Championship · 2026/27
Championship Matchday 18 predictions
12 fixtures from November 27 to November 29. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.
Kick-off times in UTC
Match of the round
Friday, November 27 · 20:00
Every fixture this round
Friday, November 27
1X2Saturday, November 28
1X2- 12:30
Preston#24
Norwich#1229%24%47%Correct score - 12:30
Blackburn#14
Charlton#2160%20%20%Correct score - 12:30
Lincoln#19
Wolves#231%24%45%Correct score - 15:00
West Ham#8
Stoke City#453%22%25%Correct score - 15:00
Birmingham#3
Bolton#1763%18%19%Correct score - 15:00
Millwall#13
Burnley#2260%19%21%Correct score - 15:00
West Brom#6
Bristol City#1559%20%21%Correct score - 15:00
Derby#23
Watford#2036%28%36%Correct score - 15:00
QPR#11
Sheffield Utd#955%21%24%Correct score - 15:00
Wrexham#16
Portsmouth#1035%27%38%Correct score
Sunday, November 29
1X2Championship Matchday 18 runs from November 27 to November 29 with 12 fixtures. For each one the Betora model blends recent form, Elo rating, expected goals, absences and market odds into a 1X2 probability and a most likely correct score.
The safest pick of the round is Birmingham - Bolton: Birmingham to win at 63%. The tightest match is Derby - Watford, where no outcome clears 36%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.
Match by match
- Southampton vs Middlesbrough, November 27: the model's pick is Southampton to win (37%).
- Preston vs Norwich, November 28: the model's pick is Norwich to win (47%).
- Blackburn vs Charlton, November 28: the model's pick is Blackburn to win (60%).
- Lincoln vs Wolves, November 28: the model's pick is Wolves to win (45%).
- West Ham vs Stoke City, November 28: the model's pick is West Ham to win (53%).
- Birmingham vs Bolton, November 28: the model's pick is Birmingham to win (63%).
- Millwall vs Burnley, November 28: the model's pick is Millwall to win (60%).
- West Brom vs Bristol City, November 28: the model's pick is West Brom to win (59%).
- Derby vs Watford, November 28: the model's pick is Derby to win (36%).
- QPR vs Sheffield Utd, November 28: the model's pick is QPR to win (55%).
- Wrexham vs Portsmouth, November 28: the model's pick is Portsmouth to win (38%).
- Swansea vs Cardiff, November 29: the model's pick is Swansea to win (60%).
Matchday 18 FAQ
When is Championship Matchday 18 played?
From November 27 to November 29. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.
What is the safest pick of Matchday 18?
Birmingham - Bolton: Birmingham to win at 63% probability according to the Betora model. No prediction is guaranteed: use the probabilities to compare odds.
How are these predictions calculated?
Every match is rated by a model that combines Elo rating, expected goals (xG), form over the last 5 games, injuries and suspensions, and bookmaker odds. The output is a probability for each outcome and the most likely correct score.
Do the predictions change before kick-off?
Yes. Probabilities are recalculated until kick-off whenever odds move or the official line-ups are announced.



