Championship Predictions

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 October 2021

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

There will be fireworks when Sheffield United and Stoke City square off against each other at Bramall Lane on day 12 of the new Championship campaign. The Blades have been totally out of form in the first half of the season, but Saturday’s clash could be the turning point for the home team. Defender Jack O’Connell is out of contention through injury, whilst all Berge, Bu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 October 2021 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

16 October 2021

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Select Car Leasing Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Reading and Barnsley, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Royals aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cardiff City, and a triumph over Barnsley could see them climb to the playoffs berth. Junior Hoilett is rated doubtful due to international commitments, while Michael Mor ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 October 2021 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 October 2021

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Preston welcome Derby County to their Deepdale on day 12 of the new Championship campaign. The Lilywhites failed to win the previous five league fixtures, but it seems as if their performances are much better than the results. All Connor Wickham, Isaiah Brown, and Matthew Olosunde are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.

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This match will be played on 16 October 2021 at 15:00

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

16 October 2021

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Nottingham Forest and Blackpool face each other at the City Ground in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Reds aim to build on back-to-back wins over Barnsley and Birmingham City, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to watch in the home team will be experienced attacker Lewis Grabban, who has found his goal-scoring to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 October 2021 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

16 October 2021

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Saturday’s football game at the Den pits together Millwall and Luton Town, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship table. The Lions aim to build on back-to-back wins over Bristol City and Barnsley, and a triumph over Luton will see them move closer to the playoffs berth. The good news for the hosts is that trio Bennett – Mahoney – Malone has le ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 October 2021 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 October 2021

15:00

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Middlesbrough will be aiming to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Hull City when they take on Peterborough at their Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Boro did well to beat Sheffield United in their last home game, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Matchday 12. All Onel Hernandez, Anfernee Dijksteel, and Marcus Browne are sidelined with injuri ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 October 2021 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

16 October 2021

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Saturday’s football game at Kirklees Stadium pits together Huddersfield Town and Hull City, the two teams with entirely different ambitions in the 2021/2022 Championship campaign. The Terriers are eyeing a place in the playoffs, while the Tigers’ main goal is to avoid relegation the League One. Huddersfield are after their fourth home win of the season, and they will not ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 October 2021 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 October 2021

15:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Bristol City and Bournemouth square off against each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in the Championship round 12. The Robins aim to build on a 3-2 win over Peterborough, and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach. A man to watch in the home team will be experienced attacker Chris Martin, who has netted four goals in the Championship so far this season, whi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 October 2021 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

16 October 2021

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Ewood Park will host Saturday’s Championship game between Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City. The Riversiders have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team crushing Cardiff City 5-1 at home, while losing to both Huddersfield and Blackpool on the road. Blackburn obviously produce much, much better displays at home than on the travels, but this match will be an ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 October 2021 at 15:00

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 October 2021

12:30

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QPR

QPR

All eyes will be on Craven Cottage when Fulham and QPR square off against each other in the Championship round 12. The Cottagers experienced all sorts of problems at the back in the 4-1 loss to Coventry City, meaning that they are desperate to get back on course. Aleksandar Mitrovic should start as he was rested in Serbia’s 3-1 win over Azerbaijan, while all Fabio Carvalho ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 October 2021 at 12:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 October 2021

20:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

WBA will be looking to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Stoke when they take on Birmingham City at the Hawthorns on Friday evening. The Baggies are still seen as one of the main candidates for automatic promotion, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Defender Ahmed Hegazy could be given a rest after playing two games for Egypt in a short period of time, while b ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 October 2021 at 20:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2021

15:00

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Preston

Preston

QPR and Preston face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium. The Hoops did well to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to West Brom, with the team beating Birmingham City at home ground, but they need to keep on winning if they are to book their place in the playoffs. A man to watch in the home team will be Ilias Chair, who scored a b ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2021 at 15:00

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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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