Championship Predictions

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium will host Saturday’s football match between QPR and Coventry City. The Hoops aim to extend their unbeaten run to five games, and they are surely capable of matching the Sky Blues at home ground. Both Thomas and Dozzell are likely to drop to the bench, with Ball and Adomah pushing for a start. The good news for the hosts is that midfielder Mo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Saturday’s football game at Deepdale pits together Preston and Swansea City, the two bottom-table sides. The Lilywhites desperately needed a win against Peterborough United, and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their three-game losing run. The triumph gave Preston footballers a confidence boost, and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Milwall will look to make amends for a 3-1 loss to Cardiff City when they face Blackpool at the Den on Saturday afternoon. The Lions have yet to find their best form, with the team slipping down the standings week by week. The capital club are determined to give fans something to cheer about, and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field. Both Sam Hutchinson and Mas ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Blackburn

Blackburn

Middlesbrough and Blackburn Rovers take on each other at Riverside Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Boro have been having thier ups and downs of late, with the team beating Bristol City, losing to QPR, while sharing the spoils with Derby County. Even though all Ameobi, Browne, and Watmore are out of contention with injuries, we predict ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Kenilworth Road will host Saturday’s football game between Luton Town and Sheffield United, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table ahead of Matchday 5. The Hatters occupy 11th place in the standings, with the team eyeing their third win of the season. Luton Town, though, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in an embarassing 5-0 loss to Birmingh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

All eyes will be on MKM Stadium when Hull City and Bournemouth square off against each other in the Championship round 5. The Tigers are on a three-game losing run in the English second tier, and it should come as no surprise the bookies see them as underdogs in Saturday’s football game. Grant McCann could opt to make changes to the starting XI, with all Eaves, Cannon, and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Huddersfield Town and Reading square off against each other at Kirkless Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship encounter. The Terriers have been producing fine displays ever since they suffered a heavy 5-1 loss to Fulham, with the team eyeing their third consecutive league win. Even though all Pipa, Rowe, and Ruffels have been struggling through injuri ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Fulham will look to retain top position in the standings when they take on Stoke City at their Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon. The Cottagers are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to watch in the home team will be Aleksandar Mitrovic, who has already found his goal-scoring touch. Both Tim Rea ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Oakwell will host Saturday’s football game between Barnsley and Birmingham City. The Tykes head into the match following a 2-2 draw with QPR, with the team eyeing their second win of the season. All Andersen, Morris, Leya, and Oulare have been struggling with injuries of late, but Marcus Schopp can count on key players for Saturday’s clash. The Blues, on the other hand, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

12:30

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

There will be fireworks when Derby County and Nottingham Forest square off against each other at Pride Park in the East Midlands derby. The Rams have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Peterborough, losing to Hull City, while sharing the spoils with Middlesbrough at the weekend. Wayne Rooney’s troops aim to return to winning ways, but they will ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 12:30

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2021

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Cardiff City and Bristol City go head to head at Cardiff City Stadium in the opening match of the Championship day 5. The Bluebirds have been producing fine displays at the start of the season, with the team climbing to the playoffs berth thanks to a 3-1 win over Millwall. Aden Flint, who scored four goals in total in the previous two league fixtures, will be the man to watc ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2021 at 12:30

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Buoyed by a 3-1 win over Swansea City, Stoke City will be aiming to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Nottingham Forest at Bet365 Stadium. The Potters are eyeing their third win of the season, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash. All Campbell, Forrester, and Oakley-Boothe are likely to miss the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 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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