Championship Predictions

West Ham

West Ham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

9 October 2026

20:00

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QPR

QPR

West Ham United and QPR face off in a local derby and the Championship round nine opener, with the Hammers aiming to strengthen their promotion hopes. West Ham are regarded as the main favourites for promotion and showed plenty of character before the international break, coming from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Millwall. Mohamadou Kante is suspended, while Joel Veltman r ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 October 2026 at 20:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2026

13:30

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Bolton

Bolton

Norwich City will be aiming to quickly recover from their thrilling 4-3 defeat to Middlesbrough when they face Bolton Wanderers on Matchday 7. The Canaries are eyeing a third consecutive home victory and have won 50% of their last 10 matches. Norwich have been particularly impressive in front of their supporters, scoring 2.20 goals per game across their last five home fixtur ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2026 at 13:30

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2026

12:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

All eyes will be on Molineux when Wolverhampton and West Bromwich Albion face each other in the Black Country derby. Wolves aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sheffield United, with Raul Jimenez scoring a late winner. However, Jimenez will miss this clash after suffering a knee injury in the EFL Cup loss to Everton. The hosts have won 50% of their last 10 matches ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2026 at 12:00

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
1-3

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Wrexham will be looking to put their heavy 6-0 defeat to West Ham United behind them when they take on Southampton on Matchday 8. The Dragons have won just 10% of their last 10 matches and are still searching for their first home victory, with BTTS landing in all three of their recent home fixtures. Wrexham have also struggled in front of goal, scoring just 0.70 times per ga ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Following a 1-1 draw with WBA, QPR will be looking to put an end to their three-game winless run when they take on Preston North End on Saturday afternoon. The Hoops have won 40% of their last 10 matches, although their home fixtures have been more cautious, averaging just 1.50 goals. QPR have also conceded only 0.75 goals per game at home during that spell. Paul Smyth is do ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Saturday’s football game at Fratton Park pits together Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers, with the hosts looking to keep their third consecutive clean sheet after playing out a goalless draw with Charlton in their last league match. Pompey have won just 30% of their last 10 matches, while their home fixtures have produced 2.50 goals on average. However, their attacking displ ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 15:00

Lincoln

Lincoln

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Lincoln City will be aiming to maintain their excellent momentum when they face Swansea City on Saturday afternoon, having secured back-to-back victories over Preston and Bristol City. The Imps are now eyeing a third consecutive clean sheet and have won 50% of their last 10 matches in all competitions. However, their home form has been less convincing, with no wins in their ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Burnley will be desperate to finally record their first win of the season when they welcome Derby County, looking to recover from a 3-1 defeat to Swansea. The Clarets are now on a seven-game winless run in all competitions and have failed to win any of their last 10 matches. Nicky Hayen is under big pressure as Burnley continue to struggle for form, with the hosts averaging ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Birmingham City will be looking to build on a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Derby County, quickly bouncing back from their defeat to Norwich City. The Blues have been inconsistent lately, winning just 30% of their last 10 matches, while their home form has been particularly poor, with no wins across their last five. However, Birmingham have scored in all five of those home fi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

12:30

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Bet365 Stadium will host Stoke City and Sheffield United in an intriguing Championship clash, with the Potters looking to build on a 2-1 victory over Watford. Stoke are likely to stick to their attacking style of play, having scored 1.50 goals per game across their last 10 matches. They have also been particularly strong at home, winning 50% of their last six while conceding ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

12:30

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West Ham

West Ham

There will be fireworks when Millwall and West Ham United face each other in a highly anticipated London derby in Championship round eight. This will be the first meeting between the two sides since February 2012, when West Ham secured a 2-1 victory. The Lions produced a fine display in a 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough and are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. M ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 12:30

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2026

12:30

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Charlton

Charlton

Cardiff City will be desperate to finally record their first win of the season when they welcome Charlton Athletic, looking to bounce back from a narrow 1-0 defeat to Bolton. The Bluebirds were unfortunate not to take something from that game after producing 1.78 xG. Cardiff have won only 20% of their last 10 matches, although their home fixtures have been much more producti ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2026 at 12:30

