West Bromwich Albion may well have dropped points against Millwall on Saturday but they are still very much in the race for the Championship play-off spots. As is the competitiveness of the division, it could well go down to the final day until we find out the final top six.
Middlesbrough, Luton Town, Millwall and Blackburn Rovers are the four clubs currently occupying the play-off places, but the likes of Norwich City, Coventry City, Preston North End, Watford and Sunderland are all still in the mix. As are West Brom, of course.
Having plenty of teams in the fight makes it all the more exciting for neutrals watching along, but even tenser for those supporting any of the clubs involved. But which sides are looking the likeliest to finish in the play-offs as it stands? Here’s an updated look at the predicted final standings from data experts FiveThirtyEight.
1. Data experts predict the Championship play-off race
Which four clubs are predicted to finish in the play-off spots this season? Here’s a run down from 12th through to 1st.
2. 12th: Preston North End
Predicted total: 64 points. Goal difference: -9. Chance of making play-off spots: 3%
3. 11th: Sunderland
Predicted total: 64 points. Goal difference: +8. Chance of making play-off spots: 5%
4. 10th: Watford
Predicted total: 65 points. Goal difference: +4. Chance of making play-off spots: 6%