Championship Predictions

MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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Wrexham

Wrexham

After surviving Sheffield Wednesday (1-0) at Hillsborough on Wednesday evening, Middlesbrough will look to extend their winning run to three games when they welcome Wrexham to Riverside Stadium. The Boro have a chance to overtake Coventry City in top position and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Dragons in Saturday’s encounter. Bearing any fresh in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Hull City and Charlton Athletic square off against each other at MKM Stadium in what promises to be a close Championship encounter. The Tigers are on a three-game winning run in the English second tier and they must be brimming with confidence following a 2-1 win over promotion-chasing Leicester. Ryan Giles is a major doubt after picking up a hip injury in the midweek triump ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Norwich City, Derby County will look to keep on climbing the standings when they face Queens Park Rangers on Saturday afternoon. The Rams are undefeated in the previous three games at their Pride Park, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism head of QPR’s visit. Midfielder Ebou Adams is out of contention through suspension, while bo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Buoyed by back-to-back wins over Norwich City and Southampton, Bristol City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Birmingham City on Matchday 12. The Robins have been climbing the standings week by week and a win over Birmingham will see them move closer to the automatic promotion berth. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Scot ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Blackburn Rovers and Southampton face each other at Ewood Park in what is expected to be an entertaining Championship encounter. The Riversiders do not seem to be at their sharpest, with the team failing to win the previous five league matches. As a result, we are not tempted to place our bets on Valerien Ismael’s troops this time out. Adding to their woes, all Baradji, Ca ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Portsmouth and Stoke City go head to head on Matchday 12 in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Pompey failed to upset league leaders Coventry City in Tuesday’s clash, losing 2-1 in front of home fans, but they are surely capable of matching the Potters at Fratton Park. John Swift serves a one-game ban, while fellow midfielder Adrian Segecic misses o ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 12:30

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Ipswich Town will be looking to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Middlesbrough and Charlton Athletic when they welcome West Bromwich Albion to their Portman Road on Matchday 12. The Tractor Boys want to move closer to the playoffs berth and we predict that they will go all guns blazing at the Baggies on Saturday afternoon. With Alex Palmer limping off with injury in t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

12:30

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Watford

Watford

High-flying Coventry will be aiming to retain top position in the Championship standings when they face Watford on Matchday 12. The Sky Blues are on a five-game winning run in the English second tier and they must be high on confidence following a 2-1 win at Portsmouth. Brandon Thomas-Asante, who scored a brace in the midweek triumph, is likely to prove a handful for the opp ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2025 at 12:30

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

24 October 2025

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Preston welcome Sheffield United to their Deepdale in what promises to be an interesting round 12 opener. The Lilywhites aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to WBA and Birmingham and we predict that they will go all guns blazing at the Blades. All Robbie Brady, Brad Potts, Will Keane, Jordan Thompson, and Paul Valentin remain in the recovery room, while Milutin Osmaji ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 October 2025 at 20:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2025

20:00

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MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Wednesday’s football game between Sheffield Wednesday and Middlesbrough will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 11. The Owls aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Coventry City and Charlton Athletic, but given their shaky defence, home win should not be considered. Sheffield Wednesday are still seen as one of the main candidates for relegation. Given ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2025 at 20:00

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2025

19:45

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Racecourse Ground will be the centre of attention when Wrexham and Oxford United go head to head in the Championship round 11. The Dragons are now on a four-game winless run in the English second tier, but it seems as if their performances are much better than the results. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but Wrexham’s injury list remains unchanged, inc ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2025 at 19:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

22 October 2025

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Watford and West Bromwich Albion square off against each other at Vicarage Road in what promises to be an interesting Championship game. The Hornets are eyeing their third consecutive win at home ground, but the Baggies should not be written off just yet. Othmane Maamma is back to contention after helping Morocco win the FIFA U20 World Cup title, while trio Grieves – Dwomo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 October 2025 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
7 September 2026 • 16:28 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: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordPrestonPreston08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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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