EFL Championship outright winner odds and prediction: Former table-toppers now a longer shot

The 2024/25 EFL Championship season is starting to gather pace, and the odds and markets concerning who will be crowned champions are continuing to heat up.

Here, we’ll be assessing the EFL Championship outright winner odds and providing weekly updates based on weekend results.

Best EFL Championship outright winner odds

Leeds – 1/5

Things have panned out as hoped for Daniel Farke's Leeds United side so far, with the Whites sat top of the table and in prime position to be able to realise their promotion ambitions.

It was an important victory against a promotion rival last time out too, as Leeds came from behind against Sunderland to snatch all three points.

Wilson Isidor had had the visitors in front after 32 minutes, but the second-half introduction of Pascal Struijk yielded excellent results for Farke's side, as the Dutchman bagged a brace that meant the game finished 2-1 to the hosts. Struijk's second goal came right at the death, with 95 minutes on the clock when the centre-back struck.

However, with Sheffield United also able to win, Leeds' lead at the table's summit has remained slim at only two points. Yet, with 21 wins from 33 fixtures, they are doing all they can to keep themselves firmly in the driving seat to win the Championship title.

At 1/5, the bookies are in agreement that Leeds have the best chance of the promotion hopefuls of clinching the title. However, their current odds do not provide much return on investment for punters.

Sheffield United – 13/2

With 33 games played and one more victory than table-toppers Leeds, one would expect Sheffield United to be ahead in the title race. However, they remain two points behind Farke's side in spite of having won six of their last seven league fixtures.

It was a late winner from defender Anel Ahmedhodzic, who struck in the 79th minute, that allowed the Blades to gain a narrow 1-0 win over strugglers Luton Town. The Hatters are in real trouble now, sat at rock bottom of the Championship and in danger of being relegated for the second time in as many seasons.

At 13/2, despite being within one win of the top of the table, United are still seen as genuine outsiders to pick up the title. Punters would have a very good chance of getting good value out of Chris Wilder's side if they take a punt on them now.

Sunderland – 150/1

It has been a troubling fortnight for Regis Le Bris' Black Cats, who have lost the last two games in a row in the Championship. After their 2-1 defeat away from home against Leeds, Ruben Selles' Hull City were also able to get one over on Sunderland, literally, as they grabbed a 2-0 away victory.

An own-goal from usually dependable goalkeeper Anthony Patterson was the only strike of the match, resulting in an unwanted loss for Sunderland, who now sit 10 points adrift of the top of the table, having played one more game than Leeds.

However, having lost only six games all season, there is certainly potential for Sunderland to make a push towards the top, but there chances at the title seem very slim at present. If Leeds were to slip up unexpectedly, their current odds of 150/1 would give bettors a monumental return.

Who will win the EFL Championship in 2024/25? Here’s our prediction

Taking the EFL Championship outright winner odds and recent performances into account, it seems a steal to back Sunderland for the title at their market-best odds.

Much like Burnley, Sunderland have a fresh manager this season, and Regis Le Bris has already made a huge impact. The team looks confident, and the addition of Anthony Patterson between the sticks makes them relaxed at the back.

Where a dual forecast market is available, we recommend backing Leeds United as runners-up behind the Black Cats (odds TBD). For those who want to hedge their bets, a vice-versa scenario can be backed at 7/2.

Meanwhile, anyone who wants to back a more speculative option can currently go for Norwich at 33/1.

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