Championship Predictions & Betting Tips 2025/26

The Championship season will soon be upon us, and we’re taking a stab at predicting some of the end-of-season outcomes for one of the most competitive leagues in the world. With the newly relegated sides, we have a lot of Premier League and Championship experience, but the likes of Birmingham City and Wrexham are coming up from League One, splashing the cash and looking to spoil the party. Let’s jump in.  

Who will win the Championship this Season?

My prediction for league winners isn’t as bold as you might expect. I’m backing Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich Town to win the division, and they are installed as favourites at a reasonable 4/1 with Bet365. McKenna was the mastermind behind the Tractor Boys’ promotion to the Premier League a few years ago, following their promotion from League One the season previous. They have retained a good amount of talent this summer, and have plenty of players who have been there and done that, while adding vital top-level experience in Ashley Young, who, despite being 40 now, is a good signing for the Championship. I think it will be a very close title race, and it’s hard to call between Ipswich and Southampton for me, but I’m backing McKenna and his league experience over the new, young Southampton boss, Will Still. BET ON IPSWICH  

Championship Promotion Predictions & 13/8 Betting Tip

You guessed it – I’m backing the Saints for this one. Southampton also still have a very good squad, and there will be a lot of excitement at St Mary’s with new boss Will Still at the helm at just 32-years-old. They also have proven Championship players throughout the squad, and with players like Matheus Fernandes and Tyler Dibling staying put, they have plenty of talent and potential there, too. They come in at 13/8 to be promoted with Bet365. BET ON SOUTHAMPTON  

Championship Top Scorer Prediction 2025/26 – 16/1 Betting Tip

There are many talented strikers in the Championship this season. George Hirst of Ipswich is an excellent player and could have a talismanic season. He and Conor Chaplin will score goals. Southampton have an array of talent with Damion Downs arriving from Koln to add to the firepower of Adam Armstrong, Ross Stewart, Cameron Archer and Ben Brereton-Diaz. A stronger attack you’ll struggle to find in the division. However, none of them is my prediction for a Championship top goalscorer bet this season. I’m backing Birmingham City’s new signing Kyogo Furuhashi (16/1 with bet365). Kyogo has come in from the French Ligue One side Rennes, where he has had a largely unsuccessful spell, scoring 0 goals during his time in France. But it was his time in Glasgow that has encouraged Blues to bring him to St Andrews, and for good reason. The Japanese forward played 165 games for Celtic, netting a massive 85 goals for the Hoops, with 63 of them coming in the Scottish Premiership. His most prolific season for Celtic seen him bag 34 goals. He is an outsider for top scorer this season at 16/1 with Bet365, but I think he has a great chance if he can recapture his form from Celtic. BET ON FURUHASHI  

Championship Relegation Prediction – Who will face the drop?

It’s never nice to see a big, historic club struggling, but Sheffield Wednesday are my favourites to finish bottom of the pile, and the bookies would agree – Bet365 have them priced at 4/11 to be relegated this season. The Owls are plagued with money worries and face potential points deductions and transfer embargoes. Not being able to strengthen their squad will prove costly this season, and I think they’ll drop into League One. Oxford United are one of the teams who looks likely to finish in that dreaded bottom three. Installed as second favourites to be relegated at 5/2, it’ll be a very difficult season for them. They have a great manager in Gary Rowett, and some talented players like Ciaran Brown and Cameron Brannagan, but I still think they’re primed to face the drop this season. Lastly, I think Portsmouth could be the third relegated club this season. They come in at 9/2 to be relegated with Bet365. Lack of investment so far this summer could be their downfall, with only two new additions so far in this window – Adrian Segecic from Sydney FC and attacking midfielder John Swift, who played for the club in his youth career. I don’t think those additions will be enough to see them improve on their 16th-place finish from last season, and with other teams improving and more quality coming up from League One, I expect Pompey to struggle, and they’re my final selection to go down this season. BET ON RELEGATION  

Championship Pre-Season Predictions 2025/26

Market	Selection	Odds
Championship Winner	Ipswich	4/1
Promotion	Southampton	13/8
Top Goalscorer	Kyogo Furuhashi	16/1
Relegation	Sheffield Wednesday	4/11
	Oxford	5/2
	Portsmouth	9/2

 

Reddit Championship Betting Tips 2025/26

The following information has been taken from Reddit threads where people are putting forward their own opinions about the new Championship season including promotion, relegation and which teams could underperform in the new campaign.  

Promotion Contenders

• Relegated Teams: Ipswich, Leicester, and Southampton are expected to be strong contenders to bounce back. “I think Ipswich should be alright coming back down, and realistically, I see all three relegated teams being in the top 6 at the end of the season.”
• Ipswich Town: Many believe Ipswich will be a significant force. “I feel that Ipswich will be ‘that team’ next year.”
• Leicester City: Despite some doubts, Leicester is still seen as a strong candidate. “Leicester and Southampton should probably stand a good chance at going back up.”
• Southampton: Opinions are mixed, but they are often mentioned as a team with potential. “Southampton especially if they actually manage to sell Dibling for a stupid amount.”

Playoff Aspirants

• Birmingham City: There is optimism about Birmingham’s chances. “After thinking about it for a second, I actually really like Birmingham’s chance for the double.”
• Wrexham: While they might not be immediate promotion contenders, many expect them to be competitive. “I agree, and that is why, I hate to say it, I think both Birmingham and Wrexham will at least be top half of the table, pushing for playoffs at times.”
• Coventry City: They are seen as a team that could make a push. “Coventry win the league next season, Ipswich second.”

