Championship Predictions

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Burnley

Burnley

Bramall Lane will be the centre of attention when Sheffield United and Burnley lock horns in the Championship derby on Matchday 23. The Blades are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win and their fourth clean sheet as well, but the Boxing Day clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the league leaders. A man to watch in the home team will be Kieffer Moore, who s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Preston will be aiming to recover from a 2-1 loss to QPR when they take on Hull City in the Championship round 23. The Lilywhites have drawn each of their last four home games, but they are still seen as slim favourites to win the Boxing Day clash. Bear in mind, though, that Scotland defender Liam Lindsay serves a one-game ban following his sending-off in the last league mat ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Oxford United will try to recover from a heavy 4-0 loss to Leeds United when they face Cardiff City on Matchday 23. The Yellows are on a three-game losing run in the Championship, but they are surely capable of matching the Bluebirds at their Kassam Stadium. Portugal forward Ruben Rodrigues is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while all Bennett, Dembele, Sibley, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Carrow Road will host a Boxing Day clash between Norwich City and Millwall, the two mid-table sides. The Canaries aim to put an end to their four-game winless run and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field this time out. Panama defender Jose Cordoba serves a one-game ban following his sending-off in a 2-1 loss to Sunderland, while both Gabriel Forsyth ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

All eyes will be on Riverside Stadium when Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday lock horns in a highly-anticipated Boxing Day clash. The Boro aim to stay in the playoffs berth and they are likely to adopt yet another attack-minded approach following a thrilling 3-3 draw with Plymouth. Emmanuel Latte Lath is pushing for a recall to the starting XI after scoring as a substitu ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Coventry City will be aiming to bounce back from a 4-1 loss to Portsmouth when they take on Plymouth in the Championship round 23. The Sky Blues are after their fifth home win of the process and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to get back on course. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Borges Rodrigues, Wilson, and Wright re ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Luton

Luton

Bristol City will look to recover from a 2-0 loss to WBA when they take on Luton Town in the Championship round 23. The Robins aim to put an end to their four-game winless run, but the Boxing Day clash will be anything but a walk in the park for Liam Manning’s troops. Japan forward Yu Hirakawa should be recalled to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in the last l ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 December 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland square off against each other at Ewood Park in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Seasiders aim to recover from a 1-0 loss to Millwall and their fine home record is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the Boxing Day clash. Blackburn are eyeing their eighth home win of the process, but they will have to do ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 December 2024 at 15:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

22 December 2024

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

WBA and Bristol City face each other at the Hawthorns in the closing match of the Championship round 22. The Baggies aim to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Watford and you should know that they are undefeated in the previous six home games. There are no fresh injury concerns in the home team, but all Ajayi, Diangana, Dike, and McNair are out of contention with injuries.

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This match will be played on 22 December 2024 at 15:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2024

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

All eyes will be on Stadium of Light when Sunderland and Norwich square off against each other in the Championship derby on Saturday. The Black Cats did well to beat Swansea in South Wales at the weekend and they are seen as favourites to beat the Canaries at home as well. Even though all Abdullahi, Browne, Huggins, Mundle, Poveda, and Seelt remain in the recovery room, home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2024 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2024

15:00

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Preston

Preston

QPR will aim to secure their third consecutive home victory when they welcome Preston North End to Loftus Road. The Hoops are riding high on their recent form and will look to continue their resurgence under manager Gareth Ainsworth. With no fresh injury concerns, QPR’s squad stability could play the main role, although the likes of Zan Celar, Jake Clarke-Salter, and Karam ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2024 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

21 December 2024

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Plymouth will be aiming to put an end to their four-game losing run in the Championship when they take on Middlesbrough on Matchday 22. The Pilgrims are running down a blind alley and, as a result, boss Wayne Rooney is under big pressure ahead of Saturday’s game. Michael Obafemi is a major doubt after limping off with injury in a 2-0 loss to Sheffield United, while all Cis ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 December 2024 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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