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Championship Predictions Saturday: Cracker Of A London Derby Kicks Off A Big Day In Second Tier

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| BY Tony Incenzo

William Hill News tipster Tony Incenzo casts his eye over Saturday’s action in the EFL Championship, starting with what could be an all-time classic at The Den in the early kick-off.

There are still multiple unresolved issues concerning promotion, Play-Offs and relegation in our EFL Championship. In particular, a huge match is looming at Portman Road on Sunday so Championship betting interest is reaching peak levels.

Championship Betting Tips Saturday:

Millwall vs QPR prediction – Match to end a draw (13/5)
Portsmouth vs Leicester prediction – Portsmouth to win & both teams to score (4/1)
Swansea vs Southampton prediction – Southampton to win by 2 or more goals (11/5)
Hull vs Birmingham prediction – Under 1.5 match goals (27/10)

Here are the upcoming pairings alongside my considered score predictions to assist your football betting…

Millwall v Queens Park Rangers

Kick-off: 12.30pm
Rankings: 3rd versus 11th

Millwall preview –Raucous noise will embellish this sold-out cross-London derby. The Lions possess one maximum pointer within five fixtures hovering two points below that coveted second automatic promotion rung.

Millwall 2025/26 Championship home form – 11 wins, 3 draws, 7 defeats.

Queens Park Rangers preview – Mid table protecting a five match unbeaten run. I watched last Saturday’s 0-0 stalemate against Bristol City from the Matrade Loftus Road press box and it manifested typically lifeless end of season action. Ten goal top scorer Rumarn Burrell may well start his first 90 minutes for three months having overcome hamstring problems.

Queens Park Rangers 2025/26 Championship away form – 6 wins, 7 draws, 8 defeats.

Score prediction: Spectacle of the season 5-5.

Portsmouth v Leicester City

Kick-off: 12.30pm
Rankings: 19th versus 23rd

Portsmouth preview – I was surprised by Tuesday evening’s 2-0 home success over high flying Ipswich Town which gave Pompey a four point buffer on relegation danger. They remain undefeated across four games since the 6-1 hammering at Queens Park Rangers in March. And don’t forget I predicted the exact scoreline of Portsmouth’s 1-0 triumph away to Middlesbrough last weekend!

Portsmouth 2025/26 Championship home form – 7 wins, 5 draws, 9 defeats.

Leicester City preview –.Five points adrift of safety. The Foxes dismally nurse a solitary victory across 17 League and Cup encounters. Determined boss Gary Rowett said: “We must go to Portsmouth and win the game. It’s as simple as that. If we don’t do it then my belief is it’s our final chance of staying up.”

Leicester City 2025/26 Championship away form – 4 wins, 9 draws, 8 defeats.

Score prediction: Pompey chiming 3-1.

Swansea City v Southampton

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 14th versus 4th

Swansea City preview – Three games unbeaten but not going up or down this year. Slovenia striker Zan Vipotnik is divisional leading marksman delivering 21 EFL goals.

Swansea City 2025/26 Championship home form – 10 wins, 6 draws, 5 defeats.

Southampton preview – Absolutely flying courtesy of 18 unbeaten performances spanning all competitions incorporating fantastic progress to Wembley Stadium for the FA Cup Semi-Final versus Manchester City. Furthermore, seven straight victories for the soaring Saints who’ve rapidly ascended to three points off second spot.

Southampton 2025/26 Championship away form – 8 wins, 6 draws, 7 defeats.

Score prediction: Saints accomplished 4-2.

Hull City v Birmingham City

Kick-off: 3pm
Rankings: 6th versus 15th

Hull City preview – Brandishing a four point buffer on clubs below Play-Off contention. Yet the Tigers have one victory amid five attempts.

Hull City 2025/26 Championship home form – 10 wins, 4 draws, 7 defeats.

Birmingham City preview – Promising early season fortunes fizzling out thanks to two wins in nine contests. Blues haven’t won away for almost two months.

Birmingham City 2025/26 Championship away form – 5 wins, 3 draws, 13 defeats.

Score prediction: Bore draw 0-0.