Cross-Competition RequestABets

Here we look at some early cross-competition RequestABets ahead of the 24/25 season.

All odds are subject to change*

After suffering from relegation from the Premier League in the previous season, Leeds were tipped to go straight back up last year. However, a poor run of form to end the year meant they had to settle for third place and a play-off spot, in which they ultimately lost 1-0 in the final to Southampton. Hoping to avenge their heartbreak, Leeds are favourites to win the league and make a return to the top flight. With the quality of squad they possess, they should comfortably finish within the top six.

Birmingham City are in the third tier of English football for the first time in 29 years after a disastrous campaign which saw the club sack popular manager John Eustace with Wayne Rooney. Rooney won just two of his 15 games in charge, with the side dropping 14 places before going down. However, they are amongst the favourites to make an immediate return and have made a number of signings to ensure they are in the best position to do so.

Burnley are looking to recover from their relegation from the Premier League, and despite losing manager Vincent Kompany to Bayern Munich, they are being backed to do so. Under new boss Scott Parker, expect them to be well in the fight for the top six. Bolton have finished in the top six in two consecutive seasons, so expect them to finish in the top half. Rotherham finished rock bottom of the Championship, however the last three times they were in League One, they went straight back up. Chesterfield, Doncaster and MK Dons are favourites to be promoted in League Two, so would be a safe bet to finish in the top half.

Crystal Palace have a very talented squad that are looking to build on a strong end to last season in which they won six of their last seven games to finish 10th. New boss Oliver Glasner will have a full season to work with his squad and a repeat of this final placement or better looks likely. Transfer speculation looms large over the likes of Eberechi Eze and they have already lost Michael Olise, but a push for the European places could still be on the cards.

Middlesbrough have finished in the top half of the Championship in four consecutive seasons, and will likely make it a fifth under Michael Carrick. They ended just four points outside the playoff spots last year, and one more year into Carrick’s tenure they will be seeking to improve on that position.

Birmingham have brought in a number of reinforcements to help them make an immediate return to the Championship, therefore a top six finish should be expected. Luton are also looking to bounce straight back to the Premier League, and are amongst the favourites to do so.

As previously mentioned, Luton have one of the strongest squads in the Championship following their relegation from the Premier League. They will attempt to make an immediate return, and are likely to finish in the top six.

Similarly, MK Dons are also a favourite to go up in League Two, following play-off failure last season. They should get another chance this time, finishing in the top seven. Coventry finished in ninth position in the Championship, marking a third season in a row of finishing in the top half. Still managed by Mark Robins, they are in a good position to do so once more.

In League One, Charlton finished 16th, and were just as close to the relegation zone as they were to the top half. However, this was not helped by a late run of form which saw them winless in their final four games. However, they are backed to make a significant improvement this year as they are amongst the contenders for promotion. They have made a number of signings to help them on their way. Port Vale were relegated from League One, but in attempt to make an immediate return, should have enough quality to finish in the top half.

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa qualified for the Champions League for the first time last season after a top half finish. Villa have established themselves amongst the top teams in the division and will be well in the mix for a European place once more. Crystal Palace finished the season very strongly under new boss Oliver Glasner, and with a pre-season under his belt, expect them to be a dangerous side.

Burnley and Luton were both relegated from the Premier League and are amongst those tipped to come straight back up. With two of the stronger squads in the league, they should be a good bet for a top half finish. Norwich are in their third consecutive season in the Championship and after a sixth place finish last year, they will hope to repeat this feat.

Bolton, Rotherham and MK Dons are all tipped to go up in their divisions so will likely be strong candidates to finish in the top half of the table.

Arsenal were Man City’s closest challengers last season, and took the title race to the final day. Once again, the Gunners will be fighting for top spot alongside City, and it would be a huge shock if they were to miss out on top four given their quality and experience as well as the uncertainties surrounding other sides such as Liverpool and Chelsea.

Poor late season form for Leeds meant they missed out on automatic promotion and instead lost the play-off final to Southampton. However, they are backed as favourites to win the Championship and therefore secure a top two finish. Under manager Daniel Farke, they still have one of the strongest squads in the division.

Similarly, Bolton and MK Dons are both favoured to earn promotion, so finishes in the top six and seven seem likely. After a five year stay in the second tier, Huddersfield were relegated to League One. They are sixth favourites to go back up, indicating a good chance they will achieve a place in the top half at the very least. This is the same story for Rotherham who finished rock bottom in the Championship last year, but will have promotion aspirations this campaign.