Championship Predictions

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 September 2024

12:30

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Stadium of Light will host Saturday’s football game between Sunderland and Middlesbrough, the two promotion-chasing sides. Sunderland made a flying start to the season, but they head into this match following a 3-2 loss at Plymouth. The Saints aim to keep their 100% record at home intact, but they will have to prove their worth on the field. Both Aji Alese and Jenson Seelt ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 September 2024 at 12:30

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

21 September 2024

12:30

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Millwall

Millwall

Queens Park Rangers will look to make amends for a 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace when they take on Millwall in the Championship round 6. The Hoops aim to extend their unbeaten run to five games and they are surely capable of making life difficult for the Lions in front of home fans. Sam Field has overcome his minor injury, while Karamoko Dembele returns to the starting XI after ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 September 2024 at 12:30

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

21 September 2024

12:30

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Watford

Watford

Norwich City will be looking to bounce back from a narrow 1-0 loss to Swansea when they take on Watford at their Carrow Road. Despite that setback, the Canaries have been strong up front this season, and with 11 goals scored in their last two meetings with Watford, fans can expect another high-scoring contest. However, David Wagner’s side will have to navigate this fixture ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 September 2024 at 12:30

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

20 September 2024

20:00

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Hull City

Hull City

After surviving Fleetwood Town in the EFL Cup last 32, Stoke City will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Hull City at their BET365 Stadium. The Potters have been having their ups and downs in the new Championship campaign, but they are still seen as favourites to win Saturday’s encounter. Talented defender Ashley Phillips has joined the likes ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 September 2024 at 20:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

15 September 2024

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Portsmouth and West Bromwich Albion go head to head at Fratton Park in a highly-anticipated Championship game. The Pompey have been struggling to find their form on their return to the English second tier, but Sunday’s clash could be the turning point for the hosts. All Joshua Murphy, Regan Poole, Jacob Farrell, and Tom McIntyre are out of contention with injuries for the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 15 September 2024 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Vicarage Road will host Saturday’s football game between Watford and Coventry City, the two sides who are sitting in the opposite halves of the table. Watford aim to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Sheffield United and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Sky Blues. Midfielder Imran Louza remains the only absentee in the home team, while Sweden international ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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Norwich

Norwich

Swansea City and Norwich City square off against each other at Swansea.com Stadium in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Saturday’s program. The South Wales outfit aim to make amends for a 1-0 loss to WBA, but they will have a big fish to fry against the Canaries. Summer signing Florian Bianchini is pushing for his first start of the season, while bot ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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QPR

QPR

Saturday’s football game at Hillsborough pits together Sheffield Wednesday and Queens Park Rangers, the two teams sitting in the opposite halves of the table. The Owls aim to put an end to their three-game losing run an they have no other option but to leave their hearts on the field. Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl has a full squad to choose from except for goalkeeper ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Plymouth will look to make amends for a 1-0 loss to Stoke City when they take on Sunderland on Matchday 5. The Pilgrims are desperate to record their first win of the season and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against Sunderland. Bear in mind, though, that important midfielder Freddie Issaka is banned for Saturday’s clash. There are no fresh injury worries in the h ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Buoyed by a 2-0 win over Cardiff City, Middlesbrough will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Preston on Matchday 5. Middlesbrough have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and they are likely to adopt an attack-oriented approach against Preston. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but all Alex Bangura, Marcus Forss, Tom Smi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Derby

