Championship Predictions

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 September 2025

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Sunday’s football game at Ashton Gate Stadium pits together Bristol City and Oxford United, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the 2025/2026 Championship season. The Robins are eyeing Premier League promotion, while the Yellows’ main goal is to secure yet another Championship survival. Bristol City have been in a much better form than Oxford United in th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 September 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Out-of-sorts Sheffield United will try to put an end to their five-game losing run when they take on Charlton Athletic at their Bramall Lane. The Blades made a slow start to the season and given their poor defensive display in a 5-0 loss to Ipswich Town, home win should not be considered. Important midfielder Gustavo Hamer is widely expected to return to the starting XI, whi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

After holding Southampton to a goalless draw at St. Mary’s Stadium, Portsmouth will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to their Fratton Park. Both Harvey Blair and Callum Lang are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. You should bear in mind that Portsmouth defeated Preston 1- ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

15:00

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Wrexham

Wrexham

Norwich City play host to Wrexham at their Carrow Road in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Canaries are eager to move closer to the playoffs berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Dragons. Both Chrisene and Kvitsgaarden are rated doubtful for the home team after picking up injuries in a 1-1 draw with Coventry City, with duo Stacey ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 15:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

After failing to win the previous three league matches, Hull City will look to get back on course when they take on Southampton on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers have been struggling defensively of late and they face yet another uphill task against the promotion-chasing Saints. The likes of Ajayi, Crooks, Matazo, and Vaughan are all expected to miss out with injuries for the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over WBA, Derby County will look to record their first home triumph of the process when they welcome Preston to their Pride Park on Saturday afternoon. The Rams have regained a much-needed confidence and, as a result, they are seen as slim favourites to beat Preston in front of home fans. Veteran midfielder Andreas Weimann is pushing for a rar ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Watford, Blackburn Rovers will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Ipswich Town in the Championship round 6. The Seasiders quickly bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Norwich City, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence and a triumph over Ipswich could see them climb to the top half of the table.

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This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Loftus Road will be the centre of attention when Queens Park Rangers and Stoke City go head to head in the Championship round 6. The Hoops aim to build on back-to-back wins over Charlton and Wrexham and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to watch in the home team will be Ivory Coast forward Richard Kone, who has found his goal-scoring touch of l ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 12:30

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

12:30

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Coventry

Coventry

Leicester City and Coventry City square off against each other at King Power Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. Following back-to-back wins over Charlton Athletic and Birmingham City, the Foxes shared the spoils with Oxford United at the weekend to stay in the promotion race. Right-back Ricardo Pereira is pushing for a start after scoring as a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 12:30

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2025

12:30

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Swansea

Swansea

Birmingham City will be looking to put an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions when they face Swansea City on Matchday 6. The Blues have suffered a dip in form, but they are still seen as favourites to beat the South Wales outfit at their St. Andrew’s Stadium. Both Lee Buchanan and Scott Wright are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspend ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2025 at 12:30

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

19 September 2025

20:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Middlesbrough will be aiming to retain top position in the standings when they take on West Bromwich Albion in the Championship round 6. The Boro have made a flying start to the season, with the team already establishing themselves as one of the main candidates for promotion, but boss Rob Edwards must warn his men against complacency. Both Bangura and McGree remain in the re ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 September 2025 at 20:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2025

12:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Sunday’s football game between Southampton and Portsmouth will close round 5 of the new Championship campaign. The Saints are eager to put an end to their three-game winless run and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. The good news for the fans is that important midfielder Joe Aribo did not leave the club in the summer transfer window. Defender Welin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2025 at 12:00

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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
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford18/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffCharltonCharlton19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallWest HamWest Ham19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-3
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 12.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stoke CityStoke CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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
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
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
PortsmouthPortsmouthBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRPrestonPreston19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamSouthamptonSouthampton19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-3
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 1.61
Away Teams 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.86
31.5 min/Goal (237 Goals in 83 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (35 times out of 83 matches)
66% Both Teams Scored (55 times out of 83 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 29%
Away Win 30%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 63%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 37%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.81
Shots / Match (Home) 14.25
Shots / Match (Away) 12.55
Fouls Per Match 21.89
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.57
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.33
Offsides Per Match 4.33
Players Participated 643

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 West Ham United 7 4 2 1 20 9 +11 14 DWWWW
2 Southampton 7 4 2 1 18 8 +10 14 WDDWW
3 Swansea City 7 4 2 1 11 5 +6 14 WWDLW
4 Middlesbrough 7 4 2 1 14 10 +4 14 WDWWD
5 West Bromwich Albion 7 4 2 1 10 7 +3 14 LDWWD
6 Queens Park Rangers 7 3 3 1 8 5 +3 12 WWLDD
7 Charlton Athletic 7 3 3 1 6 7 -1 12 WDLDD
8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 3 2 1 14 10 +4 11 WWLDW
9 Lincoln City 7 3 2 2 6 6 0 11 WDDWW
10 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
11 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
12 Millwall 7 3 1 3 13 13 0 10 LLWLD
13 Bristol City 7 3 1 3 10 12 -2 10 WWWLL
14 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
15 Sheffield United 7 2 3 2 8 9 -1 9 DWLWL
16 Blackburn Rovers 7 2 2 3 10 10 0 8 LDLLW
17 Watford 7 2 2 3 7 9 -2 8 DLLWL
18 Portsmouth 6 2 1 3 7 8 -1 7 WLLWD
19 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
20 Bolton Wanderers 7 2 1 4 7 12 -5 7 LLLLW
21 Cardiff City 7 0 4 3 7 11 -4 4 DLLDL
22 Derby County 7 1 1 5 6 13 -7 4 LWLLL
23 Preston North End 7 1 0 6 6 13 -7 3 LLWLL
24 Burnley 7 0 3 4 8 16 -8 3 LDLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
11/09/2026, 19:00 West Ham United 6 - 0 Wrexham
12/09/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers
12/09/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Birmingham City
12/09/2026, 11:30 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 0 Cardiff City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 3 - 1 Millwall
12/09/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 0 - 1 Lincoln City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 3 - 1 Burnley
12/09/2026, 14:00 Southampton 4 - 1 Bristol City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough 4 - 3 Norwich City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Portsmouth
12/09/2026, 14:00 Watford 1 - 2 Stoke City
13/09/2026, 11:00 Sheffield United 0 - 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

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

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