The relentless pace, physical intensity, and high-wire drama of English football take center stage once again as the EFL Championship rolls into an action-packed Matchweek 12 on Saturday, October 24. With the autumn schedule in full flow, the marathon race for automatic promotion to the Premier League and coveted playoff berths is tightening dramatically. The margin for error remains razor-thin across the division, forcing contenders and underdogs alike to battle fiercely for every point in one of world football’s most demanding leagues.
Saturday’s afternoon schedule is highlighted by an absolute blockbuster in the capital, where heavyweight promotion hopefuls West Ham United collide with Southampton at London Stadium in a match dripping with top-flight pedigree. Later that afternoon, Wolverhampton Wanderers square off against Watford, while early kickoffs deliver ferocious drama with Portsmouth hosting arch-rivals Millwall and Sheffield United taking on Derby County at Bramall Lane. The round also features Friday night action as Bolton Wanderers battles Middlesbrough, alongside Saturday duels including Cardiff City against Birmingham City and Preston North End meeting West Bromwich Albion. Explore our advanced AI-driven match predictions, detailed team statistics, and data analytics for every electrifying encounter in this thrilling Championship round.
Full Time Results and Asian Handicap
In the table below you will find our AI prediccions for EFL Championship round 12. Asian refers to the recomended asian handicap line.
| Date | League | Home Team | Away Team | P(H) | P(D) | P(A) | Prediction | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | EFL Championship | Bolton Wanderers | Middlesbrough | 0.3452 | 0.3332 | 0.3216 | H | +0.75 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Charlton Athletic | Norwich City | 0.3417 | 0.3333 | 0.3251 | H | +0.25 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Sheffield United | Derby County | 0.3864 | 0.3307 | 0.2830 | H | 1X2 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Portsmouth | Millwall | 0.4789 | 0.3145 | 0.2066 | H | -0.25 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Cardiff City | Birmingham City | 0.4444 | 0.3221 | 0.2335 | H | 0 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Blackburn Rovers | Wrexham | 0.4037 | 0.3287 | 0.2676 | H | 0 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Stoke City | Bristol City | 0.3647 | 0.3324 | 0.3030 | H | -0.25 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Lincoln City | Burnley | 0.3937 | 0.3299 | 0.2764 | H | 0 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Preston North End | West Bromwich Albion | 0.3809 | 0.3312 | 0.2880 | H | +0.5 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Queens Park Rangers | Swansea City | 0.4620 | 0.3185 | 0.2195 | H | -0.25 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | West Ham United | Southampton | 0.5326 | 0.2993 | 0.1681 | H | 1X2 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Watford | 0.5656 | 0.2879 | 0.1466 | H | No bet |
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Both Teams to Score
BTS (Both Teams to Score) is a popular betting market in sports, especially in soccer. In a BTS bet, you’re wagering on whether both teams in a match will score at least one goal each. The table below shows the BTS stats for the home team at home and the away team away.
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | BTS Home (%) | BTS Away (%) | BTS Target | BTS No Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | Bolton Wanderers | Middlesbrough | 60 | 80 | 2.08 | 1.93 |
| 2026-10-24 | Charlton Athletic | Norwich City | 40 | 60 | 1.35 | 3.82 |
| 2026-10-24 | Sheffield United | Derby County | 40 | 60 | 1.47 | 3.12 |
| 2026-10-24 | Portsmouth | Millwall | 60 | 60 | 1.60 | 2.68 |
| 2026-10-24 | Cardiff City | Birmingham City | 100 | 60 | 1.59 | 2.69 |
| 2026-10-24 | Blackburn Rovers | Wrexham | 100 | 40 | 1.51 | 2.95 |
| 2026-10-24 | Stoke City | Bristol City | 60 | 100 | 1.87 | 2.15 |
| 2026-10-24 | Lincoln City | Burnley | 60 | 80 | 2.26 | 1.79 |
| 2026-10-24 | Preston North End | West Bromwich Albion | 60 | 60 | 1.58 | 2.71 |
| 2026-10-24 | Queens Park Rangers | Swansea City | 60 | 60 | 1.49 | 3.02 |
| 2026-10-24 | West Ham United | Southampton | 60 | 80 | 1.74 | 2.36 |
| 2026-10-24 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Watford | 80 | 40 | 1.39 | 3.59 |
Totals
The table below shows the goal averages for each encounter based on home teams average performance (goals scored and conceded) at home, and away teams average performance away. We use poisson distribution to calculate probabilities for over and under 2.5 goal. For your convienence we have converted the probabilities to decimal odds.
