Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

19 October 2021

19:45

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Bristol City and Nottingham Forest take on each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in what is expected to be a close midweek fixture. The Robins aim to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Bournemouth, but they face an uphill task in Tuesday’s clash against the in-form Reds. Midfielder Joe Williams, who limped off with injury at the weekend, is unlikely to feature against Forest, with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 October 2021 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2021

12:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Swansea City and Cardiff City square off against each other in the South Wales derby on day 12 of the new Championship campaign. The Swans aim to escape the danger zone, and the good news for the hosts is that all Ntcham, Obafemi, and Bennett return from injuries. Defender Tivonge Rushesha should be the only absentee in the home team in the local derby. You should bear in mi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2021 at 12:00

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

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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
West HamWest HamQPRQPR09/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonBristol CityBristol City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaNorwichNorwich10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversCardiffCardiff10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonStoke CityStoke City10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
DerbyDerbywrewre10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWolvesWolves10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonMillwallMillwall10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedLincolnLincoln10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordBurnleyBurnley10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBurnleyBurnley11/10/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home 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 1.64
Away Teams 1.27
Total (Combined) 2.92
30.9 min/Goal (277 Goals in 95 matches)
39% Clean Sheets (37 times out of 95 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (65 times out of 95 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 31%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.96
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.43
Fouls Per Match 22.23
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.75
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.48
Offsides Per Match 4.23
Players Participated 657

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 8 5 2 1 13 6 +7 17 WDLWW
2 West Ham United 8 4 3 1 22 11 +11 15 WWWWD
3 Middlesbrough 8 4 3 1 16 12 +4 15 DWWDD
4 Southampton 8 4 2 2 19 10 +9 14 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 7 4 2 1 15 10 +5 14 WLDWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 8 4 2 2 10 8 +2 14 DWWDL
7 Queens Park Rangers 8 3 4 1 10 7 +3 13 WLDDD
8 Stoke City 8 4 1 3 13 12 +1 13 WWDWW
9 Bristol City 8 4 1 3 11 12 -1 13 WWLLW
10 Charlton Athletic 8 3 3 2 7 10 -3 12 DLDDL
11 Birmingham City 8 2 5 1 12 11 +1 11 DDLWD
12 Millwall 8 3 2 3 15 15 0 11 LWLDD
13 Lincoln City 8 3 2 3 7 8 -1 11 DDWWL
14 Wrexham 8 2 4 2 9 12 -3 10 WDDLW
15 Bolton Wanderers 8 3 1 4 11 15 -4 10 LLLWW
16 Blackburn Rovers 8 2 3 3 12 12 0 9 DLLWD
17 Norwich City 8 3 0 5 16 17 -1 9 LWWLL
18 Sheffield United 8 2 3 3 9 11 -2 9 WLWLL
19 Portsmouth 7 2 2 3 9 10 -1 8 LLWDD
20 Watford 8 2 2 4 7 10 -3 8 LLWLL
21 Cardiff City 8 1 4 3 10 12 -2 7 LLDLW
22 Derby County 8 1 2 5 7 14 -7 5 WLLLD
23 Preston North End 8 1 1 6 8 15 -7 4 LWLLD
24 Burnley 8 0 4 4 9 17 -8 4 DLDLD

Championship Results

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City 1 - 0 Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 2 - 1 Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 2 Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 1 - 2 Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 1 Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City 3 - 4 Bolton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
09/10/2026, 19:00 West Ham United - Queens Park Rangers
10/10/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Norwich City
10/10/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City
10/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Bristol City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County - Wrexham
10/10/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough - Wolverhampton Wanderers
10/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - Millwall
10/10/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Stoke City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Lincoln City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Watford - Burnley
10/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Cardiff City
11/10/2026, 11:00 Southampton - Portsmouth

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