Teams to Watch

• Wrexham: While they have a lot of hype, there are realistic expectations about their performance. “I think mid table Champ is Wrexham’s ceiling tbf.”
• Sunderland: They are expected to be in the mix. “Leicester, Southampton, Ipswich, Sheff Utd/Sunderland top 4/5.”
• Norwich City: They are often mentioned as a team that could make a run. “Norwich, Watford, Middlesbrough and Sunderland are there or thereabouts regarding the playoff picture and promotion.”

Potential Underperformers

• Sheffield United: While they are expected to do well, some are cautious. “Sheffield United, Southampton, Leicester City.”
• West Bromwich Albion: Mixed opinions on their chances. “West Brom, Blackburn, Millwall, Middlesbrough.”

 

Championship 2025/26 Predictions and Betting Tips

Welcome to our English Championship betting tips, predictions, and bet builder tips page, where you will find all your essential information for betting on the Championship season every weekend. Our football predictions can all be found below.

One of the most competitive leagues in the world is also one of the toughest to bet on, and that is why we’d recommend keeping a lookout for our Championship predictions. Each weekend we will have the five best bets from the fixtures and also midweek predictions when there are matches.

The teams relegated from the Premier League last season will be looking to bounce straight back to the top flight so keep a close eye on Sheffield United, Fulham and West Brom this season. Relegation is always another fascinating battle in this league with the relegation fight always going down to the final day.  

Free Bets for the Championship

You’d be hard pushed to find any betting expert who doesn’t like a free bet. At thatsagoal, we’re big on the free bets market and we’ll pair each of our previews with a Championship free bet. You’ll find even more free bets on our free bets page, which features all the biggest and most exciting offers from our favourite bookmakers. Bookies love to give away free bets, particularly when opening a new account, so it’s well worth opening multiple accounts and picking a few from our selection to make the most of betting on the Championship.  

Latest Championship Bet Builder Tips

What are the English Championship Predictions Today?

Keep up to date with all our English Championship predictions, betting tips and match previews for the 2019/20 season. Thought of as many as the most competitive league in the world, it provides us with endless betting opportunities. Below you will find a wide range of predictions for the Sky Bet Championship, from promotion and relegation bets right through to the latest previews for the upcoming Championship fixtures. Get predictions for every Championship fixture this weekend. In each preview, there will be Championship score predictions and another betting tip for that match. All of our EFL Championship predictions are free and you can see the latest one below, ready for this weekend. The Championship just about had it all last year. Scintillating football, an exciting promotion push, spies, pitch invasions and never-ending struggles for some. That all bodes well for a stellar 2019/20 as the likes of Leeds, Derby and a host of other big names battle it out again for a place in the Premier League. It’s a league we love here at thatsagoal and our tipsters are always on hand to bring you the very best odds and offers. Below you’ll find our complete Championship betting guide, featuring all the latest odds as the season goes on. With 24 teams doing battle over a gruelling 46-game season, it is sometimes the survival of the fittest and last season it was Norwich City who won the second tier, from Sheffield United who snatched second place from Leeds. Aston Villa made up for last season’s play-off final disappointment by winning the Wembley showpiece against Derby County.  

Is the Championship the Most Competitive League in the World?

Each year, the Championship is full of surprises. It’s what makes it one of the most exciting leagues in club football and our Championship predictions will help you with your bets. A dozen teams end up fighting for those top six positions and three places in the promised land of the Premier League. At thatsagoal we love the league, and our expert Championship tipsters bring you some of the finest previews and predictions on the web. It’s well worth adding the Championship to some of your Premier League accumulators, as the beauty of the league is it can throw up some very valuable odds.  

How do the Championship Predictions Work?

Before each set of fixtures, we’ll bring you all the latest and best Championship predictions. Our experts analyse form, head-to-head results and study the Championship betting market to ensure all the most important information is delivered directly to you. We write our previews with betting at the forefront of our thoughts, to make sure our advice brings you a fruitful return. It’s what we want, and it’s certainly what your wallet would like!  

When will you pick your Championship betting tips?

We post our Sky Bet Championship predictions and betting tips a day or so before each fixture to make sure you get all the very latest tips and the most up-to-date odds. You’ll find all our Championship tips by scrolling up, while our accumulator tips page and BTTS page will also provide you with the very best Championship accumulator bets and both teams to score odds.  

Where will your Sky Bet Championship predictions be?

All our Championship match previews can be found on this page and they will be accompanied with Championship football predictions. Just scroll up and you’ll be faced with all the weekend and midweek action, with the latest analysis and all the finest Championship betting odds.  Our football predictions are awash with the best odds and promotions from the UK’s most renowned bookies, while we’ll also be looking further ahead to how each game could affect the Championship winner odds and top scorer predictions. We’ll make sure you’re fully in the loop by posting all our predictions to our Twitter page. Make sure you follow us on @thatsagoal to receive an analysis of every Championship fixture direct to your feed.  

Where do you find the best English Championship bets?

At thatsagoal we speak to the UK’s top bookmakers each and every day to make sure we’re delivering the best Championship odds and offers directly to you. Our analysis is all built to helping you make the best decision on all the odds provided. We’ll bring you odds from the likes of William Hill, 888sport and Coral as well as all the other big name bookies in the UK to make sure you’re in the best position to maximise profits.