Championship Predictions

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

12 September 2026

12:30

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Bolton Wanderers will be aiming to get back on course when they welcome Cardiff City in Championship round 7. The Trotters have lost their last four matches and were beaten 3-2 by West Ham in midweek, once again exposing their defensive weaknesses. Bolton have won 40% of their last 10 home games, scoring 1.60 goals per match, while their 1.79 xG highlights their attacking po ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 September 2026 at 12:30

West Ham

West Ham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

11 September 2026

20:00

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Wrexham

Wrexham

West Ham will be aiming to extend their winning run to four games when they take on Wrexham, with the Hammers likely to stick to their attacking approach after a thrilling 3-2 victory over Bolton. Jarrod Bowen is the man to watch after netting a brace in that game, while West Ham have been particularly productive at home, scoring 2.75 goals per match across their last four f ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 September 2026 at 20:00

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

9 September 2026

20:00

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QPR

QPR

All eyes will be on The Valley when Charlton Athletic and Queens Park Rangers go head to head in the local derby. Charlton look to bounce back from a heavy 4-0 defeat to Stoke City, but this match will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. The Addicks are chasing a fourth league win of the season and have been strong at home, winning 75% of their last four ma ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 September 2026 at 20:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 September 2026

19:45

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Norwich will be full of confidence after putting three past Sheffield United, and they will now look to maintain that momentum at Carrow Road. The Canaries have won 50% of their last 10 matches, while their home games have averaged 3.20 goals. They have also scored 2.00 goals per home game, although an 80% BTTS rate suggests defensive improvements are still needed. Jovon Mak ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 September 2026 at 19:45

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 September 2026

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Pride Park when Derby welcome West Bromwich Albion, although the hosts face a difficult task after losing 3-0 to West Ham. The Rams have won just 20% of their last 10 matches and are yet to win at home, collecting only 0.20 points per game across five fixtures. They have also conceded 2.20 goals per home game, while Rhian Brewster and Craig F ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 September 2026 at 19:45

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2026

20:00

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West Ham

West Ham

Bolton will be aiming to claim a major scalp when they take on promotion favourites West Ham in the Championship round six. Steven Schumacher's men need a response after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to Millwall, with Josh Sheehan picking up an injury and Ethan Erhahon likely to step in. Bolton have won 60% of their last ten home matches, conceding only 0.60 goals per game, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 20:00

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2026

19:45

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Burnley

Burnley

Wrexham will try to return to winning ways when they take on Burnley in a game between two sides searching for momentum. The Dragons were held to a goalless draw by Swansea in the Welsh derby and will now target a third consecutive clean sheet. Liberato Cacace remains injured, while Nathan Broadhead and Ben Sheaf are unavailable, with Kieffer Moore pushing for a starting ber ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2026

19:45

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Preston

Preston

Watford will be eager to get back on course when they face Preston North End in Tuesday's Championship clash. The Hornets have suffered back-to-back defeats against Swansea and West Brom, failing to score in either, although they registered 1.26 xG against the Baggies. Edoardo Bove has joined Marc Bola, Jeremy Ngakia and Jack Grieves in the recovery room. Watford have won 50 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2026

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

Southampton will be determined to maintain their unbeaten start when they take on Swansea City in an eagerly-awaited Championship clash. The Saints dropped two points in a 1-1 draw with Lincoln at the weekend but remain among the early promotion contenders. Caspar Jander is their only injury absentee. Southampton have been prolific at home recently, scoring 3.00 goals per ga ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2026

19:45

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Cardiff City will look to give fans some cheer when they take on Stoke City after a difficult spell of results. The Bluebirds are winless in five matches in all competitions, including back-to-back defeats to QPR and Portsmouth. Their defensive problems were evident in the 2-0 loss to Portsmouth, who registered 2.07 xG. Dylan Lawlor, Calum Chambers and William Fish remain si ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

8 September 2026

19:45

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Blackburn Rovers will be eager to put an end to their worrying run when they face Sheffield United in Championship round six. The hosts are winless in their last four matches in all competitions after losing 2-1 to local rivals Preston at the weekend. Tom Atcheson returns from suspension, but Pickering, Miller, Kargbo, Ohashi and Toth remain sidelined. Blackburn have won jus ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 September 2026 at 19:45

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

6 September 2026

12:00

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Wolves

Wolves

Sunday's football game between Birmingham City and Wolverhampton will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 5, with the Blues looking to return to winning ways after a 1-1 draw with Southampton. Birmingham remain unbeaten in the new Championship campaign and have shown plenty of attacking intent at home, where their last 10 matches have averaged 3.83 goals. Buchan ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 September 2026 at 12:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
14 September 2026 • 14:50 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
Bristol CityBristol CityLincolnLincoln15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughMillwallMillwall15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
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 1.23
Total (Combined) 2.86
31.4 min/Goal (232 Goals in 81 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (34 times out of 81 matches)
67% Both Teams Scored (54 times out of 81 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 28%
Away Win 30%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 63%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 37%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.72
Shots / Match (Home) 14.14
Shots / Match (Away) 12.58
Fouls Per Match 21.85
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.64
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.21
Offsides Per Match 4.33
Players Participated 643

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 Southampton 7 4 2 1 18 8 +10 14 WDDWW
3 Swansea City 7 4 2 1 11 5 +6 14 WWDLW
4 West Bromwich Albion 7 4 2 1 10 7 +3 14 LDWWD
5 Middlesbrough 6 4 1 1 12 8 +4 13 LWDWW
6 Queens Park Rangers 7 3 3 1 8 5 +3 12 WWLDD
7 Charlton Athletic 7 3 3 1 6 7 -1 12 WDLDD
8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 3 2 1 14 10 +4 11 WWLDW
9 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
10 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
11 Bristol City 6 3 1 2 10 11 -1 10 DWWWL
12 Millwall 6 3 0 3 11 11 0 9 WLLWL
13 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
14 Sheffield United 7 2 3 2 8 9 -1 9 DWLWL
15 Blackburn Rovers 7 2 2 3 10 10 0 8 LDLLW
16 Lincoln City 6 2 2 2 5 6 -1 8 LWDDW
17 Watford 7 2 2 3 7 9 -2 8 DLLWL
18 Portsmouth 6 2 1 3 7 8 -1 7 WLLWD
19 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
20 Bolton Wanderers 7 2 1 4 7 12 -5 7 LLLLW
21 Cardiff City 7 0 4 3 7 11 -4 4 DLLDL
22 Derby County 7 1 1 5 6 13 -7 4 LWLLL
23 Preston North End 7 1 0 6 6 13 -7 3 LLWLL
24 Burnley 7 0 3 4 8 16 -8 3 LDLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
11/09/2026, 19:00 West Ham United 6 - 0 Wrexham
12/09/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers
12/09/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Birmingham City
12/09/2026, 11:30 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 0 Cardiff City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 3 - 1 Millwall
12/09/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 0 - 1 Lincoln City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 3 - 1 Burnley
12/09/2026, 14:00 Southampton 4 - 1 Bristol City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough 4 - 3 Norwich City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Portsmouth
12/09/2026, 14:00 Watford 1 - 2 Stoke City
13/09/2026, 11:00 Sheffield United 0 - 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City - Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City - Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall - West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City - Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City - Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City - Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham - Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley - Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth - Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City - Bolton Wanderers

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