Championship Predictions

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Portsmouth take on QPR in a Championship clash where the visitors clearly have the edge. Given Queens Park's fine form, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-1 away win. The Pompey are struggling this season with just 0.8 points per game overall and a 20% win rate. At home, they fare slightly better (1.4 PPG), but their attack is limited (0.8 goals per match) and 60% of ga ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Oxford United host Southampton in what looks like a one-sided clash based on form and stats. Therefore, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Yellows are struggling this season, earning just 0.7 points per game overall, with a 10% win rate. They’ve scored 0.9 goals per match and conceded 1.6, while failing to keep a single clean sheet. BTTS has occurred in 70% of their matches, s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Norwich City welcome Charlton Athletic to their Carrow Road in a Championship clash where goals could be on the cards. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 home win. The Canaries have been inconsistent this season, especially at home, but have won 2 of their last 3 home games, averaging 1.4 points per game at Carrow Road. They score 1.3 goals per game overall, but co ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Middlesbrough face Blackburn Rovers in a Championship clash that could see goals given both sides’ recent trends. Therefore, we predict that they will play out a 1-1 draw at Riverside Stadium. The Boro are in good home form, winning 3 of their last 4 home matches and averaging 2.25 points per game at home. They score 1.7 goals per match overall, but their defense is vulner ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 15:00

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Watford aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Stoke City, but given their negative record against Leicester City at King Power Stadium, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Foxes have been having their ups and downs of late, collecting 1.4 points per game both home and away. Their attack is lively, scoring 1.6 goals per match, but they’ve yet to keep a clean sheet this seas ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Coventry City take Swansea City in what promises to be an exciting Championship game, with 2-1 our predicted outcome. The Sky Blues are strong at home under Frank Lampard, winning all four recent home matches, scoring 2.5 goals per game while conceding just 1.0. They do miss Jay Silva due to suspension, but overall the team is in good attacking form with 1.9 goals per game o ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

13:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Millwall host Ipswich Town in a League One clash where both teams have been inconsistent but capable of producing goals. Therefore, we predict that the Tractor Boys will defeat the Lions 2-1 in London. The capital club return Femi Azeez from suspension, which strengthens their midfield, but they remain vulnerable at the back, conceding 1.8 goals per game overall. Their home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 13:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

12:30

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Derby

Derby

Birmingham City welcome Derby County in a Championship clash where both teams look sharp up front and struggle at the back. Therefore, our prediction points toward a 2-1 home win. The Blues have been strong at home, collecting 2.6 points per game, scoring 3 goals per game, and keeping clean sheets in 40% of matches. They are missing midfielder Thomas Doyle due to a ban, whic ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2025 at 12:30

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2025

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Watford welcome Stoke City for a tight Championship encounter, with a 1–1 draw our prediction. The Hornets have been solid at home, averaging 1.80 points per game and scoring 1.80 goals per match while conceding just 1.00. Overall, they score 1.70 and concede 1.50 per game, with BTTS in 90% of their matches. Their expected goals of 1.57 suggest they create plenty of chance ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2025

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Sheffield United host Birmingham City in a Championship clash where both teams have been scoring regularly but are also vulnerable at the back. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 3-1 home win. The Blades have been strong at home, winning three of their last five matches at Bramall Lane and averaging 2.60 goals per home game. Overall, they score 1.80 per match and conce ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2025 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2025

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

QPR host Leicester City in what promises to be an open encounter, with a 2-2 predicted outcome. The Hoops have been solid at home, winning three of their last five home matches, averaging 4.00 goals per game at Loftus Road while conceding 2.00. Overall, QPR score in 80% of their matches and have a 70% BTTS rate, reflecting their attacking style but occasional defensive vulne ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2025 at 15:00

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

20 December 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Ipswich Town look to build on a solid run and with Sheffield Wednesday head into Saturday's clash with a severely-weakened squad, 2-0 is our predicted outcome. The Tractor Boys are averaging 1.80 goals per game overall, with home matches producing just 1.25 goals on average, reflecting a tight defensive approach that has seen them concede only 0.25 goals per home game. Ipswi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 December 2025 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
7 September 2026 • 14:07 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
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversSheffield UnitedSheffield United08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CardiffCardiffStoke CityStoke City08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonSwanseaSwansea08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordPrestonPreston08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamBurnleyBurnley08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonWest HamWest Ham08/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
NorwichNorwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyWest BromwichWest Bromwich09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR09/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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

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 1.27
Total (Combined) 2.87
31.4 min/Goal (172 Goals in 60 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (25 times out of 60 matches)
67% Both Teams Scored (40 times out of 60 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 42%
Draw 30%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 83%
Over 2.5 65%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 8%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 17%
Under 2.5 35%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 92%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.62
Shots / Match (Home) 14.25
Shots / Match (Away) 12.37
Fouls Per Match 22
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.85
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.15
Offsides Per Match 4.33
Players Participated 622

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 5 3 2 0 7 1 +6 11 WDWWD
2 Queens Park Rangers 5 3 1 1 7 4 +3 10 WDWWL
3 Middlesbrough 5 3 1 1 8 5 +3 10 WLWDW
4 West Bromwich Albion 5 3 1 1 8 6 +2 10 WWLDW
5 Bristol City 5 3 1 1 9 7 +2 10 LDWWW
6 Charlton Athletic 5 3 1 1 6 7 -1 10 WWWDL
7 Millwall 5 3 0 2 10 8 +2 9 WWLLW
8 Southampton 5 2 2 1 11 6 +5 8 LWWDD
9 West Ham United 5 2 2 1 11 7 +4 8 DLDWW
10 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
11 Birmingham City 5 1 4 0 7 6 +1 7 DDWDD
12 Wrexham 5 1 3 1 6 4 +2 6 DDLWD
13 Norwich City 5 2 0 3 8 8 0 6 LLWLW
14 Sheffield United 5 1 3 1 6 7 -1 6 DDDWL
15 Portsmouth 5 2 0 3 7 8 -1 6 LWLLW
16 Stoke City 5 2 0 3 8 9 -1 6 LLLWW
17 Blackburn Rovers 5 1 2 2 6 7 -1 5 DWLDL
18 Lincoln City 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 LLWDD
19 Watford 5 1 2 2 4 6 -2 5 WDDLL
20 Bolton Wanderers 5 1 1 3 4 9 -5 4 WDLLL
21 Derby County 5 1 1 3 5 10 -5 4 LDLWL
22 Cardiff City 5 0 3 2 6 9 -3 3 DDDLL
23 Preston North End 5 1 0 4 5 10 -5 3 LLLLW
24 Burnley 5 0 2 3 6 12 -6 2 DLLDL

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 - Swansea City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Watford - Preston North End
08/09/2026, 18:45 Wrexham - Burnley
08/09/2026, 18:45 Cardiff City - Stoke City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Blackburn Rovers - Sheffield United
08/09/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers - 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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