Championship Predictions

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

20 October 2026

19:45

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Molineux will host a postponed Championship game as Wolves take on Portsmouth, with both sides looking to build on positive results at the weekend. Wolves came from behind to beat Burnley 2-1 despite the absence of Raul Jimenez, who remains sidelined. Tawanda Chirewa is pushing for a rare start after scoring off the bench, while Rodrigo Gomez, Boubacar Traore and Bertrand Tr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 October 2026 at 19:45

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Championship round 11 clash at Racecourse Ground pits together Wrexham and Preston North End, with both sides desperate to improve their recent performances. The Dragons suffered a 2-1 defeat to West Brom in midweek despite Kieffer Moore scoring his fourth goal of the season. However, their attacking output was concerning, as Wrexham registered just 0.30 expected goals in th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

West Bromwich Albion will be eager to build on their 2-1 victory over Wrexham, which ended a three-game winless spell and restored some confidence at The Hawthorns. Aune Heggebo is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring as a substitute in midweek, giving the hosts an extra threat up front. However, injuries to both Galves and Johnston continue to limit th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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West Ham

West Ham

Swansea City head into Saturday's game against West Ham full of confidence after extending their winning streak to four matches with a 1-0 victory at Millwall. The Swans have been difficult to break down in recent weeks, and their defensive solidity could prove crucial against a dangerous Premier League opponent. Jenson Seelt’s midweek knock may open the door for Stephen Wel ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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Bolton

Bolton

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at St. Mary’s Stadium as Southampton face Bolton Wanderers on Matchday 9, with the hosts aiming to extend their recent resurgence. Back-to-back victories over Portsmouth and Norwich have lifted confidence, and the Saints will now target a third consecutive clean sheet. Flynn Downes picked up a knock in midweek, potentially opening the door for C ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Saturday’s football game at Carrow Road pits together two sides hoping to build momentum, although Norwich City have a far more pressing need to stop the rot. The Canaries are on a five-game losing run in all competitions after falling 1-0 to Southampton, with the absence of injured top scorer Mohamed Toure clearly hurting their attacking options. Jovon Makama and Tony Magho ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Derby County will be desperate to get back on course when they face Stoke City at Pride Park, having gone six Championship games without a win. The Rams were thoroughly beaten 4-1 by QPR in midweek, exposing familiar defensive weaknesses, while Sondre Langas’s injury is another setback. Ryan Nyambe is likely to step in as Derby look to stabilise their back line. The hosts ha ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Ashton Gate Stadium will be the centre of attention when Bristol City host Sheffield United in a clash between two sides eager to get back on track. The Robins suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers, but their attacking display offered plenty of encouragement, with 20 attempts and 2.07 expected goals. Changes are likely, and Yu Hirakawa is pushing for a starting ro ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Birmingham City will be eager to build on their emphatic 4-0 victory over Preston North End as they welcome QPR to St Andrew’s. The Blues are targeting another strong performance to move closer to the automatic promotion places, with August Priske in the spotlight after scoring twice against Preston. Chris Davies has no fresh injury concerns, giving him the chance to stick w ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

12:30

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Charlton

Charlton

Vicarage Road will host a clash between two struggling sides as Watford look to end their losing streak and Charlton Athletic aim to get back to winning ways. The Hornets suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Cardiff City in midweek, extending their run of consecutive losses to four matches. Changes are expected, with Bola, Nabizada and Doumbia pushing for starts, while injuries to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

12:30

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Millwall will have a nice opportunity to bounce back this weekend as they play host to Lincoln City at The Den after suffering a narrow midweek defeat to Swansea. The Lions managed just eight attempts on goal in that loss, so Alex Neil could freshen up his starting XI, with Tristan Crama, Luke Cundle and Yvan Issoufou among those pushing for places. Millwall have struggled f ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 12:30

MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

17 October 2026

12:30

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Middlesbrough head into Championship round 11 full of confidence after recording back-to-back victories over Wolves and Stoke City. With top spot in their sights, Boro will be determined to maintain their momentum at the Riverside. Will Lankshear has been a standout performer, already scoring eight goals this season, and his movement could cause Cardiff plenty of problems. A ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 October 2026 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
26 October 2026 • 10:27 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
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonWest BromwichWest Bromwich24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
LincolnLincolnBurnleyBurnley24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffBirmingham CityBirmingham City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversWrexhamWrexham24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 1.6
Away Teams 1.29
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (416 Goals in 144 matches)
43% Clean Sheets (62 times out of 144 matches)
63% Both Teams Scored (91 times out of 144 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 40%
Draw 28%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 60%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 15%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 40%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 85%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.31
Shots / Match (Home) 14.81
Shots / Match (Away) 12.5
Fouls Per Match 21.93
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.6
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.33
Offsides Per Match 4.38
Players Participated 697

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Middlesbrough 12 7 4 1 27 17 +10 25 DWWDW
2 Southampton 12 7 3 2 24 12 +12 24 LWWDW
3 Swansea City 12 7 2 3 16 13 +3 23 WWWLL
4 West Ham United 12 6 4 2 32 15 +17 22 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 12 6 3 3 20 16 +4 21 LLWDW
6 West Bromwich Albion 12 6 3 3 16 13 +3 21 LLWWD
7 Birmingham City 12 5 5 2 20 12 +8 20 DWWWL
8 Queens Park Rangers 12 5 5 2 20 12 +8 20 DDWLW
9 Stoke City 12 6 2 4 18 16 +2 20 WWLWD
10 Blackburn Rovers 12 5 3 4 19 16 +3 18 DWWLW
11 Portsmouth 12 5 3 4 16 15 +1 18 LWWDW
12 Sheffield United 12 4 4 4 16 15 +1 16 LWLWD
13 Millwall 12 4 3 5 19 20 -1 15 DWLDL
14 Bristol City 12 4 3 5 12 15 -3 15 WDLLD
15 Lincoln City 12 4 3 5 13 20 -7 15 LLLDW
16 Cardiff City 12 3 5 4 19 17 +2 14 WLWDW
17 Wrexham 12 3 5 4 15 18 -3 14 WDLWL
18 Charlton Athletic 12 3 5 4 11 18 -7 14 LDDLL
19 Bolton Wanderers 12 4 2 6 16 23 -7 14 WLWDL
20 Norwich City 12 4 0 8 20 22 -2 12 LLLLW
21 Watford 12 3 2 7 10 20 -10 11 LLLWL
22 Burnley 12 1 5 6 17 25 -8 8 DWDLL
23 Derby County 12 1 4 7 10 21 -11 7 DDLLD
24 Preston North End 12 1 2 9 10 25 -15 5 DLLLD

Championship Results

Date Match
23/10/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 5 Middlesbrough
24/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic 1 - 3 Norwich City
24/10/2026, 11:30 Sheffield United 1 - 1 Derby County
24/10/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 2 - 1 Millwall
24/10/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City 1 - 0 Birmingham City
24/10/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 2 - 3 Southampton
24/10/2026, 14:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 Watford
24/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
24/10/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 4 - 1 Burnley
24/10/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 0 - 0 Bristol City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 5 - 0 Swansea City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
30/10/2026, 20:00 Sheffield United - Wrexham
31/10/2026, 12:30 Norwich City - Watford
31/10/2026, 12:30 Stoke City - Preston North End
31/10/2026, 12:30 Lincoln City - Birmingham City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Swansea City - Blackburn Rovers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Cardiff City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Bolton Wanderers - Bristol City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Millwall - Derby County
31/10/2026, 15:00 West Ham United - West Bromwich Albion
31/10/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough - Charlton Athletic
31/10/2026, 15:00 Southampton - Queens Park Rangers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Burnley - Portsmouth

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