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- West Ham are favourites to win the Championship this season, priced at 7/4 with bet365, following their relegation from the Premier League
- Jarrod Bowen leads the top goalscorer market at 5/1, continuing to be a key figure for the Hammers as they target an immediate return
- Lincoln City head the relegation betting at 8/11, with a tightly packed group of clubs bunched closely behind them
West Ham Set For Life In The Championship
The new Championship season is almost upon us, and UK Betting Sites already have a clear picture of how this year's promotion race is shaping up.
West Ham head into the campaign as favourites to secure an immediate return to the top flight, priced at 7/4 with bet365, following their relegation from the Premier League.
Those odds reflect the significant gulf in resources and squad quality they're expected to hold over much of the division.
Behind West Ham, Wolverhampton are priced at 11/2, another side dropping down from the Premier League and expected to be strongly fancied for an instant return.
Championship Title Winner: Full Market
West Ham are given an implied probability of 36.4% of winning the Championship this season, with Wolves second favourites.
Middlesbrough follow at 9/1, with Burnley at 11/1. Southampton and Norwich both trade at 14/1, while Birmingham and Sheffield United round out the leading contenders at 16/1.
| Championship Winner 26/27 | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| West Ham | 7/4 | 36.4% |
| Wolverhampton | 11/2 | 15.4% |
| Middlesbrough | 9/1 | 10.0% |
| Burnley | 11/1 | 8.3% |
| Southampton | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Norwich | 14/1 | 6.7% |
| Birmingham | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Sheffield United | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Bowen Leads The Race For The Golden Boot
Jarrod Bowen is the clear favourite at 5/1, continuing to be West Ham's talisman as they look to bounce straight back up.
Raul Jimenez follows at 7/1, while Taty Castellanos and Will Lankshear both trade at 10/1.
| Championship Top Goalscorer 26/27 | Club | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Bowen | West Ham | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Raul Jimenez | Wolves | 7/1 | 12.5% |
| Taty Castellanos | West Ham | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Will Lankshear | Middlesbrough | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Adam Armstrong | Wolves | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Lorent Tolaj | Bristol City | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Mohamed Toure | Norwich | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Sammie Szmodics | Derby | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Relegation Battle Taking Shape
At the other end of the table, Lincoln City are priced as favourites for an immediate return to League One at 8/11, with Bolton following closely at 11/10.
Cardiff sit at 5/4, while Charlton trade at 11/8.
| Championship Relegation 26/27 | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln City | 8/11 | 57.9% |
| Bolton | 11/10 | 47.6% |
| Cardiff | 5/4 | 44.4% |
| Charlton | 11/8 | 42.1% |
| Blackburn | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Portsmouth | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Preston | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| QPR | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Watford | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Where To Bet On The Championship
Bet365 currently offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of markets ahead of the new campaign, though it's always worth comparing prices across a wider range of betting sites before placing a bet.
Our guide to the best football betting sites is a great place to start for comparing the top operators for markets like this one.
