Championship Predictions

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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West Ham

West Ham

Watford will be looking to put their disappointing EFL Cup exit behind them when they welcome West Ham to Vicarage Road. The Hornets were thrashed 5-1 by Peterborough in midweek but will be hoping to bounce back and secure their second home win of the new season. Watford have won 43% of their last seven home matches, while averaging 1.75 xG per game in those fixtures. Their ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Following a heavy EFL Cup loss (1-4) to West Ham, Southampton will be looking to bounce back when they face in-form Millwall to St Mary’s. The Saints have made a solid start to their Championship campaign, winning 3-1 against Stoke in their first home game. They have also won seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions, scoring 1.80 goals per game. Caspar Jander rem ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Norwich City will be looking to turn their midweek cup success into their first Championship victory of the season when they welcome Burnley to Carrow Road. The Canaries defeated Cardiff 2-1 in the EFL Cup after suffering back-to-back league defeats to West Brom and Millwall. Norwich have been fairly solid defensively across their last 10 matches, conceding just 0.9 goals pe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Charlton will look to keep their 100% record in the new Championship campaign intact when they welcome Preston to The Valley. The Addicks opened the season with impressive 2-1 victories over Derby and star-studded West Ham, although they suffered a heavy 5-1 EFL Cup defeat to Tottenham in midweek. Their recent games have been particularly entertaining, with BTTS landing in e ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Cardiff City will be eager to record their first win of the new Championship campaign when they welcome Sheffield United to their Cardiff City Stadium. The Bluebirds head into the match after a 2-1 EFL Cup defeat to Norwich, but their recent overall numbers suggest an entertaining encounter could be on the cards. Cardiff have scored an impressive 3.1 goals per game across th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Bristol City will look to turn their promising attacking displays into a first win of the season when they take on Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon. The Robins were held to a 2-2 draw by Birmingham City last time out and have now failed to win their opening league games. Their home record is more encouraging, though, with Bristol City winning 50% of their last six matches at ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Bolton and Lincoln go head to head with both sides eager to make a statement in the early stages of the season. Bolton are looking to return to winning ways after a goalless draw with QPR, a game in which they were arguably fortunate to escape with a point as the visitors registered 10 shots on target and 1.81 xG. Steven Schumacher's men have nevertheless been strong at home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Blackburn Rovers will be looking to build on an impressive comeback victory when they welcome QPR to Ewood Park. The hosts came from behind to beat Middlesbrough 2-1 and should be full of confidence heading into this clash. Blackburn have been difficult to keep quiet lately, with BTTS landing in 70% of their last 10 matches and an average of 1.2 goals scored per game. Their ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Buoyed by a 2-0 EFL Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday, Wolves will be looking to underline their promotion credentials when they welcome Stoke City to Molineux. The hosts strengthened their squad over the summer with the arrivals of Raul Jimenez and Rafiki Said, and they head into this clash full of confidence after a convincing 3-1 victory over Preston. Wolves registered 16 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 12:30

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Riverside Stadium will be the centre of attention when Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion meet in an intriguing early-season Championship derby. Boro are among the main promotion favourites but need to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Blackburn. They made a winning start at home, though, beating Lincoln 2-1, and their last five matches at Riverside have produced 1.6 poin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

Derby County will be aiming to make home advantage count as they search for their first Championship win of the season. The Rams suffered a 2-1 defeat to Charlton before playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Cardiff, leaving them with just one point from their opening two games. Their recent home numbers are mixed, with Derby averaging 1.33 goals scored and 1.33 conceded ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 12:30

