Championship
EFL Championship Predictions – Saturday 27th September 2025
TWO teams remain unbeaten approaching the next instalment of EFL Championship action.
Indeed, it is an extremely open promotion race. That’s because two of the three sides relegated from the Premier League are slumbering in the bottom half of the table despite possessing a massive parachute payments advantage.
Alternatively in the relegation region, one team is winless after six fixtures. All these stats are fuelling Championship betting interest.
Here are the upcoming pairings I am anticipating most alongside considered score predictions to guide your football betting on the second tier this weekend.
Coventry City vs Birmingham City Prediction
- Kick-off: 12.30pm
- Rankings: 6th versus 8th
Punters can bet on Coventry v Birmingham at William Hill and here is the current state of the market:
- Coventry – 11/10
- Draw – 23/10
- Birmingham – 23/10
Coventry City Preview
Unbeaten in the EFL although their last three encounters ended in draws. Coventry are the division’s foremost scorers on 15 goals.
Furthermore, Haji Wright is the Championship’s joint leading marksman delivering five strikes. Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard said: “We continue to defend well and be a team.”
Birmingham City Preview
The 1-0 win over visitors Swansea City last Saturday overturned three successive defeats in all competitions bereft of scoring.
Blues manager Chris Davies maintains: “There has been a lot about our performances that I have liked this season.”
Score prediction: Full blooded 3-3.
Oxford United vs Sheffield United Prediction
- Kick-off: 3pm
- Rankings: 20th versus 24th
Punters can bet on Oxford v Sheffield United at William Hill and here is the current state of the market:
- Oxford – 2/1
- Draw – 9/4
- Sheffield United – 13/10
Oxford United Preview
Above the dreaded dotted line on goal difference. However, the aforementioned 3-1 triumph at Bristol City was Oxford United’s first League win of 2025/26.
It moved them out of the bottom three cementing a three match unbeaten run. Head coach Gary Rowett said: “We started the season poorly but we’re displaying a little bit more confidence now.”
Sheffield United Preview
Five points adrift of safety already. I really thought last week’s managerial re-appointment of Chris Wilder would arrest their six game losing streak in all competitions.
Nevertheless he subsequently failed in his first assignment back in the dug-out going down 1-0 at home to Charlton Athletic. The main problem is just one Championship goal scored through Tyrese Campbell on the opening day.
Wilder said: “There is plenty of work we need to do on the training ground.”
Score prediction: Blades finally do the business 3-2.
Preston North End vs Bristol City Prediction
- Kick-off: 3pm
- Rankings: 5th versus 3rd
Punters can bet on Preston v Bristol City at William Hill and here is the current state of the market:
- Preston – 13/8
- Draw – 11/5
- Bristol City – 8/5
Preston North End Preview
An important clash in early season Play-Off contention. North End are unconquered at home. In fact the sole Championship defeat this campaign came 1-0 at Portsmouth on Saturday 30th August. A big upgrade by a club who merely avoided relegation on the final day of 2024/25.
Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom said: “I’m very happy with our displays to date. My players should be really proud of themselves.”
Bristol City Preview
It was surprising to see their unbeaten League record crumble in Sunday’s 3-1 humbling against Oxford United at Ashton Gate.
Head coach Gerhard Struber said: “I admire our fighting qualities so I believe we will quickly return to winning ways.”
Score prediction: Soporific 0-0.
Southampton vs Middlesbrough Prediction
- Kick-off: 3pm
- Rankings: 19th versus 1st
Punters can bet on Southampton v Middlesbrough at William Hill and here is the current state of the market:
- Southampton – 23/20
- Draw – 12/5
- Middlesbrough – 2/1
Southampton Preview
I’m bamboozled by how relegated Southampton are hovering a point clear of the drop zone. Just one Championship maximum pointer so far which was 2-1 at against visitors Wrexham on the inaugural day of 2025/26.
Since then, three draws and two defeats in EFL affairs. Saints manager Will Still said his players “gifted three goals away” during last Saturday’s 3-1 setback at Hull City.
Middlesbrough Preview
The top dogs boast a four point cushion. They protect an impressive unbeaten League record reflecting on five wins and a draw.
Boro boss Rob Edwards feels there is more to come stating: “We’ve shown resilience but haven’t found our potential level of performances yet.”
Score prediction: Boro bound onwards 3-0.
Stoke City vs Norwich City Prediction
- Kick-off: 3pm
- Rankings: 2nd versus 15th
Punters can bet on Stoke v Norwich at William Hill and here is the current state of the market:
- Stoke – 11/10
- Draw – 23/10
- Norwich – 23/10
Stoke City Preview
Four points below pole position following two defeats in three games. I watched the 1-0 loss at Queens Park Rangers last Saturday from Loftus Road’s press box.
I felt Stoke have good offensive players and wasted a couple of great opportunities to claim at least a point. Potters boss Mark Robins said: “It is back to the drawing board. We must maintain our non-negotiables.”
Norwich City Preview
Underachieving again beyond last season’s 13th placed finish. Presently nursing three defeats within five League and Cup engagements accruing a solitary victory.
Canaries head coach Liam Manning said: “I’m a bit tired of waiting so we have to step up and take full responsibility.”
Score prediction: Canaries singing 1-0.
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
