Championship Predictions

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Cardiff City will be eager to record their first win of the new Championship campaign when they welcome Sheffield United to their Cardiff City Stadium. The Bluebirds head into the match after a 2-1 EFL Cup defeat to Norwich, but their recent overall numbers suggest an entertaining encounter could be on the cards. Cardiff have scored an impressive 3.1 goals per game across th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Bristol City will look to turn their promising attacking displays into a first win of the season when they take on Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon. The Robins were held to a 2-2 draw by Birmingham City last time out and have now failed to win their opening league games. Their home record is more encouraging, though, with Bristol City winning 50% of their last six matches at ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Bolton

Bolton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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Lincoln

Lincoln

Bolton and Lincoln go head to head with both sides eager to make a statement in the early stages of the season. Bolton are looking to return to winning ways after a goalless draw with QPR, a game in which they were arguably fortunate to escape with a point as the visitors registered 10 shots on target and 1.81 xG. Steven Schumacher's men have nevertheless been strong at home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Blackburn Rovers will be looking to build on an impressive comeback victory when they welcome QPR to Ewood Park. The hosts came from behind to beat Middlesbrough 2-1 and should be full of confidence heading into this clash. Blackburn have been difficult to keep quiet lately, with BTTS landing in 70% of their last 10 matches and an average of 1.2 goals scored per game. Their ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 15:00

Wolves

Wolves

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Buoyed by a 2-0 EFL Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday, Wolves will be looking to underline their promotion credentials when they welcome Stoke City to Molineux. The hosts strengthened their squad over the summer with the arrivals of Raul Jimenez and Rafiki Said, and they head into this clash full of confidence after a convincing 3-1 victory over Preston. Wolves registered 16 ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 12:30

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Riverside Stadium will be the centre of attention when Middlesbrough and West Bromwich Albion meet in an intriguing early-season Championship derby. Boro are among the main promotion favourites but need to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Blackburn. They made a winning start at home, though, beating Lincoln 2-1, and their last five matches at Riverside have produced 1.6 poin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

29 August 2026

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

Derby County will be aiming to make home advantage count as they search for their first Championship win of the season. The Rams suffered a 2-1 defeat to Charlton before playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Cardiff, leaving them with just one point from their opening two games. Their recent home numbers are mixed, with Derby averaging 1.33 goals scored and 1.33 conceded ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 August 2026 at 12:30

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 August 2026

20:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Wrexham will be desperate to turn their home advantage into a first Championship victory of the season when they welcome Birmingham City. The hosts are without a win in their last three matches in all competitions and have scored only 0.9 goals per game across their last 10. However, Wrexham have looked more convincing at home, averaging 1.67 points per game and 1.67 goals p ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 August 2026 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2026

12:00

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Burnley

Burnley

West Bromwich Albion will look to continue their outstanding run when they welcome Burnley in Championship round two. The Baggies made a winning start by beating Norwich City 2-1, recording 1.85 xG in an impressive attacking display. They have now won six consecutive matches in all competitions and are unbeaten in their last 10, collecting 25 points in that period. Ousmane D ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2026 at 12:00

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Wrexham and Watford go head to head in an intriguing Championship round two encounter, with both sides looking to build on their opening-day results. Wrexham were held to a 1-1 draw by Cardiff in the Welsh derby and will be hoping to celebrate their first Championship victory. The hosts have been particularly strong at home recently, winning 50% of their last 10 matches ther ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

West Ham

West Ham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at London Stadium when West Ham and Charlton lock horns in this local derby. The Hammers, among the main promotion favourites, opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Burnley and will be eager to claim their first victory. Tomas Soucek remains sidelined, but West Ham have plenty of strength in depth, while summer signing Manor Solomon has ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2026

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Swansea.com Stadium will host an intriguing Championship round two clash when Swansea City welcome Sheffield United. The Swans aim to build on a 2-1 victory over Stoke City, quickly recovering from their EFL Cup defeat to Birmingham. Swansea have won five of their last 10 matches and should be confident after their positive league start. Burgess and Stewart are both sideline ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
6 September 2026 • 21:36 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: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffStoke CityStoke City08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
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
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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