®️⚽ Rainbet EFL English Championship League 2025/2026

[notblox1]

Most of the matches of Round 44 EFL Championship is played tomorrow, and we only have two more rounds to finish regular part of this season!
We still dont know who is going to Premier League, except Burnley, playoff positions are not set, and we dont know all clubs who are going to be relegated.
Sheffield United, Luton and Middlesbrough are guaranteed playoff spots but they all have chances for direct Premier League promotion.
There is a chance we could see back scratching in next few rounds with clubs that have nothing to play for.
Burnley should win at home but I am not touching them with that odds against QPR.

Wigan vs Millwall
Wigan is dead bottom and I dont think they will survive in Championship this season, Millwall could seal their fate.
Odds are great for away win and they need points for better playoff positions but they need to get back winning.
I dont expect many goals in this match with Wigan having worst attack in league and Millwall likes playing under 2.5 goals.
My Bet: Millwall win
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/wigan-athletic-v-millwall-fc-643ad6013d376dc9cb0b9877

Coventry vs Reading
Coventry can creep in playoff zone with win against desperate Reading that is missing many players for this match.
Quality is on home side and with support of their fans they should win tomorrow, and they didnt lose from Reading in last few H2H matches.
Reading is worst away team this year with only 3 wins, and they will have hard time against Coventry.
My Bet: Coventry win
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/coventry-city-v-reading-fc-643ad601600cea40332e743e

[notblox1]

Wigan vs Millwall
My Bet: Millwall win

Bet Lost.
I would never though Millwall could lose this match but it happened, with few other unexpected results in this round.
As a result from this match Wigan again has fighting chance for survival and Millwall is out from playoff positions again.

Coventry vs Reading
My Bet: Coventry win

Bet Won!
Coventry won but Reading had decent resistance and they performed best they could.
If positions stay like this Coventry will continue with playoff matches and Reading is going to be releagated.

One more match left in this round and it is cherry on top with Luton playing against Middlesbrough tomorrow in battle for third place.
Luton is currently in better form but Middlesbrough have best goal scorer in Championship, and I expect to see goals in this match.
Last two matches of this teams Middlesbrough was better but Luton will now have support of their home fans.
Next two matches for Luton are with Blackburn and Hull, for Middlesbrough that is Rotherham and Coventry.
My Bet: Both Teams To Score
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/luton-town-v-middlesbrough-fc-643ad601f5d8d601e4a1e6da

[notblox1]

There was one match today in Championship and Cardiff was better than Rotherham in battle for survival in league.
New round 45 is already starting tomorrow and we are in finishing days of regular season in Championship.
There is only one more round after this and we are then moving on with playoff matches, and I like that part very much.

Blackpool vs Millwall
This is very important match for both teams, Blackpool need points to stay in league, and Millwall can get back up to playoff positions.
Quality is obviously on Millwal side, but both teams are not in great form and they will miss some players tomorrow.
Blackpool has amazing H2H record at home against Millwall but this is not going to be easy match for both of them.
Hard match to make predictions, so I will wait and see lineups and update my prediction tomorrow.

[notblox1]

Round 45 continues today and we already know that Burnley is champion this season, and they are going in Premier League with Sheffield United.
Luton Town secured third place in playoffs and Middlesbrough fourth place, now we are waiting for positions five and six, after that playoff matches can start for one more team that goes in EPL.
Blackpool is relegated after losing from Millwall and we are waiting to find two more teams who will be relegated with Blackpool in last two rounds.

Coventry vs Birmingham
This is huge chance for Coventry to secure playoff position before last round and Birmingham have nothing to play for in this match.
I think Coventry is going to win supported with their fans in last home match of the season, and they need t ogive their best to win.
Coventry lost only one of last 15 matches and I dont think they will lose today in this important match.
Odds are not great but I am taking them.
My Bet: Home win
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/coventry-city-v-birmingham-city-6443fa70577d153a05bee915

Sheffield Utd vs Preston
This is last match in home stadium for Sheffield and they should celebrate comeback in Premier League with one more win against Preston.
I know Preston is desperate for points and playoff spot, but I think that will open more space for Sheffield to score from counter attacks.
Sheffield has nothing to play but for glory and supporters, so I am expecting to see lot of goals.
Maybe we could see again results like 2:2 and Preston could return favor if they qualify for Premier League next season.
My Bets: Over 2.5 goals; Sheffield win 1st half.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/sheffield-united-v-preston-north-end-64441a0bcb21043d0ca8c594

