The Championship returned last weekend following the third international break of the season, a number of promotion chasing sides coming out with big wins.
Leeds are still big odds-on for a return to the Premier League after their 4-3 win over Swansea, whilst Middlesbrough took advantage of both Sunderland and Sheffield United dropping point.
2024/25 Championship Promotion Odds
Odds courtesy of bet365, correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Team | Odds |
Leeds | 1/8 |
Sheffield United | 10/11 |
| Middlesbrough | 6/5 |
Middlesbrough | 11/8 |
Burnley | 2/1 |
West Brom | 3/1 |
All Others | 12/1 or Greater |
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Championship Promotion Odds: Favourites Analysed
Leeds @ 1/8
After a near-miss last term, many expected Leeds to run away with the Championship title this time around.
That has yet to come to fruition, with Daniel Farke’s men sitting third after 15 games, but the signs are that the Whites are getting stronger and they are long odds-on favourites to go up.
Leeds suffered what was only their second defeat of the campaign at Millwall at the beginning of November, but they hit back with a 2-0 victory at home to QPR three days later to go into the international break confident, with the Whites' win over Swansea at the weekend seeing them go top of the table.
The Whites are proving a formidable force at Elland Road, where they have won five in a row since suffering that slender 1-0 defeat to Burnley in the middle of September.
Leeds have arguably the best squad in the second tier and a manager who knows what it takes to get out of this division, so it would be a big surprise if they failed to get promoted for a second season running.
Sheffield United @ 10/11
A mass exodus of players had many fearing for Sheffield United’s promotion chances, but Chris Wilder has worked his magic to bring in some top players and the Blades look sure to be in the promotion shake-up come crunch time.
Wilder’s men would be top of the pile had it not been for their two-point deduction prior to the season’s start and they have the second-best defensive record in the league, having shipped just seven goals in 15 games.
Defeats to promotion rivals Leeds and Middlesbrough in October raised some concerns but they’ve reeled off four straight victories following this, which saw their promotion odds slashed from 7/4 to 5/6.
They're now 10/11 after the Blades dropped points at the weekend after throwing away a lead away to Coventry.
With Gus Hamer, Anel Ahmedhodzic and Vini Souza still in their ranks and joined by shrewd signings Kieffer Moore, Harrison Burrows and Callum O’Hare, the Blades have more than enough talent to make an immediate return to the Premier League.
Middlesbrough @ 5/4
Despite sitting fifth in the table, Middlesbrough are still one of the favourites for promotion, which perhaps shows just how highly rated manager Michael Carrick is.
Boro have struggled for consistency this term but they have plenty of top players and are capable of putting together an almighty run at any point, so definitely do not rule them out because of their league position.
The manner of their latest three victories over QPR (4-1), Luton (5-1) and Oxford United (6-2) illustrate exactly what they are capable of on a good day and they are within five points of top spot despite having already played top-six sides Watford, West Brom, Sheffield United and Sunderland.
Sunderland @ 11/8
Little was expected or known of Regis Le Bris when he was announced as Sunderland boss in June, yet he is now the talk of the Championship having led the Black Cats to the summit with 15 games played.
Despite having a young squad at his disposal, Le Bris has been getting the best out of his bunch and pulled off some exceptional results - a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough and 2-2 draw with Leeds the standouts.
Not many people would have expected promotion from Sunderland prior to the Championship curtain-raiser and that limited pressure could possibly work in their favour.
After three straight draws against QPR, Preston and Coventry, Sunderland supporters may also be happy to see the international break, although they did continue this theme of draws after conceding very late on to Millwall on Saturday.
The Black Cats are unbeaten in eight and have smaller resources at their disposal than the likes of Leeds, Sheffield United and Burnley, so to be top of the pile a third of the way through the season should be extremely encouraging.
Burnley @ 2/1
It is surprising to see Burnley’s promotion odds so big given the Clarets are currently fourth and only two points off top, while boasting the division’s meanest defence with just six goals conceded in 16 outings.
Recent results have been disappointing - two wins in six - but they have also suffered only two defeats this season and appear to be serious promotion candidates.
The Clarets also possess a manager in Scott Parker who has gained promotion twice and they boast one of the strongest squads in the Championship.
It would be no shock if big-spending Burnley make an immediate return to the Premier League, although Parker may want to find a way for his side to add more goals to their game then their current tally of just 18 in 15 games.
West Brom @ 3/1
The final side near the head of the market before the odds shoot up to near double-figure prices is West Brom, and it is easy to see why.
The Baggies are sixth and just six points off leaders Leeds, with the Baggies proving to be one of the tougher sides in the division to beat so far.
Albion may have to settle for a spot in the play-offs, but they are likely to have learned from last season’s semi-final defeat to Southampton and have potential to go up this time around.
That said, Carlos Coberan’s side have drawn a league-high seven games in 15 outings and, while they are defensively strong, there is some work to be done in the striking department.