Championship Predictions

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

West Bromwich Albion will be aiming to build on a 3-2 win over Wrexham when they face Portsmouth in the Championship round 3. The Baggies kickstarted the new Championship campaign in style and, no doubt, they want to keep their 100% record intact. A man to watch in the home team will be Northern Ireland rising star Isaac Price, who scored a brace at the weekend.

The ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Southampton

Southampton

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

After holding Ipswich Town to a draw at Portman Road at the weekend, Southampton will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Stoke City on Saturday afternoon. The Saints defeated Wrexham 2-1 in their first home game of the season, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Stoke City’s visit.

The Potters, on the other ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

There will be fireworks when Sheffield United and Millwall go head to head at Brammall Lane in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Blades made a slow start to the season, with the team suffering back-to-back losses to Bristol City and Swansea City in the league, while losing to Birmingham City in their EFL Cup opener.

Boss Ruben Selles feels pressure ahead of ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Leicester City, Preston will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Ipswich Town on Matchday 3. The Lilywhites have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, but they will have a mountain to climb against the Tractor Boys. Bearing any fresh injury worries, boss Paul Heckingbottom is unlikely to make changes to the team t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Norwich City will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Portsmouth when they face Middlesbrough in the Championship round 3. The Canaries quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Millwall, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they face a tough challenge against Boro. With Marcelino Nunez suffering a serious injury against the Pompey, Jacob Wright is widely exp ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Following a thrilling 5-3 win at Derby County, Coventry City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate as they take on Queens Park Rangers on Matchday 3. The Sky Blues are seen as one of the main candidates for promotion and their splendid win over Derby should serve as a real confidence boost. A man to watch in the home team will be pacey winger Ephron Mason-Cl ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Birmingham City will look to build on a 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers when they welcome Oxford United to their St. Andrew’s Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Blues are seen as hot favourites to win this match, but boss Chris Davies must warn his men against complacency. Lyndon Dykes should once again start from the bench despite scoring a late winner at Ewood Park, while ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

12:30

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Watford

Watford

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sheffield United, Swansea City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Watford on Saturday afternoon. The Swans have regained a much-needed confidence following a day-one loss to Middlesbrough and they are surely capable of matching the Hornets in South Wales. With no fresh injury worries to report, Swansea b ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 12:30

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

12:30

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Hull City and Blackburn Rovers take on each other at MKM Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The Tigers did well to beat Oxford United 3-2 at the weekend and they must be brimming with confidence ahead of Blackburn’s visit. Joel Ndala is rated doubtful for the home side after picking up a knock against the Yellows, with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 12:30

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

12:30

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Leicester

Leicester

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at The Valley when Charlton Athletic and Leicester City go head to head in the Championship round 3. The Red Robins made a promising start to the season, with the team beating Watford 1-0 at home, while sharing the spoils with Bristol City (0-0) on the road and they will continue relying on their rock-solid defence in Saturday’s clash. Scottis ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 August 2025 at 12:30

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

22 August 2025

20:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Friday’s football game between Derby County and Bristol City will open round 3 of the new Championship campaign. The Rams do not seem to be at their sharpest at the moment and, no doubt, they are desperate to make amends for back-to-back losses to Stoke City (1-3) and Coventry City (3-5). Home win, though, should not be considered as all Beck, Langas, Nelson, Salvesen, Wil ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 2025 at 20:00

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

17 August 2025

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Hull City will be aiming to recover from the EFL Cup loss to Wrexham when they take on Oxford United in round 2 of the new Championship campaign. The Tigers are eager to record their first win of the season and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Sunday’s encounter. Both Joel Ndala and Matt Crooks are pushing for a start after scoring as subst ... Read More...

This match will be played on 17 August 2025 at 15:00

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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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