Championship Predictions

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

Fratton Park will host a highly-anticipated Championship game between Portsmouth and Swansea City, the two teams with entirely different ambitions for the remainder of the season. The Pompey’s main goal is to secure the Championship survival, but their displays in back-to-back losses to Watford and Bristol City are not giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of upcoming fe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Luton Town and Norwich City face each other at Kenilworth Road in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Hatters aim to recover from back-to-back defeats to Bristol City and Swansea City and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Norwich. Bear in mind, though, that defender Josep Johnson misses the match through suspension.

The Canaries, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

All eyes will be on Elland Road when Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Whites are on a three-game winning run in the league and they must be high on confidence ahead of Wednesday’s encounter. Both Daniel James and Manor Solomon should be recalled to the starting XI after coming as substitutes in a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Wednesday’s football game at Cardiff City Stadium pits together Cardiff City and Coventry City. The Bluebirds aim to build on a 2-1 win over Watford and a triumph over Coventry should see them escape the relegation zone. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Callum Robinson, who scored a brace against the Hornets, while both O’Dowda and Willock are major doubt ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Burnley play host to Stoke City at their Turf Moor in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Clarets aim to climb to automatic promotion berth and you should know that they are eyeing their seventh home win of the season. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Beyer, Ramsey, and Manuel Hedilazio remain in the recovery room.

... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 15:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

13:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Millwall play host to Oxford United at the Den on day 25 of the new Championship campaign. The Lions have been having their ups and downs of late, beating Blackburn, losing to Norwich, while sharing the spoils with Coventry and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways as soon as possible. Defenders Jake Cooper and Calum Scanlon should be the only absentees in the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 January 2025 at 13:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

12:30

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Watford

Watford

Following a 1-1 draw with Norwich City, Queens Park Rangers will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Watford in the Championship round 25. The Hoops were on the verge of beating the Canaries at Carrow Road, but Marcelino Nunez’s late goal eventually spoiled their party. Denmark forward Lucas Andersen is rated doubtful for Wednesday’s clash after limping ... Read More...

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

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

1 January 2025

12:30

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Plymouth will try to put an end to their dreadful nine-game winless run in the Championship when they face Bristol City on Matchday 25. The Pilgrims have been struggling under Wayne Rooney this season and, as a result, the former Manchester United ace is on the verge of losing his job. Plymouth are desperate to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Oxford United, but they will have ... Read More...

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

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

20:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Sunday’s football game between Middlesbrough and Burnley will bring down the curtain on day 24 of the new Championship campaign. The Boro dropped a three-goal advantage in a 3-3 draw with Sheffield Wednesday and, no doubt, they are eager to return to winning ways as soon as possible. Defender Rav van den Berg misses out through suspension, while both Solomon Brynn (goalkee ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 20:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

17:45

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Derby County will be aiming to build on a 2-1 win over WBA when they take on Leeds United in the Championship round 24. The Rams quickly bounced back from a 2-1 loss to Luton Town and, no doubt, the Boxing Day win gave them a confidence boost. Jerry Yates is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts after putting an end to his dreadful goalless run, while Namibia defend ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 17:45

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Watford play host to Cardiff City at their Vicarage Road on day 24 of the new Championship campaign. The Hornets showed character in the Boxing Day clash, with talented midfielder Rocco Vata scoring a late goal to help the team beat Portsmouth at home. Watford aim to give fans yet another reason to celebrate, but they will have to do it without Germany forward Kwadwo Baah, w ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 December 2024

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Swansea City and Luton Town lock horns at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Swans aim to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over QPR, but Sunday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. The opposition back-line should have Liam Cullen at bay as the in-form attacker scored a brace in the Boxing Day triumph, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 December 2024 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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