While only four Premier League matches are on the agenda for Saturday, the Championship features a packed schedule that shouldn’t be missed.
The competition at both ends of the table is heating up again, promising exciting matchups for fans to watch.
For those interested in betting on Saturday’s ACCA, here are some appealing tips for the Championship matches happening this weekend.
Saturday, December 13th
BST 12:30 Norwich City vs Southampton
Southampton may have had a rocky start to the 2025/26 season, but since Tonda Eckert’s arrival at St Mary’s, they’ve turned things around significantly.
They’ve risen through the Championship ranks and now find themselves in playoff contention, dreaming of a return to the Premier League this season.
After recently securing a 3-2 victory over West Brom, the Saints are currently in exceptional form, winning six of their last seven Championship matches.
Having returned from the international break with a stunning 5-1 win against Charlton, they are optimistic about maintaining their momentum here.
Following a 3-1 win over Birmingham at the start of December, Eckert’s team has netted a remarkable 21 goals in their last seven outings.
On the other hand, Philippe Clement, who has been at Carrow Road for less than a month, faces a significant challenge with Norwich City.
Under immense scrutiny and having set several undesirable records, Norwich finds themselves in a relegation battle.
Despite managing a comeback to secure a 1-1 draw against Sheffield United earlier, they have won just once in their last 16 Championship games, a streak that dates back to August 30th.
Initially starting this weekend’s match with a comfortable five-point lead, Norwich is now viewed as relegation candidates.
Their defense has also been a concern, recently giving up leads in a 3-2 loss to Watford. They currently hold the second-worst defensive record in the division while having scored 33 goals this season.
Betting tip: Score in the first 2/3 of the match.
15:00 Leicester City vs Ipswich Town
Leicester began December positively with a 3-1 victory against Derby, but their form dipped midweek.
Marti Sifuentes appears to be under pressure following a second-half collapse that saw them draw 2-2 with Bristol City.
After ending November with a thrilling 2-3 loss to Sheffield United, Leicester now finds themselves in the lower half of the Championship table.
They face an uphill battle for playoff eligibility this season, having only won one of their last four matches.
Though Leicester scored nine goals in those games, they haven’t kept a clean sheet since September 20.
Ipswich, who had a rough start upon returning to the Championship in August, have made a strong comeback.
A remarkable performance last weekend resulted in a 3-0 victory over Coventry, marking their second consecutive win for the first time since early November.
The only dent in their recent success was a 2-1 loss to relegation-threatened Oxford, which remains their sole defeat in the last 10 fixtures.
The Blues are optimistic about continuing their climb into the playoffs and are even eyeing an automatic promotion spot.
Neutrals at King Power will witness another exciting Championship clash on Saturday afternoon.
Betting tip: Both teams to score at 17/20.
15:00 Birmingham City vs Charlton Athletic
Birmingham’s return to the Championship is marked by ambitions for a playoff spot in 2026.
However, they faced disappointment earlier this week with a 2-1 loss to QPR, marking their first back-to-back defeats since September.
Still, they hold optimism for their home matches after a solid 2-1 win against Watford as they look to maintain a playoff position.
Birmingham enjoyed two consecutive 4-0 victories over Portsmouth and Millwall before the international break and have been dominant at home, scoring a total of 14 goals in their last four matches.
Importantly, they have found the net at least twice in each of their last six home encounters.
In contrast, Charlton has fallen off a cliff after a brief resurgence in October.
Since a 2-1 home loss to Middlesbrough, they have dropped down the Championship standings and are now focused on avoiding relegation.
Charlton has lost all five of their preceding Championship matches and has shown significant defensive weaknesses.
They ended November with a 3-1 defeat to league leaders Coventry, continuing a streak of five losses.
Returning from a two-week break with a heavy 5-1 loss to Southampton, Jones’s struggling team faces another tough matchup this weekend.
Charlton has also suffered losses in their last three away matches by a combined score of 7-1.
Betting Tip: Demarai Gray with at least 0.5 shots on target at 21/20.
Our Saturday accumulator:
- Norwich City vs Southampton – Goals in both halves @ 2/3
- Leicester City vs Ipswich Town – Both teams to score @ 17/20
- Birmingham City vs Charlton Athletic – Demarai Gray 0.5+ shots on target @ 21/20
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Fan Take: This weekend’s lineup highlights crucial matchups that can significantly influence the standings in both the Premier League and Championship. For fans, these games not only impact promotion and relegation battles but also add excitement as teams vie for playoff positions, making every match a potential thriller.
