Championship · 2026/27
Championship Matchday 8 predictions
12 fixtures from September 18 to September 20. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.
Kick-off times in UTC
Match of the round
Saturday, September 19 · 14:00
Every fixture this round
Friday, September 18
1X2
Saturday, September 19
1X2- 3–1
Cardiff#16
Charlton#1950%26%24%✓ Hit - 2–2
Millwall#13
West Ham#327%28%45%✗ Miss - 2–1
Stoke City#9
Sheffield Utd#1233%27%40%✗ Miss - 1–1
Burnley#22
Derby#2351%28%21%✗ Miss - 2–2
Birmingham#7
Middlesbrough#130%29%41%✗ Miss - 2–2
QPR#8
Preston#2453%27%20%✗ Miss - 2–2
Portsmouth#11
Blackburn#1042%29%29%✗ Miss - 1–2
Lincoln#15
Swansea#229%30%41%✓ Hit - 2–1
Wrexham#17
Southampton#631%29%40%✗ Miss
Sunday, September 20
1X2
Championship Matchday 8 runs from September 18 to September 20 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 Norwich - Bolton: Norwich to win at 66%. The tightest match is Stoke City - Sheffield Utd, where no outcome clears 40%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.
Match by match
- Bristol City 1–0 Watford, September 18: the model's pick was Bristol City to win (53%) and it came in.
- Cardiff 3–1 Charlton, September 19: the model's pick was Cardiff to win (50%) and it came in.
- Millwall 2–2 West Ham, September 19: the model's pick was West Ham to win (45%) and it missed.
- Stoke City 2–1 Sheffield Utd, September 19: the model's pick was Sheffield Utd to win (40%) and it missed.
- Burnley 1–1 Derby, September 19: the model's pick was Burnley to win (51%) and it missed.
- Birmingham 2–2 Middlesbrough, September 19: the model's pick was Middlesbrough to win (41%) and it missed.
- QPR 2–2 Preston, September 19: the model's pick was QPR to win (53%) and it missed.
- Portsmouth 2–2 Blackburn, September 19: the model's pick was Portsmouth to win (42%) and it missed.
- Lincoln 1–2 Swansea, September 19: the model's pick was Swansea to win (41%) and it came in.
- Wrexham 2–1 Southampton, September 19: the model's pick was Southampton to win (40%) and it missed.
- Wolves 1–0 West Brom, September 20: the model's pick was Wolves to win (45%) and it came in.
- Norwich 3–4 Bolton, September 20: the model's pick was Norwich to win (66%) and it missed.
Matchday 8 FAQ
When is Championship Matchday 8 played?
From September 18 to September 20. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.
What is the safest pick of Matchday 8?
Norwich - Bolton: Norwich to win at 66% 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.