Derby

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Derby County will be aiming to build on a thrilling 3-0 win over Bristol City when they take on Cardiff City on Matchday 5. The Rams quickly bounced back from a shocking EFL Cup loss to Barrow, but Saturday’s game will be anything but a walk in the park for the home side. Both Kane Wilson and Jake Rooney are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Blackburn and Bristol City face off in what promises to be an evenly matched Championship clash. Both teams have endured a tough run with injuries, impacting their squads significantly. Blackburn will be without several players, including Harry Pickering, Joe Rankin-Costello, and the suspended Makhtar Gueye, which could limit their attacking options. Additionally, the absenc ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
3 September 2026 • 13:32 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
LincolnLincolnSouthamptonSouthampton05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
PrestonPrestonBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers05/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
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: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MillwallMillwallBoltonBolton05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PortsmouthPortsmouthCardiffCardiff05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
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: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
West BromwichWest BromwichWatfordWatford05/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
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: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityWolvesWolves06/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversSheffield UnitedSheffield United08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffStoke CityStoke City08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonSwanseaSwansea08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordPrestonPreston08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WrexhamWrexhamBurnleyBurnley08/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonWest HamWest Ham08/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
NorwichNorwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City09/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonQPRQPR09/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West HamWest HamWrexhamWrexham11/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonCardiffCardiff12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
DerbyDerbyBirmingham CityBirmingham City12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichQPRQPR12/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversMillwallMillwall12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPortsmouthPortsmouth12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughNorwichNorwich12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
PrestonPrestonLincolnLincoln12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBristol CityBristol City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SwanseaSwanseaBurnleyBurnley12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordStoke CityStoke City12/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWolvesWolves13/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away 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 1.56
Away Teams 1.38
Total (Combined) 2.94
30.6 min/Goal (141 Goals in 48 matches)
35% Clean Sheets (17 times out of 48 matches)
73% Both Teams Scored (35 times out of 48 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 40%
Draw 31%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 92%
Over 1.5 85%
Over 2.5 67%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 10%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 8%
Under 1.5 15%
Under 2.5 33%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 90%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.85
Shots / Match (Home) 14.56
Shots / Match (Away) 12.29
Fouls Per Match 22.17
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.77
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.4
Offsides Per Match 4.42
Players Participated 588

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 4 3 1 0 7 1 +6 10 WDWW
2 Queens Park Rangers 4 3 1 0 7 3 +4 10 WDWW
3 Charlton Athletic 4 3 1 0 6 3 +3 10 WWWD
4 Southampton 4 2 1 1 10 5 +5 7 LWWD
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 4 2 1 1 11 8 +3 7 DWWL
6 Middlesbrough 4 2 1 1 7 5 +2 7 WLWD
7 Bristol City 4 2 1 1 7 6 +1 7 LDWW
8 West Bromwich Albion 4 2 1 1 7 6 +1 7 WWLD
9 Birmingham City 4 1 3 0 5 4 +1 6 DDWD
10 Sheffield United 4 1 3 0 5 4 +1 6 DDDW
11 Millwall 4 2 0 2 6 8 -2 6 WWLL
12 Wrexham 4 1 2 1 6 4 +2 5 DDLW
13 West Ham United 4 1 2 1 8 7 +1 5 DLDW
14 Blackburn Rovers 4 1 2 1 5 5 0 5 DWLD
15 Watford 4 1 2 1 4 5 -1 5 WDDL
16 Bolton Wanderers 4 1 1 2 4 5 -1 4 WDLL
17 Lincoln City 4 1 1 2 3 5 -2 4 LLWD
18 Derby County 4 1 1 2 5 7 -2 4 LDLW
19 Cardiff City 4 0 3 1 6 7 -1 3 DDDL
20 Norwich City 4 1 0 3 5 7 -2 3 LLWL
21 Portsmouth 4 1 0 3 5 8 -3 3 LWLL
22 Stoke City 4 1 0 3 4 9 -5 3 LLLW
23 Burnley 4 0 2 2 5 10 -5 2 DLLD
24 Preston North End 4 0 0 4 3 9 -6 0 LLLL

Championship Results

Date Match
01/09/2026, 18:45 Preston North End 1 - 3 Bristol City
01/09/2026, 18:45 Sheffield United 3 - 2 Bolton Wanderers
01/09/2026, 18:45 Swansea City 2 - 0 Watford
01/09/2026, 18:45 Portsmouth 0 - 2 Derby County
01/09/2026, 18:45 Lincoln City 0 - 0 Blackburn Rovers
01/09/2026, 18:45 West Ham United 4 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
01/09/2026, 19:00 Birmingham City 1 - 1 Southampton
01/09/2026, 19:00 Stoke City 1 - 0 Norwich City
02/09/2026, 18:45 Millwall 0 - 3 Wrexham
02/09/2026, 18:45 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 1 Cardiff City
02/09/2026, 18:45 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 1 Charlton Athletic
02/09/2026, 19:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Middlesbrough

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
05/09/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City - Southampton
05/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City - Charlton Athletic
05/09/2026, 11:30 Preston North End - Blackburn Rovers
05/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley - Bristol City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers - Middlesbrough
05/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth - Cardiff City
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion - Watford
05/09/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Norwich City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Millwall - Bolton Wanderers
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Ham United - Derby County
05/09/2026, 19:00 Swansea City - Wrexham
06/09/2026, 11:00 Birmingham City - Wolverhampton Wanderers

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