Championship Predictions

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.

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

West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 October 2024

20:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

WBA will look to make amends for a 3-2 loss to Sheffield Wednesday when they take on Middlesbrough in the Championship round 8. The Baggies are eyeing their third consecutive win at home ground, but they face a difficult task against the fellow promotion candidates. Jason Molumby and Daryl Dike remain in the recovery room, but they should be the only absentees in the home te ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 October 2024 at 20:00

Sunderland

Sunderland

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

1 October 2024

19:45

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Derby

Derby

Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Stadium of Light on Tuesday evening as Sunderland take on Derby County in the Championship round 8. The Black Cats are still seen as one of the main candidates for promotion, but they will have to improve their game if they are to secure a top-two finish. As there are no fresh injury worries in Regis Le Bris’ team, home win should be cons ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 October 2024 at 19:45

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

1 October 2024

19:45

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Hull City

Hull City

Queens Park Rangers will look to make amends for a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Blackburn, which highlighted their dip in form. With Jonathan Varane sidelined through suspension, the Hoops will need to reshape their defence, adding pressure on the rest of the squad to step up. Their recent struggles have left fans worried, especially ahead of a difficult clash with Hull City. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 October 2024 at 19:45

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

1 October 2024

19:45

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Leeds United

Leeds United

There will be fireworkd when Norwich City and Leeds United square off against each other in the Championship derby on Matchday 8. The Canaries have been showing signs of improvement of late and they must be high on confidence following back-to-back wins over Watford and Derby County. A man to watch in the home team will be Borja Sainz, who scored a hat-trick at the weekend, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 October 2024 at 19:45

Luton

Luton

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

1 October 2024

19:45

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Oxford United

Oxford United

Luton Town will look to recover from a 3-1 loss to Plymouth when they welcome Oxford United to their Kenilworth Road on Tuesday evening. The Hatters defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-1 in their last home game, which is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of upcoming challenges. Both Teden Mengi and Mads Andersen are out of contention after the duo limped off with injuries ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 October 2024 at 19:45

Coventry

Coventry

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

1 October 2024

19:45

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Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers

Coventry Building Society Arena will be the centre of attention when Coventry City and Blackburn Rovers square off against each other in the Championship round 8. The Sky Blues are eager to put an end to their five-game winless run in all competitions and we are positive that they will leave their hearts on the field. Jack Rudoni is a major doubt after limping off with injur ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 October 2024 at 19:45

Cardiff

Cardiff

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

1 October 2024

19:45

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Millwall

Millwall

Cardiff City Stadium will host Tuesday’s Championship game between Cardiff City and Millwall, the two bottom-table sides. The Bluebirds are stuck at the bottom of the table and they must be low on confidence following four consecutive defeats in the English second tier. As both William Fish (defender) and Callum O’Dowda limped off with injuries in a heavy 4-1 loss to Hull Ci ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 October 2024 at 19:45

Burnley

Burnley

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

1 October 2024

19:45

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Plymouth

Plymouth

Following a goalless draw with Oxford United, Burnley will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Plymouth on Matchday 8. The Clarets have a chance to climb to the automatic promotion berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Pilgrims. Forward Jaidon Anthony is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while the likes of N ... Read More...

This match will be played on 1 October 2024 at 19:45

Swansea

Swansea

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

29 September 2024

15:00

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Bristol City

Bristol City

Swansea City will be looking to extend their winning run in the Championship when they host Bristol City at the Swansea.com Stadium. The Swans have shown signs of improvement recently, claiming back-to-back victories against Norwich and Coventry, which has boosted their confidence. With home advantage and almost a full squad to choose from, only Andrew Fisher and Josh Ginnel ... Read More...

This match will be played on 29 September 2024 at 15:00

Watford

Watford

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

28 September 2024

15:00

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Sunderland

Sunderland

There will be fireworks when Watford and Sunderland square off against each other in an eagerly-awaited Championship game. The Hornets aim to bounce back from the EFL Cup loss to Man City, but they will have yet another big fish to fry against the promotion-chasing Black Cats. Both Daniel Bachmann and Francisco Sierralta limped off with injuries in a 4-1 loss to Norwich City ... Read More...

This match will be played on 28 September 2024 at 15:00

Portsmouth

Portsmouth

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

28 September 2024

15:00

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Sheffield United

Sheffield United

Portsmouth will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing run in the Championship when they take on Sheffield United on Matchday 7. The Pompey have been struggling at the back of late and you should know that they have conceded 10 goals in total in the last four league matches. Midfielder Jacob Farrell should miss out with injury for the home team.

