Championship Predictions

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Saturday’s football game at Cardiff City Stadium pits together Cardiff City and Sheffield Wednesday, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Bluebirds desperately needed a win against Blackburn Rovers before the international break and they managed to get one. The South Wales outfit are now only one point clear of bottom three, but their Championship ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Swansea City, Burnley will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Bristol City on Matchday 39. The Clarets are determined to secure automatic promotion and we are positive that they will go all guns blazing at the Robins. The likes of Humphreys, Ramsey, Shelvey, Agyei, and Tresor Ndayishimiye continue to miss out with injuri ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

12:30

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Watford will look to recover from a 1-0 loss to Oxford United when they welcome Plymouth to their Vicarage Road on Saturday afternoon. The Hornets continue with their old habit of producing much better showings at home than on the travels and you should know that they are after their 12th home win of the process. It has to be noted, though, that defender James Abankwah misse ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 12:30

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 March 2025

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Hull City will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run to five games when they take on Luton Town in the Championship round 39. The Tigers are eyeing their third consecutive win at home and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. The good news for the hosts is that both Gustavo Puerta and Joao Pedro Galvao are back from suspension, while there are no fresh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 March 2025 at 12:30

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

28 March 2025

20:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Sheffield United will look to overtake Leeds United in top position in the Championship standings when they face Coventry City in the round 39 opener. The Blades did well to beat Sheffield Wednesday in the “Steel City derby” before the international break, meaning that they are high on confidence ahead of Coventry’s visit. Bear in mind, though, that all Harry Clarke, R ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 March 2025 at 20:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

16 March 2025

12:30

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Expect a thrilling atmosphere at Hillsborough Stadium when Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United lock horn in the Steel City derby on Sunday. The Owls are brimming with confidence ahead of the local derby as they defeated both Plymouth (3-0) and Norwich City (3-2) in the last two league matches and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-oriented approach. Both Akin F ... Read More...

This match will be played on 16 March 2025 at 12:30

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

After holding Burnley to a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor, West Bromwich Albion will look to start a new winning run when they face Hull City on Matchday 38. The Baggies are eager to stay in the playoffs berth and they are surely capable of beating the Tigers at the Hawthorns. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but midfielder Jayson Molumby serves a one-game ban. Def ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Swansea will try to claim a major scalp in the Championship round 38 when they take on Burnley on Saturday afternoon. The Swans are eyeing their third consecutive win at home ground, but they will have a mountain to climb against the promotion hopefuls. Both Myles Peart-Harris and Kristian Pedersen remain in the recovery room, but there are no fresh injury worries in the hom ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Portmouth

Portmouth

After failing to win the previous three league matches, Preston will look to return to winning ways when they take on Portsmouth in the Championship round 38. The Lilywhites have been involved in some low-scoring games of late, with the team obviously struggling in front of goal. However, Preston are seen as favourites to beat Portsmouth at their Deepdale. Brad Potts is a ma ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Portsmouth, Plymouth will look to move closer to the safe zone as they host Derby County to their Home Park on Saturday afternoon. The Pilgrims are desperate to secure the Championship survival and, no doubt, the midweek victory gave them a confidence boost for the upcoming challenges. Matthew Sorinola serves a one-game ban, while fellow defender Jul ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Saturday’s football game at Kassam Stadium pits together Oxford United and Watford, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Yellows are desperate to escape the danger zone and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Hornets. As Elliott Moore limped off with injury in a 2-1 loss to Hull City on Wednesday evening, fellow defender Benjamin N ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

15 March 2025

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Luton will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over Cardiff City when they face Middlesbrough on Matchday 38. The Hatters quickly bounced back from a massive 4-0 loss to Burnley, with the team regaining a much-needed confidence, but they should not stop now. The good news for the home team is that defender Kal Naismith is back from suspension.