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2026

20:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Wrexham will be desperate to turn their home advantage into a first Championship victory of the season when they welcome Birmingham City. The hosts are without a win in their last three matches in all competitions and have scored only 0.9 goals per game across their last 10. However, Wrexham have looked more convincing at home, averaging 1.67 points per game and 1.67 goals p ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2026 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
31 August 2026 • 09:25 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
LincolnLincolnBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthDerbyDerby01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonBristol CityBristol City01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedBoltonBolton01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaWatfordWatford01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West HamWest HamWolvesWolves01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CitySouthamptonSouthampton01/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stoke CityStoke CityNorwichNorwich01/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MillwallMillwallWrexhamWrexham02/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRCardiffCardiff02/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichCharltonCharlton02/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurnleyBurnleyMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
LincolnLincolnSouthamptonSouthampton05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityCharltonCharlton05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurnleyBurnleyBristol CityBristol City05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallBoltonBolton05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthCardiffCardiff05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedNorwichNorwich05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichWatfordWatford05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamDerbyDerby05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaWrexhamWrexham05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityWolvesWolves06/09/2026, 12:00
  • 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 1.64
Away Teams 1.39
Total (Combined) 3.03
29.7 min/Goal (109 Goals in 36 matches)
31% Clean Sheets (11 times out of 36 matches)
78% Both Teams Scored (28 times out of 36 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 39%
Draw 31%
Away Win 30%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 86%
Over 2.5 75%
Over 3.5 39%
Over 4.5 8%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 14%
Under 2.5 25%
Under 3.5 61%
Under 4.5 92%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.31
Shots / Match (Home) 14.61
Shots / Match (Away) 12.69
Fouls Per Match 22.67
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.22
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.44
Offsides Per Match 4.39
Players Participated 562

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Charlton Athletic 3 3 0 0 5 2 +3 9 WWW
2 Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 2 1 0 9 4 +5 7 DWW
3 Swansea City 3 2 1 0 5 1 +4 7 WDW
4 Queens Park Rangers 3 2 1 0 5 2 +3 7 WDW
5 Southampton 3 2 0 1 9 4 +5 6 LWW
6 Middlesbrough 3 2 0 1 6 4 +2 6 WLW
7 Millwall 3 2 0 1 6 5 +1 6 WWL
8 West Bromwich Albion 3 2 0 1 6 5 +1 6 WWL
9 Birmingham City 3 1 2 0 4 3 +1 5 DDW
10 Watford 3 1 2 0 4 3 +1 5 WDD
11 Bolton Wanderers 3 1 1 1 2 2 0 4 WDL
12 Blackburn Rovers 3 1 1 1 5 5 0 4 DWL
13 Bristol City 3 1 1 1 4 5 -1 4 LDW
14 Sheffield United 3 0 3 0 2 2 0 3 DDD
15 Cardiff City 3 0 3 0 5 5 0 3 DDD
16 Norwich City 3 1 0 2 5 6 -1 3 LLW
17 Portsmouth 3 1 0 2 5 6 -1 3 LWL
18 Lincoln City 3 1 0 2 3 5 -2 3 LLW
19 Wrexham 3 0 2 1 3 4 -1 2 DDL
20 West Ham United 3 0 2 1 4 5 -1 2 DLD
21 Derby County 3 0 1 2 3 7 -4 1 LDL
22 Burnley 3 0 1 2 4 9 -5 1 DLL
23 Preston North End 3 0 0 3 2 6 -4 0 LLL
24 Stoke City 3 0 0 3 3 9 -6 0 LLL

Championship Results

Date Match
28/08/2026, 19:00 Wrexham 1 - 2 Birmingham City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Derby County 0 - 3 Swansea City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Wolverhampton Wanderers 4 - 1 Stoke City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough 3 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
29/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Queens Park Rangers
29/08/2026, 14:00 Norwich City 4 - 1 Burnley
29/08/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City 2 - 2 Sheffield United
29/08/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 1 - 0 Preston North End
29/08/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers 0 - 1 Lincoln City
29/08/2026, 14:00 Watford 1 - 1 West Ham United
29/08/2026, 14:00 Bristol City 2 - 1 Portsmouth
29/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton 5 - 1 Millwall

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
01/09/2026, 18:45 Preston North End - Bristol City
01/09/2026, 18:45 Sheffield United - Bolton Wanderers
01/09/2026, 18:45 Swansea City - Watford
01/09/2026, 18:45 Portsmouth - Derby County
01/09/2026, 18:45 Lincoln City - Blackburn Rovers
01/09/2026, 18:45 West Ham United - Wolverhampton Wanderers
01/09/2026, 19:00 Birmingham City - Southampton
01/09/2026, 19:00 Stoke City - Norwich City
02/09/2026, 18:45 Millwall - Wrexham
02/09/2026, 18:45 Queens Park Rangers - Cardiff City
02/09/2026, 18:45 West Bromwich Albion - Charlton Athletic
02/09/2026, 19:00 Burnley - Middlesbrough

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