Championship Predictions & Betting tips
2023/24 Championship Predictions
The Championship, also known as the Sky Bet Championship for commercial reasons, is the second tier of English football. It is one of the toughest leagues to compete in but there is a massive prize at stake. Promotion to the English Premier League can see a club earning millions of pounds so everyone wants to achieve that. It's an exciting league with so much at stake and one that is great to be placing bets on. Our teams of betting experts will produce excellent and totally free previews throughout the season aiming to get you as many wins as possible.
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Championship Title Prediction: Who will win the 2023/24 Championship?
It's been a thrilling league season so far as we approach the final quarter of the 2023/24 campaign. Leicester City, playing in the second division for the first time since 2013/14 after being relegated last year, secured automatic promotion back into the top flight after finishing top of the league table on 97 points. As we tipped earlier in the season, the Foxes proved to have the most complete side in the division with the likes of Dewsbury-Hall, Mavididi, Ricardo Peireira, Issahaku and, of course, club legend Jamie Vardy.
Leicester’s 97 point haul was just a single point ahead of Ipswich Town, who shocked fans with their remarkable season that ultimately ended with them finishing second-place and returning to the Premier League after a 20+ year absence. As for the other two relegated teams from last season's Premier League (Leeds and Southampton), only one will potentially return as they both will have to battle it out in the promotion playoffs for the third spot.
Odds to win the 2023/24 Championship
With the regular season over and Leicester crowned champions, odds on the 2023/24 Championship winner are no longer available. Be sure to check out Bet365 to see the other betting markets on offer.See the latest betting odds here!
Who will be promoted from the Championship?
Promotion Playoffs semi-finals (two legs)
The end of the Championship regular season saw Leeds United falter down the stretch, while Ipswich Town rose to the occasion. The result was the Tractor Boys securing promotion to the Premier League as the second-place finishing team. Ipswich Town will now return to the top flight of English football for the first time since 2002 and also complete the fabled back-to-back promotions, after the team found itself in League One at the start of the 2022/23 campaign.
Norwich vs Leeds United
First leg (Carrow Road): 12 May, 12:00 UK time
Return leg (Elland Road) 16 May, 20:00 UK time
Leeds and Southampton, two of the three relegated teams from last season's Premier League, will battle it out along with West Brom and Norwich to secure the third and final promotion spot. Leeds finished the season in third-place but saw their form fall off dramatically as the end of the campaign approached. They would go on an ugly stretch of one win, one draw and four defeats in their final six games, which included back-to-back losses in their last two matches of the season. Luckily for them, their opponents Norwich haven't been in the best of form either. The Canaries come into their semi-final matchup on a three-match winless run.
West Bromwich Albion vs Southampton
First Leg (The Hawthorns): 12 May, 14:15 UK time
Return leg (St. Mary's Stadium): 17 May, 20:00 UK time)
On the other side is Southampton, who are the bookmakers' current favorites to go up. They will face off against a West Bromwich side who they finished 12 points clear of in the league campaign. After suffering three straight losses, the Southampton were able to bounce back with a 2-1 away win over Leeds to close out the season. This could wind up being a huge result as it should act as a catalyst for Southampton heading into the playoffs. Should this ultimately come down to Southampton vs Leeds in the final, we like Daniel Farke's Saints to come out on top and book their ticket back into the Premier League.
Our prediction: Southampton win promotion!
Odds to be promoted from the Championship (ahead of the playoffs)
- Southampton - 2.50
- Leeds - 2.62
- Norwich City - 6.00
- West Bromwich Albion -7.00
Odds taken from Bet365
Who will be relegated to League One?
Just as many sides from the Premier League don't take too long to make their return, there's a similar situation at the foot of the table. Sides promoted from League One often find it difficult to stay in the Championship for any length of time, as has been shown by Wigan Athletic last season. It was a dreadful campaign for Rotherham United who's 27 points earned saw them finish at the foot of the Championship table, a massive 18 points off the next lowest team. Joining the Millers in the third tier will be Huddersfield, who finished 23rd with 45 points, and Birmingham City who finished 22nd with 50 points. It was a particularly brutal end to the season for Birmingham fans. They witnessed their team lose their last two games while Plymouth Argyle grabbed seven points from their last three matches to edge out the Blues by just a single point and avoid the drop.
Odds on Being Relegated to League One
The Championship relegation odds currently are not available as the 2023/24 league season has come to an end. You can check out Unibet to see what other betting markets are on offer!Who will score the most in the 2023/24 Championship?
Samuel Szmodics wrapped up the golden boot award with an excellent finish to the season. The Blackburn attacking midfielder scored six goals in his final seven games to finish well-clear of the next highest player on the charts, Adam Armstrong. It was by far Szmodics' most lethal season in front of the net after almost doubling his previous season-high which was 15 goals with Peterborough in League One.
| Goalscorer (team) | Goals scored (penalty goals) |
|---|---|
| Samuel Szmodics (Blackburn) | 27(0) |
| Adam Armstrong (Southampton) | 21(4) |
| Morgan Whittaker (Plymouth) | 19(0) |
| Crysencio Summerville (Leeds) | 19(4) |
| Jamie Vardy (Leicester) | 18(4) |
| Haji Wright (Coventry) | 16(3) |
Odds on Top Goalscorer
The odds for the top goalscorer in the Championship are no longer available as Samuel Szmodics has wrapped up the award with his tally of 27. You can check out what other betting markets are on offer at Bet365Beginners Guide to how the English Championship works
There are 24 clubs playing in the English Championship. That's four more than are in the Premier League. Each club faces the other 23 home and away. Therefore there are 46 matches to be played and then three more if you want to win the play-offs.
