The Championship continues on Tuesday night as 11th-placed Birmingham City looks to keep their surge toward the promotion playoffs alive when they host 15th-placed Watford at St Andrew’s. Read our preview for the Birmingham City vs Watford match. With Birmingham in excellent home form and Watford struggling away from Vicarage Road, this clash promises plenty of intrigue.MatchPlug brings you the latest odds, analysis, and our expert prediction. Betting Preview for Birmingham City vs Watford ● Venue: St Andrew’s● Date: Tuesday● Time: 19:45pm● Teams: Birmingham City vs Watford● Odds are provided by 1XBet Betting on Birmingham City ● 1XBet Spread: -0.5● 1XBet Moneyline: 2.05● 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5 Birmingham City enter this fixture in strong domestic form, having picked up five wins from eight league matches and losing only once to Hull City. Their home results have been especially impressive: three straight wins at St Andrew’s, each with four goals scored (4-1 vs Portsmouth, 4-0 vs Millwall, 4-2 vs Norwich).Their latest outing was a 1-1 draw against West Brom, extending a run of just one defeat in their last five Championship games. With confidence high and goals flowing, City look ready to push further up the table. Betting on Watford ● 1XBet Spread: +0.5● 1XBet Moneyline: 3.40● 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5 Watford remain only a point behind Birmingham, but their away form is a major concern: just six of their 24 points have come on the road, and four of their eight away matches have ended in defeat.Their lone away win of the season came last time out, a dramatic 3-2 victory at Derby County. However, they followed that with a 1-1 home draw against Preston North End, continuing a five-match unbeaten run that has included three draws.With only eight away goals scored and 12 conceded, Watford will need a disciplined performance to keep pace with Birmingham’s attack. MatchPlug Prediction for Birmingham City vs Watford Birmingham City are flying at home, scoring 12 goals in their last three matches at St Andrew’s. They sit just four points outside the playoff positions and have turned their home ground into one of the most difficult places to visit in the Championship. Watford, meanwhile, have been reliable at home but inconsistent away, managing only one win on their travels. Although both teams are capable of getting on the scoresheet, Birmingham’s home form and attacking rhythm make them strong favourites. Final Prediction: Birmingham City Moneyline

The 2024-25 Championship season continues with another crucial fixture this Saturday as Hull City take on Sheffield United. Read our prediction for Hull City vs Sheffield United. The game is scheduled for 15:00 at the MKM Stadium on October 4th, 2025. MatchPlug has a detailed preview for all football matches. Keep reading for an analysis of team form, key players, and our scoreline prediction for this encounter. Betting Preview for Hull City vs Sheffield United Venue: MKM Stadium Date: 4th October, 2025 Time: 15:00 Teams to play: Hull City vs Sheffield United Odds as provided by 1XBet. Betting on Hull City 1XBet Spread: –0.25 1XBet Moneyline: 2.05 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5 Hull City sit 18th in the Championship table with 9 points from eight games. The Tigers have won two of their last five matches and are coming off a spirited 2-2 draw with Preston, where ex-Blade Oliver McBurnie scored twice to rescue a point. They have a poor recent record in this fixture — just one win in the last nine meetings against Sheffield United — but will be optimistic this time around against a struggling opponent. McBurnie’s form (7 goals this season) makes him their biggest threat up front. Betting on Sheffield United 1XBet Spread: +0.25 1XBet Moneyline: 3.35 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5 It’s been a chaotic start for the Blades, who are bottom of the table with only one win in eight games. Chris Wilder’s return to the dugout briefly lifted spirits after a 1-0 victory over Oxford United, but that was quickly followed by a 2-1 home loss to Southampton in which Wilder was sent off and will miss this clash from the touchline. Sheffield United have lost nine of their last 10 competitive matches and scored just one goal in their four away league games. Their attack has struggled, and confidence appears low.  MatchPlug Prediction for Hull City vs Sheffield United Hull City’s solid home form and the momentum from their comeback draw against Preston make them favorites against a Sheffield side in disarray. While Hull haven’t been completely consistent, they’ve avoided defeat in five of their last eight matches and face a Blades team that’s still searching for stability. Final Prediction: Hull City to win.

The EFL Championship continues this weekend as Sheffield Wednesday welcome Coventry City to Hillsborough in a clash between two teams at opposite ends of the table. The Sky Blues sit 2nd, while the Owls are 23rd, separated by ten points. Here’s our full Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry City prediction. Betting Preview for Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry City Venue: Hillsborough, Sheffield Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 15:00 BST Teams: Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry City Odds provided by 1XBet Betting on Sheffield Wednesday 1XBet Spread: +0.75 1XBet Moneyline: 4.30 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5 The Owls have shown glimpses of improvement in recent weeks, but inconsistency continues to plague them. After a crucial win on matchday six, they followed it up with two draws – both from winning positions – most recently a 2-2 home draw with Birmingham City. Their biggest concern remains their home form: winless in their last seven league games at Hillsborough. The inability to hold onto leads could hurt them again against a free-scoring Coventry side. Betting on Coventry City 1XBet Spread: –0.75 1XBet Moneyline: 1.72 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5 Coventry appear to have rediscovered their rhythm, bouncing back from a four-match winless run with two convincing victories, including a 4-0 demolition of Millwall last weekend. The Sky Blues are the highest-scoring team in the league (22 goals) and have scored seven goals in their last two games. They’re also unbeaten away from home this season, collecting eight of a possible 12 points on the road. MatchPlug Prediction for Sheffield Wednesday vs Coventry City Coventry’s attacking prowess meets one of the Championship’s leakiest defences, making the visitors firm favourites. With the Owls struggling at home and Coventry in top form, this should be a high-scoring affair. Final Prediction: Coventry City to win & Over 2.5 goals.

