Championship Predictions

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 October 2024

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Swansea City host Stoke City in what is expected to be a close Championship encounter at the Swansea.com Stadium. Despite Stoke's impressive 6-1 crushing of Portsmouth at home in midweek, the Potters have struggled to find the back of the net on the travels this term. Their away form has been a concern, and they may find it difficult to break the deadlock in Saturday's clash ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 October 2024 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 October 2024

15:00

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Plymouth will try to recover from a 1-0 loss to Burnley when they take on Blackburn Rovers on Matchday 9. The Pilgrims have been struggling on the road this term, but they did well to beat both Sunderland and Luton in the last two home games. Defender Bali Mumba is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while both Conor Hazard (goalkeeper) and Muhamed Tijani (forward) ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 October 2024 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

5 October 2024

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Derby County will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing run when they welcome Queens Park Rangers to their Pride Park in the Championship round 9. The Rams suffered a dip in form and given their difficulties at the back, home win should not be considered. On-loan defender Nat Phillips should be fit for Saturday’s clash, while all Tom Barkhuizen, Liam Thompson, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 October 2024 at 15:00

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 October 2024

15:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Coventry City play host to Sheffield Wednesday at their Coventry Building Society Arena in what is expected to be an interesting Championship game. The Sky Blues desperately needed a win against Blackburn Rovers and they managed to get one, with the team putting an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions and, no doubt, the triumph gave them a confidence boost. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 October 2024 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

5 October 2024

12:30

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Portsmouth and Oxford United square off against each other at Fratton Park in what is expected to be a close Championship game. The Pompey do not seem to be competitive at this level and they must be low on confidence following a massive 6-1 defeat to Stoke City. All Kamara, Saydee, and Silvera are pushing for a start, while important player Colby Bishop is out with heart pr ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 October 2024 at 12:30

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

5 October 2024

12:30

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Hull City

Hull City

Carrow Road will be the centre of attention when Norwich City and Hull City square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Canaries have been flying high of late, with the team beating both Watford and Derby County, while sharing the spoils with promotion hopefuls Leeds United and they are surely capable of matching the Tigers on home soil. Jose ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 October 2024 at 12:30

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

5 October 2024

12:30

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Preston

Preston

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Plymouth, Burnley will be aiming to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Preston on Matchday 9. The Clarets are seen as one of the main favourites for promotion, but they head into Saturday’s game with a severely-weakened squad. All Beyer, Delcroix, Ekdal, Manuel Hedilazio, Ramsey, Redmond, and Tresor Ndayishimiye ar ... Read More...

This match will be played on 5 October 2024 at 12:30

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

4 October 2024

20:00

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Leeds United

Leeds United

All eyes will be on Stadium of Light when Sunderland and Leeds United square off against each other in the round 9 opener. The Black Cats have been struggling on the travels of late, but, on the other hand, they have recorded a win in each of their four home fixtures this term. Ian Poveda has joined Niall Huggins, Aji Alese, and Jenson Seelt in the recovery room.

The ... Read More...

This match will be played on 4 October 2024 at 20:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

20:00

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Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Ashton Gate Stadium will host Wednesday’s Championship game between Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday, the two mid-table sides. The Robins have been having their ups and downs of late, losing to Blackburn Rovers, beating Oxford United, while sharing the spoils with Swansea City. Bristol City are eager to start a new winning run in the Championship, but they will have to ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 20:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

19:45

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Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Stoke City will be eager to put an end to their disappointing three-game losing run as they welcome Portsmouth to the Bet365 Stadium. The Potters have struggled in recent weeks but will see the midweek fixture as an ideal chance to regain some confidence. Million Manhoef is a major doubt for the hosts after limping off in their 2-0 defeat to Middlesbrough, but Alex Neil’s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 19:45

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

19:45

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Swansea

Swansea

After sharing the spoils with Portsmouth at Fratton Park, Sheffield United will be aiming to return to winning ways when they take on Swansea City on Wednesday evening. The Blades are eyeing a quick return to the Premier League, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to meet the goal. Both Oliver Arblaster and Jack Robinson are sidelined with injuries, but ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 19:45

Preston

Preston

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

2 October 2024

19:45

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Watford

Watford

Following a 3-1 loss to Millwall, Preston will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they face Watford on Matchday 8. The Lilywhites are eager to escape the danger zone and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-minded approach in Wednesday’s clash. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team ahead of the visit of Watford.

Mean ... Read More...

This match will be played on 2 October 2024 at 19:45

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
27 August 2026 • 12:26 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
WrexhamWrexhamBirmingham CityBirmingham City28/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPrestonPreston29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBurnleyBurnley29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonMillwallMillwall29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
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 1.46
Away Teams 1.42
Total (Combined) 2.88
31.3 min/Goal (69 Goals in 24 matches)
33% Clean Sheets (8 times out of 24 matches)
79% Both Teams Scored (19 times out of 24 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 33%
Draw 38%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 88%
Over 1.5 88%
Over 2.5 75%
Over 3.5 38%
Over 4.5 0%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 13%
Under 1.5 13%
Under 2.5 25%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 100%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.42
Shots / Match (Home) 13.92
Shots / Match (Away) 12.5
Fouls Per Match 23.17
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.13
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.04
Offsides Per Match 4.63
Players Participated 525

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 Queens Park Rangers 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2 4 WD
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 1 1 0 5 3 +2 4 DW
6 Bolton Wanderers 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1 4 WD
7 Swansea City 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1 4 WD
8 Watford 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 4 WD
9 Blackburn Rovers 2 1 1 0 4 3 +1 4 DW
10 Southampton 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 3 LW
11 Middlesbrough 2 1 0 1 3 3 0 3 WL
12 Portsmouth 2 1 0 1 4 4 0 3 LW
13 Sheffield United 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 DD
14 Birmingham City 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 DD
15 Wrexham 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 DD
16 Cardiff City 2 0 2 0 3 3 0 2 DD
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 - 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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