| Date | League | Home Team | Away Team | +2.5 target odds | -2.5 target odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | EFL Championship | Bolton Wanderers | Middlesbrough | 2.13 | 1.89 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Charlton Athletic | Norwich City | 1.63 | 2.58 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Sheffield United | Derby County | 1.63 | 2.58 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Portsmouth | Millwall | 1.82 | 2.22 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Cardiff City | Birmingham City | 1.52 | 2.91 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Blackburn Rovers | Wrexham | 1.53 | 2.89 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Stoke City | Bristol City | 1.92 | 2.09 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Lincoln City | Burnley | 2.33 | 1.75 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Preston North End | West Bromwich Albion | 1.46 | 3.19 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Queens Park Rangers | Swansea City | 1.60 | 2.67 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | West Ham United | Southampton | 1.47 | 3.14 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Watford | 1.40 | 3.50 |
First Half Goals
The table below shows estimated first-half goal probabilities using Poisson distribution. HT Avg is the expected number of goals before half-time. O/U 0.5 FH and O/U 1.5 FH are the corresponding over/under odds for the first half.
| Home Team | Away Team | HT Avg | O 0.5 FH | U 0.5 FH | O 1.5 FH | U 1.5 FH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers | Middlesbrough | 1.05 | 1.54 | 2.85 | 3.55 | 1.39 |
| Charlton Athletic | Norwich City | 1.53 | 1.28 | 4.63 | 2.21 | 1.83 |
| Sheffield United | Derby County | 1.55 | 1.27 | 4.71 | 2.18 | 1.85 |
| Portsmouth | Millwall | 1.47 | 1.30 | 4.36 | 2.31 | 1.76 |
| Cardiff City | Birmingham City | 1.78 | 1.20 | 5.94 | 1.88 | 2.14 |
| Blackburn Rovers | Wrexham | 1.39 | 1.33 | 4.01 | 2.47 | 1.68 |
| Stoke City | Bristol City | 1.19 | 1.44 | 3.29 | 3.00 | 1.50 |
| Lincoln City | Burnley | 2.02 | 1.15 | 7.57 | 1.67 | 2.50 |
| Preston North End | West Bromwich Albion | 0.60 | 2.21 | 1.83 | 8.12 | 1.14 |
| Queens Park Rangers | Swansea City | 1.36 | 1.35 | 3.88 | 2.54 | 1.65 |
| West Ham United | Southampton | 1.30 | 1.37 | 3.68 | 2.67 | 1.60 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Watford | 1.42 | 1.32 | 4.12 | 2.42 | 1.70 |
Early Goals (First 15 Minutes)
The table below shows the probability of a goal being scored in the first 15 minutes. EG Home/Away (%) is the historical frequency across all matches for each team. Poisson ≥1 (%) is the model-estimated probability of at least one early goal in this fixture.
| Home Team | Away Team | EG Home (%) | EG Away (%) | Poisson ≥1 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers | Middlesbrough | 36.4 | 36.4 | 31.6 |
| Charlton Athletic | Norwich City | 36.4 | 45.5 | 37.8 |
| Sheffield United | Derby County | 36.4 | 27.3 | 24.8 |
| Portsmouth | Millwall | 27.3 | 27.3 | 19.2 |
| Cardiff City | Birmingham City | 36.4 | 18.2 | 17.3 |
| Blackburn Rovers | Wrexham | 36.4 | 36.4 | 31.6 |
| Stoke City | Bristol City | 45.5 | 27.3 | 29.9 |
| Lincoln City | Burnley | 27.3 | 45.5 | 29.9 |
| Preston North End | West Bromwich Albion | 54.5 | 18.2 | 24.8 |
| Queens Park Rangers | Swansea City | 18.2 | 45.5 | 21.1 |
| West Ham United | Southampton | 36.4 | 36.4 | 31.6 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Watford | 27.3 | 54.5 | 34.7 |
Corners Over/Under 9.5
The table below shows the predicted corner totals for each fixture using strength-of-schedule adjusted ratings. Corner Avg is the expected total corners. +9.5 and -9.5 odds are the model-estimated decimal odds for over and under 9.5 total corners.
