Championship Predictions

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, whi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2021 at 19:45

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2021

19:45

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Luton

Luton

Tuesday’s football game at Oakwell pits together Barnsley and Luton Town, who face each other on day 3 of the new Championship campaign. The Tykes kicked off the new season with a 1-1 draw with Cardiff City, with the team beating Coventry thanks to Dominik Frieser’s goal. Barnsley aim to give fans yet another reason for celebration, but they will have to prove their worth on th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2021 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Swansea City and Sheffield United go head to head at Liberty Stadium in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Swans suffered a 2-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers in the opening match of the season, with Andre Ayew, who left the club earlier this summer being sorely missed. In his absence, a man to watch in the home team will be Jamaica international Jamal Lowe, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Luton

Luton

WBA and Luton Town square off against each other at the Hawthorns in what is expected to be an entertaining Championship game. The Baggies showed character in the season opener, with the team coming from behind to share the spoils with fellow promotion-chasing Bournemouth. Since head coach Valerien Ismael should have a full squad to choose from for the first home game of the se ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Reading will look to make amends for a 3-2 loss to Stoke City when they take on Preston at their Madejski Stadium on Saturday. The Royals failed to grab something from their opener, but there were some positivities in their display in the Bet365 Stadium clash. Reading are a real force to be reckoned with at home, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approac ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Bouremouth

Bouremouth

All eyes will be on the City Ground when Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth face each other in the Championship derby. The Reds aim to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Coventry City, but beating the promotion-chasing Cherries is easier said than done. Loic Mbe Soh suffered an injury in the season opener, and seeing that all Yuri Ribeiro, Nicholas Ioannou, and Tyler Blackett left t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

After sharing the spoils with QPR, Millwall will be looking to give fans some cheer when they take on Blackburn Rovers at the Den. Jed Wallace, who opened his goal-scoring account at the weekend, obviously wants to continue where he left last season, and he is likely to make life difficult for Blackburn defenders. Anyhow, the Lions will give 100% to record their first win of th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Saturday’s football game at Riverside Stadium pits together Middlesbrough and Bristol City, who shared the spoils with Fulham and Blackpool respectively in their season openers. The Boro were more than fortunate not to suffer a loss at Craven Cottage, with the team scoring the equalizer from their only shot on target. Considering that all Ameobi, Browne, and Fisher remain in th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by a thrilling 4-1 win over Preston, Hull City will be looking to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Queens Park Rangers at KCOM Stadium. The Tigers could not have wished for a better start to the season, but they can’t afford any complacency in Saturday’s football match. Midfielder Richard Smallwood, who impressed in the season opener, will ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Fulham

Fulham

After dropping two points in a 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough, Fulham will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on Huddersfield Town on Saturday. The Cottagers failed to turn their dominance into victory in the season opener, with the Boro scoring the equalizer from their only shot on target. The capital club, though, looked sharp on the field in the Craven Cottage ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Blackpool

Blackpool

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

After holding Bristol City to a draw in their opener, Blackpool will be aiming to impress in their first home game of the season when they face Cardiff City at their Bloomfield Road. The Seasiders showed character in the season opener, with the team scoring the equalizer in the second minute of the stoppage time. Blackpool are tough to beat at home, but the game against the Blu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 August 2021

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Birmingham City and Stoke City face each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game at St. Andrew’s Stadium. The Blues kicked off the new season with a hard-fought win at Sheffield United, meaning that they are high on spirits ahead of Saturday’s clash. Goalkeeper Neil Etheridge remains on the sidelines through illness, while talented defender Dion Sanderson is out of cont ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 August 2021 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
2 November 2026 • 19:03 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
PortsmouthPortsmouthSwanseaSwansea03/11/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonSheffield UnitedSheffield United03/11/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordLincolnLincoln03/11/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversStoke CityStoke City03/11/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRBurnleyBurnley03/11/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyNorwichNorwich03/11/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonBoltonBolton03/11/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMillwallMillwall03/11/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichSouthamptonSouthampton03/11/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw

