Championship Predictions

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

5 October 2025

12:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Sunday’s football game between Ipswich Town and Norwich City will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 9. The Tractor Boys failed to make a flying start to the season, but their performances in September must be fuelling fans with optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. Both Conor Townsend and Wes Burns continue to miss out with injuries, but there are no suspended p ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 October 2025 at 12:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Watford play host to Oxford United at their Vicarage Road in what is expected to be an exciting Championship encounter. The Hornets head into the match following a 2-2 draw with Portsmouth where talented Ireland midfielder Rocco Vata scored as a substitute. The 20-year-old is pushing for a rare start, while all Grieves, Dwomoh, and Chakvetazde are all expected to miss out with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Leicester

Leicester

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers, Swansea City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Leicester City on Saturday afternoon. The South Wales outfit did well to put an end to their three-game winless run, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they do not want to stop now. The Swans aim to climb to the playoffs berth. How ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Charlton

Charlton

Following back-to-back draws with Bristol City and Hull City, Preston will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run in the Championship to five games when they take on Charlton Athletic on Matchday 9. The Lilywhites have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s encounter. Defender Andrew Hughes is bac ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

After failing to win the previous four league matches, Portsmouth will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Middlesbrough on Matchday 9. The Pompey are hungry for victories, but they will have a big fish to fry against the promotion-chasing visitors. The likes of Lang, Schmid, Shaughnessy, and Waddingham remain in the recovery room, while duo Murphy ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Millwall and West Bromwich Albion take on each other at The Den in what promises to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Lions suffered a heavy 4-0 loss to Coventry City in midweek, with the team experiencing all sorts of problems at the back for the first time this season. As Millwall are low on confidence ahead of WBA’s visit, home win should not be co ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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Southampton

Southampton

Pride Park will be the centre of attention when Derby County and Southampton lock horns in the Championship round 9. The Rams are eager to put an end to their three-game winless run and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-oriented strategy against Southampton. All Blackett-Taylor, Brewster, Langas, and Beck are out of contention for the home team. The Saints, on the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

After failing to win the previous three Championship games, Bristol City will look to get back on course when they welcome Queens Park Rangers to their Ashton Gate Stadium. The Robins do not seem to be at their sharpest, but Saturday’s game could turn their fortunes around in the English second tier. All Bird, McNally, O’Leary, Pring, Stokes, and Williams are out of contention ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

12:30

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Coventry

Coventry

heffield Wednesday will look to extend their unbeaten run in the Championship to four games when they face Coventry City on Matchday 9. The Owls have been performing above all expectations in the early stages of the season as they are seen as one of the main candidates for relegation. Sheffield Wednesday aim to give fans yet another reason to celebrate this weekend, but bear in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 12:30

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

12:30

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Saturday’s football game at MKM Stadium pits together Hull City and Sheffield United, the two teams sitting in the bottom half of the table. The Tigers have been having their ups and downs of late, with the team beating Southampton, losing to Watford, while sharing the spoils with Preston. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be former Sheffield United forward Oliver M ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2025

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Following back-to-back defeats to Charlton Athletic and Swansea City, Blackburn Rovers will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they welcome Stoke City to their Ewood Park. The Riversiders suffered a dip in form, but a win over Stoke City will see them regain a much-needed confidence. Jake Garrett remains in the recovery room, while Lorenze Mullarkey-Matthew ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2025 at 12:30

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

3 October 2025

20:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

After holding Leicester City to a draw at King Power Stadium, Wrexham will be looking to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Birmingham City on Matchday 9. The Dragons are undefeated in the previous four game in all competitions, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Friday’s encounter. The likes of Cacace, Cannon, Rodriguez, and Ward con ... Read More...

This match will be played on 3 October 2025 at 20:00

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29 October 2026 • 14:16 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
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWrexhamWrexham30/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichWatfordWatford31/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityPrestonPreston31/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnBirmingham CityBirmingham City31/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SwanseaSwanseaBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WolvesWolvesCardiffCardiff31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonBristol CityBristol City31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MillwallMillwallDerbyDerby31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamWest BromwichWest Bromwich31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbroughCharltonCharlton31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonQPRQPR31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurnleyBurnleyPortsmouthPortsmouth31/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw

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 1.29
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (416 Goals in 144 matches)
43% Clean Sheets (62 times out of 144 matches)
63% Both Teams Scored (91 times out of 144 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 76%
Over 2.5 60%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 15%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 40%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 85%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.31
Shots / Match (Home) 14.81
Shots / Match (Away) 12.5
Fouls Per Match 21.93
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.6
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.33
Offsides Per Match 4.38
Players Participated 697

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Middlesbrough 12 7 4 1 27 17 +10 25 DWWDW
2 Southampton 12 7 3 2 24 12 +12 24 LWWDW
3 Swansea City 12 7 2 3 16 13 +3 23 WWWLL
4 West Ham United 12 6 4 2 32 15 +17 22 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 12 6 3 3 20 16 +4 21 LLWDW
6 West Bromwich Albion 12 6 3 3 16 13 +3 21 LLWWD
7 Birmingham City 12 5 5 2 20 12 +8 20 DWWWL
8 Queens Park Rangers 12 5 5 2 20 12 +8 20 DDWLW
9 Stoke City 12 6 2 4 18 16 +2 20 WWLWD
10 Blackburn Rovers 12 5 3 4 19 16 +3 18 DWWLW
11 Portsmouth 12 5 3 4 16 15 +1 18 LWWDW
12 Sheffield United 12 4 4 4 16 15 +1 16 LWLWD
13 Millwall 12 4 3 5 19 20 -1 15 DWLDL
14 Bristol City 12 4 3 5 12 15 -3 15 WDLLD
15 Lincoln City 12 4 3 5 13 20 -7 15 LLLDW
16 Cardiff City 12 3 5 4 19 17 +2 14 WLWDW
17 Wrexham 12 3 5 4 15 18 -3 14 WDLWL
18 Charlton Athletic 12 3 5 4 11 18 -7 14 LDDLL
19 Bolton Wanderers 12 4 2 6 16 23 -7 14 WLWDL
20 Norwich City 12 4 0 8 20 22 -2 12 LLLLW
21 Watford 12 3 2 7 10 20 -10 11 LLLWL
22 Burnley 12 1 5 6 17 25 -8 8 DWDLL
23 Derby County 12 1 4 7 10 21 -11 7 DDLLD
24 Preston North End 12 1 2 9 10 25 -15 5 DLLLD

Championship Results

Date Match
23/10/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 5 Middlesbrough
24/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic 1 - 3 Norwich City
24/10/2026, 11:30 Sheffield United 1 - 1 Derby County
24/10/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 2 - 1 Millwall
24/10/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City 1 - 0 Birmingham City
24/10/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 2 - 3 Southampton
24/10/2026, 14:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 Watford
24/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
24/10/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 4 - 1 Burnley
24/10/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 0 - 0 Bristol City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 5 - 0 Swansea City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
30/10/2026, 20:00 Sheffield United - Wrexham
31/10/2026, 12:30 Norwich City - Watford
31/10/2026, 12:30 Stoke City - Preston North End
31/10/2026, 12:30 Lincoln City - Birmingham City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Swansea City - Blackburn Rovers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Cardiff City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Bolton Wanderers - Bristol City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Millwall - Derby County
31/10/2026, 15:00 West Ham United - West Bromwich Albion
31/10/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough - Charlton Athletic
31/10/2026, 15:00 Southampton - Queens Park Rangers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Burnley - Portsmouth

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