The Boro, meanwhile, aim to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 March 2025 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
27 August 2026 • 14:54 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
WrexhamWrexhamBirmingham CityBirmingham City28/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbySwanseaSwansea29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbroughWest BromwichWest Bromwich29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WolvesWolvesStoke CityStoke City29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversQPRQPR29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonLincolnLincoln29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityPortsmouthPortsmouth29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffSheffield UnitedSheffield United29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CharltonCharltonPrestonPreston29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichBurnleyBurnley29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonMillwallMillwall29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordWest HamWest Ham29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
LincolnLincolnBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthDerbyDerby01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonBristol CityBristol City01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedBoltonBolton01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaWatfordWatford01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamWolvesWolves01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CitySouthamptonSouthampton01/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityNorwichNorwich01/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallWrexhamWrexham02/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRCardiffCardiff02/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichCharltonCharlton02/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurnleyBurnleyMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LincolnLincolnSouthamptonSouthampton05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityCharltonCharlton05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurnleyBurnleyBristol CityBristol City05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallBoltonBolton05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthCardiffCardiff05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedNorwichNorwich05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichWatfordWatford05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamDerbyDerby05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaWrexhamWrexham05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityWolvesWolves06/09/2026, 12:00
  • 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 1.46
Away Teams 1.42
Total (Combined) 2.88
31.3 min/Goal (69 Goals in 24 matches)
33% Clean Sheets (8 times out of 24 matches)
79% Both Teams Scored (19 times out of 24 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 33%
Draw 38%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 88%
Over 1.5 88%
Over 2.5 75%
Over 3.5 38%
Over 4.5 0%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 13%
Under 1.5 13%
Under 2.5 25%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 100%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.42
Shots / Match (Home) 13.92
Shots / Match (Away) 12.5
Fouls Per Match 23.17
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.13
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.04
Offsides Per Match 4.63
Players Participated 525

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Millwall 2 2 0 0 5 0 +5 6 WW
2 West Bromwich Albion 2 2 0 0 5 2 +3 6 WW
3 Charlton Athletic 2 2 0 0 4 2 +2 6 WW
4 Queens Park Rangers 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2 4 WD
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 1 1 0 5 3 +2 4 DW
6 Bolton Wanderers 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1 4 WD
7 Swansea City 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1 4 WD
8 Watford 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 4 WD
9 Blackburn Rovers 2 1 1 0 4 3 +1 4 DW
10 Southampton 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 3 LW
11 Middlesbrough 2 1 0 1 3 3 0 3 WL
12 Portsmouth 2 1 0 1 4 4 0 3 LW
13 Sheffield United 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 DD
14 Birmingham City 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 DD
15 Wrexham 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 DD
16 Cardiff City 2 0 2 0 3 3 0 2 DD
17 Derby County 2 0 1 1 3 4 -1 1 LD
18 West Ham United 2 0 1 1 3 4 -1 1 DL
19 Bristol City 2 0 1 1 2 4 -2 1 LD
20 Burnley 2 0 1 1 3 5 -2 1 DL
21 Lincoln City 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0 LL
22 Preston North End 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0 LL
23 Stoke City 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0 LL
24 Norwich City 2 0 0 2 1 5 -4 0 LL

Championship Results

Date Match
22/08/2026, 11:30 Millwall 3 - 0 Norwich City
22/08/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City 1 - 3 Portsmouth
22/08/2026, 11:30 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Bristol City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 1 - 1 Watford
22/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton 3 - 1 Stoke City
22/08/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 1 - 2 Charlton Athletic
22/08/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
22/08/2026, 14:00 Derby County 2 - 2 Cardiff City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Middlesbrough
22/08/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 0 - 0 Sheffield United
22/08/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers
23/08/2026, 11:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 1 Burnley

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
28/08/2026, 19:00 Wrexham - Birmingham City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Derby County - Swansea City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Stoke City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough - West Bromwich Albion
29/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Queens Park Rangers
29/08/2026, 14:00 Norwich City - Burnley
29/08/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City - Sheffield United
29/08/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic - Preston North End
29/08/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Lincoln City
29/08/2026, 14:00 Watford - West Ham United
29/08/2026, 14:00 Bristol City - Portsmouth
29/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton - Millwall

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