Sunderland vs Watford
Big chance for Sunderland to get in the last train for playoff position and get a last ticket for Premier League.
Watford is not easy nut to break and they are not in good form with nothing to fight for, unless they receive good money to win against Sunderland.
Sunderland played very good second part of Championship and they didnt lost in last 7 matches, but they need to be concentrated today.
I am jumping on home team train, and odds are not bad at all, but both teams are missing players for this match so be careful.
My Bet: Sunderland win
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/sunderland-afc-v-watford-fc-64440cde577d152a8ef912c3

[notblox1]

Huddersfield vs Sheffield United
This is one match today in EFL Championship and it is a tricky one for Huddersfield against Sheffield United.
Huddersfield needs to win or a draw to secure staying in league because they are just few points above relegation zone and there is one more round to be played.
Sheffield have nothing to play for and they can relax and test young players before last match in home stadium next round.
Both teams are missing some players but Huddersfield has a good H2H record against Sheffield and I think they wont lose today.
I am making risky bet best on my gut feeling so adjust your stakes please

My Bet: 1X Double Chance; Huddersfield (0) AH.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/huddersfield-town-v-sheffield-united-644d451e5350afee2e1e9207

[notblox1]

My Bet: 1X Double Chance; Huddersfield (0) AH.

Jackpot! Both bets won!
Huddersfield won 1:0 and I was right this time

Last round is scheduled for Monday May 8th and after that we are going to know two more teams that are going to join Luton and Middlesbrough in playoff race for Premier League.
Reading, Blackpool and Wigan are all out of Championship and we know that Plymouth, Ipswich and one more team are coming back in Championship next season.
My predictions are coming in new few days but Coventry and Millwall have the best chance of getting in the playoff zone.

Round 46 matches:

Birmingham - Sheffield Utd
Burnley - Cardiff
Huddersfield - Reading
Luton - Hull
Middlesbrough - Coventry
Millwall - Blackburn
Norwich - Blackpool
Preston - Sunderland
QPR - Bristol City
Swansea - West Brom
Watford - Stoke
Wigan - Rotherham

[notblox1]

This is the last day in regular part of Championship and than we are moving to playoff phase with semi final matches in May 13 and May 14.
Sunderland has a good chance against Preston but they are missing many players today so I am skipping that one.
Burnley should win last match to celebrate title in front of home crowd but odds are low for me, maybe someone can try handicap or 1st half win.

Luton Town vs Hull City
Luton is still waiting for their opponent in playoff phase and this was amazing season for them to finish in third place.
They should crown this season witht win in front of home crowd and prepare for next match starting in few days.
Maybe they will rest some players but Hull City have no motives to play and they are missing six players today.
Odds are great on Luton and I see good value betting on them today.

My Bets: Luton win; Luton Draw No Bet (safer bet)
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/luton-town-v-hull-city-644e2a2d89e540217a285081

Millwall vs Blackburn Rovers
This is very interesting match that can decide last team to enter playoff spot.
Blackburn need to win and hope that other teams wont finish above them in table, Milwall can go in next phase even with draw in some combinations.
Both teams are not in great form and Blackburn didnt win a single match from last nine in all competitions, but they have great H2H record against Milwall.
I think home team will have more careful defensive approach today, but I am giving slight advantage to Blackburn.

My Bet: X2 double chance; Blackburn (+1)
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/millwall-fc-v-blackburn-rovers-644ef47d5350af148c0c36b2

[buwaytress]

Man, notblox1, what about that end to the season, huh? Milwall hearts broken, Rovers ensured mutual destruction by coming back from behind. Coventry could have lost anyway, and still made it.

Luton Town probably the outsider in the playoffs... the only name I can't recognise as having ever been in the Premier League. Would be pretty cool to see them back, and it will be the most unfamiliar Prem lineup I can remember in ages... Brentford, Burnley, Leeds, Sheffield, maybe still Nott Forest?

[notblox1]

Man, notblox1, what about that end to the season, huh? Milwall hearts broken, Rovers ensured mutual destruction by coming back from behind. Coventry could have lost anyway, and still made it.

It was crazy end of the season for last playoff spots, Coventry and Sunderland jumped in last two positions and I didnt expect that.
Millwall vs Blackburn was a goal fest and shame Blackburn didnt capitalize after that amazing 3:4 win.

Luton Town probably the outsider in the playoffs... the only name I can't recognise as having ever been in the Premier League. Would be pretty cool to see them back, and it will be the most unfamiliar Prem lineup I can remember in ages... Brentford, Burnley, Leeds, Sheffield, maybe still Nott Forest?

