EFL CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING TIPS AND PREDICTIONS 29TH DECEMBER 2025

EFL CHAMPIONSHIP BETTING PREVIEW

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

COVENTRY vs IPSWICH

League leaders Coventry have managed two wins from their last three, which came against Bristol and Swansea. The Sky Blues have been excellent at the CBS Arena, winning their last five home games. Left Winger Mason-Clark has been finding the back of the net consistently with three goals in his last three. The Tractor Boys are currently 3rd and five points away from Middlesbrough in second.

Betting Tip: Coventry Win – 7/5 – BetMGM

LEICESTER vs DERBY

The Foxes had looked better in recent outings, but they come into this game on the back of two disappointing losses, which include a 4-1 away loss against QPR and a 2-1 home loss against Watford. The Rams have had excellent spells this season, but John Eustace’s side has struggled to stay consistent, which has put them in 11th place.

Betting Tip: Derby Win/Draw – 3/4 – Spreadex

MIDDLESBROUGH vs HULL

Both teams currently sit in the top four, so both will be aiming for promotion. Middlesbrough have won three of their last five, but are winless in their last two. The Tigers have surprised many this season, after just staying up on goal difference last season, not many would have expected them to be promotion contenders.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 4/6 – PricedUp

MILLWALL vs BRISTOL CITY

Millwall are currently 7th in the table, and Bristol City are just one place above them in sixth; only goal difference separates the two sides. The Lions have only managed two points from their last four, the Robins come into this fixture with much better form, winning their last two against Middlesbrough and West Brom.

Betting Tip: Bristol City Win/Draw – 4/7 – Betway

NORWICH vs WATFORD

After a poor start, the Canaries have been better under Philippe Clement, who took over as head coach in November. Philippe Clement has managed three wins, three draws and two losses in his first eight matches as manager. Watford have also looked good in recent fixtures; they're without a loss in their last five. The Hornets managed to beat Leicester 2-1 at the King Power Stadium on Boxing Day after going 1-0 down.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 4/7 – Spreadex

OXFORD vs SWANSEA

The U’s have only won one of their last five, but this win came in an impressive 2-1 home victory against Southampton in their recent game. Tyler Goodrham and Stanley Mills were the goal scorers. Swansea have won three of their last five and were unlucky not to get anything in their 1-0 loss against Coventry on Boxing Day. Both teams will be desperate to secure important points to push them up the table and away from the relegation places.

Betting Tip: Draw - 11/5 – QuickBet

PORTSMOUTH vs CHARLTON

Pompey are currently sitting in 22nd and have the possibility of moving out of the relegation places with a win against Charlton. The Addicks had an excellent start to the current campaign, and they looked like play-off contenders, but they’ve dropped off in recent outings, currently sitting in 17th.

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

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY vs BLACKBURN

Sheffield Wednesday have been in financial turmoil this season, which has had a negative impact on the pitch. Henrik Pedersen’s side were unlucky not to secure three points against Hull on Boxing Day after leading 2-1. The Owls are currently 30 points away from safety due to their points deduction; relegation looks likely. Blackburn are just four places above the relegation zone and come into this fixture on the back of a 0-0 draw against second in the table, Middlesbrough.

Betting Tip: Blackburn Win – 4/5 – Betway

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STOKE vs SHEFFIELD UNITED

The Potters had been in the play-off places for the majority of the season, but they’ve lost three of their last five and have dropped to 10th. Mark Robins’ side have struggled to score recently, they’re goalless in their last two. Sheffield United have shown spells of quality in recent fixtures and come into this game on the back of an eight-goal thriller, which ended in a 5-3 loss against Wrexham.

Betting Tip: Sheffield United Win – 29/20 – PricedUp

WEST BROM vs QPR

After finishing ninth last season, the Baggies have had a slightly disappointing start, currently sitting in 16th. Ryan Mason’s side lost 2-1 against Bristol City in their last fixture; they were unlucky not to get something out of the match after having 16 shots compared to Bristol’s six. QPR are ninth in the table and just one place away from a play-off place, which shows how competitive the league is.

Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score – 77/100 – QuickBet

WREXHAM vs PRESTON

Preston North End have surprised many this season, and a win against Wrexham will increase their chances of securing a spot in the Championship play-offs. The visitors sit fifth with 37 points, having played out a goalless draw with Stoke City on Friday. Wrexham occupy 13th place on 31 points, which is a good start after gaining promotion from League One last season.

Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals – 11/10 – Spreadex

BIRMINGHAM vs SOUTHAMPTON

The Blues currently sit in 15th. Chris Davies’s side has struggled in recent outings, securing two points from their last five. However, Birmingham have a brilliant record at St Andrew's, winning three of their last five. After a slow start, Southampton have looked better in recent fixtures, securing seven points from their last five.

Betting Tip: Draw – 49/20 – BetMGM