Championship Predictions

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

11 March 2025

19:45

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QPR

QPR

Middlesbrough play host to Queens Park Rangers at their Riverside Stadium on day 37 of the current Championship campaign. The Boro aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Swansea City and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against QPR. Both Samuel Iling Junior and Kelechi Iheanacho are in line for recalls to the starting XI, while the likes of Ayling, Bangura, Brynn, Dien ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 March 2025 at 19:45

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

11 March 2025

19:45

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Coventry

Coventry

Derby County and Coventry City square off against each other at Pride Park in what is expected to be an interesting Championship encounter. The Rams desperately needed a win against Blackburn Rovers and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their three-game losing run, but they do not want to stop now. As Augustus Kargbo limped off with injury in the last ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 March 2025 at 19:45

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

11 March 2025

19:45

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Luton

Luton

Cardiff City and Luton Town square off against each other at Cardiff City Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Bluebirds aim to put an end to their three-game losing run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Hatters. Fit-again midfielder Will Alves is pushing for a start, while there are no fresh injury worries in the home t ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 March 2025 at 19:45

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

11 March 2025

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

After rolling over Luton Town 4-0, Burnley will look to climb to automatic promotion berth when they take on WBA in yet another home fixture. With no fresh injury worries to report, manager Scott Parker is unlikely to make changes to the team that hammered the Hatters, while all Aaron Ramsey, Jordan Beyer, Bashir Humphreys, and Mike Tresor Ndayishimiye remain in the recovery ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 March 2025 at 19:45

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 March 2025

12:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Portsmouth will try to recover from a 1-0 loss to Luton Town when they welcome Leeds United to their Fratton Park in the closing match of the Championship round 36. Following three consecutive league wins, Portsmouth were beaten by the Hatters, but, as things stand now, John Mousinho’s men should not find it hard to secure the survival. January signing Kaide Gordon is push ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 March 2025 at 12:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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QPR

QPR

West Bromwich Albion will look to stay in the playoffs berth when they take on Queens Park Rangers on Matchday 36. The Baggies have been having their ups and downs of late, but they are still seen as favourites to win Saturday’s encounter. DR Congo midfielder Grady Diangana is pushing for a recall to the starting XI, while all Semi Ajayi, Jed Wallace, and Josh Maja continu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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MIddlesbrough

MIddlesbrough

Having shared the spoils with Preston on Tuesday evening, Swansea City will look to start a new winning run in the Championship when they take on Middlesbrough on Matchday 36. The Swans outplayed Blackburn Rovers 3-0 in their last home game, which is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Middlesbrough’s visit. As Myles Peart-Harris limped off with injury in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

After surviving Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, Sunderland will look to keep their automatic promotion hopes alive when they take on Cardiff City in the Championship round 36. The Black Cats proved their worth against the Owls, but they need to keep on improving their game to secure a top-two finish. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be talented Spanish forw ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Following a 2-1 win over Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Preston in the Championship round 36. The Blades are eager to stay in the automatic promotion and you should know that they are eyeing their 13th home win of the process. The opposition back-line should have Chile forward Ben Brereton Diaz, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Plymouth will be looking to recover from a 2-0 loss to Hull City when they take on Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship round 36. The Pilgrims aim to put an end to their four-game winless run and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Owls. As Plymouth have been producing much better showings at home than on the road this season, home win should definitely be ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Pride Park will host Saturday’s Championship game between Derby County and Blackburn Rovers, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Rams are sitting in the relegation zone and they must be low on confidence following three consecutive defeats in the English second tier. Derby’s injury list is pretty long, including the likes of Blackett-Taylor, Br ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

8 March 2025

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Burnley will be aiming to build on back-to-back wins over Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff City when they face Luton Town in the Championship round 36. The Clarets have been scoring goals for fun of late, but they need to keep on winning if they are to secure automatic promotion. Both Aaron Ramsey and Jordan Beyer remain in the recovery room, but they should be the only absen ... Read More...

This match will be played on 8 March 2025 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
17 September 2026 • 11:14 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
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford18/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffCharltonCharlton19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallWest HamWest Ham19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-3
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 12.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Stoke CityStoke CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BurnleyBurnleyDerbyDerby19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnSwanseaSwansea19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRPrestonPreston19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamSouthamptonSouthampton19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-3
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
WolvesWolvesWest BromwichWest Bromwich20/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBoltonBolton20/09/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 3-0
  • BTTS: No
  • 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 1.61
Away Teams 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.86
31.5 min/Goal (237 Goals in 83 matches)
42% Clean Sheets (35 times out of 83 matches)
66% Both Teams Scored (55 times out of 83 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 29%
Away Win 30%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 63%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 37%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.81
Shots / Match (Home) 14.25
Shots / Match (Away) 12.55
Fouls Per Match 21.89
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.57
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.33
Offsides Per Match 4.33
Players Participated 643

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 West Ham United 7 4 2 1 20 9 +11 14 DWWWW
2 Southampton 7 4 2 1 18 8 +10 14 WDDWW
3 Swansea City 7 4 2 1 11 5 +6 14 WWDLW
4 Middlesbrough 7 4 2 1 14 10 +4 14 WDWWD
5 West Bromwich Albion 7 4 2 1 10 7 +3 14 LDWWD
6 Queens Park Rangers 7 3 3 1 8 5 +3 12 WWLDD
7 Charlton Athletic 7 3 3 1 6 7 -1 12 WDLDD
8 Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 3 2 1 14 10 +4 11 WWLDW
9 Lincoln City 7 3 2 2 6 6 0 11 WDDWW
10 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
11 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
12 Millwall 7 3 1 3 13 13 0 10 LLWLD
13 Bristol City 7 3 1 3 10 12 -2 10 WWWLL
14 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
15 Sheffield United 7 2 3 2 8 9 -1 9 DWLWL
16 Blackburn Rovers 7 2 2 3 10 10 0 8 LDLLW
17 Watford 7 2 2 3 7 9 -2 8 DLLWL
18 Portsmouth 6 2 1 3 7 8 -1 7 WLLWD
19 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
20 Bolton Wanderers 7 2 1 4 7 12 -5 7 LLLLW
21 Cardiff City 7 0 4 3 7 11 -4 4 DLLDL
22 Derby County 7 1 1 5 6 13 -7 4 LWLLL
23 Preston North End 7 1 0 6 6 13 -7 3 LLWLL
24 Burnley 7 0 3 4 8 16 -8 3 LDLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
11/09/2026, 19:00 West Ham United 6 - 0 Wrexham
12/09/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Queens Park Rangers
12/09/2026, 11:30 Derby County 1 - 2 Birmingham City
12/09/2026, 11:30 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 0 Cardiff City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 3 - 1 Millwall
12/09/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 0 - 1 Lincoln City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 3 - 1 Burnley
12/09/2026, 14:00 Southampton 4 - 1 Bristol City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough 4 - 3 Norwich City
12/09/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Portsmouth
12/09/2026, 14:00 Watford 1 - 2 Stoke City
13/09/2026, 11:00 Sheffield United 0 - 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City - Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City - Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall - West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City - Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City - Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City - Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham - Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley - Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth - Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City - Bolton Wanderers

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