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English Championship Predictions - 26 December 2025, Matchday 23

Simon Lewis
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This article discusses the upcoming football matches and provides predictions for several teams. Swansea is expected to secure a crucial point against Coventry, exhibiting resilience. Norwich and Charlton may struggle offensively, with chances of a goalless performance. QPR is predicted to overpower Portsmouth, aiming for a clean win, while Stoke might find it challenging to handle Preston's potential. Additionally, there are insights on goal expectations for Norwich and match score predictions for QPR and Preston.

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  • Coventry to be held to a draw by in-form visitors Swansea.
  • Norwich and Charlton to battle it out in a low-scoring affair.
  • Portsmouth to take a beating from QPR.
  • Preston to consolidate their playoff spot with vital win over Stoke.
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QPR's Steve Cook scores against Middlesbrough (Getty Images).

English Championship Predictions - Matchday 23


Coventry vs Swansea


Coventry are six points clear at the top of the Championship and entertain Swansea, who are seven points off the drop zone. Swansea broke a five-match losing streak and have won three of their last four as they claw away from the drop zone.

Coventry had a five-match winning run that ended with a 3-0 mauling at Ipswich, followed by two draws and a win at Bristol. The leaders have scored just two goals in their last four matches so now is a great time for Swansea to look for a point or more. 


Norwich vs Charlton


The hosts seem to be turning their miserable season around after picking up three draws, two wins and one defeat in their last six matches after losing eight and drawing one of their previous nine matches. They’re sitting second from the bottom so will be fighting for their Championship life.

Charlton are in the bottom half of the table having ended a run of five losses on the trot, broken by a draw and a win. Hard to call this one, but their goal returns have been miserly, so we could be in for a low-scoring contest. 


Portsmouth vs QPR


Portsmouth are one spot off the drop, while QPR are one place off the playoff spots, so both sides should be super hungry for the full basket of points. QPR have won five of their last seven, while Pompey have lost six of their last 10 matches. 

QPR are fat with goals in recent matches, while Pompey have struggled for goals, netting just eight in their last 10 games, with their opponents enjoying six clean sheets in those matches. 


Stoke vs Preston


Stoke will be looking for the three points they need to draw level with Preston, who are in fifth spot on the table. It’s not looking good for the Potters, however, was they have lost six of their last eight matches, in addition to failing to score in half of those matches.

Preston have lost just one of their last 11 games, winning five and drawing five, and scoring in all 11 games. Preston are also good on the road, winning three and drawing two of their last five games, while Stoke have won three and lost two of their last five at home. 

Verdict

Swansea to grab a big point at Coventry, while Norwich and Charlton to struggle to find the net.

QPR to outmuscle Portsmouth, while inconsistent Stoke to struggle to contain Preston.
   
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