Championship Predictions

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2021

19:45

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Coventry

Coventry

All eyes will be on Bloomfield Road when Blackpool and Coventry City face each other in the Championship game for the first time since January 2012. The Seasiders aim to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Cardiff City, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Sky Blues. All Gretarsson, Madine, Mitchell, Stewart, and Virtue-Thick are sidelined with injuries, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2021 at 19:45

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2021

19:45

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Luton

Luton

Tuesday’s football game at Oakwell pits together Barnsley and Luton Town, who face each other on day 3 of the new Championship campaign. The Tykes kicked off the new season with a 1-1 draw with Cardiff City, with the team beating Coventry thanks to Dominik Frieser’s goal. Barnsley aim to give fans yet another reason for celebration, but they will have to prove their wort ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2021 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Swansea City and Sheffield United go head to head at Liberty Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Swans suffered a 2-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers in the opening match of the season, with Andre Ayew, who left the club earlier this summer being sorely missed. In his absence, a man to watch in the home team will be Jamaica international Jamal Lo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Luton

Luton

WBA and Luton Town square off against each other at the Hawthorns in what is expected to be an entertaining Championship game. The Baggies showed character in the season opener, with the team coming from behind to share the spoils with fellow promotion-chasing Bournemouth. Since head coach Valerien Ismael should have a full squad to choose from for the first home game of the ... Read More...

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

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Reading will look to make amends for a 3-2 loss to Stoke City when they take on Preston at their Madejski Stadium on Saturday. The Royals failed to grab something from their opener, but there were some positivities in their display in the Bet365 Stadium clash. Reading are a real force to be reckoned with at home, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded appr ... Read More...

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

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Bouremouth

Bouremouth

All eyes will be on the City Ground when Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth face each other in the Championship derby. The Reds aim to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Coventry City, but beating the promotion-chasing Cherries is easier said than done. Loic Mbe Soh suffered an injury in the season opener, and seeing that all Yuri Ribeiro, Nicholas Ioannou, and Tyler Blackett lef ... Read More...

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

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

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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
WolvesWolvesBlackburnBlackburn14/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonPrestonPreston15/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonDerbyDerby15/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityMillwallMillwall15/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichWest BromWest Brom15/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbroughLincolnLincoln15/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthQPRQPR15/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CitySwanseaSwansea15/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedBirmingham CityBirmingham City15/08/2026, 17:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordSouthamptonSouthampton16/08/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurnleyBurnleyWest HamWest Ham16/08/2026, 16:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffWrexhamWrexham17/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityBristol CityBristol City22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LincolnLincolnPortsmouthPortsmouth22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallNorwichNorwich22/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyCardiffCardiff22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonWolvesWolves22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRBoltonBolton22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonStoke CityStoke City22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaSheffield UnitedSheffield United22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamCharltonCharlton22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamWatfordWatford22/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBurnleyBurnley23/08/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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 Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Birmingham City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 Blackburn Rovers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Bolton Wanderers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Bristol City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
5 Burnley 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 Cardiff City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Charlton Athletic 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Derby County 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Lincoln City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 Middlesbrough 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11 Millwall 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12 Norwich City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
13 Portsmouth 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 Preston North End 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 Queens Park Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
16 Sheffield United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
17 Southampton 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
18 Stoke City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
19 Swansea City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 Watford 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21 West Bromwich Albion 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
22 West Ham United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 Wrexham 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
14/08/2026, 19:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Blackburn Rovers
15/08/2026, 11:30 Bolton Wanderers - Preston North End
15/08/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic - Derby County
15/08/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough - Lincoln City
15/08/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth - Queens Park Rangers
15/08/2026, 14:00 Norwich City - West Bromwich Albion
15/08/2026, 14:00 Stoke City - Swansea City
15/08/2026, 14:00 Bristol City - Millwall
15/08/2026, 16:30 Sheffield United - Birmingham City
16/08/2026, 12:30 Watford - Southampton
16/08/2026, 15:00 Burnley - West Ham United
17/08/2026, 19:00 Cardiff City - Wrexham

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