Championship Predictions Today – Tuesday 30th September 2025

GAMES are arriving thick and fast in our absorbing EFL Championship which offers a full round of midweek action.

Two teams remain unbeaten thereby fuelling Championship betting interest. And the battle to avoid relegation is hotting up too.

Here are the upcoming pairings I am anticipating most alongside considered score predictions to guide your football betting…

Middlesbrough v Stoke City

• Kick-off: 7.45pm
• Rankings: 1st versus 3rd

Middlesbrough Preview

An impressive 17 points accrued from a possible 21. Still undefeated and enjoying a four point cushion at the top already in spite of two draws within the last three games.

Home form is excellent in 2025/26 Championship combat bringing three straight victories and one goal conceded. Boro boss Rob Edwards said: “I’m pleased the lads are showing good character. They are adaptable and finding a way to get results.”

Stoke City Preview

Outside automatic promotion rungs on goal difference. One win in their past five League and Cup outings though incorporating three losses.

Score prediction: The spoils shared 1-1.

Bristol City v Ipswich Town

• Kick-off: 7.45pm
• Rankings: 4th versus 12th

Bristol City Preview

One point below second position following two winless matches. Merely one EFL defeat so far but mixed home fortunes yielding four points in three attempts.

Ipswich Town Preview

Currently on three Championship encounters unconquered culminating in two successive maximum pointers (both at Portman Road).

However the Tractor Boys haven’t won away yet. In fact, their last 12 road trips in all competitions brought a solitary victory (2-1 at AFC Bournemouth on Wednesday 2nd April).

Score prediction: City slickers 2-1.

Leicester City v Wrexham

• Kick-off: 7.45pm
• Rankings: 5th versus 15th

Leicester City Preview

A first League meeting between these two sides since Tuesday 20th April 1982. That was a scoreless draw at the Racecourse Ground in Division Two. Nowadays, Leicester sit a point off second spot despite three draws on the spin. They are unbeaten at home this season.

Foxes boss Marti Cifuentes said: “I like the personality and effort being shown every game adopting a ‘never quit’ mentality. I want to maintain everything as well as providing more quality in the final third.”

Wrexham Preview

Looking for a first ever League victory against Leicester at the seventh time of asking. The “Hollywood club” presently boast three consecutive away wins across all competitions scoring eight goals in the process.

Their boss Phil Parkinson said: “We’re definitely seeing some consistency in our play while continually learning about the demands of Championship football.”

Score prediction: Wrexham watertight 1-0.

Hull City v Preston North End

• Kick-off: 7.45pm
• Rankings: 18th versus 6th

Hull City Preview

Picked up four points during their opening two League games.

But beyond then, one win amid five Championship engagements. The Tigers nurse this division’s worst defensive record of 14 goals surrendered.

Preston North End Preview

Only one EFL defeat overall and protecting a three match unbeaten run. North End also have the second tier’s joint best defensive rearguard with five goals leaked.

Score prediction: A cumbersome non-event 0-0.

Sheffield United v Southampton

• Kick-off: 7.45pm
• Rankings: 24th versus 19th

Sheffield United Preview

Two of the pre-season promotion favourites meet in a relegation battle. The Blades earned their first success of 2025/26 last Saturday courtesy of a 1-0 scoreline at Oxford United

So returning boss Chris Wilder has overturned the seven game losing streak throughout all competitions. Even so, they are three points adrift of safety in bottom place and must start performing on home turf.

Southampton Preview

Hovering two points clear of the drop zone. Just one League triumph registered which was 2-1 against visitors Wrexham on the inaugural day of 2025/26. After that, four draws and two defeats in EFL affairs.

Pressure in growing on Will Still in Championship managerial sack race odds. He said: “We need to turn draws into wins. We’re fine-tuning things and we’re almost there.”

Score prediction: Wilder’s renaissance 2-0.

*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*