Championship Predictions

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers face each other at the City Ground in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Reds made a slow start to the season, with the team losing to both Coventry and Bournemouth, and it is no surprise the odds for away win have been dropping. Da Costa remains on the sidelines with injury, while Portugal internationals Cafu an ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 19:45

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

19:45

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Bristol City, Middlesbrough will be looking to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on QPR on Matchday 3. The Boro are a real force to be reckoned with at home, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to win Wednesday’s clash. Both Ameobi and Tavernier are sidelined with injuries, while Uganda international Uch ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 19:45

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

19:45

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Derby

Derby

Hull City will be aiming to make amends for a 3-0 loss to QPR when they take on Derby County on Matchday 3. The Tigers have been playing some high-scoring games at the start of the season, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Keep in mind, though, that Ryan Longman got injured again in the defeat to QPR. Midfielder George Moncur, on the other hand, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 19:45

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

18 August 2021

19:45

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

After playing out a goalless draw with Stoke City, Birmingham City will be looking to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Bournemouth on Wednesday evening. The Blues have been impressive at the back at the start of the season, and they are likely to rely on their rock-solid defence in the St. Andrew’s Stadium clash. Philippines international Neil E ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 August 2021 at 19:45

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2021

20:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Select Car Leasing Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Reading and Bristol City. The Royals quickly bounced back from the day-one defeat to Stoke City, with the team beating Preston 2-1 on home soil at the weekend. Veljko Paunovic’s men do not want to stop now, and we are positive that they will adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Bristol City ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2021 at 20:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2021

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Swansea City and Stoke City take on each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game at Swansea.com Stadium. The Swans kicked off the new season with a 2-1 loss to Blackburn, with the team playing out a goalless draw with Sheffield United in their second game of the process. Defender Connor Roberts remains in the recovery room, while all Hamer, Smith, and Walsh are rated ... Read More...

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

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2021

19:45

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Peterborough United and Cardiff City square off against each other at Weston Homes Stadium in what is expected to be an entertaining Championship game. The Posh quickly bounced back from a 3-0 loss at Luton, with the team beating Derby 2-1 in their first home game of the season. Both Burrows and Dembele are pushing for a start as the duo helped Peterborough make a come-back ... Read More...

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

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2021

19:45

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Fulham

Fulham

There will be fireworks when Millwall and Fulham go head to head at the Den in the Championship round 3. The Lions head into the local derby following a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers, and, no doubt, they are eager to record their first win of the season. Mason Bennett remains in the recovery room, while both Matt Smith and Tom Bradshaw are pushing for a start. You should be ... Read More...

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

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2021

19:45

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Preston

Preston

Huddersfield Town will be aiming to make amends for a heavy 5-1 loss to Fulham when they take on Preston at Kirklees Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Terriers are determined to give fans some cheer following the embarrassing defeat, and they are likely to fight tooth and nail in the midweek clash. Keep in mind, though, that both Aarons and Rowe are out of contention through i ... Read More...

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

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

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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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