EFL CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING TIPS AND PREDICTIONS 19TH & 20TH DECEMBER 2025

EFL CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING PREVIEW

We have 12 Championship fixtures this weekend, and Championship tipster Louie Truman has his Championship best bets and predictions along with Championship betting odds.

SWANSEA vs WREXHAM

The Swans are currently three places above the relegation zone; they’ve won two of their last five, keeping clean sheets in both of those wins against Oxford and Portsmouth. Wrexham are four places above the Swans in the table, currently in 15th. Considering promotion from League One last season, the Red Dragons have had a good start to the current campaign.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 13/20 – BetMGM

BLACKBURN vs MILLWALL

Blackburn Rovers are going through a difficult spell, failing to win any of their last five matches in all competitions, with their latest outing resulting in a 2–1 away loss to Portsmouth. Millwall are still firmly in the promotion race, but their recent form has dropped off. They’ve taken just one point from their last two games, including a 3–1 loss to Hull. Despite this, the Lions remain fourth in the table.

Betting Tip: Millwall Win – 12/5 – Spreadex

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PRESTON vs NORWICH

Preston comes into this fixture with strong form, having put together an unbeaten run of five matches, which includes two wins and three draws. They managed an impressive win on the road at Oxford United, while holding Coventry and Watford to draws. Norwich’s recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. They’ve proven capable of taking on difficult opponents such as their home win over Southampton, but their performances on the road have been noticeably weaker.

Betting Tip: Preston Win – 11/10 – QuickBet

SOUTHAMPTON vs COVENTRY

After relegation last season, the Saints are currently 10th, four points away from a play-off place. After a disappointing start to the current campaign under Will Still, newly appointed  Tonda Eckerthas raised the Saints' chances of a return to the Premier League. League leaders Coventry are flying; Frank Lampard’s side is currently five points clear at the top.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 40/85 – PricedUp

BRISTOL vs MIDDLESBROUGH

Bristol City are set to face Middlesbrough at Ashton Gate in an important Championship fixture. The Robins are desperate to end a run of three games without a win, while Boro arrive in high spirits, having managed four consecutive wins under the guidance of Kim Hellberg. Boro are currently second in the table and will be looking to continue their excellent form to get closer to league leaders Coventry.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 3/4 – QuickBet

CHARLTON vs OXFORD

Despite Charlton having an excellent start to the season, they’ve dropped off in recent outings, losing four of their last five. The Addicks are currently 17th, just five places away from the relegation zone. Oxford United currently occupy 22nd place, with only one win in their last five. Gary Rowett’s side will be looking to secure important points, which could move them out of the relegation places.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 8/13 – Spreadex

DERBY vs Portsmouth

Since his appointment in February 2025, John Eustace has been reshaping Derby County with a clear emphasis on structure and resilience. He has moved the side towards a cautious, defence-led style, built around a disciplined 4-2-3-1 formation. Pompey are currently just one place above the relegation zone in 21st. John Mousinho’s side have struggled on the road, losing their last four away fixtures.

Betting Tip: Derby Win – EVS – Betway

HULL vs WEST BROM

Hull are currently sitting in sixth with ten wins, four draws and seven losses during the current campaign. The Tigers come into this fixture on the back of two wins against Wrexham and an impressive 2-1 away win against fourth-place Millwall. West Brom are currently 16th and managed to beat in-form Sheffield United 2-0 in their recent fixture.

Betting Tip: Draw – 11/10 – PricedUp

IPSWICH TOWN vs SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY

Ipswich are in better form under Kieran McKenna, with brilliant wins against Coventry and Stoke. The Tractor Boys are currently fifth and eight points away from an automatic promotion place. Sheffield Wednesday have been in financial turmoil this season, which has had a negative impact on the pitch. The Owls are currently 29 points away from safety due to their points deduction; relegation looks likely.

Betting Tip: Ipswich Win & Both Teams Not To Score – 0.95/1 – Betway

QPR VS LEICESTER

This fixture is expected to be close, with both sides currently on 31 points. QPR have secured nine points from their last five, and Leicester have managed seven points from their last five. When looking at head-to-head meetings, QPR have won four, and the Foxes have won five.

Betting Tip: Draw – 12/5 – BetMGM

SHEFFIELD UNITED vs BIRMINGHAM

With Christmas fast approaching, Sheffield United and Birmingham will both be targeting a festive boost when they meet this weekend. The Blades were brought back down to earth by West Brom last time out, losing 2-0. Prior to this fixture, United secured ten points from their last four. Birmingham were held to a draw by Charlton in their last game.

Betting Tip: Draw – 7/3 – QuickBet

WATFORD vs STOKE

Watford’s recent results have been mixed, with a win against Norwich and a few draws in their last five matches. They’ve shown an attacking threat but remain defensively fragile. Stoke are currently seventh, just one place outside the play-off places. The Potters will be looking to build momentum after their 2-1 win against Swansea. Prior to this win, Stoke lost three in a row.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 5/6 - Spreadex