Championship Predictions

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Sheffield United will look to bounce back from an embarrassing 4-0 loss to WBA when they take on Huddersfield Town on Matchday 4. New boss Slavisa Jokanovic feels pressure ahead of Saturday’s clash, and we are positive that his men are going to leave their hearts on the field. The Blades have yet to find the net in the new Championship campaign, but this game could be the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Preston and Peterbough square off against each other at Deepdale in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Lilywhites have yet to find their best form, and, no doubt, they will give 100% to put an end to their three-game losing run. Frankie McAvoy could opt to make changes to the starting XI, with all Bayliss, Brown, and Olosunde pushing for a start. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Saturday’s football game at Kenilworth Road pits together Luton Town and Birmingham City. The Hatters are eyeing their third win of the season, as they have defeated the likes of Peterborough United and Barnsley in the process. Luton looked solid at the back in the midweek triumph, and they are likely to rely on their defence in Saturday’s game as well. Midfielder Jordan ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

High-flying Fulham will be aiming to regain top position in the standings when they host Hull City to their Craven Cottage on Matchday 4. The Cottagers head into the match following back-to-back wins over Huddersfield (5-1) and Millwall (2-1), and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Serbia international Aleksandar Mitrovic has been impressive under new ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Derby County and Middlesbrough square off against each other at Pride Park in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Rams did well to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Peterborough United, with the team beating Hull City thanks to Sam Baldock’s goal. Wayne Rooney’s troops regained a much-needed confidence, and, no doubt, they are going to fight tooth and nail ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Saturday’s football game at Coventry Building Society Arena pits together Coventry City and Reading. The Sky Blues have been producing fine displays at the start of the season, with the team beating both Nottingham Forest and Blackpool, while losing at Barnsley. Coventry City aim to give fans yet another reason for celebration, but beating Reading is easier said than done. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Cardiff City and Millwall face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game at Cardiff City Stadium. The Bluebirds aim to extend their unbeaten run to four games, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the hosts. Millwall defenders should have defender Aden Flint at bay as he scored a brace in the midweek draw, while all Brown, Davies, Eva ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Vitality Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Bournemouth and Blackpool, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Cherries aim to build on back-to-back wins over Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City, and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Blackpool. Dominic Solanke, who opened his goal-scoring account in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

All eyes will be on Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and WBA take on each other in the Championship derby. The Riversiders have been producing promising displays at the start of the season, with the team beating both Swansea and Nottingham, while sharing the spoils with Millwall. Even though all Dack, Johnson, Rankin-Costello, and Wharton are likely to miss the game through ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 August 2021

12:30

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Queens Park Rangers will be looking to build on back-to-back wins over Hull (3-0) and Middlesbrough (3-2) when they take on Barnsley on Saturday afternoon. The Hoops made a flying start to the season, and it is no wonder the odds for home win have been dropping. Even though midfielder Moses Odubajo is out of contention through suspension, we believe that home win should be c ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 August 2021 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 August 2021

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

Bristol City and Swansea City face each other at Ashton Gate Stadium in the opening match of the Championship day 4. The Robins quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Middlesbrough, with the team beating Reading 3-2 on the road. Bristol City have been playing some high-scoring games of late, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Austria internationa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2021 at 19:45

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

WBA welcome Sheffield United to the Hawthorns in what is expected to be an entertaining Championship derby. Following a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, WBA recorded a 3-2 win over Luton to climb to 4th position in the standings. The Baggies have been impressive in front of goal at the start of the season, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Experienced ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 20:00

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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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