Championship Predictions

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

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

12:30

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Sparkles will be flying at Kassam Stadium when Oxford United and Stoke City face each other for the first time since February 2001. The Yellows defeated Preston 3-1 before the international break to put an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions, but they do not want to stop now. The likes of Joseph Bennett and Matt Phillips have joined midfielder Will Goodwin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 12:30

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

12:30

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Luton

Luton

Saturday’s football game at The Den pits together Millwall and Luton Town, the two teams who had mixed fortune before the international break. The Lions defeated Sheffield Wednesday 3-0, with the team recording their first win of the season and they surely want to build on the triumph. Both Billy Mitchell and Zian Flemming remain in the recovery room, but they should be th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 12:30

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

14 September 2024

12:30

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Burnley

Burnley

All eyes will be on Elland Road when Leeds United and Burnley square off against each other in the Championship round 5. The Whites were showing signs of improvement before the international break, beating both Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City and, as a result, they are seen as favourites to win Saturday’s clash. Barring any fresh injury worries, Daniel Farke is unlikely ... Read More...

This match will be played on 14 September 2024 at 12:30

Hull City

Hull City

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

13 September 2024

20:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Friday’s football game between Hull City and Sheffield United will opener round 5 of the new Championship campaign. The Tigers are desperate to record their first win of the season, but they will have a big fish to fry against Sheffield United. All Ryan Longman, Harvey Cartwright, and Dogukan Sinik are out of contention for the hosts, while Will Jarvis is pushing for a rec ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 September 2024 at 20:00

Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 September 2024

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Sheffield United will be aiming to bounce back from the EFL Cup loss to Barnsley when they take on Watford in the Championship round 4. The Blades aim to move closer to the playoffs berth and we are positive that they will adopt an attack-oriented strategy against Watford. Both Femi Seriki and Jamie Shackleton are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players i ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 September 2024 at 15:00

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2024

15:00

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Swansea

Swansea

West Bromwich Albion will look to build on their solid start to the season as they host Swansea in round four of the Championship. With two wins already under their belt and Carlos Corberan having a fully fit squad to choose from, the Baggies are well-positioned to secure another victory at The Hawthorns. Swansea, on the other hand, are struggling for form, having been knock ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2024 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

Portsmouth will try to put an end to their four-game winless run in all competitions when they take on Sunderland on Matchday 4. The Pompey have yet to find their best form, but they produced a fine display in a 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough. A man to watch in the home team will be Christian Saydee, who scored a brace at the weekend, while the likes of Joshua Murphy, Regan Poo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2024 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2024

15:00

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Stoke City

Stoke City

Plymouth will look to escape the danger zone when they take on Stoke City in the Championship round 4 on Saturday afternoon. The Pilgrims aim to recover from the EFL Cup elimination to Watford, but they will have a big fish to fry against the Potters. Defender Lewis Gibson is widely expected to return to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in the midweek loss, while ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2024 at 15:00

Oxford United

Oxford United

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

31 August 2024

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Kassam Stadium will host Saturday’s football game between Oxford United and Preston, the two teams who are level on points in the Championship standings. The Yellows aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Coventry and Blackburn and the fact that they defeated Norwich 2-0 in their first home game is surely giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of Matchday 4. Midfie ... Read More...

