Championship Predictions

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

After sharing the spoils with QPR, Millwall will be looking to give fans some cheer when they take on Blackburn Rovers at the Den. Jed Wallace, who opened his goal-scoring account at the weekend, obviously wants to continue where he left last season, and he is likely to make life difficult for Blackburn defenders. Anyhow, the Lions will give 100% to record their first win of... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Saturday’s football game at Riverside Stadium pits together Middlesbrough and Bristol City, who shared the spoils with Fulham and Blackpool respectively in their season openers. The Boro were more than fortunate not to suffer a loss at Craven Cottage, with the team scoring the equalizer from their only shot on target. Considering that all Ameobi, Browne, and Fisher remain ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by a thrilling 4-1 win over Preston, Hull City will be looking to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Queens Park Rangers at KCOM Stadium. The Tigers could not have wished for a better start to the season, but they can’t afford any complacency in Saturday’s football match.

Midfielder Richard Smallwood, who impressed in the season... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Fulham

Fulham

After dropping two points in a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough, Fulham will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on Huddersfield Town on Saturday. The Cottagers failed to turn their dominance into victory in the season opener, with the Boro scoring the equalizer from their only shot on target. The capital club, though, looked sharp on the field in the Craven Cotta... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

After holding Bristol City to a draw in their opener, Blackpool will be aiming to impress in their first home game of the season when they face Cardiff City at their Bloomfield Road. The Seasiders showed character in the season opener, with the team scoring the equalizer in the second minute of the stoppage time. Blackpool are tough to beat at home, but the game against the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Birmingham City and Stoke City face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game at St. Andrew’s Stadium. The Blues kicked off the new season with a hard-fought win at Sheffield United, meaning that they are high on spirits ahead of Saturday’s clash. Goalkeeper Neil Etheridge remains on the sidelines through illness, while talented defender Dion Sanderson is out ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Saturday’s football game at Oakwell pits together Barnsley and Coventry City. The Tykes came from behind to share the spoils with Cardiff City in their opener, with the team totally deserving to grab one point from the Cardiff City Stadium clash. Barnsley are now on a quest to record their first win of the season, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at t... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

12:30

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Derby

Derby

Peterborough United will be looking to make amends for a heavy 3-0 loss to Luton Town when they take on Derby Count on Matchday 2. The Posh experienced all sorts of problems at the back in the season opener, but they are surely capable of matching the Rams at home ground. Both Dembele and Taylor remain in the recovery room, while Hamilton and Edwards are pushing for a start.... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2021

16:30

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Sunday’s football game between Coventry City and Nottingham Forest will bring down the curtain on the Championship Matchday 1. The Sky Blues did well to secure the Championship survival last term, and they are on the same quest in the new campaign. It has to be noted that the club chiefs signed permanent deals with the likes of Simon Moore, Martyn Waghorn, and Bright Enoba... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2021 at 16:30

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2021

13:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Fulham and Middlesbrough square off against each other at Craven Cottage in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Sunday’s program. The Cottagers are eyeing a quick return to the Premier League, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Boro. Fulham have turned their Craven Cottage into a real fortress, but this game will be anything but a walk i... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2021 at 13:30

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

20:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Sheffield United will be looking to make a flying start to the season when they host Birmingham City to their Bramall Lane. The Blades looked sharp up front in a pre-season friendly against Doncaster, and we are positive that they will adopt yet another attack-minded approach. The club chiefs did well to keep hold of key attackers in the summer transfer window, and we predic... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 20:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Stoke City and Reading go head to head at Bet365 Stadium in the opening match of the season. The Potters were having their ups and downs in pre-season, but they proved their worth in a 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton. Captain Joe Allen is still part of the team, while new signings Mario Vrancic is likely to make his Stoke City debut against Reading. Anyhow, we predict that the P... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

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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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