Home
Soccer

This preview has expired.

See all our latest betting tips or suggested betting sites

Thursday 2
Friday 3
Saturday 4
Sunday 5
Monday 6
Tuesday 7
Wednesday 8
Thursday 9
Friday 10
Saturday 11
Sunday 12

English Championship Predictions - Matchday 24

Simon Lewis

Editor

Last updated: 28 Dec 2025

Simon Lewis 28 Dec 2025

Share this article

Norwich to maintain their undefeated home run.
Portsmouth to clean up Charlton, who are struggling on the road.
Stoke to suffer back-to-back defeats to Sheffield United.
West Brom to take a beating from QPR.

Expired

Queens Park Rangers against Middlesbrough (Getty Images).

English Championship Predictions - Matchday 24

Norwich vs Watford

Norwich are 2nd from the bottom, but have plenty to fight for with six teams them within six points of them. Watford are in the hunt for a playoff spot and are undefeated in their last five games, with three wins. Norwich are on a four-match undefeated run as they fight to stave off relegation.

After a horror run of eight home defeats in a row Norwich have turned that around by pulling off a draw followed by winning their next three home matches in a row. They have won their last two home games against Watford, who have won just two of their last 10 matches on the road, including four draws and four defeats. Looks like a draw could be on the cards.

Portsmouth vs Charlton

Pompey are in the drop zone but are just five points behind Charlton, so this should be a real slugfest. Portsmouth have just two wins in 10 games, scoring just nine goals. They are undefeated in their last three games, while Charlton have lost six of their last eight games, notching just five goals.

Pompey have won two, drawn two and lost one of their last five games at home, while Charlton have lost four and drawn one of their last five games on the road, so this has the signs of a rare Portsmouth win. It’s three points they need desperately so they should be up for the fight.

Stoke vs Sheffield Utd

Two teams struggling for form, with Stoke in the top half of the table while Sheffield United are just four points above the drop zone. Stoke have lost six of their last nine games, while Sheffield have won five and drawn two of their last nine.

Sheffield have won the last four matches between the two teams, scoring 11 goals to one, and closer to home Stoke have scored just two goals in their last five games, failing to score in four of those games. Sheffield have scored 11 goals to eight in their last five games, which included a 4-0 thumping of Stoke at home. This looks like a Sheffield win with Stoke scoring one goal or less.

West Brom vs QPR

West Brom are sinking towards the drop zone, while Rangers are one win short of the playoff spots. West Brom are on a horror run, losing four of their last five games, including the last two on the bounce.

Rangers are a team on the rise, winning three of their last five and five of their last eight matches. Rangers beat West Brom 3-1 at home in the first week of December, so this is stacked up perfectly for three points for QPR.

Verdict

English Championship

Norwich and Watford to battle it out for a draw, while it’s a vital win for Portsmouth against Charlton.

Sheffield Utd to pick up a major win over Stoke, while QPR to get three points on the road.

Norwich Draw

Result

@3.50 - 2 Units

100% up to R5,000 + 50 spins

Use promo code NEWBONUS

Bet at TicTacBets

Portsmouth Win

Result

@2.30 - 1 Unit

Deposit R3,000 Get R3,000

100% bonus up to R3,000

Your first deposit at 10bet should be of at least R20. Get 100% up to R3,000 Bonus to bet on sports or games. New customers only. 18+ T&Cs and wagering requirements apply. To activate the bonus, select it from the cashier.

Bet at 10bet

Sheffield United Win

Stoke Total Goals Under 1.5

@2.40 - 1 Unit

Deposit R3,000 Get R3,000

100% bonus up to R3,000

Bet at 10bet

QPR Win

Result

@3.40 - 1 Unit

R10 Free Bet & 10 Aviator Flights

with promo code BETS

Join betway South Africa with promo code BETS and get access to a welcome package that includes 10 Free Spins on 12 Masks of Fire DrumsTM, 10 Free Flights on Aviator and a R10 Free Bet. T&Cs apply. No persons under the age of 18 years are permitted to gamble. Winners know when to stop. National Responsible Gambling Programme: 0800 006 008. Warning: Gambling involves risk. By gambling on this website, you run the risk that you may lose.

Bet at betway