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- Sheffield United lead the Championship play-off betting at 6/4, with Sunderland next at 11/4.
- Stockport (2/1) and Charlton (9/4) top the League One market.
- Notts County (2/1) are narrow favourites in League Two, but it’s wide open.
The road to Wembley begins this week as the EFL Play-Offs get underway in all three divisions, Championship, League One, and League Two, with six high-stakes semi-final first legs set to kick off.
Punters looking to back a promotion push will odds available across each league’s play-off markets, with Bet365 giving promotion odds ahead of a dramatic week of football.
Sheffield United, Stockport County and Notts County lead the way in the markets for their respective leagues.
Championship Promotion Odds
| Championship - To Be Promoted | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Sunderland | 11/4 | 26.7% |
| Coventry City | 10/3 | 23.1% |
| Bristol City | 4/1 | 20.0% |
Semi-Finals:
- Bristol City vs Sheffield United
- Coventry City vs Sunderland
Sheffield United are clear favourites at 6/4 to return to the Premier League.
Chris Wilder's side have the squad depth and big-game pedigree, while Sunderland’s youthful energy and Coventry’s play-off experience make them lively challengers.
Bristol City, at 4/1, will need to make home advantage count in the first leg to have any hope of beating the Blades.
League One Promotion Odds
| League One - To Be Promoted | Odds | Promoted |
|---|---|---|
| Stockport | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Charlton | 9/4 | 30.4% |
| Wycombe | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Leyton Orient | 9/2 | 18.2% |
Semi-Finals:
- Leyton Orient vs Stockport
- Wycombe vs Charlton
Stockport head the League One promotion market at 2/1 as they aim to complete back-to-back promotions.
Charlton though sit close behind at 9/4. Wycombe are consistent play-off performers, while Leyton Orient are outsiders at 9/2 and will relish the underdog tag.
League Two Promotion Odds
| League Two - To Be Promoted | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Notts County | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| AFC Wimbledon | 9/4 | 30.4% |
| Walsall | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Chesterfield | 4/1 | 20.0% |
Semi-Finals:
- Notts County vs AFC Wimbledon
- Chesterfield vs Walsall
League Two is wide open with Notts County edging favouritism at 2/1 after a free-scoring regular season.
AFC Wimbledon are close behind and have a solid pedigree.
Walsall bottled automatic promotion after blowing a 12-point lead at the top of the table with a 13 match winless run.
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