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
30 September 2026 • 17:21 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
West HamWest HamQPRQPR09/10/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CharltonCharltonBristol CityBristol City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SwanseaSwanseaNorwichNorwich10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
West BromwichWest BromwichBirmingham CityBirmingham City10/10/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversCardiffCardiff10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
BoltonBoltonStoke CityStoke City10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win
DerbyDerbywrewre10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWolvesWolves10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
PrestonPrestonMillwallMillwall10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Sheffield UnitedSheffield UnitedLincolnLincoln10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WatfordWatfordBurnleyBurnley10/10/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
SouthamptonSouthamptonBurnleyBurnley11/10/2026, 12:00
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • 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 1.64
Away Teams 1.27
Total (Combined) 2.92
30.9 min/Goal (277 Goals in 95 matches)
39% Clean Sheets (37 times out of 95 matches)
68% Both Teams Scored (65 times out of 95 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 41%
Draw 31%
Away Win 28%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 93%
Over 1.5 80%
Over 2.5 64%
Over 3.5 37%
Over 4.5 11%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 7%
Under 1.5 20%
Under 2.5 36%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 89%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.96
Shots / Match (Home) 14.53
Shots / Match (Away) 12.43
Fouls Per Match 22.23
Fouls / Match (Home) 10.75
Fouls / Match (Away) 11.48
Offsides Per Match 4.23
Players Participated 657

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Swansea City 8 5 2 1 13 6 +7 17 WDLWW
2 West Ham United 8 4 3 1 22 11 +11 15 WWWWD
3 Middlesbrough 8 4 3 1 16 12 +4 15 DWWDD
4 Southampton 8 4 2 2 19 10 +9 14 DDWWL
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 7 4 2 1 15 10 +5 14 WLDWW
6 West Bromwich Albion 8 4 2 2 10 8 +2 14 DWWDL
7 Queens Park Rangers 8 3 4 1 10 7 +3 13 WLDDD
8 Stoke City 8 4 1 3 13 12 +1 13 WWDWW
9 Bristol City 8 4 1 3 11 12 -1 13 WWLLW
10 Charlton Athletic 8 3 3 2 7 10 -3 12 DLDDL
11 Birmingham City 8 2 5 1 12 11 +1 11 DDLWD
12 Millwall 8 3 2 3 15 15 0 11 LWLDD
13 Lincoln City 8 3 2 3 7 8 -1 11 DDWWL
14 Wrexham 8 2 4 2 9 12 -3 10 WDDLW
15 Bolton Wanderers 8 3 1 4 11 15 -4 10 LLLWW
16 Blackburn Rovers 8 2 3 3 12 12 0 9 DLLWD
17 Norwich City 8 3 0 5 16 17 -1 9 LWWLL
18 Sheffield United 8 2 3 3 9 11 -2 9 WLWLL
19 Portsmouth 7 2 2 3 9 10 -1 8 LLWDD
20 Watford 8 2 2 4 7 10 -3 8 LLWLL
21 Cardiff City 8 1 4 3 10 12 -2 7 LLDLW
22 Derby County 8 1 2 5 7 14 -7 5 WLLLD
23 Preston North End 8 1 1 6 8 15 -7 4 LWLLD
24 Burnley 8 0 4 4 9 17 -8 4 DLDLD

Championship Results

Date Match
18/09/2026, 19:00 Bristol City 1 - 0 Watford
19/09/2026, 11:30 Stoke City 2 - 1 Sheffield United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Millwall 2 - 2 West Ham United
19/09/2026, 11:30 Cardiff City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic
19/09/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 2 - 2 Preston North End
19/09/2026, 14:00 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Middlesbrough
19/09/2026, 14:00 Lincoln City 1 - 2 Swansea City
19/09/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 2 - 1 Southampton
19/09/2026, 14:00 Burnley 1 - 1 Derby County
19/09/2026, 14:00 Portsmouth 2 - 2 Blackburn Rovers
20/09/2026, 11:00 Wolverhampton Wanderers 1 - 0 West Bromwich Albion
20/09/2026, 12:30 Norwich City 3 - 4 Bolton Wanderers

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
09/10/2026, 19:00 West Ham United - Queens Park Rangers
10/10/2026, 11:30 Swansea City - Norwich City
10/10/2026, 11:30 West Bromwich Albion - Birmingham City
10/10/2026, 11:30 Charlton Athletic - Bristol City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Derby County - Wrexham
10/10/2026, 14:00 Middlesbrough - Wolverhampton Wanderers
10/10/2026, 14:00 Preston North End - Millwall
10/10/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Stoke City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Sheffield United - Lincoln City
10/10/2026, 14:00 Watford - Burnley
10/10/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Cardiff City
11/10/2026, 11:00 Southampton - Portsmouth

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