPR when they take on Derby County on Matchday 3. The Tigers have been playing some high-scoring games at the start of the season, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Keep in mind, though, that Ryan Longman got injured again in the defeat to QPR. Midfielder George Moncur, on the other hand, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
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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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