Championship Predictions

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Stoke City and Preston take on each other at Bet365 Stadium in what looks set to be a tactical Championship encounter, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. The Potters are inconsistent this season, with 1.2 PPG overall and home form slightly better at 1.8 PPG. They score 2.2 goals per home game and concede 1.0, showing some solidity at the Bet365 Stadium. However, BTTS only occur ... Read More...

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

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Hillsborough will host Friday's Championship game between Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City. Given the Owls' financial problems and Hull City's fine form, we predict a 3-1 away win. The Owls are running down a blind alley, sitting bottom of the league with just 0.43 PPG, largely due to an 18-point deduction and ongoing financial issues. Their home form is poor (0.18 PPG) and ... Read More...

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
17 September 2026 • 11:14 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
LincolnLincolnSwanseaSwansea19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BurnleyBurnleyDerbyDerby19/09/2026, 15:00
  • 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: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WolvesWolvesWest BromwichWest Bromwich20/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBoltonBolton20/09/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • 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 1.64
Away Teams 1.27
Total (Combined) 2.92
30.9 min/Goal (277 Goals in 95 matches)
39% Clean Sheets (37 times out of 95 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (65 times out of 95 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 31%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.96
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.43
Fouls Per Match 22.23
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.75
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.48
Offsides Per Match 4.23
Players Participated 657

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 8 5 2 1 13 6 +7 17 WDLWW
2 West Ham United 8 4 3 1 22 11 +11 15 WWWWD
3 Middlesbrough 8 4 3 1 16 12 +4 15 DWWDD
4 Southampton 8 4 2 2 19 10 +9 14 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 7 4 2 1 15 10 +5 14 WLDWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 8 4 2 2 10 8 +2 14 DWWDL
7 Queens Park Rangers 8 3 4 1 10 7 +3 13 WLDDD
8 Stoke City 8 4 1 3 13 12 +1 13 WWDWW
9 Bristol City 8 4 1 3 11 12 -1 13 WWLLW
10 Charlton Athletic 8 3 3 2 7 10 -3 12 DLDDL
11 Birmingham City 8 2 5 1 12 11 +1 11 DDLWD
12 Millwall 8 3 2 3 15 15 0 11 LWLDD
13 Lincoln City 8 3 2 3 7 8 -1 11 DDWWL
14 Wrexham 8 2 4 2 9 12 -3 10 WDDLW
15 Bolton Wanderers 8 3 1 4 11 15 -4 10 LLLWW
16 Blackburn Rovers 8 2 3 3 12 12 0 9 DLLWD
17 Norwich City 8 3 0 5 16 17 -1 9 LWWLL
18 Sheffield United 8 2 3 3 9 11 -2 9 WLWLL
19 Portsmouth 7 2 2 3 9 10 -1 8 LLWDD
20 Watford 8 2 2 4 7 10 -3 8 LLWLL
21 Cardiff City 8 1 4 3 10 12 -2 7 LLDLW
22 Derby County 8 1 2 5 7 14 -7 5 WLLLD
23 Preston North End 8 1 1 6 8 15 -7 4 LWLLD
24 Burnley 8 0 4 4 9 17 -8 4 DLDLD

Championship Results

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City 1 - 0 Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 2 - 1 Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 2 Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 1 - 2 Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 1 Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City 3 - 4 Bolton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
09/10/2026, 19:00 West Ham United - Queens Park Rangers
10/10/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Norwich City
10/10/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City
10/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Bristol City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County - Wrexham
10/10/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough - Wolverhampton Wanderers
10/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - Millwall
10/10/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Stoke City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Lincoln City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Watford - Burnley
10/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Cardiff City
11/10/2026, 11:00 Southampton - Portsmouth

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