West Ham Tipped to Win 2026-27 Championship Title

Why West Ham are being backed

The report’s case for West Ham United is simple: more attacking options than most of their rivals.

• West Ham are projected to finish on 94 points.
• Jarrod Bowen is forecast to score 21 league goals.
• The report says departures have been offset by additions such as Joel Veltman and Manor Solomon.

That matters in the Championship. The clubs that cope best with injuries, rotation and the relentless schedule usually stay on top. If Bowen delivers that kind of return, West Ham will have the most reliable edge in the title race.

Middlesbrough look built for a long campaign

Middlesbrough are tipped for the second automatic place, and the key detail is that the report still likes them despite change in midfield.

• Will Lankshear is projected for 23 goals.
• The report says Hayden Hackney has left, but recruitment has been busy.
• A broad intake is expected to keep Boro competitive across the season.

That is often the Championship trade-off: lose one key player, replace him with numbers, energy and a clearer spread of responsibility. If Lankshear settles quickly, Middlesbrough should stay in the top-two fight.

Birmingham and the play-off traffic jam

The most volatile part of the forecast is the play-off picture.

• Birmingham City are projected to beat Sheffield United 3-1 on aggregate.
• They are then tipped to beat Southampton 2-1 after extra time in the final.
• Wrexham are forecast to finish 7th, with Sheffield United taking 6th by 2 points.

The individual scoring projections add more intrigue. Cyle Larin is tipped for 25 goals, Raul Jimenez for 20, and Jimmy-Jay Morgan for 14. In a division this tight, one hot finisher can swing an entire promotion race.

The next clue will come once the early weeks settle. If West Ham turn depth into points, Boro find goals quickly and Birmingham stay in touch with the top six, this forecast will stop looking bold and start looking realistic.