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 1.65
Away Teams 1.28
Total (Combined) 2.93
30.7 min/Goal (457 Goals in 156 matches)
44% Clean Sheets (69 times out of 156 matches)
62% Both Teams Scored (97 times out of 156 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 26%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 77%
Over 2.5 62%
Over 3.5 38%
Over 4.5 16%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 23%
Under 2.5 38%
Under 3.5 62%
Under 4.5 84%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.24
Shots / Match (Home) 14.94
Shots / Match (Away) 12.3
Fouls Per Match 21.92
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.59
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.33
Offsides Per Match 4.37
Players Participated 703

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Middlesbrough 13 8 4 1 30 17 +13 28 WWDWW
2 Southampton 13 8 3 2 28 13 +15 27 WWDWW
3 Swansea City 13 8 2 3 20 13 +7 26 WWLLW
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers 13 7 3 3 23 16 +7 24 LWDWW
5 West Bromwich Albion 13 7 3 3 19 14 +5 24 LWWDW
6 Birmingham City 13 6 5 2 23 13 +10 23 WWWLW
7 Stoke City 13 7 2 4 20 16 +4 23 WLWDW
8 West Ham United 13 6 4 3 33 18 +15 22 DWWLL
9 Queens Park Rangers 13 5 5 3 21 16 +5 20 DWLWL
10 Sheffield United 13 5 4 4 17 15 +2 19 WLWDW
11 Portsmouth 13 5 4 4 16 15 +1 19 WWDWD
12 Millwall 13 5 3 5 23 21 +2 18 WLDLW
13 Blackburn Rovers 13 5 3 5 19 20 -1 18 WWLWL
14 Bristol City 13 5 3 5 15 17 -2 18 DLLDW
15 Norwich City 13 5 0 8 23 24 -1 15 LLLWW
16 Lincoln City 13 4 3 6 14 23 -9 15 LLDWL
17 Cardiff City 13 3 5 5 19 20 -1 14 LWDWL
18 Wrexham 13 3 5 5 15 19 -4 14 DLWLL
19 Bolton Wanderers 13 4 2 7 18 26 -8 14 LWDLL
20 Charlton Athletic 13 3 5 5 11 21 -10 14 DDLLL
21 Watford 13 3 2 8 12 23 -11 11 LLWLL
22 Burnley 13 1 6 6 17 25 -8 9 WDLLD
23 Derby County 13 1 4 8 11 25 -14 7 DLLDL
24 Preston North End 13 1 2 10 10 27 -17 5 LLLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
30/10/2026, 20:00 Sheffield United 1 - 0 Wrexham
31/10/2026, 12:30 Norwich City 3 - 2 Watford
31/10/2026, 12:30 Stoke City 2 - 0 Preston North End
31/10/2026, 12:30 Lincoln City 1 - 3 Birmingham City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Swansea City 4 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 - 0 Cardiff City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 3 Bristol City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Millwall 4 - 1 Derby County
31/10/2026, 15:00 West Ham United 1 - 3 West Bromwich Albion
31/10/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough 3 - 0 Charlton Athletic
31/10/2026, 15:00 Southampton 4 - 1 Queens Park Rangers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Burnley 0 - 0 Portsmouth

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
03/11/2026, 19:45 Portsmouth - Swansea City
03/11/2026, 19:45 Preston North End - Sheffield United
03/11/2026, 19:45 Watford - Lincoln City
03/11/2026, 19:45 Blackburn Rovers - Stoke City
03/11/2026, 19:45 Queens Park Rangers - Burnley
03/11/2026, 19:45 Derby County - Norwich City
03/11/2026, 19:45 Charlton Athletic - Bolton Wanderers
03/11/2026, 20:00 Birmingham City - Millwall
03/11/2026, 20:00 West Bromwich Albion - Southampton
04/11/2026, 19:45 Wrexham - Middlesbrough
04/11/2026, 19:45 Cardiff City - West Ham United
04/11/2026, 20:00 Bristol City - Wolverhampton Wanderers

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