This match will be played on 31 August 2024 at 15:00

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Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert
10 September 2026 • 12:56 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
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedWolvesWolves13/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityLincolnLincoln15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughMillwallMillwall15/09/2026, 19:45
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityWatfordWatford18/09/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffCharltonCharlton19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MillwallMillwallWest HamWest Ham19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Stoke CityStoke CitySheffield UnitedSheffield United19/09/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Birmingham CityBirmingham CityMiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BurnleyBurnleyDerbyDerby19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
LincolnLincolnSwanseaSwansea19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PortsmouthPortsmouthBlackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
QPRQPRPrestonPreston19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WrexhamWrexhamSouthamptonSouthampton19/09/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WolvesWolvesWest BromwichWest Bromwich20/09/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
NorwichNorwichBoltonBolton20/09/2026, 13:30
  • Correct Score: 3-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 1.65
Away Teams 1.24
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (231 Goals in 80 matches)
41% Clean Sheets (33 times out of 80 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (54 times out of 80 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 43%
Draw 29%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 91%
Over 1.5 81%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 35%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 9%
Under 1.5 19%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 65%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.78
Shots / Match (Home) 14.24
Shots / Match (Away) 12.54
Fouls Per Match 21.79
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.63
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.16
Offsides Per Match 4.3
Players Participated 643

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 West Ham United 7 4 2 1 20 9 +11 14 DWWWW
2 Southampton 7 4 2 1 18 8 +10 14 WDDWW
3 Swansea City 7 4 2 1 11 5 +6 14 WWDLW
4 West Bromwich Albion 7 4 2 1 10 7 +3 14 LDWWD
5 Middlesbrough 6 4 1 1 12 8 +4 13 LWDWW
6 Queens Park Rangers 7 3 3 1 8 5 +3 12 WWLDD
7 Charlton Athletic 7 3 3 1 6 7 -1 12 WDLDD
8 Birmingham City 7 2 4 1 10 9 +1 10 WDDLW
9 Stoke City 7 3 1 3 11 11 0 10 LWWDW
10 Bristol City 6 3 1 2 10 11 -1 10 DWWWL
11 Sheffield United 6 2 3 1 8 8 0 9 DDWLW
12 Millwall 6 3 0 3 11 11 0 9 WLLWL
13 Norwich City 7 3 0 4 13 13 0 9 WLWWL
14 Wolverhampton Wanderers 5 2 2 1 13 10 +3 8 DWWLD
15 Blackburn Rovers 7 2 2 3 10 10 0 8 LDLLW
16 Lincoln City 6 2 2 2 5 6 -1 8 LWDDW
17 Watford 7 2 2 3 7 9 -2 8 DLLWL
18 Portsmouth 6 2 1 3 7 8 -1 7 WLLWD
19 Wrexham 7 1 4 2 7 11 -4 7 LWDDL
20 Bolton Wanderers 7 2 1 4 7 12 -5 7 LLLLW
21 Cardiff City 7 0 4 3 7 11 -4 4 DLLDL
22 Derby County 7 1 1 5 6 13 -7 4 LWLLL
23 Preston North End 7 1 0 6 6 13 -7 3 LLWLL
24 Burnley 7 0 3 4 8 16 -8 3 LDLDL

Championship Results

Date Match
05/09/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City 1 - 1 Southampton
05/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 4 - 0 Charlton Athletic
05/09/2026, 11:30 Preston North End 2 - 1 Blackburn Rovers
05/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 2 Bristol City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 1 Middlesbrough
05/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 0 Cardiff City
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Bromwich Albion 1 - 0 Watford
05/09/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United 1 - 3 Norwich City
05/09/2026, 14:00 Millwall 4 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
05/09/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 3 - 0 Derby County
05/09/2026, 19:00 Swansea City 0 - 0 Wrexham
06/09/2026, 11:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
08/09/2026, 18:45 Southampton 3 - 1 Swansea City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Watford 2 - 1 Preston North End
08/09/2026, 18:45 Wrexham 1 - 1 Burnley
08/09/2026, 18:45 Cardiff City 1 - 1 Stoke City
08/09/2026, 18:45 Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Sheffield United
08/09/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 2 - 3 West Ham United
09/09/2026, 18:45 Derby County 0 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
09/09/2026, 18:45 Norwich City 2 - 1 Birmingham City
09/09/2026, 19:00 Charlton Athletic 0 - 0 Queens Park Rangers
15/09/2026, 18:45 Middlesbrough - Millwall
15/09/2026, 18:45 Bristol City - Lincoln City
20/10/2026, 18:45 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Portsmouth

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