Championship Predictions

Wrexham

Wrexham

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

23 August 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Wrexham will try to recover from back-to-back losses to Southampton (1-2) and WBA (2-3) as they play host to Sheffield Wednesday at their Racecourse Ground on Saturday. The newcomers have been struggling to find their form in the English second tier, but this match could turn their fortunes around. Josh Windass is rated doubtful for the round 3 clash after picking up a knock ag ... Read More...

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

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 Pompey, on ... 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 hand, aim t ... 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 Saturday’ ... 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 that ... 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 expect ... 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-Clark ... 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 both ... 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 boss ... 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 Babaji ... 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. Scottish def ... 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, Wilson, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 August 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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