Championship Predictions

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 October 2024

15:00

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Sunderland will look to extend their winning run when they host Oxford United in a highly-anticipated fixture. Following impressive back-to-back victories over Hull City and Luton Town, the Black Cats have regained confidence, establishing themselves as serious contenders in the league. Their solid home form and confidence will be crucial, especially against an Oxford side s ... Read More...

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

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

26 October 2024

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Following back-to-back defeats to Leeds United and Middlesbrough, Sheffield United will look to get back on course when they face Stoke City at their Bramall Lane. The Blades are on a four-game winning run at home, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Saturday’s clash. Dutch midfielder Gustavo Hamer misses out through suspension, while Tom Davies remains in ... Read More...

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

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 October 2024

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Plymouth will look to recover from a 1-0 loss to Millwall when they take on Preston in the Championship round 12. The Pilgrims continue with their old habit of struggling on the travels, but they are on a three-game winning run at home ahead of Saturday’s clash. Summer signing Andre Gray is pushing for a start, while Ibrahima Cissoko is banned following his sending-off in ... Read More...

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

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 October 2024

15:00

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Hull City

Hull City

Following back-to-back draws with Millwall and Oxford United, Derby County play host to Hull City at their Pride Park. The Rams’ performances seem to be better than the results and they are surely capable of making life difficult for Hull City in front of home fans. All Ryan Nyambe, Tawanda Chirewa, Tom Barkhuizen, Liam Thompson, David Ozoh, and Jake Rooney are out of cont ... Read More...

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

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

26 October 2024

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Following a 1-1 draw with Hull City, Burnley will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face QPR on Matchday 12. The Clarets are undefeated in the previous eight league games, but they surely want to start winning on a regular basis. Burnley’s injury list remains pretty long, including the likes of Ramsey, Beyer, Ekdal, Delcroix, Redmond, Tresor ... Read More...

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

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

26 October 2024

12:30

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Vicarage Road will be the centre of attention when Watford and Blackburn take on each other in the Championship round 12. The Hornets aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Luton Town and Leeds United and they are surely capable of matching Blackburn, who struggle on the travels. Ireland international Festy Ebosele has overcome his minor injury, while Angelo Ogbonna r ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 October 2024 at 12:30

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 October 2024

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Following a 1-1 draw with Queens Park Rangers, Coventry City will be looking to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Luton Town in Saturday’s matinee. The Sky Blues are eyeing their third home win of the process, but this game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. All Ben Wilson, Josh Eccles, Jake Bidwell, Jamie Allen, and Borge ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 October 2024 at 12:30

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

26 October 2024

12:30

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Leeds United

Leeds United

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Bristol City and Leeds United. The Robins are undefeated in the previous six league matches, but they need to start winning on a regular basis if they are to book their place in the playoffs at the end of the season. Midfielder Joe Williams serves a one-game ban due to the accumulation of yellow cards, while al ... Read More...

This match will be played on 26 October 2024 at 12:30

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-0

Match Time & Date:

25 October 2024

20:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Portsmouth will look to recover from a 2-0 loss to Cardiff City when they take on Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship round 12. The Pompey are desperate to record their first home win of the process and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. Home win, though, should not be considered as Portsmouth are high by injuries. All Will Norris, Ibane Bowa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 25 October 2024 at 20:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

23 October 2024

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Middlesbrough play host to Sheffield United at their Riverside Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Wednesday’s program. The Boro failed to impress in back-to-back defeats to Watford and Bristol City, but the midweek clash could be the turning point for Michael Carrick’s troops. All Bangura, Forss, Fry, Howson, Lenihan, and Smith remain on ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 October 2024 at 20:00

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

23 October 2024

19:45

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Millwall play host to Plymouth at The Den on day 11 of the new Championship campaign. The Lions have been involved in some low-scoring games of late, with the team struggling up front, but they are surely capable of finding the net against Plymouth. Summer signing Mihailo Ivanovic is pushing for his first start of the season after scoring as a substitute in a 1-1 draw with D ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 October 2024 at 19:45

