Championship Racing: Wrexham and Birmingham Aiming for a Glamorous Sports Year
Newly Promoted Teams in the Championship: Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland
As the 2024/25 Championship season approaches, three teams are making waves – Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland. These clubs have been promoted from League One and League One respectively, bringing their unique strengths and experiences to the table.
While the odds for these teams to win the Championship title or face relegation are not explicitly stated, they are considered as having a decent chance due to their recent top-flight experience and strong financial backing. Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland have all demonstrated their competitive spirit in the Premier League, and they are likely to leverage this experience to make a strong impact in the Championship.
Leeds United, for instance, can be backed at 210 to win promotion one way or another. Sunderland, with its strong support and recent history, is also a team to watch.
Meanwhile, Wrexham and Birmingham City, both newly promoted from League One, are creating a buzz of their own. The rivalry between these two clubs, now in the same league, has been dubbed the "Hollywood derby." Wrexham, under the ownership of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has a challenging start with a trip to Southampton in their first match. The odds for Wrexham to finish 12th or better in the Championship stand at -150.
Birmingham, on the other hand, finished the previous season with a strong 111 points, 19 points clear of Wrexham. Birmingham is third favorites to be crowned champions in the Championship, at a best price 700. The reverse fixture between Wrexham and Birmingham will take place on Saturday, April 11.
In terms of relegation, Wrexham is priced at 1200 to be relegated from the Championship. Birmingham, on the other hand, is -500 to finish in the top half of the Championship. The first meeting between Wrexham and Birmingham will take place on Friday, Oct. 3.
As for the Championship, it is considered one of the most competitive leagues in Europe. Football betting sites offer numerous markets for the league, with experts like Charlie Mullan, who currently provides sports data for Gambling.com and bookmakers.co.uk, predicting a thrilling season ahead. Mullan, a former sports reporter at the Hull Daily Mail and the Press Association, has his eyes on Wrexham and Birmingham's performance this season.
Sanderland's strong financial backing and past Premier League experience make them a team to watch for both the Championship title and potential relegation, similar to Leeds United who have odds of 210 to secure promotion. Meanwhile, the intriguing "Hollywood derby" between Wrexham and Birmingham City, also newcomers to the Championship, promises excitement as both clubs strive to leave their mark in this extremely competitive league.
