Championship Betting at 888sport

Check out all the latest EFL Championship odds with 888sport. England’s second tier is famous for its competitive fixtures, thrilling relegation battles, shock results and play-off drama. Let us guide you through the action, with the best Championship odds, markets and live betting.

With an opportunity to join via a laptop, tablet or mobile, we make it simple to place a wager – even if you are dipping your toes in Championship betting for the first time. Sign up today with 888sport and you’ll also benefit from our great welcome bonus and championship promotions offers.

2023/24 Championship

The big prize from the Championship is promotion to the Premier League. The chance to play alongside the elite clubs regularly and not just in the FA Cup or EFL Cup is the big goal.

There are two automatic promotion spots in the Championship and one more available through the playoffs. Burnley, Sheffield United and Luton made their way out of the Championship up to the Premier League at the end of last season.

But coming down from the top flight to compete in the 2023/24 were Southampton, Leeds and surprisingly former Premier League champions Leicester. Will the Foxes be able to bounce straight back up?

As is common, the teams that have just slipped down from the Premier League are among the favourites to win the title in Championship odds. Leicester City head into the season as the favourites at 4/1 closely followed by Leeds at a quote of 11/2 and Southampton at 15/2. Teams can also be backed to earn promotion, regardless of exact finishing position.

The Championship is always an unpredictable campaign because it is so competitive over a long-gruelling season where anything can happen. Other teams that could potentially pull themselves into the promotion picture are Middlesbrough, Ipswich and Norwich.

At the other end of the table, the stresses of relegation will be faced by some teams. Among the pack of pre-season favourites in Championship relegation odds are Plymouth, Rotherham, QPR and Cardiff City.

Championship Live Betting Odds

Grab all the latest Championship live betting odds on the 888sport app or computer. Every minute of every Championship fixture is covered by our vast range of in-play markets. Easily follow the games for in-play markets like Next Team To Score, Correct Score, Total Goals and Half Time Result.

With our Cash Out tool, you can take control of active bets, by choosing to settle them before the final whistle. Our user-friendly bet slip allows you to quickly create multiple bets, maybe pulling together a Championship acca, and live games are backed up by stats and the latest scores.

Popular Championship Betting Markets at 888sport

The range of markets for Championship betting at 888sport is huge. Punters can plan out their season bets well ahead of time on long-term markets with the likes of these markets:

• Outright winner – Pick the team you think will sit at the top of the Championship table at the end of the season.
• Promotion – Which three teams will make it to the promised land of the Premier League?
• Relegation – Who is destined to face the challenge of League One?
• Top scorer – Who will be the number one nemesis for Championship defenders this season?
• Best promoted/relegated team – Which of the newly promoted teams, and which of the teams relegated from the Premier League will fare best during the season?
• Regional odds – Who will be the top London-based side? Or the best of the North West? Or the pride of Yorkshire?

Betting on Championship fixtures

We offer the latest Championship odds on all the upcoming fixtures. Look through our comprehensive listings for the latest games and find exciting Championship betting markets like:

• Match Winner – A simple, outright bet on who will emerge victorious in the match.
• Goals – Will it be a goal-fest? Or a 0-0 draw? Explore our goals markets to pick options like Over/Under 2.5 goals, Total Goals and Both Teams To Score.
• Half-time – If you spot a team that is trending as strong starters in Championship matches, you can back them to be leading at the break.
• Goalscorer – Select from the First Goalscorer, Anytime Goalscorer and Anytime Goalscorer markets to back players you think will find the back of the net.
• Bet Builder – From preset options like the match winner, BTTS and total goals, create and refine a unique bet.
• Asian handicap – Get Championship odds on matches where a team has a ‘virtual head start’ by being handicapped on their form, a great option for when there is a strong match outright favourite.

Championship Betting: History and Facts

While the history of the division reaches back to 1982, the Championship as it is known and loved today was introduced in 2004. That was when the previous Division One was rebranded and the status of the second tier was drastically improved.

Here are some top facts about the Championship

• The Championship is the ninth-richest professional football league in Europe, and the wealthiest non-top-flight division in the entire world.
• The Championship play-off final is one of the biggest days on the English football calendar with the winner earning promotion to the top flight and a windfall over £170 million of future revenue.
• In the 2005/6 season Reading set a new record, totalling a massive 106 pts in their title-winning Championship campaign.
• Neil Warnock enjoyed eight promotions in his managerial career – including taking Sheffield United, QPR and Cardiff from the Championship to the Premier League.
• More teams have won the Championship play-off after finishing in third place than any of the other qualification spots have produced.
• Sixth-placed finishers have fared the worst in terms of winning the Championship play-off.
• Fulham’s Aleksandar Mitrovic set a new league record with an astonishing 43 goals in the 2021/22 Championship season.

Looking for more on-field facts? Find even more championship tips and insights over at the 888sport blog.

FAQs

Do odds change after you’ve placed your bet?

No, the price you bet at is the price that is locked in. However, Championship odds change all the time, so you might well see prices lengthen or shorten for others placing the same bet as you.

What do the odds of winning mean?

Odds for Championship bets represent the chance of something happening and the amount of money you win if it does. If something has odds of 3/1 you’d win £3 for every £1 you placed, plus your stake returned. Check out our guide to betting rules for more information about how odds work.

How can I predict a football match correctly?

No one predicts the correct outcome every time. Football betting is about trying to increase your chances of success by studying form and stats. Considering things such as injuries, head-to-head records and tactics when looking at Championship betting odds.

Can I Cash Out Championship Bets?

Yes, many of the 888sport Championship betting markets have the Cash Out tool available.