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

23 October 2024

19:45

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Luton Town and Sunderland go head to head at Kenilworth Road in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter. The Hatters quickly bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Sheffield United, with the team crushing Watford 3-0 at the weekend, but they want to keep on climbing the standings. Teden Mengi has joined fellow centre-back Mads Andersen in the recovery room, while Tahi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 23 October 2024 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
27 August 2026 • 14:54 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
DerbyDerbySwanseaSwansea29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MiddlesbroughMiddlesbroughWest BromwichWest Bromwich29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WolvesWolvesStoke CityStoke City29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversQPRQPR29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonLincolnLincoln29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityPortsmouthPortsmouth29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffSheffield UnitedSheffield United29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
CharltonCharltonPrestonPreston29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichBurnleyBurnley29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonMillwallMillwall29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordWest HamWest Ham29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
LincolnLincolnBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthDerbyDerby01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonBristol CityBristol City01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedBoltonBolton01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaWatfordWatford01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamWolvesWolves01/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CitySouthamptonSouthampton01/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityNorwichNorwich01/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallWrexhamWrexham02/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
QPRQPRCardiffCardiff02/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichCharltonCharlton02/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurnleyBurnleyMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough02/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
LincolnLincolnSouthamptonSouthampton05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CityCharltonCharlton05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BurnleyBurnleyBristol CityBristol City05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallBoltonBolton05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthCardiffCardiff05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedNorwichNorwich05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichWatfordWatford05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamDerbyDerby05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaWrexhamWrexham05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityWolvesWolves06/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw

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 1.44
Away Teams 1.44
Total (Combined) 2.88
31.3 min/Goal (72 Goals in 25 matches)
32% Clean Sheets (8 times out of 25 matches)
80% Both Teams Scored (20 times out of 25 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 32%
Draw 36%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 88%
Over 1.5 88%
Over 2.5 76%
Over 3.5 36%
Over 4.5 0%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 12%
Under 1.5 12%
Under 2.5 24%
Under 3.5 64%
Under 4.5 100%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.12
Shots / Match (Home) 13.72
Shots / Match (Away) 12.4
Fouls Per Match 23.16
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.04
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.12
Offsides Per Match 4.6
Players Participated 529

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Millwall 2 2 0 0 5 0 +5 6 WW
2 West Bromwich Albion 2 2 0 0 5 2 +3 6 WW
3 Charlton Athletic 2 2 0 0 4 2 +2 6 WW
4 Birmingham City 3 1 2 0 4 3 +1 5 DDW
5 Queens Park Rangers 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2 4 WD
6 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 1 1 0 5 3 +2 4 DW
7 Bolton Wanderers 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1 4 WD
8 Swansea City 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1 4 WD
9 Watford 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 4 WD
10 Blackburn Rovers 2 1 1 0 4 3 +1 4 DW
11 Southampton 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 3 LW
12 Middlesbrough 2 1 0 1 3 3 0 3 WL
13 Portsmouth 2 1 0 1 4 4 0 3 LW
14 Sheffield United 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 DD
15 Cardiff City 2 0 2 0 3 3 0 2 DD
16 Wrexham 3 0 2 1 3 4 -1 2 DDL
17 Derby County 2 0 1 1 3 4 -1 1 LD
18 West Ham United 2 0 1 1 3 4 -1 1 DL
19 Bristol City 2 0 1 1 2 4 -2 1 LD
20 Burnley 2 0 1 1 3 5 -2 1 DL
21 Lincoln City 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0 LL
22 Preston North End 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0 LL
23 Stoke City 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0 LL
24 Norwich City 2 0 0 2 1 5 -4 0 LL

Championship Results

Date Match
22/08/2026, 11:30 Millwall 3 - 0 Norwich City
22/08/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City 1 - 3 Portsmouth
22/08/2026, 11:30 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Bristol City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 1 - 1 Watford
22/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton 3 - 1 Stoke City
22/08/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 1 - 2 Charlton Athletic
22/08/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
22/08/2026, 14:00 Derby County 2 - 2 Cardiff City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Middlesbrough
22/08/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 0 - 0 Sheffield United
22/08/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers
23/08/2026, 11:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 1 Burnley

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
28/08/2026, 19:00 Wrexham 1 - 2 Birmingham City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Derby County - Swansea City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Stoke City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough - West Bromwich Albion
29/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Queens Park Rangers
29/08/2026, 14:00 Norwich City - Burnley
29/08/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City - Sheffield United
29/08/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic - Preston North End
29/08/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Lincoln City
29/08/2026, 14:00 Watford - West Ham United
29/08/2026, 14:00 Bristol City - Portsmouth
29/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton - Millwall

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