Championship Predictions

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2021

17:30

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Monday’s football game at Hillsborough pits together Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff City. The Owls aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Watford, and given their position in the standings (23rd), this has to go down as a must-win game for the home team. All Luongo, van Akken, Dawson, Odubajo, and Iorfa are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended footballers in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2021 at 17:30

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2021

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Swansea City play host to Preston at their Liberty Stadium in what is expected to be a very exciting Championship game. The Swans were impressive in the first half of the season, but they do not seem to be at their sharpest ahead of Monday’s clash. Andre Ayew and Co. are on a three-game losing run, and, no doubt, they will fight tooth and nail against Preston. Keep in mind ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2021 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2021

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Bet365 Stadium will host Monday’s football game between Stoke City and Millwall, the two teams who are level on points in the Championship standings. The Potters aim to build on back-to-back wins over Derby County and Bristol City, and we are positive that they will adopt yet another attack-minded approach. Keep in mind, though, that Michael O’Neill can’t count on the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2021 at 15:00

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2021

15:00

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Wycombe

Wycombe

Rotherham United play host to Wycombe Wanderers at their Aesseal New York Stadium in the Championship round 40. The Millers have been having their ups and downs in the Championship of late, with the team beating both Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City, while losing to Watford and Millwall. Rotherham United sit in the relegation zone ahead of Monday’s clash, but keep in m ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2021 at 15:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2021

15:00

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Derby

Derby

All eyes will be on Madejski Stadium when Reading and Derby County face each other in the Championship round 40. The Royals are on a four-game winless run, but it has to be noted that they missed several clear-cut chances to score the winner against at Barnsley. Michael Morrison has joined the likes of Tom McIntyre, John Swift, and Felipe Araruna in the recovery room, but th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2021 at 15:00

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2021

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Nottingham Forest will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Cardiff City when they take on Queens Park Rangers at the City Ground. The Reds regained a much-needed confidence on Friday, and, if we take a look at the standings, they are safe for now. Both Harry Arter and Joe Lolley are out of contention with injuries, while attacking midfielder Filip Krovinovic is ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2021 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2021

15:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Luton Town and Barnsley go head to head at Kenilworth Road in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Monday’s program. Luton aim to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Derby, but seeing that they have slim chances of booking a place in the playoffs, home win should not be considered. All Eunan O’Kane, Sonny Bradley, and Dan Potts are out of contention with in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2021 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2021

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Coventry City will be aiming to make amends for a heavy 3-0 loss to QPR when they take on Bristol City at St. Andrew’s Stadium. The Sky Blues are four points clear of the relegation zone, and, no doubt, they are going to leave their hearts on the field in Monday’s showdown. All Jodi Jones, Ben Sheaf, and Fankaty Dabo are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspende ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2021 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2021

15:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

Ewood Park will host Monday’s football game between Blackburn Rovers and Bournemouth. The Riversiders are eager to put an end to their five-match winless run in the Championship, but seeing that they are stuck in the middle of the table, home win should not be considered. All Ayala, Wharton, Davenport, Travis, Dack, and Rankin-Costello are injured for the hosts, while Adam ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2021 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

5 April 2021

12:30

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Watford

Watford

Middlesbrough will be looking to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Bournemouth and Millwall when they take on Watford on Monday afternoon. The Boro aim to keep their playoffs hopes alive, but they will have a mountain to climb against the Hornets. Both Marcus Browne and Anfernee Dijksteel are sidelined with injuries for the home team, while Djed Spence should be recall ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 April 2021 at 12:30

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

3 April 2021

12:30

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Brentford

Brentford

Brentford will be looking to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive when they take on Huddersfield Town at Kirklees Stadium on Matchday 39. The Bees have been producing excellent displays in the second half of the season, but they dropped four points in total in back-to-back draws with Derby County and Nottingham Forest. Summer signing Ivan Toney, who managed to find the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 April 2021 at 12:30

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 April 2021

20:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Birmingham City will be aiming to bounce back from a 3-0 loss to Watford when they take on Swansea City in the Championship round 39. The Blues aim to escape the danger zone, but they will have a mountain to climb in Friday’s football game. Anyhow, the fact that they defeated Reading in their last home game is giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the visit of Swansea ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 April 2021 at 20:00

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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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