| Home Team | Away Team | Corner Avg | +9.5 odds | -9.5 odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Wanderers | Middlesbrough | 10.40 | 1.72 | 2.38 |
| Charlton Athletic | Norwich City | 11.03 | 1.54 | 2.84 |
| Sheffield United | Derby County | 8.47 | 2.88 | 1.53 |
| Portsmouth | Millwall | 12.93 | 1.23 | 5.29 |
| Cardiff City | Birmingham City | 12.18 | 1.33 | 4.08 |
| Blackburn Rovers | Wrexham | 10.15 | 1.82 | 2.23 |
| Stoke City | Bristol City | 8.96 | 2.45 | 1.69 |
| Lincoln City | Burnley | 9.69 | 2.01 | 1.99 |
| Preston North End | West Bromwich Albion | 11.65 | 1.41 | 3.43 |
| Queens Park Rangers | Swansea City | 10.02 | 1.87 | 2.16 |
| West Ham United | Southampton | 9.68 | 2.02 | 1.98 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Watford | 9.74 | 1.99 | 2.01 |
We also have calculated the average goals scored and conceded for the teams. See the table below.
| Team | Home Goals | Home Conceded | Away Goals | Away Conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | 3.00 | 1.00 | 2.50 | 1.17 |
| Middlesbrough | 2.33 | 1.50 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Southampton | 2.67 | 0.67 | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Birmingham City | 2.33 | 1.17 | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 1.80 | 1.40 | 1.67 | 1.50 |
| Cardiff City | 2.40 | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.83 |
| Stoke City | 2.00 | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.67 |
| Millwall | 1.83 | 1.33 | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Norwich City | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Blackburn Rovers | 1.80 | 1.40 | 1.33 | 1.50 |
| Burnley | 1.33 | 1.67 | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Swansea City | 1.17 | 0.50 | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Sheffield United | 1.40 | 1.20 | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| West Bromwich Albion | 1.50 | 1.00 | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Wrexham | 1.67 | 1.33 | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Queens Park Rangers | 1.60 | 1.00 | 1.17 | 1.17 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 1.20 | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.83 |
| Portsmouth | 1.60 | 1.80 | 1.00 | 0.83 |
| Bristol City | 0.50 | 1.00 | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Watford | 1.33 | 1.50 | 0.40 | 2.00 |
| Charlton Athletic | 0.80 | 0.40 | 1.00 | 2.17 |
| Preston North End | 0.80 | 1.80 | 0.83 | 2.50 |
| Lincoln City | 0.60 | 2.40 | 1.00 | 1.17 |
| Derby County | 0.67 | 1.67 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
Correct Score Predictions
These projections are generated using advanced statistical models that evaluate team strength, expected‑goals data, and historical scoring patterns. The table below highlights the most probable scorelines based on current performance indicators and model‑driven probability weighting.
| Date | League | Home Team | Away Team | Home Score | Away Score | Score Prob (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-23 | EFL Championship | Bolton Wanderers | Middlesbrough | 1 | 1 | 13.5 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Charlton Athletic | Norwich City | 1 | 1 | 12.5 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Sheffield United | Derby County | 1 | 1 | 12.5 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Portsmouth | Millwall | 1 | 1 | 13.7 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Cardiff City | Birmingham City | 1 | 1 | 11.4 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Blackburn Rovers | Wrexham | 1 | 1 | 12.4 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Stoke City | Bristol City | 1 | 1 | 14.8 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Lincoln City | Burnley | 1 | 1 | 14.4 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Preston North End | West Bromwich Albion | 1 | 1 | 12.2 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Queens Park Rangers | Swansea City | 1 | 1 | 14.2 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | West Ham United | Southampton | 1 | 1 | 11.6 |
| 2026-10-24 | EFL Championship | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Watford | 1 | 1 | 11.4 |


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