Three teams each season will be promoted to the Premier League. The top two are promoted automatically, then the sides finishing third to sixth compete in the play-offs. The winner of that then takes their place in the top league in England. The bottom three sides are relegated to League One
At the end of the English Championship season this is what happens:
- The club finishing first wins the title and is automatically promoted to the Premier League.
- The side in second place also win automatic promotion.
- Third to sixth take part in the play-offs. The semi-finals see the sixth place side take on the team finishing third and the teams finishing fourth and fifth face each other. The semi-finals are played over two legs.
- The winners of the semi-finals meet in the play-off final at Wembley with the winners promoted to the Premier League.
- The bottom three sides in the table after 46 games are relegated to League One.
There is so much to play for in the English Championship. This explains why making predictions on matches in this league is so popular. With midweek and weekend fixtures throughout the season, you'll love betting on the English Championship.
How to predict Championship matches
The Championship is considered to be quite an unpredictable league. Last season, only Burnley and Luton Town lost less than ten of their 46 league matches. Sheffield United were promoted despite having been beaten 11 times. There are a number of factors that you should consider before betting on games in the English Championship.
- Check the form of each Championship side
- Take into account the clubs' fixture lists
- Take note of the list of players absent from the Championship
- Look at the psychological context of the Championship match
- Analysis of the latest Championship statistics
These five tips will help you when making predictions of matches being played in the Championship. Let's look at them in a little more depth.
Consider the form of each Championship side
The form of a team - and its key players can also be one of the biggest indicators of the outcome of a match. Teams that have won their previous matches, or whose key players are in the middle of a scoring streak should perform better than a team that is going through a rough patch, or whose star player is going through a bad patch. Analyzing the previous performances of the team as a whole and the best players on each team is a crucial step in creating your Championship football predictions.
Take into account the clubs' fixture list
English football can get very busy at times. There are 46 league games to play (and that's before the play-offs start) and it's common for teams to be playing not just at the weekend but also in midweek too. Then there's the FA Cup and Carabao Cup games that can be played. Last season, Sheffield United won promotion but also reached the FA Cup semi-finals. The sheer number of games they had to play did see their form dip. Always look to see how many games a side is playing in a short period of time.
Take note of the list of players absent from the Championship
It's important to know the team news for the game you wish to bet on. With a heavy fixture list, it's likely that injuries will be picked up. Sides may decide to rotate their squad to cope with all the games they have to play. Make sure you know if key players are going to be included or are being left or out injured.
Look at the psychological context of the Championship match
How important is the Championship match you want to bet on? This is particularly a factor in the latter stages of the season. A club that has no chance of promotion but is safe from relegation may start experimenting with their line-ups. If the game is a vital one, then both sides will be determined to win the match and field their strongest possible line-ups.
Analysis of the latest Championship statistics
Statistics are so important when you want to bet on a football match. Make sure you know which clubs are in good form and those that are struggling for wins. Which clubs can't stop scoring and who are the ones who can't buy a goal? Is a team struggling for home wins or getting poor results on the road? Which strikers are in top form and who are the clubs that just can't stop conceding goals? Knowing these facts can help you have a great deal with your Championship bets.
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What not to do for your Championship predictions
When making your predictions on the Championship, there are certain practices that you should not do. They can hinder your chances of making a successful bet. Here are the main ones that we advise you definitely don't do when making your predictions on the next Championship games.
- Not analyzing the Championship game
- Betting on a side's reputation not their current form.
- Failing to compare odds at different sites and not getting the best available
- Betting on a Championship match that has nothing at stake.
- Chasing losses - never a good idea whatever the league.
- Taking boosted odds but not wondering why they are being offered
- Not checking the team news
- Betting repeatedly on your favorite team
It's amazing how many times these examples of poor betting behavior take place. Don't fall into the trap and begin betting this way.
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Championship predictions: statistics you need to know
As we have previously mentioned, statistics are so important when you are deciding who to place bets on. Look for trends as they can tell you a great deal about the Championship. Here are the most important statistics from the current 2023/24 Championship season:
- An average of 2.75 goals per game are scored
- 44% of matches are won by the home side
- 23% of games are drawn
- 33% of matches are away victories
- 55% of games see over 2.5 goals scored in them
- Both teams score in 56% of matches
- 86% of games have under 2.5 goals scored in the first half
- The most popular final score is 1-1, seen in 11.1% of matches
- 29.5% of matches are goalless at half time
- 46% of goals are scored in the first half
- 54% of goals scored come in the second half of games
- Home teams average 1.50 goals scored per match
- Away teams average 1.26 goals scored per match
In short: how to make the right Championship predictions?
You need to take care if wanting to make hopefully profitable Championship predictions. Researching a game is top priority, know the team news, judge correctly how important a game is and look at the fixture lists of both sides.
Remember that Sportytrader's betting experts will be covering a large number of games throughout the season. The predictions are totally free and well-researched. They will definitely help you in deciding the prediction you need to make for a match.
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