Championship Predictions

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 Welington ... Read More...

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

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Racecourse Ground will be packed when Wrexham and Queens Park Rangers lock horns in the Championship round 5. The Dragons aim to build on a 2-0 win over Millwall and they are surely capable of matching the capital club in front of home fans. Goalkeeper Danny Ward limped off with injury in the last league match, with fellow shot-stopper Arthur Okonkwo likely to step up. There ar ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

West Bromwich Albion will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Stoke City when they take on Derby County on Matchday 5. The Baggies are eager to stay in the automatic promotion berth and they are seen as hot favourites to beat Derby in front of home fans. Both Tammer Bany and Daryl Dike are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Vicarage Road will host Saturday’s football game between Watford and Blackburn Rovers, the two bottom-table sides. The Hornets head into the match following back-to-back draws with Swansea City and Southampton and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways as soon as possible. Kwadwo Baah is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in a 2-2 draw with Southampt ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, Swansea City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Hull City on Saturday afternoon. The Swans have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Tigers. Both Filip Lissah and Ricardo Santos are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended p ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Stoke City will be aiming to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to WBA when they face Birmingham City in the Championship round 5. The Potters want to climb to the automatic promotion berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Saturday’s clash. Both Sam Gallagher and Lamine Cisse remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Sheffield Wednesday will be aiming to recover from a 2-0 loss to Swansea City when they face Bristol City on Saturday afternoon. The Owls are sitting in the relegation zone with only one point on their account and given their financial crisis, Henrik Pedersen’s men are seen as No. 1 candidates for relegation. Given Bristol City’s promising start to the season, home win should n ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Coventry City will be aiming to remain unbeaten in the new Championship campaign when they face Norwich City at Coventry Building Society Arena. The Sky Blues rolled over QPR 7-1 in their last home game, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Norwich City’s visit. A man to watch in the home team will be Denmark international Victory Torp, who has been scoring goal ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

12:30

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MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Deepdale will be the centre of attention when Preston and Middlesbrough square off against each other in the Championship round 5. The Lilywhites aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Portsmouth and you should know that they are after their third consecutive win at home. Canada forward Daniel Jebbison limped off with injury in a 1-0 loss to Portsmouth, with Mads Frokjaer-Jensen lik ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 12:30

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

12:30

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Leicester

Leicester

Out-of-sorts Oxford United will be desperate to record their first win of the season when they take on Leicester City on Matchday 5. The Yellows made a slow start to the season, but their performance in a 2-2 draw with Coventry must be fuelling fans with optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. Both Ciaron Brown and Ole ter Haar Romeny are sidelined with injuries for the home tea ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 12:30

Charlton

Charlton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2025

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Charlton will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions when they welcome Millwall to The Valley on Saturday afternoon. The Red Robins head into the local derby low on confidence, but this match could turn their fortunes around in the Championship. The good news for the hosts is that Jamaica midfielder Karoy Anderson is back from suspension, whi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2025 at 12:30

Ipswich

Ipswich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

12 September 2025

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Ipswich Town and Sheffield United face each other at Portman Road in the opening match of the Championship round 5. The Tractor Boys have been performing below expectations in the early stages of the season and they have yet to record a win in the process. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, forward Jack Clarke is widely expected to return to the sta ... Read More...

This match will be played on 12 September 2025 at 20:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
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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