For me they are one of the biggest favorites with Middlesbrough to join Burnley and Sheffield in Premier League, but anything can happen in playoffs.
Luton lost only eight matches this season, that is second best result after Burnley, and in last 30 matches in all competitions they lost only two!
My early predictions is that  we are going to see Luton and Middlesbrough in final match on May 27.

[notblox1]

Championship is entering is final stage with semifinal playoffs and first match is scheduled for tomorrow between Sunderland and Luton.
I am looking at odds and I cant believe this gift from bookmakers on Luton, as Sunderland is missing many players for this match.
This two teams mostly play draw matches in previous H2H matches and I think both teams can score again, but Luton is favorite to qualify for me.
Luton is one of the best away teams in league after Burnley and they have one of the best defense in league.

My Bets: X2 double chance; Under 2.5 goals; Luton (0) AH.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/sunderland-afc-v-luton-town-6459253a76e9d58d07da9f9e

My Bets: X2 double chance; Under 2.5 goals; Luton (0) AH.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/sunderland-afc-v-luton-town-6459253a76e9d58d07da9f9e

All bets lost
Sunderland managed to flip the score from losing to wining 2:1, and I didn't expect they could so this with so many missing players.
Anything can happen in rematch starting in few days and they will have advantage of home crowd in their favor.

Sunderland vs Middlesbrough is new semifinal match scheduled for tomorrow and I am not sure what to think about this one.
For me Middlesbrough is favorite to go into finals but playing away matches is never easy and they dont have very good H2H record against Sunderland.
Both teams have good attacking players and I think we are going to see more goals from both sides.

My Bet: Both Teams To Score.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/coventry-city-v-middlesbrough-fc-6459253ae8377c4aecfb77f8

[notblox1]

Champions League matches are played this midweek but in the same time very important playoff matches are played in Championship.



Luton vs Sunderland
This is now or never for Luton, they didnt play very good in first match but nothing is lost if they managed to win today at home stadium.
Sunderland is again missing many players and Luton needs to play more attacking game and change tactics from last match.
Strange statistics is saying that Luton never won EFL playoff match with 3 draws and 4 lost matches, maybe today this will be broken.
I know I had bad predictions in this playoffs, but I am expecting both teams to score and Luton to win.

My Bets: Both Teams To Score; Luton Win
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/luton-town-v-sunderland-afc-645ff6c1ba7dc66dca09c2c5

My Bets: Both Teams To Score; Luton Win

Luton won 2:0 so I won half of my bets, and now we have the first finalist in playoff



Both teams didnt perform at their best level in last few matches but they managed to enter playoff positions.
Middlesbrough didnt wont in last four matches, but they have best goal scorer in league and they have advantage of home supporters.
Coventry have second best goal scorer in league Gyokeres and I am expecting to see more goals from both teams in this match.
H2H matches in Riverside Stadium are mostly in home advantage and I think they will win this match, but Coventry lost only one match in last 18 so it wont be easy.

My Bet: Middlesbrough win.
https://sportsbet.io/sports/event/soccer/england/championship/middlesbrough-fc-v-coventry-city-6460dd08600cea31b882fc20

[notblox1]

My Bet: Middlesbrough win.

Bet lost
I watched matched in parallel with other things and Coventry was better team and they deserved to win.
They had full time amazing support from their away fans and now they have 50% chance to play in big league.



Championship Play off final and final match of this season is played next Saturday at Wembley Stadium between Luton town and Coventry city for last Premier League ticket.
Early odds are showing that Luton is slight favorite but things can change in next days when we see if there are any news and injured missing players.
In last eleven H2H matches between this two teams Coventry won only one time, six times it was draw and Luton won four times.

Is anyone interested in special prediction competition for this match with nice rewards?

[notblox1]

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One of this two teams will join Premier League next season, and everyone is expecting very interesting match at Wembley Stadium.
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I will try to post my predictions before match starts.

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[buwaytress]

Steve and Sportsbet are at it again, thanks for the reminder OP! Put in a fancy 3-1 win for the Hatters, though a low-scoring game is likelier.

Incidentally, Luton Town's been on my slips all of playoffs so you know how well that went, (well okay, Boro too, and we know how THAT went). I know they're the favourites but still surprised the odds aren't more balanced, yet still worth a place on one of my final accas for the season.

GL, hope to see more Clubtalk peeps come in here next season.

