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 |
4/5 |
Sunderland |
5/1 |
Sheffield United |
8/1 |
Burnley |
18/1 |
Middlesbrough |
20/1 |
West Brom |
28/1 |
Norwich |
80/1 |
Bristol City |
125/1 |
Coventry |
125/1 |
Watford |
125/1 |
Leeds – 4/5
Leeds were odds-on for automatic promotion to the Premier League for much of the 2023/24 season. However, some would say that they ‘bottled it’ after Christmas, and as a result of their failure to bounce back, Leeds lost a few key players during the summer transfer period.
Currently sitting second in the table behind leaders Sunderland after a 3-0 thumping of Wayne Rooney's Plymouth, the Whites have another fantastic shot at promotion this season. Joel Piroe has been in excellent form of late, with three goal contributions in his last five games, with Dan James also scoring a rocket of a goal on Saturday afternoon. Leeds will need to consolidate their good form if they want to retain their chance of securing the title.
Sunderland – 5/1
Odds lengthened for Sunderland this weekend after they disappointingly drew 0-0 to struggling QPR, who still only have one win this season. Jobe Bellingham was also dismissed for a foul on Zan Celar, which will not help the Black Cats going forward as Bellingham will miss his side's next three fixtures. However, Sunderland are still second favourites to secure the title, as Le Bris' side sit top of the Championship with a three-point gap to closest rivals Leeds in second.
Burnley – 18/1
A 1-0 loss against an in-form Millwall side who have shot up to 7th saw Burnley unable to capitalise on Sunderland's slip up and close the gap to the top. Scott Parker's men have only conceded six goals in their opening 13 games, but their attacking has left a lot to be desired thus far.
The Clarets have struggled for goals at times, as proven by the weekend's result. Odds providers are unconvinced by their current form and remain reluctant to shorten their odds of promotion, as the team still has the 2nd lowest xG in the league with 12.1. This would indicate that Burnley's rise towards the top of the table will be unlikely to continue, which is the reason for their odds falling drastically to 18/1.
Sheffield United – 8/1
However, a team that have not struggled for goals this season is Sheffield United, as they overcome John Eustace's Blackburn 2-0. Yet, it is the defensive attributes of Chris Wilder's side that have been most impressive so far, as United have only conceded a total of six goals in the league, with another clean sheet at the weekend demonstrating their imperious defensive capabilities. They also boast the league's highest number of clean sheets, having racked up nine already. With eight wins from their first 13 games, Sheffield United closed the gap on leaders Sunderland to move to four points behind, only one point off the automatic spot occupied by Leeds ahead of them.
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. They are enjoying a five-game unbeaten run at present, and the longer it goes on, the more their price will shorten – especially if they begin November inside the playoff zone.