Bookmakers All But Guarantee Promotion for Leeds United
Leeds United are on the brink of securing Premier League football next season—at least according to the latest odds. While football isn’t won on paper, and no Leeds fan will be celebrating just yet with plenty of matches remaining, the bookmakers suggest promotion is nearly inevitable.
Betfred currently gives Leeds an 83.3% chance of winning the Championship title, with a 95.2% probability of finishing in the top two and securing automatic promotion. The odds of Leeds going up in any capacity stand at a staggering 98.5%, with bookmakers pricing them at 1/66 to be in the Premier League next season.
These numbers reflect Leeds’ impressive season so far, with their squad depth, unbeaten streak, and points advantage making them clear favorites. Below is a full breakdown of the latest odds.
Championship Title Odds
Leeds United – 1/5 (83.3%)
Sheffield United – 11/2 (15.4%)
Burnley – 8/1 (11.1%)
Sunderland – 12/1 (7.7%)
Championship Top Two Odds
Leeds United – 1/25 (95.2%)
Sheffield United – 4/5 (55.6%)
Burnley – 10/11 (52.4%)
Sunderland – 11/4 (26.7%)
Championship Promotion Odds
Leeds United – 1/66 (98.5%)
Sheffield United – 1/2 (66.7%)
Burnley – 8/13 (61.9%)
Sunderland – 10/11 (52.4%)
Middlesbrough – 6/1 (14.3%)
West Bromwich Albion – 9/1 (10%)
Norwich City & Coventry City – 20/1 (4.8%)
Blackburn Rovers & Bristol City – 25/1 (3.8%)
Sheffield Wednesday – 28/1 (3.4%)
With such overwhelming odds, Leeds are firmly in the driver’s seat for promotion—though as any football fan knows,
nothing is certain until the final whistle blows.
