Championship Predictions

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
30 September 2026 • 17:21 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
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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