The Championship playoffs are set to kick off with Millwall, Hull City, Southampton, and Middlesbrough competing for a coveted spot in the Premier League. Southampton, under manager Tonda Eckert, has been the standout team since his appointment, collecting 68 points and boasting an impressive unbeaten streak of 19 league games. They are predicted to reach the final in 58.8% of simulations by the Opta supercomputer, winning 32.9% of the time. Millwall, who finished just a point behind Ipswich, has a strong away record, earning 41 points on the road this season. They face Hull City, who finished sixth and have been termed the biggest overachievers, securing 19.9 points more than their expected total. Middlesbrough, despite a strong start to the season, has struggled in recent matches and has a poor playoff history, failing to win promotion in their last four attempts. The playoffs promise to be an exciting contest as these teams vie for a chance at Premier League football.