Championship Predictions

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Legendary Hillsborough stadium will be the centre of attention when Sheffield Wednesday and Oxford United lock horns in the Championship round 12. The Owls failed to upset promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough on Wednesday evening, with the team extending their losing run to three games in the English second tier. Given the club’s financial problems and lack of high-profile foo ... Read More...

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

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2025

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at The Den when Millwall and Leicester City lock horns in the Championship round 12. The Lions look unstoppable at the moment, with the team eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, but boss Alex Neill must warn his men against complacency. Both Lukas Jensen and Dan McNamara are out of contention with injuries, while William Smallbone is a ma ... Read More...

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

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

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
8 October 2026 • 10:43 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
West HamWest HamQPRQPR09/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonBristol CityBristol City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SwanseaSwanseaNorwichNorwich10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversCardiffCardiff10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonStoke CityStoke City10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyWrexhamWrexham10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbroughWolvesWolves10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonMillwallMillwall10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-3
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedLincolnLincoln10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordBurnleyBurnley10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonPortsmouthPortsmouth11/10/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers13/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurnleyBurnleyCharltonCharlton13/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffWatfordWatford13/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallSwanseaSwansea13/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesBoltonBolton13/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamWest BromwichWest Bromwich13/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityPrestonPreston13/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough13/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichSouthamptonSouthampton14/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthSheffield UnitedSheffield United14/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRDerbyDerby14/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LincolnLincolnWest HamWest Ham14/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BurnleyBurnleyWolvesWolves16/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughCardiffCardiff17/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallLincolnLincoln17/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordCharltonCharlton17/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityQPRQPR17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyStoke CityStoke City17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichPortsmouthPortsmouth17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBoltonBolton17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaWest HamWest Ham17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamPrestonPreston17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • 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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