EFL CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING TIPS AND PREDICTIONS 1ST JANUARY

EFL CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING PREVIEW

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

BLACKBURN VS WREXHAM

Blackburn are just three places above the relegation zone; the Blue and Whites are without a goal in their last two outings; they drew 0-0 against Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday.

Wrexham have had a great start to the current campaign, considering they gained promotion from League One last season. The Red Dragons have been excellent recently, winning their last two against Sheffield United and Preston.

Betting Tip: Draw – 49/20 – BetMGM

BRISTOL VS PORTSMOUTH

Bristol are just two points away from a play-off place. The Robins have won two of their last three and were unlucky not to get anything out of their fixture last Monday against Millwall, as they conceded in the 81st minute to lose 2-1. Despite being 21st in the table, Portsmouth have looked good recently with eight points from their last four.

Betting Tip: Portsmouth/Draw – 23/20 - Spreadex

CHARLTON VS COVENTRY

Despite the Addicks having an excellent start to the season, they’ve dropped off recently and currently sit in 20th, with only one win in their last nine. Their latest fixture against Portsmouth was dramatic; Harvey Knibbs scored a 96th-minute equaliser, and then Portsmouth went on to win the game with a 98th-minute winner. League leaders Coventry are eight points clear at the top, but come into this fixture on the back of a 2-0 home loss against Ipswich.

Betting Tip: Coventry Win – 10/11 – Betway

DERBY VS MIDDLESBROUGH

The Rams have had excellent spells this season, but John Eustace’s side has struggled to stay consistent, which has put them in 14th place. Derby lost 4-1 away to rivals Leicester City on Monday.

Rhian Brewster was the goal scorer. Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg will be disappointed with his side’s performances recently; they’ve only secured one point from their last three, which has allowed Coventry to increase their gap at the top.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – PricedUp – 17/20

HULL VS STOKE

The Tigers only just managed to survive relegation last season on goal difference; considering this, Hull have surprised many, they’re currently fourth in the table, and Sergej Jakirović’s side has won four of their last five. After an excellent start, Stoke have dropped off recently and currently sit 10th in the table with only one win from their last five.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals - 7/10 – QuickBet

IPSWICH VS OXFORD

Ipswich had an excellent result last time out, beating Coventry 2-0 at the Building Society Arena; Jack Clarke and Wes Burns scored late on. The Tractor Boys are currently third, just two points away from Middlesbrough in second.

Kieran McKenna’s side will be aiming to secure promotion straight back to the Premier League. Oxford are sitting in 22nd, and the U’s had an impressive 2-1 home win against Southampton recently.

Betting Tip: Ipswich To Win To Nil – EVS – Spreadex

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PRESTON VS SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY

Preston has surprised many this season. Paul Heckingbottom’s side has spent the majority of the current campaign in the play-offs, but they’ve recently dropped out and currently sit in 7th. The Lilywhites lost 2-1 against Wrexham in their previous fixture.

Alfie Devine got a goal, but it wasn’t enough for Preston to get anything out of the game. Sheffield Wednesday have been in financial turmoil this season, which has had a negative impact on the pitch. The Owls are currently 32 points away from safety due to their points deduction; relegation looks likely.

Betting Tip: Preston Win – PricedUp

QPR VS NORWICH

QPR have been in good form, with seven points from their last five and the Hoops have been finding the back of the net consistently. Norwich have looked better since the appointment of Philippe Clement; the Canaries have managed home wins against Southampton and Charlton recently. Norwich’s last three have all finished with under 2.5 goals.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 17/20 – Betway

SOUTHAMPTON VS MILLWALL

After relegation from the Premier League last season, many would have expected the Saints to be in play-off contention. Tonda Eckert took over as head coach after the dismissal of Will Still earlier this season. Under Eckert, the Saints have had better spells, which includes a run which started in November, where Southampton went six wins from seven. Despite this, the Saints come into this fixture with only one win from their last five.

Millwall are fifth in the table and will be looking to secure important points to maintain their position in the play-offs.

Betting Tip: Millwall/Draw – 19/20 – BetMGM

SWANSEA VS WEST BROM

Swansea City come into this match after a 1–0 win at Oxford United, thanks to Zan Vipotnik’s header. This win was their fourth in six games, which shows progress under Vítor Matos, especially at home. West Brom sit 16th in the table. Since joining in June 2025, head coach Ryan Mason guided them to an unbeaten start in their first four games. However, they’ve struggled for consistency throughout the season.

Betting Tip: Under 2.5 Goals – 4/6 – Spreadex

WATFORD VS BIRMINGHAM

The in-form Hornets ended December with three straight league wins; their first since August 2024. Watford managed to secure all three points away to Norwich on Monday after Vivaldo Semedo scored a 90th-minute winner. The Blues currently sit in 15th. Chris Davies’s side has struggled in recent outings, securing three points from their last five. Birmingham have been poor on the road in recent outings; they’ve lost four of their last five away matches.

Betting Tip: Watford Win – 11/8 – Betway

SHEFFIELD UNITED VS LEICESTER

Sheffield United have looked much better recently; Chris Wilder’s side has managed to beat Stoke 4-0 and Birmingham 3-0. The Blades come into this fixture on the back of a 2-1 away win against Stoke. The Foxes are 12th in the table, but they’ve struggled in recent games with only one win from their last three.

Betting Tip: Sheffield United Win - 19/25 - QuickBet