Championship Predictions

Fulham

Fulham

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2021

13:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Fulham and Middlesbrough square off against each other at Craven Cottage in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Sunday’s program. The Cottagers are eyeing a quick return to the Premier League, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Boro. Fulham have turned their Craven Cottage into a real fortress, but this game will be anything but a walk i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2021 at 13:30

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

20:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Sheffield United will be looking to make a flying start to the season when they host Birmingham City to their Bramall Lane. The Blades looked sharp up front in a pre-season friendly against Doncaster, and we are positive that they will adopt yet another attack-minded approach. The club chiefs did well to keep hold of key attackers in the summer transfer window, and we predic ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 20:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Stoke City and Reading go head to head at Bet365 Stadium in the opening match of the season. The Potters were having their ups and downs in pre-season, but they proved their worth in a 1-1 draw with Wolverhampton. Captain Joe Allen is still part of the team, while new signings Mario Vrancic is likely to make his Stoke City debut against Reading. Anyhow, we predict that the P ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

There will be fireworks when Queens Park Rangers and Millwall take on each other at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting local derby. The Hoops looked sharp in front of goal in pre-season, and we are positive that they will adopt yet another attack-minded approach. New signings Moses Odubajo, Charlie Austin, and Andre Dozzell are all pushi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Saturday’s football game at Deepdale pits together Preston and Hull City, the two teams have been playing some high-scoring games in recent seasons. The Lilywhites were struggling in pre-season, with the team failing to win the previous four warm-up games, but they are surely capable of matching Hull City at home ground. As always, a man to watch in the home team will be t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Peterborough

Peterborough

Kenilworth Road will host Saturday’s Championship game between Luton Town and Peterborough United, who both aim to kick off the new season in great manner. Luton Town looked sharp in front of goal in pre-season, and they are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach in the season opener. In their last meeting at Kenilworth Road Luton crushed Peterborough 4-0, which is givi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Derby County and Huddersfield Town face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game at Pride Park. The Rams did well to beat both Real Betis and Notts County in pre-season, but they face a difficult task in Saturday’s football match. The club chiefs were not too active in the summer transfer window, and, to make things even worse for the fans, the likes of Scott M ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Cardiff City play host to Barnsley at their Cardiff City Stadium in what is expected to be a close encounter. The Bluebirds finished the last season with a six-game unbeaten run, and, no doubt, they want the trend to be continued. The likes of James Collins, Ryan Wintle, Marc McGuinness, and Ryan Giles signed for the club in the summer transfer window, whilst Sol Bamba, Jona ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Blackpool

Blackpool

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Bristol City and Blackpool, who face each other at the start of the new Championship campaign. The Robins finished the last season in 19th place in the season, and, no doubt, they are eager to make amends for the unsuccessful campaign. Star signing Matty James will be the man to watch in the home team.

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This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

7 August 2021

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

There will be fireworks when Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City go head to head at Ewood Park in the opening match of the season. The Riversiders were having their ups and downs in pre-season, with the team beating AFC Fylde, losing to Bradford City, while sharing the spoils with Leeds and Bolton. Blackburn are a real force to be reckoned with at home, but the game against Sw ... Read More...

This match will be played on 7 August 2021 at 15:00

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

6 August 2021

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Bournemouth will be looking to kick off the new Championship campaign in style when they take on WBA at Vitality Stadium on Friday evening. The Cherries rolled over MK Dons 5-0 in their EFL Cup opener, meaning that they are high on spirits ahead of the visit of WBA. Dominic Solanke, who found the net in the crushing of MK Dons, will be the man to watch in the home team, whil ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2021 at 19:45

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 May 2021

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

All eyes will be on Wembley Stadium when Brentford and Swansea City face each other in the Championship playoffs final. The Bees did well to overcome a one-goal deficit in the double-header against Bournemouth, with the team beating the Cherries 3-1 in the return leg. Brentford regained a much-needed confidence, but the game against Swansea will be anything but a walk in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 May 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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