The EFL Championship rolls on this weekend with an intriguing clash at The Den, as Millwall host West Bromwich Albion in a battle between two sides with very different ambitions. Here’s our full Millwall vs West Brom prediction. The Lions sit 12th, while the Baggies are up to 4th after eight games. Betting Preview for Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion Venue: The Den, London Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Time: 15:00 BST Teams: Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion Odds provided by 1XBet 🦁 Betting on Millwall 1XBet Spread: +0.25 1XBet Moneyline: 2.90 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5 Millwall’s season so far has been a tale of inconsistency: W3 D2 L3 for 11 points. Their latest outing was a sobering 4-0 loss at Coventry, a result that left them with just one win in their last six games in all competitions. Their home form has also dipped compared to last season’s strong finish: two wins and two defeats in four home fixtures this term after ending last season with five consecutive home victories. Betting on West Bromwich Albion 1XBet Spread: –0.25 1XBet Moneyline: 2.40 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5 West Brom have enjoyed a solid start with 14 points (W4 D2 L2) and ended a brief three-match winless run by grinding out a 1-0 away win over Norwich last weekend. The Baggies’ away form has been a bright spot, with three wins from four road games so far — their only blemish being a 2-1 loss at Middlesbrough. MatchPlug Prediction for Millwall vs West Bromwich Albion Millwall will be eager to respond after their heaviest defeat of the season, and their eight-match unbeaten streak against West Brom will give them confidence. Notably, each of the last five meetings has ended level — three goalless and two at 1-1 — which hints at another tight affair. Final Prediction: Under 2.5 goals.

The last three outings haven’t been the best for Birmingham City, and they will look to bounce back at home against Swansea. The Blues sit 11th in the table, while the Swans are pushing for the playoff spots in 7th.  Read on to find our prediction for this match. Birmingham City will be desperate to halt their losing streak when they welcome an in-form Swansea side to St. Andrew’s this weekend. MatchPlug breaks down the odds, preview, and prediction for Birmingham vs Swansea. Betting Preview for Birmingham City vs Swansea Betting on Birmingham City The Blues have lost three on the bounce, including a League Cup exit to Port Vale and back-to-back league defeats to Leicester (2-0) and Stoke (1-0). A worrying trend is their lack of goals – they’ve failed to score in their last three games, netting more than once in only two of their seven matches this season. Birmingham’s strong start (seven points from their first three games) now feels like a distant memory, and they’ll need to rediscover their attacking spark quickly. Betting on Swansea City Swansea look a completely different side compared to the start of the season. After opening with a defeat, they are unbeaten in seven across all competitions and arrive full of confidence. Their 3-2 League Cup victory over Premier League side Nottingham Forest highlighted their growing momentum. The Swans have scored in all of their last seven games, with four of those producing two or more goals. Away from home, they’ve won three of their last five matches, and a victory here would push them into the playoff spots. MatchPlug Prediction for Birmingham City vs Swansea Form and confidence point only one way. Birmingham are struggling in front of goal, while Swansea are brimming with belief after a long unbeaten run. The visitors’ attacking consistency should make the difference here. Final Prediction: Swansea to Win

Hull City take on Southampton at the MKM Stadium in the EFL Championship on Saturday. Both teams have just one league win so far and are separated by a single point in the table. MatchPlug brings you the latest odds, preview, and prediction for Hull vs Southampton. Betting Preview for Hull City vs Southampton Betting on Hull City Hull snapped a two-game losing streak with a 2-2 draw against Swansea last weekend, thanks to goals from Oli McBurnie and John Egan. However, defensively they’ve been fragile, conceding nine times across their last three matches. The Tigers’ home record in this fixture is poor, with four losses in their last five games against Southampton at the MKM Stadium, failing to score in three of them. Injuries to Semi Ajayi and Matt Crooks don’t help, while Liam Millar remains a doubt. Betting on Southampton 1XBet Spread: -0.5 1XBet Moneyline: 2.30 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5 Southampton extended their winless league run to four matches after a 0-0 draw with Portsmouth. That was the first time they failed to score this season, but Russell Martin’s men have otherwise been solid, losing just once in seven competitive games overall. The Saints have looked dangerous away from home, netting five goals across their last two away matches. Cameron Archer and Welington are ruled out, while Flynn Downes faces a late fitness test. MatchPlug Prediction for Hull City vs Southampton Hull’s leaky defence and poor home record in this fixture are hard to ignore. Southampton have been steadier overall and tend to rise to the occasion on the road. Expect the Saints to do just enough here. Final Prediction: Southampton to Win