Championship Predictions

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2021

19:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

There will be fireworks when Nottingham Forest and Middlesbrough square off against each other in the Championship round 25. The Reds have been impressive in 2021, with the team beating both Preston and Millwall in the Championship, while eliminating Cardiff City in the FA Cup. Forest aim to escape the danger zone, but the game against Middlesbrough will be anything but a wa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2021 at 19:00

Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2021

19:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Kirklees Stadium will host Wednesday’s Championship game between Huddersfield Town and Millwall. The Terriers aim to make amends for a 2-0 loss to Watford, with the team eyeing their first win of the year. Huddersfield suffered a 2-1 loss to Reading in their last home game, and, no doubt, they would be happy with one point from the midweek clash. The likes of Elphick, Koro ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2021 at 19:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2021

19:00

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QPR

QPR

All eyes will be on Cardiff City Stadium when Cardiff City and Queens Park Rangers face each other in the Championship round 25. The Bluebirds made a slow start to the year, with the team continuing where they left in December. Cardiff City aim to put an end to their five-game losing run in all competitions, and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field in Wednesday ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2021 at 19:00

Brentford

Brentford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2021

19:00

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Luton

Luton

Brentford will be looking to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive when they host Luton Town at their Brentford Community Stadium. The Bees are five points behind top two in the Championship standings, meaning that the midweek fixture is of big importance for the hosts. Both Baptiste and Norgaard are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the hom ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2021 at 19:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2021

18:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Norwich City will be looking to extend their winning run to four games in all competitions when they host Bristol City at their Carrow Road. The Canaries are seen as No. 1 favourites to secure promotion to the Premier League, and a win over Bristol City will see them move one step closer to meeting the goal. Given the number of absentees in the away team, anything but a rout ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2021 at 18:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 January 2021

19:45

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Barnsley

Barnsley

Watford and Barnsley go head to head at Vicarage Road in the Championship round 25. The Hornets continue with their habit of producing much better showings at home than on travels, with the team eyeing their tenth home win of the process. Watford are after their third consecutive win on home soil, and we predict that they will give fans yet another reason for celebration on ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 January 2021 at 19:45

Rotherham

Rotherham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 January 2021

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Rotherham United will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Derby County when they take on Stoke City on Tuesday evening. The Millers recorded their second away win of the season at the weekend, but it is well known that they produce much better showings at home than on the travels. Mattock, Ogbene, and Sadlier are all sidelined with injuries, while Ladapo is a ma ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 January 2021 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 January 2021

19:00

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Swansea

Swansea

There will be fireworks when Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City face each other in the Championship round 25. The Riversiders have been having their ups and downs at the start of the year, with the team beating Birmingham, losing to Doncaster, while sharing the spoils with Stoke City. Blackburn Rovers need to return to winning ways as soon as possible if they are to keep thei ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 January 2021 at 19:00

Reading

Reading

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 January 2021

18:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Madejski Stadium will host Tuesday’s football game between Reading and Coventry City. The Royals kicked off 2021 with a 2-1 win over Huddersfield, with the team suffering elimination in the FA Cup following a 1-0 loss to Luton. Veljko Paunovic’s men are eyeing a place in the playoffs, and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at Coventry City on Matchday 25. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 January 2021 at 18:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 January 2021

18:00

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Bournemouth

Bournemouth

All eyes will be at Pride Park when Derby County and Bournemouth face each other in the Championship round 25. The Rams are on a three-game winless run in all competitions, with the team failing to impress in a 1-0 loss to Rotherham at the weekend. Wayne Rooney’s troops are eager to escape the relegation zone, and we predict that they will go all guns blazing at the Cherri ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 January 2021 at 18:00

Barnsley

Barnsley

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

16 January 2021

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

Saturday’s football match at Oakwell pits together Barnsley and Swansea City, the two top-table sides. Barnsley kicked off 2021 with a 1-0 loss to Norwich City, but they did well to beat Tranmere in the FA Cup last 64. The Tykes are eyeing their fifth consecutive win at home in all competitions, but, no doubt, they should be happy with one point from the Swansea City game. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 January 2021 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

16 January 2021

15:00

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield

After suffering a 1-0 loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup, Watford will be looking to return to winning ways when they take on Huddersfield Town in the Championship round 24. The Hornets will be fully focused on the Championship in the remainder of the season, and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash. Both Troy Deeney and T ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 January 2021 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
10 September 2026 • 12:56 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
BoltonBoltonCardiffCardiff12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
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: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughNorwichNorwich12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonLincolnLincoln12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away 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: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordStoke CityStoke 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
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWolvesWolves13/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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 1.63
Away Teams 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.87
31.3 min/Goal (201 Goals in 70 matches)
41% Clean Sheets (29 times out of 70 matches)
67% Both Teams Scored (47 times out of 70 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 30%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 83%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 34%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 66%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.8
Shots / Match (Home) 14.5
Shots / Match (Away) 12.3
Fouls Per Match 21.9
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.67
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.23
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 635

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 West Ham United 7 4 2 1 20 9 +11 14 DWWWW
2 West Bromwich Albion 6 4 1 1 9 6 +3 13 WLDWW
3 Southampton 6 3 2 1 14 7 +7 11 WWDDW
4 Swansea City 6 3 2 1 8 4 +4 11 DWWDL
5 Queens Park Rangers 6 3 2 1 7 4 +3 11 DWWLD
6 Charlton Athletic 6 3 2 1 6 7 -1 11 WWDLD
7 Middlesbrough 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 WLWDW
8 Bristol City 5 3 1 1 9 7 +2 10 LDWWW
9 Millwall 5 3 0 2 10 8 +2 9 WWLLW
10 Norwich City 6 3 0 3 10 9 +1 9 LWLWW
11 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
12 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
13 Watford 6 2 2 2 6 7 -1 8 DDLLW
14 Birmingham City 6 1 4 1 8 8 0 7 DWDDL
15 Stoke City 6 2 1 3 9 10 -1 7 LLWWD
16 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
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 6 1 1 4 5 11 -6 4 DLWLL
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 0 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
09/09/2026, 18:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Birmingham City
09/09/2026, 19:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 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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