Championship Predictions

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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Luton

Luton

Oxford United will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers when they take on Luton Town in the Championship round 28. The Yellows are on a three-game winning run at home, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the visit of Luton. Tyler Goodrham misses out through suspension, while Owen Dale remains on the sidelines with injury for the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Middlesbrough will look to recover from a 2-1 loss to Portsmouth when they take on WBA in the Championship round 28. The Boro have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth, but Tuesday’s game will be anything but a walk in the park for Michail Carrick’s troops. Goalkeeper Solomon Brynn remains in the recovery room, alongside the likes of Alex Bangura, Darragh Lenihan, and ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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QPR

QPR

Hull City and Queens Park Rangers face each other at MKM Stadium in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Tigers aim to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Millwall and a triumph over QPR will could see them escape the danger zone. Both Mohamed Belloumi and Dogukan Sinik remain in the recovery room, while Lewie Coyle is unlikely to feature after picking up an ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Pride Park will host Wednesday’s Championship game between Derby County and Sunderland, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Rams are on a four-game losing run in the English second tier, meaning that boss Paul Warne is under big pressure ahead of the midweek clash. Both Nat Phillips and David Ozoh remain in the recovery room, but there are no fre ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2025

19:45

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Coventry

Coventry

Blackburn Rovers and Coventry City square off against each other at Ewood Park in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Riversiders are eager to stay in the playoffs berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Sky Blues. Sondre Tronstad is unlikely to feature against Coventry City after limping off with injury in a 1-0 loss to Oxford United, with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2025 at 19:45

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

19 January 2025

12:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Sunday’s football game between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 27. The Whites aim to build on a hard-fought FA Cup win over Harrogate and you should know that they are after their eleventh home win of the process. Both Joe Rodon and David James are pushing for recalls to the starting XI, while fit-again left-back J ... Read More...

This match will be played on 19 January 2025 at 12:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Sunday’s football game between Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday will bring down the curtain on the Championship round 27. The Whites aim to build on a hard-fought FA Cup win over Harrogate and you should know that they are after their eleventh home win of the process. Both Joe Rodon and David James are pushing for recalls to the starting XI, while fit-again left-back J ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on Bramall Lane when Sheffield United and Norwich City square off against each other in the Championship derby. The Blades aim to climb to automatic promotion berth, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field. Gustavo Hamer should be fit for Saturday’s game despite limping off with injury in a 2-1 win over Watford, while important defender Jac ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Portsmouth will be aiming to recover from a 3-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers when they take on Middlesbrough in the Championship round 27. The Pompey are now on a three-game losing run in all competitions, but a triumph over Middlesbrough could see them escape the relegation zone. Home win, though, should not be considered as important forward Paddy Lane limped off with injury i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Having shared the spoils with Plymouth in a postponed fixture, Oxford United will look to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Blackburn Rovers on Matchday 27. The Yellows are undefeated in the previous five league matches and they must be high on confidence ahead of Saturday’s showdown. Sam Long picked up a knock in the midweek draw, with fellow defen ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Luton Town will be aiming to put an end to their five-game losing run in all competitions when they welcome Preston to their Kenilworth Road on Matchday 27. The Hatters do not seem to be at their sharpest, but Saturday’s clash could turn their fortunes around in the Championship. However, home win should not be considered as both Zack Nelson and Lamine Fanne picked up inju ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

18 January 2025

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Pride Park will be the centre of attention when Derby County and Watford lock horns in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Rams aim to put an end to their four-game losing run in all competitions, but Saturday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for Paul Warne’s troops. Warne mixed the squad in the FA Cup loss to Leyton, but the 51-year-old tactician is ... Read More...

This match will be played on 18 January 2025 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
8 October 2026 • 10:43 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
West HamWest HamQPRQPR09/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonBristol CityBristol City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
SwanseaSwanseaNorwichNorwich10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversCardiffCardiff10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonStoke CityStoke City10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyWrexhamWrexham10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 0-2
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbroughWolvesWolves10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonMillwallMillwall10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-3
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedLincolnLincoln10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordBurnleyBurnley10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonPortsmouthPortsmouth11/10/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CityBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers13/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurnleyBurnleyCharltonCharlton13/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffWatfordWatford13/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallSwanseaSwansea13/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesBoltonBolton13/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamWest BromwichWest Bromwich13/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityPrestonPreston13/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Stoke CityStoke CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough13/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichSouthamptonSouthampton14/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthSheffield UnitedSheffield United14/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRDerbyDerby14/10/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LincolnLincolnWest HamWest Ham14/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
BurnleyBurnleyWolvesWolves16/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughCardiffCardiff17/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallLincolnLincoln17/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordCharltonCharlton17/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityQPRQPR17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Bristol CityBristol CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbyStoke CityStoke City17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichPortsmouthPortsmouth17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBoltonBolton17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaWest HamWest Ham17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamPrestonPreston17/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • 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 1.64
Away Teams 1.27
Total (Combined) 2.92
30.9 min/Goal (277 Goals in 95 matches)
39% Clean Sheets (37 times out of 95 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (65 times out of 95 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 31%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.96
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.43
Fouls Per Match 22.23
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.75
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.48
Offsides Per Match 4.23
Players Participated 657

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 8 5 2 1 13 6 +7 17 WDLWW
2 West Ham United 8 4 3 1 22 11 +11 15 WWWWD
3 Middlesbrough 8 4 3 1 16 12 +4 15 DWWDD
4 Southampton 8 4 2 2 19 10 +9 14 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 7 4 2 1 15 10 +5 14 WLDWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 8 4 2 2 10 8 +2 14 DWWDL
7 Queens Park Rangers 8 3 4 1 10 7 +3 13 WLDDD
8 Stoke City 8 4 1 3 13 12 +1 13 WWDWW
9 Bristol City 8 4 1 3 11 12 -1 13 WWLLW
10 Charlton Athletic 8 3 3 2 7 10 -3 12 DLDDL
11 Birmingham City 8 2 5 1 12 11 +1 11 DDLWD
12 Millwall 8 3 2 3 15 15 0 11 LWLDD
13 Lincoln City 8 3 2 3 7 8 -1 11 DDWWL
14 Wrexham 8 2 4 2 9 12 -3 10 WDDLW
15 Bolton Wanderers 8 3 1 4 11 15 -4 10 LLLWW
16 Blackburn Rovers 8 2 3 3 12 12 0 9 DLLWD
17 Norwich City 8 3 0 5 16 17 -1 9 LWWLL
18 Sheffield United 8 2 3 3 9 11 -2 9 WLWLL
19 Portsmouth 7 2 2 3 9 10 -1 8 LLWDD
20 Watford 8 2 2 4 7 10 -3 8 LLWLL
21 Cardiff City 8 1 4 3 10 12 -2 7 LLDLW
22 Derby County 8 1 2 5 7 14 -7 5 WLLLD
23 Preston North End 8 1 1 6 8 15 -7 4 LWLLD
24 Burnley 8 0 4 4 9 17 -8 4 DLDLD

Championship Results

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City 1 - 0 Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 2 - 1 Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 2 Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 1 - 2 Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 1 Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City 3 - 4 Bolton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
09/10/2026, 19:00 West Ham United - Queens Park Rangers
10/10/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Norwich City
10/10/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City
10/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Bristol City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County - Wrexham
10/10/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough - Wolverhampton Wanderers
10/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - Millwall
10/10/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Stoke City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Lincoln City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Watford - Burnley
10/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Cardiff City
11/10/2026, 11:00 Southampton - Portsmouth

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