Supercomputer predicts stunning Championship play-off battle and where Sunderland, Sheffield United, West Brom & Co will finish

This is how the 2022/23 Championship table will look like this season - according to the latest supercomputer predictions.

Sunderland returned to Championship action with a bang at the weekend, putting in a fine display to run out 3-0 winners against Millwall. It was a comprehensive win for Tony Mowbray’s side - one that lifted them into the top half of the Championship.

Goals from Amad Diallo and Alex Pritchard laid the platform for a late Ellis Simms strike to put the icing on the cake and secure just the Black Cats’ third home win of the season.

Following this impressive win over Millwall, we take a look at the latest supercomputer predictions, courtesy of FiveThirtyEight, to see where Sunderland have been predicted to finish the 2022/23 season.

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5. Millwall

Predicted finish: 5th - Predicted points: 69 (+6 GD) - Chances of winning the Championship: 3% - Chances of being promoted: 16% - Chances of making the playoffs: 29% - Chances of relegation: 1% Photo: Warren Little

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6. Middlesbrough

Predicted finish: 6th - Predicted points: 67 (+12 GD) - Chances of winning the Championship: 2% - Chances of being promoted: 16% - Chances of making the playoffs: 27% - Chances of relegation: 2% Photo: Nigel Roddis

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7. Coventry City

Predicted finish: 7th - Predicted points: 67 (+4 GD) - Chances of winning the Championship: 2% - Chances of being promoted: 12% - Chances of making the playoffs: 24% - Chances of relegation: 3% Photo: Catherine Ivill

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8. Swansea City

Predicted finish: 8th - Predicted points: 67 (+1 GD) - Chances of winning the Championship: 2% - Chances of being promoted: 11% - Chances of making the playoffs: 23% - Chances of relegation: 3% Photo: Ryan Hiscott

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