Championship Predictions

Peterborough

Peterborough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

12:30

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Derby

Derby

Peterborough United will be looking to make amends for a heavy 3-0 loss to Luton Town when they take on Derby Count on Matchday 2. The Posh experienced all sorts of problems at the back in the season opener, but they are surely capable of matching the Rams at home ground. Both Dembele and Taylor remain in the recovery room, while Hamilton and Edwards are pushing for a start. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 August 2021

16:30

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Sunday’s football game between Coventry City and Nottingham Forest will bring down the curtain on the Championship Matchday 1. The Sky Blues did well to secure the Championship survival last term, and they are on the same quest in the new campaign. It has to be noted that the club chiefs signed permanent deals with the likes of Simon Moore, Martyn Waghorn, and Bright Enoba ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 August 2021 at 16:30

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

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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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