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Championship Matchday 3 predictions

12 fixtures from August 28 to August 29. 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 29 · 11:30

Middlesbrough#6

3–1

West Brom#1
1 · 50%X · 27%2 · 23%
Middlesbrough to win · 50%Full analysis →

Every fixture this round

Friday, August 28

  1. 1–2
    Wrexham#14
    Birmingham#15
    40%31%29%

Saturday, August 29

  1. 4–1
    Wolves#11
    Stoke City#16
    64%23%13%
  2. 0–3
    Derby#22
    Swansea#3
    39%29%32%
  3. 3–1
    Middlesbrough#6
    West Brom#1
    50%27%23%
  4. 1–1
    Watford#12
    West Ham#2
    29%28%43%
  5. 5–1
    Southampton#13
    Millwall#8
    46%29%25%
  6. 2–2
    Cardiff#20
    Sheffield Utd#10
    34%27%39%
  7. 2–1
    Bristol City#7
    Portsmouth#17
    40%30%30%
  8. 1–2
    Blackburn#18
    QPR#4
    40%28%32%
  9. 0–1
    Bolton#21
    Lincoln#19
    40%30%30%
  10. 4–1
    Norwich#9
    Burnley#23
    35%26%39%
  11. 1–0
    Charlton#5
    Preston#24
    45%31%24%

Championship Matchday 3 runs from August 28 to August 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 Wolves - Stoke City: Wolves to win at 64%. The tightest match is Derby - Swansea, where no outcome clears 39%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.

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Matchday 3 FAQ

When is Championship Matchday 3 played?

From August 28 to August 29. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.

What is the safest pick of Matchday 3?

Wolves - Stoke City: Wolves to win at 64% 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.