Championship Predictions

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 February 2025

12:30

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Norwich

Norwich

Vicarage Road will be the centre of attention when Watford and Norwich City lock horns in the Championship round 30 on Saturday afternoon. The Hornets suffered a dip in form, but a win over Norwich will see them revive their playoffs hopes. Home win, though, should not be considered as the likes of Baah, Louza, and Ebosele have joined the likes of Bachmann and Dwomoh in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 February 2025 at 12:30

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 February 2025

12:30

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

After holding Sunderland to a 2-2 draw at Stadium of Light, Plymouth will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face West Bromwich Albion at their Home Park on Saturday afternoon. The Pilgrims have been showing signs of improvement ever since manager Wayne Rooney quit his job, but their Championship status remains in great danger. Julio Pleguezuelo is a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 February 2025 at 12:30

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 February 2025

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Kassam Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Oxford United and Bristol City, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Yellows have been in a fine form in 2025, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to sneak into the playoffs berth. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Bristol Cit ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 February 2025 at 12:30

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

31 January 2025

20:00

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Preston

Preston

Blackburn Rovers will try to put an end to their three-game losing run in the Championship when they take on Preston on Friday evening. The Riversiders do not seem to be at the top of their game, but this match could turn their fortunes around in the English second tier. Todd Cantwell should recover in time to face the Lilywhites, but all Hayden Carter, Harry Pickering, Sond ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 January 2025 at 20:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

28 January 2025

19:45

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Millwall

Millwall

Portsmouth and Millwall face each other at Fratton Park in a postponed Championship game. The Pompey aim to recover from a heavy 5-1 loss to WBA and they are in need for points in their battle for survival. Portsmouth are still hit by injuries, with all Conor Shaughnessy, Ibane Bowat, Regan Poole, Jacob Farrell, Mark O’Mahony, Kusini Yengi, and Paddy Lane missing out. Janu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 January 2025 at 19:45

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

27 January 2025

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

There will be fireworks when Burnley and Leeds go head to head at Turf Moor in the Premier League derby. The Clarets rolled over Plymouth 5-0 on Wednesday evening, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Leeds. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Zian Flemming, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late, while there are no fresh injur ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 January 2025 at 20:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

West Bromwich Albion will look to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Middlesbrough when they take on Portsmouth on Saturday afternoon. The Baggies have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. All Bartley, Ajayi, Dike, and Maja are sidelined with injuries for the home side.

The Pompey, on the other hand, have been ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Sunderland will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Derby County when they take on Plymouth on Matchday 29. The Black Cats are determined to return to the Premier League, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to turn the dream into reality. Kane Wilson limped off with injury in the midweek triumph, with Tom Barkhuizen likely to sneak into the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Queens Park Rangers will look to maintain their momentum when they welcome Sheffield Wednesday to Loftus Road. The Hoops head into this clash buoyed by back-to-back wins over Plymouth Argyle and Hull City, meaning that they are brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday's clash. With renewed confidence and home advantage, QPR will try to make it three victories in a row.

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This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Deepdale will host Saturday’s football game between Preston and Middlesbrough, the two teams that defeated Watford and WBA respectively at the weekend. The Lilywhites are on a three-game unbeaten run in the Championship, but they need to keep improving their game if they are to revive their playoffs hopes. Brad Potts remains in the recovery room, but there are no fresh inj ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Watford

Watford

In-form Coventry City will look to extend their winning run to four games in all competitions when they take on Watford on Saturday afternoon. The Sky Blues have been impressive at the back of late and they will continue relying on their rock-solid defence in upcoming fixtures. Bearing any fresh injury concerns, Frank Lampard is unlikely to make changes to the team that defe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 2025 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

25 January 2025

15:00

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Derby

Derby

Saturday’s football game at Cardiff City Stadium pits together Cardiff City and Derby County, the two relegation-threatened team. The Bluebirds are undefeated in the previous six league matches, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to avoid relegation. Defender Perry Ng is pushing for a recall to the starting XI, while the likes of Turnbull, Reindo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 January 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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