[casperBGD]

now all that remain is to be seen whether Viktor Gyokeres is EPL capacity, and can score this afternoon, to secure a spot for Coventry

Everton thought he is, but he decided to stay in Coventry till the end, maybe it could became good decision, if they win today
and especially if we relegate tomorrow

nevertheless, go Coventry

[notblox1]

Steve and Sportsbet are at it again, thanks for the reminder OP! Put in a fancy 3-1 win for the Hatters, though a low-scoring game is likelier.

They are great and they quickly responded on this short notice competition.
Good luck with your prediction

Incidentally, Luton Town's been on my slips all of playoffs so you know how well that went, (well okay, Boro too, and we know how THAT went). I know they're the favourites but still surprised the odds aren't more balanced, yet still worth a place on one of my final accas for the season.

This is really unpredictable event but Luton dont have very good record when played matches in London.
Bookmakers think that Luton is slight favorite and Coventry won only one time in last eleven H2H matches against Luton.
Both teams have some very good attacking players and I expect to see goals in this match.

now all that remain is to be seen whether Viktor Gyokeres is EPL capacity, and can score this afternoon, to secure a spot for Coventry

This will be historic chance for both teams but win against Middlesbrough was a big moral boost for Coventry and they have good chances to win today.
Good luck with your prediction.

[Joca97]

Steve and Sportsbet are at it again, thanks for the reminder OP! Put in a fancy 3-1 win for the Hatters, though a low-scoring game is likelier.

They are great and they quickly responded on this short notice competition.
Good luck with your prediction

Incidentally, Luton Town's been on my slips all of playoffs so you know how well that went, (well okay, Boro too, and we know how THAT went). I know they're the favourites but still surprised the odds aren't more balanced, yet still worth a place on one of my final accas for the season.

This is really unpredictable event but Luton dont have very good record when played matches in London.
Bookmakers think that Luton is slight favorite and Coventry won only one time in last eleven H2H matches against Luton.
Both teams have some very good attacking players and I expect to see goals in this match.

now all that remain is to be seen whether Viktor Gyokeres is EPL capacity, and can score this afternoon, to secure a spot for Coventry

This will be historic chance for both teams but win against Middlesbrough was a big moral boost for Coventry and they have good chances to win today.
Good luck with your prediction.

Good match so far Luton leaded at halftime 0-1 and Coventry was able to score and draw the match so far. The end of regular time and the result is 1-1 and we are going into extra time. Currently both teams look really tired,but Luton keeps on attacking and searches for a goal. We will see what will happen in extra time but Luton has the edge currently. We are also close to the penalties so wouldnt be surprised if seen them.

[buwaytress]

Ah well, a draw was probably the most expected result, seems a bit naive in hindsight to pick 3-1, so my acca died an early death (first leg was actually Real and they snatched the win).

Welcome Luton Town to the Premier League... revenue for them this season was less than 18 million GBP from what I read. They now have more than 10 times that amount minimum over the next 3 years. Phew!

[notblox1]

Good match so far Luton leaded at halftime 0-1 and Coventry was able to score and draw the match so far. The end of regular time and the result is 1-1 and we are going into extra time. Currently both teams look really tired,but Luton keeps on attacking and searches for a goal. We will see what will happen in extra time but Luton has the edge currently. We are also close to the penalties so wouldnt be surprised if seen them.

It was very good match with dramatic penalty shootout finish and I think Luton deserved to be in Premier League.
I watched first half and Coventry didnt have many chances but situation turned around in second half, but penalties are like lottery and anyone can win.
After 31 years Luton is back in Premier League with Sheffield United and Burnley and it is their time for celebration now, maybe Coventry can try again next year.

Welcome Luton Town to the Premier League... revenue for them this season was less than 18 million GBP from what I read. They now have more than 10 times that amount minimum over the next 3 years. Phew!

It is like they won the lottery  
I think they are going to have hard time keeping some of the top players in Premier League, but that means more profit for them.
Championship welcomes Southampton, Leeds and Leicester for next season.

[Sirait]

Ah well, a draw was probably the most expected result, seems a bit naive in hindsight to pick 3-1, so my acca died an early death (first leg was actually Real and they snatched the win).

Welcome Luton Town to the Premier League... revenue for them this season was less than 18 million GBP from what I read. They now have more than 10 times that amount minimum over the next 3 years. Phew!

Luton played quite impressively and they even managed to win in the last few matches they had (the last was against Coventry in the final play-off match). btw Goodbye to Luton, Burnley and Sheffield who have successfully ascended to EPL League 1 and welcome to leicester, leeds and southampton in the EFL championship.