WE’VE entered the two week international break so this provides a good opportunity to analyse our latest EFL Championship odds concerning the business end of 2025/26.
Championship betting interest is reaching crescendo levels for promotion and relegation issues. Quite simply the division is so unpredictable that anything can happen! And don’t forget rock bottom Sheffield Wednesday are already down.
Here is my considered analysis of clubs in the mix to assist your football betting…
Championship Winner & Promotion Odds
Coventry City
- Current position: 1st
State of play: Nine points clear following seven wins throughout eight outings. Significantly, an 11 points cushion on third place and the second tier’s foremost scorers racking up 81 goals.
Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard said: “We’re not there yet so let’s not get carried away. But the players have been outstanding this season. They’ve developed really well in training to play with consistent togetherness.
“It’s huge testament to them. I love the confidence being shown. We stay humble though since the Championship can be dangerous if you are complacent. Even so, we are in a great position.”
Predicted finish: 1st
Middlesbrough
- Current position: 2nd
State of play: Nine points behind Coventry City and two points ahead of third. Boro haven’t won across three attempts hitting the net just once. Furthermore, merely two maximum pointers inside eight matches.
In light of Saturday’s disappointing 0-0 draw at lowly Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg said: “It is obvious we want to score goals. Because if we don’t, we won’t win games.
“We are doing our best and it is my responsibility to find ways for the players to score. For me, it is all about creativity. We must therefore keep creating chances although sometimes you need things to fall for you. We will continue to work hard every day.”
Predicted finish: 4th
Ipswich Town
- Current position: 3rd
State of play: Seven undefeated engagements take the Tractor Boys to two points below second spot - crucially holding one game in hand.
A possible automatic promotion decider could well be Ipswich Town versus Middlesbrough on Sunday 19th April.
Predicted finish: 2nd
Millwall
- Current position: 4th
State of play: Two points beneath the automatic promotion area after one defeat amid six encounters despite failing to win their last two.
Incidentally, Millwall haven’t graced the top flight of English football beyond 1990.
Predicted finish: 3rd and eventual Play-Off winners.
Relegation Odds
Oxford United
- Current position: 23rd
State of play: One point shy of that dreaded dotted relegation line. The U’s possess three victories during 12 League and Cup commitments.
However, Saturday’s 2-0 reverse at Southampton terminated four unbeaten assignments. They face a huge relegation dogfight affair away to Portsmouth on Easter Monday.
Predicted finish: 21st
Leicester City
- Current position: 22nd
State of play: Adrift of safety by one point producing a solitary win among 14 matches spanning all competitions.
Thus desperately battling back to back relegations.
Predicted finish: 23rd
Portsmouth
- Current position: 21st
State of play: One point above the drop zone nursing six winless games which incorporate five losses.
I watched Saturday’s 6-1 capitulation against Queens Park Rangers from the Loftus Road press box and I noticed how Pompey fans loudly berated their players at full-time leaving midfield man Ebou Adams in tears.
A key date will be the home clash versus fellow strugglers Leicester City scheduled for Saturday 18th April.
Predicted finish: 22nd
West Bromwich Albion
- Current position: 20th
State of play: Enjoying four points’ advantage on the danger region. Albion are certainly hitting form at an appropriate time.
They’ve pieced together four unconquered fixtures culminating in two victories.
Predicted finish: 19th
Blackburn Rovers
- Current position: 19th
State of play: Protecting a four point buffer over those bottom three sides. Nevertheless only one win within six performances by Rovers.
Predicted finish: 20th
*Odds subject to change - prices accurate at the time of writing*