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This match will be played on 28 September 2024 at 15:00

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22 October 2026 • 13:14 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
QPRQPRSwanseaSwansea24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonWest BromwichWest Bromwich24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
LincolnLincolnBurnleyBurnley24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CardiffCardiffBirmingham CityBirmingham City24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversWrexhamWrexham24/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • 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 1.6
Away Teams 1.29
Total (Combined) 2.89
31.2 min/Goal (416 Goals in 144 matches)
43% Clean Sheets (62 times out of 144 matches)
63% Both Teams Scored (91 times out of 144 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 40%
Draw 28%
Away Win 32%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 94%
Over 1.5 76%
Over 2.5 60%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 15%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 6%
Under 1.5 24%
Under 2.5 40%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 85%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 27.31
Shots / Match (Home) 14.81
Shots / Match (Away) 12.5
Fouls Per Match 21.93
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.6
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.33
Offsides Per Match 4.38
Players Participated 697

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Middlesbrough 12 7 4 1 27 17 +10 25 DWWDW
2 Southampton 12 7 3 2 24 12 +12 24 LWWDW
3 Swansea City 12 7 2 3 16 13 +3 23 WWWLL
4 West Ham United 12 6 4 2 32 15 +17 22 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 12 6 3 3 20 16 +4 21 LLWDW
6 West Bromwich Albion 12 6 3 3 16 13 +3 21 LLWWD
7 Birmingham City 12 5 5 2 20 12 +8 20 DWWWL
8 Queens Park Rangers 12 5 5 2 20 12 +8 20 DDWLW
9 Stoke City 12 6 2 4 18 16 +2 20 WWLWD
10 Blackburn Rovers 12 5 3 4 19 16 +3 18 DWWLW
11 Portsmouth 12 5 3 4 16 15 +1 18 LWWDW
12 Sheffield United 12 4 4 4 16 15 +1 16 LWLWD
13 Millwall 12 4 3 5 19 20 -1 15 DWLDL
14 Bristol City 12 4 3 5 12 15 -3 15 WDLLD
15 Lincoln City 12 4 3 5 13 20 -7 15 LLLDW
16 Cardiff City 12 3 5 4 19 17 +2 14 WLWDW
17 Wrexham 12 3 5 4 15 18 -3 14 WDLWL
18 Charlton Athletic 12 3 5 4 11 18 -7 14 LDDLL
19 Bolton Wanderers 12 4 2 6 16 23 -7 14 WLWDL
20 Norwich City 12 4 0 8 20 22 -2 12 LLLLW
21 Watford 12 3 2 7 10 20 -10 11 LLLWL
22 Burnley 12 1 5 6 17 25 -8 8 DWDLL
23 Derby County 12 1 4 7 10 21 -11 7 DDLLD
24 Preston North End 12 1 2 9 10 25 -15 5 DLLLD

Championship Results

Date Match
23/10/2026, 19:00 Bolton Wanderers 1 - 5 Middlesbrough
24/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic 1 - 3 Norwich City
24/10/2026, 11:30 Sheffield United 1 - 1 Derby County
24/10/2026, 11:30 Portsmouth 2 - 1 Millwall
24/10/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City 1 - 0 Birmingham City
24/10/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 2 - 3 Southampton
24/10/2026, 14:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 Watford
24/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 1 West Bromwich Albion
24/10/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 4 - 1 Burnley
24/10/2026, 14:00 Stoke City 0 - 0 Bristol City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 5 - 0 Swansea City
24/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 0 Wrexham

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
30/10/2026, 20:00 Sheffield United - Wrexham
31/10/2026, 12:30 Norwich City - Watford
31/10/2026, 12:30 Stoke City - Preston North End
31/10/2026, 12:30 Lincoln City - Birmingham City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Swansea City - Blackburn Rovers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Cardiff City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Bolton Wanderers - Bristol City
31/10/2026, 15:00 Millwall - Derby County
31/10/2026, 15:00 West Ham United - West Bromwich Albion
31/10/2026, 15:00 Middlesbrough - Charlton Athletic
31/10/2026, 15:00 Southampton - Queens Park Rangers
31/10/2026, 15:00 Burnley - Portsmouth

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