Championship Predictions

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

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

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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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