{"title":"Championship Odds \u0026 Betting Markets | Parimatch","description":"Get the latest Championship odds and betting markets and place your bet on the 2025/26 Championship with Parimatch, The game is yours.","custom_path":"/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/6228010/all","heading":"Championship Betting Odds","heading_tag":"h1","nofollow":false,"noindex":false,"has_custom_schema":true,"schema_json":[{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb","name":"Online Betting Site"},"position":1},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports","name":"Online Sports Betting Odds"},"position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240","name":"Football Betting "},"position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@id":"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/6228010","name":"[meeting_name] Betting \u0026 Odds | [sport_name]"},"position":4}]}],"has_toc":false,"alternate_languages":[],"copy_sections":[{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eChampionship Betting \u0026amp; Odds\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWhile the EFL Championship may be the second tier of English football, it is one of the most-watched leagues in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIt’s also the wealthiest non-top-flight football division in the world and one of the top ten richest leagues in Europe, based on transfer fees and player wages.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe fact that there’s no VAR, loads of goals, and heaps of drama means it’s easy to see why punters love the EFL Championship. This page explores different ways to bet on this pulsating football league at \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports\"\u003eParimatch Sportsbook\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eWhy Bet on the English Championship? Introducing England’s Second Tier\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIn the past, the Championship was known as the Football League Second Division (until 1992), then the Football League First Division (1992-2004).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe 2004 rebrand saw the league become the Football League Championship, today known simply as the EFL Championship. It’s the second tier of English football, sandwiched between the Premier League and League One.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eTwenty-four sides compete in the Championship. These teams play each other home and away every season, competing in 46 matches and for 138 points.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThat means there are 552 Championship games played during each campaign (excluding playoff matches), which you can bet on at Parimatch.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe teams that finish between third and sixth also compete for the final promotion spot via the playoffs. As for those sides unfortunate enough to finish in the bottom three at the end of the season, they’ll be relegated.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eSince the division was rebranded in the summer of 2004, six teams have won two Championship titles (Sunderland, Reading, Wolves, Newcastle United, Burnley and Norwich City). Reading’s first triumph earned them 106 points, the highest-ever tally recorded in a professional league season.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eUltimately, the EFL Championship is exciting, unpredictable, and highly entertaining, making it perfect for \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240\"\u003efootball betting.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eThe Most Popular Championship Betting Markets\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThere are many betting options if you want to wager on the Championship at Parimatch. The most popular among Parimatch punters are:\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eMatch Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWe provide coverage of every Championship game each season, including the four-team playoffs at the end of the campaign.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBet on the winner of selected matches or access the ‘Draw No Bet’ market, eliminating the tie as a possibility (28% of all Championship games ended in a draw in 2024/25).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eYou can also wager on whether both teams will score or not in Championship matches while accessing various over/under betting lines and the correct score market.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eOutright Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eYou can also wager on Championship outright markets at Parimatch, including the league winner and teams that will achieve automatic promotion.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eYou can also back the winner of the playoffs, while picking one or more sides that will be relegated to League One. With outright markets, you can combine multiple selections in a single wager, enabling you to bet at better odds. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eLeicester City, Birmingham City, and Ipswich Town are among the favourites to win the Championship title in the 2025/26 season.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIn-Play Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/live/overview\"\u003eIn-play betting\u003c/a\u003e has become increasingly popular in football, and you’ll find a vast selection of live markets at Parimatch.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThese are available during every Championship game, allowing you to unlock hundreds of team and player props.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eSo, you can wager on everything from the identity of the next goal scorer to the total corners that will be won during a particular match, all while watching the action unfold in real-time.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eBetting Smart – The Top Championship Wagers\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWith so many Championship betting markets and wager types in play, managing your bankroll and deploying your stake money can be complex. So, here’s our pick of the best and most productive bets when wagering on the EFL Championship:\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eOver/Under Betting on Total Goals Scored\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThis is an even-money match betting market that requires you to predict whether the number of goals scored in a game will be over or under a predetermined betting line. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eParimatch offers various lines relating to the total number of goals scored, although 2.5 goals is the most popular. This can be partly explained by the fact that an average of 2.45 goals were scored per game in the 2024/25 Championship season.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eSo, the 2.5 goals betting line offers the most competitive prices, regardless of whether you bet over or under in your target game.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThis betting market is also easy to research, as you can analyse recent and historic form and relevant head-to-head data before selecting.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAccumulator Betting\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eEach game week sees 12 Championship matches contested, creating ample opportunity for accumulator or ‘acca’ betting.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThis bet type combines multiple selections into one single wager, with the odds of each outcome multiplied together to offer a potentially higher payout.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eWhile accas let you back match winners for a higher payout, the level of risk involved also increases incrementally with every selection. This is especially true considering every pick must be successful for the wager to pay out.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eSo, limit your acca selections to six to eight while prioritising short-priced favourites that are heavily backed to win.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"bvs-h3\" style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eSame-Game Combination Bets\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAn accumulator is a combination bet that includes more than one selection or outcome. However, you can also place wagers that combine two or more betting markets from the same game to access better odds while incurring manageable risk.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eFor example, you could wager on one team to win and\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c/strong\u003eboth teams to score (BTTS) in a particular game. The BTTS market is also easy to research, whether you want to drill down into individual team performance or stats from the Championship as a whole.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eBoth teams scored in approximately half of the 2024/25 EFL Championship fixtures, so the best way to research this market is to check which teams have a higher track record of scoring in every game.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eYou can also wager on the match result and the over/under on total goals scored, or include alternative markets such as half-time and full-time betting.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eThe key is to research individual markets and use your knowledge of Championship teams to construct the most profitable wagers. You should also tailor your stake amounts to reflect the heightened level of risk and improved returns.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eFootball Odds and Betting with Parimatch\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eAs well as outright bets, you can find a range of \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/6228010/all\"\u003eChampionship betting\u003c/a\u003e markets for every match throughout the season.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-left:0px;\"\u003eIf you’re a fan of other leagues in the English football pyramid, you can bet on every tier from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/6323610/all\"\u003ePremier League\u003c/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/6379210/all\"\u003eLeague One\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/6378810/all\"\u003eLeague Two\u003c/a\u003e and the National League, as well as the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/6228510/all\"\u003eFA Cup\u003c/a\u003e or the EFL Trophy.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eYou can also bet on other European leagues, like \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/129965310/all\"\u003eLa Liga\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/130001010/all\"\u003eSerie A\u003c/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/6316510/all\"\u003eBundesliga\u003c/a\u003e. And, you can find \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240\"\u003efootball betting\u003c/a\u003e markets on European Competitions like the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/130873010/all\"\u003eChampions League\u003c/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/sports/240/meetings/168907110/all\"\u003eEuropa League\u003c/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eIf you’re a new Parimatch customer, you can access our \u003ca href=\"https://www.parimatch.co.uk/en-gb/offer\"\u003esports welcome offers\u003c/a\u003e before signing up.\u003c/p\u003e"},{"toc_title":"","title":"\u003ch2 class=\"bvs-h2\"\u003eGamble Responsibly at Parimatch\u003c/h2\u003e","content":"\u003cp\u003eBefore you submit that first bet slip with us, please take some time to familiarise yourself with our \u003ca href=\"https://sgpmatch.wpengine.com/\"\u003eSafer Gambling Portal\u003c/a\u003e. This is our all-important hub, explaining all the responsible gambling tools to help you stay in control of your football betting activity.\u003c/p\u003e"}]}