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
15 October 2026 • 21:16 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
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughCardiffCardiff17/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallLincolnLincoln17/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordCharltonCharlton17/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityQPRQPR17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyStoke CityStoke City17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichPortsmouthPortsmouth17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesPortsmouthPortsmouth20/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough23/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonNorwichNorwich24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthMillwallMillwall24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedDerbyDerby24/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversWrexhamWrexham24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffBirmingham CityBirmingham City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LincolnLincolnBurnleyBurnley24/10/2026, 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: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityBristol CityBristol City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West HamWest HamSouthamptonSouthampton24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesWatfordWatford24/10/2026, 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 1.6
Away Teams 1.33
Total (Combined) 2.93
30.8 min/Goal (351 Goals in 120 matches)
40% Clean Sheets (48 times out of 120 matches)
66% Both Teams Scored (79 times out of 120 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 78%
Over 2.5 63%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 13%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 22%
Under 2.5 37%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 88%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.98
Shots / Match (Home) 14.43
Shots / Match (Away) 12.56
Fouls Per Match 21.87
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.56
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.31
Offsides Per Match 4.27
Players Participated 677

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 10 7 2 1 16 7 +9 23 LWWWW
2 Middlesbrough 10 6 3 1 20 14 +6 21 WDDWW
3 Southampton 10 6 2 2 21 10 +11 20 WWLWW
4 West Ham United 10 5 4 1 29 12 +17 19 WWDDW
5 Queens Park Rangers 10 4 5 1 15 9 +6 17 DDDDW
6 Birmingham City 10 4 5 1 17 11 +6 17 LWDWW
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers 10 5 2 3 18 15 +3 17 WWLLW
8 West Bromwich Albion 10 5 2 3 12 10 +2 17 WDLLW
9 Stoke City 10 5 1 4 17 16 +1 16 DWWWL
10 Blackburn Rovers 10 4 3 3 15 13 +2 15 LWDWW
11 Millwall 10 4 2 4 16 16 0 14 LDDWL
12 Bristol City 10 4 2 4 12 14 -2 14 LLWDL
13 Charlton Athletic 10 3 5 2 10 13 -3 14 DDLDD
14 Bolton Wanderers 10 4 1 5 15 18 -3 13 LWWLW
15 Sheffield United 10 3 3 4 14 14 0 12 WLLWL
16 Portsmouth 9 3 2 4 12 13 -1 11 WDDLW
17 Wrexham 10 2 5 3 11 15 -4 11 DLWDL
18 Lincoln City 10 3 2 5 7 17 -10 11 WWLLL
19 Cardiff City 10 2 4 4 16 15 +1 10 DLWLW
20 Norwich City 10 3 0 7 17 20 -3 9 WLLLL
21 Burnley 11 1 5 5 16 21 -5 8 LDWDL
22 Watford 10 2 2 6 8 19 -11 8 WLLLL
23 Derby County 10 1 3 6 9 19 -10 6 LLDDL
24 Preston North End 10 1 1 8 8 20 -12 4 LLDLL

Championship Results

Date Match
13/10/2026, 18:45 Cardiff City 5 - 1 Watford
13/10/2026, 18:45 Wrexham 1 - 2 West Bromwich Albion
13/10/2026, 18:45 Burnley 2 - 2 Charlton Athletic
13/10/2026, 18:45 Millwall 0 - 1 Swansea City
13/10/2026, 18:45 Bristol City 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
13/10/2026, 18:45 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 3 Bolton Wanderers
13/10/2026, 19:00 Stoke City 2 - 3 Middlesbrough
13/10/2026, 19:00 Birmingham City 4 - 0 Preston North End
14/10/2026, 18:45 Portsmouth 3 - 2 Sheffield United
14/10/2026, 18:45 Queens Park Rangers 4 - 1 Derby County
14/10/2026, 18:45 Norwich City 0 - 1 Southampton
14/10/2026, 19:00 Lincoln City 0 - 6 West Ham United

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
16/10/2026, 19:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
17/10/2026, 11:30 Watford - Charlton Athletic
17/10/2026, 11:30 Millwall - Lincoln City
17/10/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough - Cardiff City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County - Stoke City
17/10/2026, 14:00 Swansea City - West Ham United
17/10/2026, 14:00 Norwich City - Portsmouth
17/10/2026, 14:00 Bristol City - Sheffield United
17/10/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion - Blackburn Rovers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City - Queens Park Rangers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Southampton - Bolton Wanderers
17/10/2026, 14:00 Wrexham - Preston North End

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