Championship Predictions

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

6 March 2021

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Barnsley and Birmingham City square off against each other at Oakwell in what is expected to be a very exciting game. The Tykes aim to extend their winning run to seven games, and we are positive that they will adopt yet another attack-minded approach against Birmingham City. Both Kitching and Williams are likely to miss Saturday’s clash through injuries. The Blues, on the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 March 2021 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

6 March 2021

12:30

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Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Watford will be aiming to build on a 2-0 win over Wycombe when they take on Nottingham Forest in the Championship round 35. The Hornets quickly bounced back from a 1-0 loss to Bournemouth, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence. Watford are eager to climb to automatic promotion places, but keep in mind that the likes of Deeney, Dele-Bashiru, Foster, Kabasele, and N ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 March 2021 at 12:30

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

5 March 2021

19:45

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Huddersfield Town and Cardiff City face each other at Kirkless Stadium in the opening match of the Championship day 35. The Terriers head into the match following a 1-1 draw with Birmingham City, and they are eager to move away from the danger zone. Huddersfield are only five points clear of bottom three ahead of Friday’s clash, meaning that they are desperate to grab some ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 March 2021 at 19:45

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

3 March 2021

20:15

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Swansea

Swansea

Stoke City and Swansea City go head to head at Bet365 Stadium in what is expected to be a close encounter. The Potters 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. It has to be noted that the Potters rolled over Luton Town 3-0 in the last home game in the Championsh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 March 2021 at 20:15

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

3 March 2021

19:45

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Wycombe

Wycombe

After suffering a 1-0 loss at Bournemouth, Watford will be looking to start a new winning run in the Championship when they take on Wycombe at Vicarage Road. The Hornets were producing fine displays before the loss at Vitality Stadium, and it has to be noted that they failed to turn their dominance into goals at the weekend. Even though both Joao Pedro and Nathaniel Chalobah ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 March 2021 at 19:45

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

3 March 2021

19:45

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to put an end to their four-game losing run when they face Rotherham United at Hillsborough. The Owls have been struggling at the back of late, with the team slipping down the standings week by week. Sheffield Wednesday are eager to get back on course on Wednesday, and they will not have a better chance than this to do so. Keep in mind, tho ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 March 2021 at 19:45

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 March 2021

19:45

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Brentford

Brentford

All eyes will be on Carrow Road when Norwich City and Brentford face each other in the Championship derby. The Canaries are on a five-game winning run in the league ahead of the midweek clash, with Teemu Pukki scoring seven goals in total in the previous five league fixtures. Todd Cantwell is rated doubtful for the game, while Marco Stiepermann, Sam Byram, and Michael McGove ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 March 2021 at 19:45

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 March 2021

19:45

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

All eyes will be on Ashton Gate Stadium when Bristol City and Bournemouth face each other in the Championship round 34. The Robins aim to build on back-to-back wins over Middlesbrough and Swansea City where they looked impressive in front of goal. You should keep in mind, though, that Weimann, O’Dowda, Dasilva, Rowe, Mawson, Martin, and Lansbury remain in the recovery room ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 March 2021 at 19:45

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

3 March 2021

19:00

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Barnsley

Barnsley

After suffering a 2-1 loss to Birmingham City at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium, Queens Park Rangers will be looking to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Barnsley on Wednesday evening. The Hoops are eyeing their fourth consecutive win at home in the English second tier, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in the midw ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 March 2021 at 19:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 March 2021

20:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Reading will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Rotherham United when they take on Blackburn Rovers at Madejski Stadium. The Royals picked up vital three points from Saturday’s football match, but Veljko Paunovic’s men need to keep on making progress if they are to secure a top-six finish. Both John Swift and Felipe Araruna remain in the recovery room, whil ... Read More...

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

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 March 2021

19:45

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Luton

Luton

Following back-to-back wins over Blackburn Rovers and Rotherham United, Nottingham Forest shared the spoils with Derby County in their last league match. The Reds have been playing some low-scoring games of late, with under 2.5 goals being netted in each of their last five league fixtures. Nottingham Forest defeated Blackburn thanks to Alex Mighten’s goal in their last hom ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 March 2021 at 19:45

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 March 2021

19:00

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Preston

Preston

After suffering a 2-1 loss at Barnsley, Millwall will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Preston on Matchday 34. The Lions are on a three-game winless run in the English second tier, while the Lilywhites head into the midweek clash following a 3-0 win over Preston. Millwall’s recovery room is pretty full, with all Kenneth Zokore, Jake ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 March 2021 at 19:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
9 September 2026 • 17:40 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
Bristol CityBristol CityLincolnLincoln15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughMillwallMillwall15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford18/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffCharltonCharlton19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallWest HamWest Ham19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurnleyBurnleyDerbyDerby19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnSwanseaSwansea19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRPrestonPreston19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamSouthamptonSouthampton19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WolvesWolvesWest BromwichWest Bromwich20/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichBoltonBolton20/09/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 1.61
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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