Southampton
Stoke City
St. Mary’s Stadium will be the centre of attention when Southampton and Stoke City face each other in Championship round two. The Saints suffered a 2-1 defeat to Watford on the opening day despite dominating the contest with 1.71 xG and 17 goal attempts. Summer signing Kyle Larin scored his first goal for the club and will be hoping to build on that promising debut. Southa ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00
QPR
Bolton
QPR and Bolton will meet in a highly-anticipated Championship round two clash, with both sides looking to build on victories from the opening weekend. As both sides seem capable of finding the net, we predict a 1-1 draw. The capital club impressed in a 3-1 win over Portsmouth, with Ilias Chair stealing the headlines after scoring a brace. The Hoops have been in strong form, ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00
Preston
Wolves
Preston and Wolves meet in Championship round two, with both sides looking to claim their first points of the campaign. As the star-studded Wolves are determined to record their first win of the season, we predict a 2-1 away victory. The Lilywhites suffered a 2-1 defeat to Bolton in their opener, but summer signing Jusef Erabi made an immediate impact from the bench and coul ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00
Derby
Cardiff
Derby County will be eager to bounce back when they welcome Cardiff City in Championship round two. The Rams suffered a 2-1 defeat to Charlton on the opening day despite enjoying 55% possession and registering 15 goal attempts. Sam Szmodics and Matt Clarke are both expected to miss out through injury. Derby have struggled for consistency recently, winning just three of their ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00
Blackburn Rovers
Middlesbrough
All eyes will be on Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough go head-to-head in one of the highlighted games of Championship round two. The Riversiders showed plenty of character in a 2-2 draw with star-studded Wolverhampton in their opener, although they managed just 0.84 xG. Their home form remains a concern, with Blackburn failing to win any of their last six ga ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 15:00
Millwall
Norwich
Millwall will be looking to build on an impressive opening-day victory when they welcome Norwich City in Championship round two. The Lions cruised to a 2-0 win over Bristol City, creating an excellent 3.40 xG and registering 24 shots. Their defensive record has also been impressive, conceding just 0.70 goals per game across their last 10 matches. Femi Azeez picked up a knock ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30
Lincoln
Portsmouth
Lincoln and Portsmouth face each other in Championship round two, with both sides looking to bounce back from opening-day defeats. As the Imps produced a promising display in their opener, we predict a 2-1 home win. Lincoln suffered a late 2-1 loss to Middlesbrough despite putting up a strong fight and registering 10 shots. The Imps have won 80% of their last 10 matches and ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30
Birmingham City
Bristol City
Birmingham City will be aiming to claim their first Championship victory of the season when they welcome Bristol City in round two. As Bristol City failed to impress in their season opener, we predict a 1-0 home win. The Blues were held to a goalless draw by Sheffield United in their opener, despite dominating possession with 55% and recording 0.76 xG. Birmingham have won 60 ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 August 2026 at 12:30
Cardiff
Wrexham
Cardiff City will be aiming to extend their excellent run of form when they welcome Wrexham in this Championship clash. As Cardiff look unstoppable at the moment, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Bluebirds have won four games in a row, including a thrilling 3-2 EFL Cup victory over Swindon, with Yousef Salech scoring twice to emerge as the man to watch. Cardiff have won an imp ... Read More...
This match will be played on 17 August 2026 at 20:00
Burnley
West Ham
All eyes will be on Turf Moor when Burnley and West Ham lock horns in a highly-anticipated Championship round one derby. As West Ham are a more experienced side than Burnley, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Clarets will be looking to build on their EFL Cup success after defeating Notts County on penalties. Defensive midfielder Ugo Raghouber is expected to make his Championshi ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 16:00
Watford
Southampton
Vicarage Road will be the centre of attention when Watford and Southampton lock horns in an intriguing Championship opener. With the Saints reinforcing attack in the summer, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Hornets will be looking to build on their EFL Cup victory over Crawley, although forward Othmane Maamaa is doubtful after picking up a knock in that game. Big-money signing ... Read More...
This match will be played on 16 August 2026 at 13:30
Sheffield United
Birmingham City
Bramall Lane will host Saturday’s Championship derby as Sheffield United and Birmingham City go head to head in what promises to be an entertaining contest. The Blades will be looking to build on their FA Cup win over Mansfield and have looked solid defensively during pre-season. Matt Doherty and Romelle Donovan are among the notable summer arrivals, while Andre Brooks and ... Read More...
This match will be played on 15 August 2026 at 17:30
