Championship · 2026/27
Championship Matchday 2 predictions
12 fixtures from August 22 to August 23. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.
Kick-off times in UTC
Match of the round
Saturday, August 22 · 14:00
Every fixture this round
Saturday, August 22
1X2- 2–2
Birmingham#14
Bristol City#753%28%19%✗ Miss - 3–0
Millwall#8
Norwich#940%30%30%✓ Hit - 1–3
Lincoln#19
Portsmouth#1739%29%32%✗ Miss - 3–1
Southampton#13
Stoke City#1561%23%16%✓ Hit - 1–2
West Ham#1
Charlton#575%16%9%✗ Miss - 1–3
Preston#24
Wolves#1117%26%57%✓ Hit - 2–1
Blackburn#18
Middlesbrough#626%30%44%✗ Miss - 2–2
Derby#22
Cardiff#2045%28%27%✗ Miss - 0–0
QPR#4
Bolton#2151%28%21%✗ Miss - 0–0
Swansea#3
Sheffield Utd#1040%27%33%✗ Miss - 1–1
Wrexham#16
Watford#1242%30%28%✗ Miss
Sunday, August 23
1X2Championship Matchday 2 runs from August 22 to August 23 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 West Ham - Charlton: West Ham to win at 75%. The tightest match is Lincoln - Portsmouth, where no outcome clears 39%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.
Matchday 2 FAQ
When is Championship Matchday 2 played?
From August 22 to August 23. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.
What is the safest pick of Matchday 2?
West Ham - Charlton: West Ham to win at 75% 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.

