With around 17-20 matches still to be played between now and the end of the season, there’s a lot of points still to be played for and drama to unfold.
Eleventh-placed Pompey will maintain they’re still among that chasing pack, despite being nine points behind sixth-placed Barnsley, who they play host to tomorrow at Fratton Park.
That game could see deadline day new-boys Paddy Lane and Di’Shon Bernard make their debuts. It could also see John Mosunho’s side cut the deficit to the play-off positions to six points.
But how likely is a play-off place for the Blues and others who claim to still be in with a shout?
Well, the bookies rarely get it wrong, so how do they see the race for promotion?
We took a look and here’s what Sky Bet – the official partners of the EFL – are saying.
Note: Only odds for the top 15 teams in the division are provided.

5. Oxford United - 100/1
Current league place: 14th. Points off play-off place: 11. Games left to play: 17. Photo: Richard Heathcote

6. Port Vale - 100/1
Current league place: 13th. Points off play-off place: 10. Games left to play: 19. Photo: Naomi Baker

7. Exeter City - 66/1
Current league place: 10th. Points off play-off place: 8. Games left to play: 18. Photo: Michael Regan

8. Pompey - 20/1
Current league place: 11th. Points off play-off place: 9. Games left to play: 20. Photo: Jason Brown

