Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Brentford

Brentford

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Bristol City and Brentford, the two teams who sit in the opposite halves of the table. The Robins have been totally out of form in the season finale, with the team losing each of their previous three league fixtures, and, no doubt, the lack of confidence should prove to be a big problem for the home team. All F ... Read More...

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

Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Bournemouth will be looking to clinch fifth position in the standings when they take on Swansea City in the last game of the season. The Cherries aim to avoid Brentford in the Championship playoffs semis, and we are positive that they will take Saturday’s game very seriously. Cook and Kelly should be the only absentees in the home team. The Potters, on the other hand, fail ... Read More...

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

Blackburn

Blackburn

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Ewood Park will host Saturday’s football game between Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City, the two teams who face each other in the last game of the season. The Riversiders continue with their habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels, with the team eyeing their third consecutive triumph on home soil. All Branthwaite, Dack, Rankin-Costello, and W ... Read More...

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

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

8 May 2021

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Norwich City will be looking to put icing on the cake on a very successful season when they take on Barnsley at Oakwell in the last round. The Canaries did well to secure automatic promotion, and they are now on a quest to finish the season in style. Teemu Pukki, who scored his 26th goal of the season in a 4-1 win over Reading will be the man to watch in the home team.

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

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

4 May 2021

19:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Luton Town and Rotherham United face each other at Kenilworth Road in a postponed Championship game. The Hatters have been in a fine form in the season finale, and a win over Rotherham will see them finish the season in the top half of the table. Keep in mind, though, that all Hylton, Lockyer, and O’Kane are sidelined with injuries. The Millers, on the other hand, are figh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 May 2021 at 19:00

Wycombe

Wycombe

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Wycombe and Bournemouth take on each other at Adams Park in what is expected to be one of the most interesting games of Saturday’s program. The Chairboys are stuck at the bottom of the standings, and, as things stand now, they will need a miracle to avoid relegation. Since the hosts have little to play for in their last home game of the season, we do not believe that punte ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Derby

Derby

There will be fireworks when Swansea City and Derby County face each other at Liberty Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Swans failed to secure automatic promotion, but thanks to a 2-2 draw with Reading they booked their place in the playoffs. Swansea’s new goal is to finish the season in top three, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Satu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Stoke City play host to QPR at their Bet365 Stadium in their last home game of the season. The Potters do not seem to be at the top of their game in the season finale, with the team failing to win the previous five league fixtures. Stoke City are eager to finish the season in great manner, but beating the Hoops behind closed doors is easier said than done.

The capita ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers face each other at Aesseal New York Stadium in what is expected to be an entertaining game. The Millers have been struggling to find their best form in the season finale, and, as a result, their Championship status is in great danger. Rotherham United are desperate to pick up all three points from Saturday’s clash, and we are positive ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Preston will be looking to build on back-to-back wins over Derby County and Coventry City when they take on Barnsley at Deepdale on Matchday 45. The Lilywhites have been showing signs of improvement of late, and it is more than obvious that they want to finish the season in the top half of the table. The likes of Bauer, Johnson, Rafferty, and Rudd have been struggling with i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Reading

Reading

Norwich City will be aiming to put icing on the cake on a very successful season when they host Reading at their Carrow Road in the Championship round 45. The Canaries are determined to finish the season in top position, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Royals. Defender Dimitris Giannoulis is serving the last of his three-match ban, while Byram, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 May 2021 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 May 2021

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Following a 1-0 loss at Watford, Millwall will be aiming to get back on course in the Championship when they welcome Bristol City at the Den on Matchday 45. The Lions do not seem to be at their sharpest in the season finale, with the team collecting only one point in total from the previous four league fixtures. The capital club aim to finish the season in the top half of th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 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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