Championship
Championship Predictions – Wednesday 21st January 2026
ANOTHER gripping round of EFL Championship action is rapidly approaching in the midweek period.
Although the leaders boast an impressive cushion, a frantic race for our second rung and Play-Off qualification is wide open. And there are bruising battles to avoid relegation. Accordingly, Championship betting is attracting bumper interest.
Here are the upcoming pairings alongside my considered score predictions to guide your football betting…
Stoke City v Middlesbrough
- Kick-off: 8pm
- Rankings: 7th versus 2nd
Stoke City preview – Unbeaten in four League and Cup matches without conceding a goal. Sitting two points outside Play-Off discussions.
Interestingly, Stoke possess the Championship’s best defensive rearguard with 23 goals leaked.
Middlesbrough preview – Holding a two point advantage on the chasing Play-Off pack. Yet six points beneath the summit prior to Tuesday’s games. Two victories on the spin for Boro superseding four winless EFL fixtures.
Score prediction: Boro march onwards 3-2.
Championship Score Predictions Tuesday
- Southampton v Sheffield United prediction: 0-2.
- Watford v Portsmouth prediction: 1-2.
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
