Their move for Steve Bruce midway through last season didn’t produce the immediate results that many Baggies fans would have been hoping for. They will want to hit the ground running this time around as they start as one of the favourites. Probability of winning the league = 9.1%.Their move for Steve Bruce midway through last season didn’t produce the immediate results that many Baggies fans would have been hoping for. They will want to hit the ground running this time around as they start as one of the favourites. Probability of winning the league = 9.1%.
Their move for Steve Bruce midway through last season didn’t produce the immediate results that many Baggies fans would have been hoping for. They will want to hit the ground running this time around as they start as one of the favourites. Probability of winning the league = 9.1%.

Predicted 2022/23 Championship table: ‘Experts’ forecast hugely contrasting fortunes for Sunderland, Middlesbrough, West Brom and Cardiff City

What is being predicted for Sunderland ahead of their return to the Championship after a four-year absence?
By Joe Buck
Published 5th Jul 2022, 16:00 BST
Updated 5th Jul 2022, 16:06 BST

Alex Neil’s side will start their campaign against Coventry City on Sunday, July 31.

After their Wembley triumph, the Black Cats start next season as an unknown quantity with a great variety in ‘expert’ predictions about what could be in-store for them next season.

For many supporters, a season of consolidation with few worries about relegation would be an acceptable return from Sunderland - but what are the bookies tipping for them next season?

The Championship is set to be a very tight affair next year with multiple teams holding strong promotion aspirations with the relegated sides and a clutch of strong teams still in the division from last season.

Here, using data provided by BettingOdds.com, we take a look at what the 2022/23 Championship table could look like and how Sunderland are being predicted to fare in their return to the second-tier:

For many supporters, a season of consolidation with few worries about relegation would be an acceptable return from Sunderland - but what are the bookies tipping for them next season?

After the shock departure of Neil Critchley, Michael Appleton has a big job on his hands to replicate the successes of his predecessor. Probability of winning the league = 2.4%.

5. 20th - Blackpool

After the shock departure of Neil Critchley, Michael Appleton has a big job on his hands to replicate the successes of his predecessor. Probability of winning the league = 2.4%. Photo: Stu Forster

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Wigan won League One fairly comfortably last time around and will hope to banish any unhappy memories from their last campaign playing Championship football. Probability of winning the league = 2.4%.

6. 19th - Wigan Athletic

Wigan won League One fairly comfortably last time around and will hope to banish any unhappy memories from their last campaign playing Championship football. Probability of winning the league = 2.4%. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall

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After joining Preston midway through the campaign, Ryan Lowe now has a whole pre-season to get his squad in-shape to improve on their 13th place finish last year. Probability of winning the league = 2.4%.

7. 18th - Preston North End

After joining Preston midway through the campaign, Ryan Lowe now has a whole pre-season to get his squad in-shape to improve on their 13th place finish last year. Probability of winning the league = 2.4%. Photo: Lewis Storey

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The Tigers had a solid season back in the Championship after promotion from League One the year previous. They will want to build on that this time around but they aren’t tipped for a return to the top-flight. Probability of winning the league = 2.9%.

8. 17th - Hull City

The Tigers had a solid season back in the Championship after promotion from League One the year previous. They will want to build on that this time around but they aren’t tipped for a return to the top-flight. Probability of winning the league = 2.9%. Photo: Mark Thompson

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