Championship Predictions

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 May 2021

17:30

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Swansea City will be looking to defend their slim lead in the playoffs tie against Barnsley when the two teams face each other at Liberty Stadium on Saturday evening. The Swans proved their worth in the first leg, with Ghana international Andre Ayew scoring the only goal of the match, but boss Steve Cooper must warn his men against complacency. Both Steven Benda and Jordan M ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 May 2021 at 17:30

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

22 May 2021

12:30

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

A spot in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when Brentford and Bournemouth face each other in the return leg at Brentford Community Stadium. The Cherries showed character in the Vitality Stadium clash, with the team beating the Bees thanks to Danjuma’s goal. Important defender Steve Cook, who suffered a knee injury in the first leg, is rated doubtful for Sat ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 May 2021 at 12:30

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 May 2021

20:15

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Swansea

Swansea

A place in the Championship playoffs final will be at stake when Barnsley and Swansea City face each other in a highly-anticipated double-header. The Tykes are a real force to be reckoned with at home, with the team recording 12 win at their Oakwell in the regular season. Wales international Ben Williams should be the only absentee in the home team, while Michael Sollbauer i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 May 2021 at 20:15

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 May 2021

18:00

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Brentford

Brentford

Bournemouth play host to Brentford at their Vitality Stadium in the Championship playoffs semis, first leg. The Cherries have been impressive in the second half of the season, but it has to be noted that they are on a three-game losing run ahead of Monday’s showdown. Lewis Cook misses the match through injury, while Junior Stanislas is rated doubtful for the match. Dominic ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 May 2021 at 18:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

All eyes will be on Vicarage Road when Watford and Swansea City face each other in the Championship round 46. Despite suffering a 2-0 loss at Brentford, Watford secured automatic promotion, and they are now on a quest to put icing on the cake on a successful season. Both Cleverley and Hungbo, who suffered injuries in the 2-0 loss to Brentford, are unlikely to feature against ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

After failing to win the previous five league fixtures, Reading will be looking to give fans some cheer when they face Huddersfield Town on the last day of the season. The Royals must be low on confidence following a 4-1 loss at Norwich City, but they surely want to finish the season in great manner. All Semedo, Meite, Esteves, and Camara are pushing for a start.

The ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
4-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Queens Park Rangers will be looking to build on a 2-0 win over Stoke City when they take on Rotherham United at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium in the last game of the season. The Hoops recorded three wins in the previous four league fixtures, and, no doubt, they are high on spirits ahead of Matchday 46. Experienced attacker Charlie Austin should keep his place up front afte ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Preston

Preston

After spoiling Sheffield Wednesday’s party at Hillsborough, Nottingham Forest will be aiming to finish the season in style when they take on Preston at the City Ground. The Reds failed to win the previous five league fixtures, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Lilywhites. Despite failing to convert a penalty in the goalless draw with Wednesday, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Wycombe

Wycombe

Middlesbrough play host to Wycombe at their Riverside Stadium on the last day of the 2020/21 season. The Boro missed out on a place in the Championship playoffs, but their pride will be at stake in Saturday’s football match. All Browne, Dijksteel, Fry, Mendez-Laing, Morsy, and Tavernier have been struggling with injuries of late, and they are unlikely to be risked against ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

There will be fireworks when Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday face each other in the relegation six-pointer on the last day of the season. The Rams have been totally out of form in the season finale, and, as a result, their Championship status is in great danger. Considering that Rotherham United are breathing down their neck, Derby County are likely to go for a win in S ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

St. Andrew’s Stadium will host Saturday’s Championship game between Coventry City and Millwall, the two teams who have little to play for on the last day of the season. The Sky Blues head into the match following a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town, and they surely want to finish the season in style. Ireland international Jordan Shipley, who scored as a substitute in the d ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Cardiff City will be looking to build on back-to-back wins over Wycombe and Birmingham City when they take on Rotherham United in the Championship round 46. The Bluebirds have been impressive in front of goal of late, but that is unlikely to help them book their place in the playoffs. Anyhow, Cardiff’s pride will be at stake in Saturday’s clash as Rotherham are fighting ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 May 2021 at 12:30

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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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