Top Five Contenders for Championship Promotion

A key Championship match is taking place tonight as Coventry City faces Middlesbrough.

This matchup features the top two teams in the division, which could significantly affect the promotion race. We’ll explore how bookmakers view the promotion odds ahead of the match.

Championship Promotion Odds and Favorites

5. Hull City – 9/2

Currently fifth in the league, Hull City is also the fifth favorite for promotion. After finishing 21st last season, they have improved under new coach Sergej Jakirović.

Oli McBurnie, who came in on a free transfer from Las Palmas, has made a strong impact with 12 goals. His collaboration with Joe Gelhardt, who has scored 10 goals, has positioned Hull in the play-off spots, aiming for more. The team hasn’t played in the Premier League since the 2016-17 season.

4. Millwall – 11/4

Millwall has never played in the Premier League era, with their last top-flight season back in 1989-90. Since then, they have spent 35 years moving between the second and third tiers.

However, there is growing optimism that they can end this wait. Millwall is currently third in the Championship and has lost only one of their last ten league matches.

3. Coventry – 2/5

Coventry started the season strongly but has slipped lately, with only two wins in their last eight games. A victory tonight against Middlesbrough would put them back in the lead.

Frank Lampard has significantly improved the team, taking over a squad that was struggling last season. Now, his aim is automatic promotion to the Premier League for the first time since 2001.

Coventry boasts the most goals in the league with 63.

2. Ipswich Town – 4/9

As pre-season favorites, Ipswich Town remains in contention for promotion. Coach Kieran McKenna made significant investments during the summer after selling Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson for a total of £67.5 million.

Their recruitment included a Championship record transfer for Sindre Walle Egeli, though his contributions have been limited so far. Ipswich currently shares the best defensive record in the league with Stoke.

1. Middlesbrough – 1/4

Middlesbrough has adjusted well following the departure of head coach Rob Edwards and continues to rise under Kim Hellberg.

With six consecutive wins, they have climbed to the top of the table. A win tonight would give them a five-point lead over Coventry and an eight-point gap over the play-off positions. This is a crucial match for Hellberg’s team.