Premier League betting guide for the 2026/27 season | OneFootball

The start of the 2026/27 Premier League season on August 21 is guaranteed to trigger a worldwide betting frenzy.

The summer transfer window will influence the ante-post markets as clubs strengthen their squads for the season ahead.

Without further ado, read on as we offer our predictions for each club, starting with the defending champions.

Arsenal

Arsenal are rated as 6/4 shots to win the title for the second consecutive season, but their fans would be well-advised to exercise caution.

Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are the only teams in the Premier League era to retain the title, so the Gunners should be avoided in the outright betting.

However, backing goalkeeper David Raya to win the Golden Glove for the fourth consecutive season should deliver a winning return.

Manchester City

Odds of 2/9 for Manchester City to finish in the top four offer punters a 22.22 percent profit on their original stake.

City have not finished lower than fourth place since the 2009/10 season and are a banker bet to extend that record this term.

Erling Braut Haaland is strongly fancied to win the Golden Boot for the fourth time in five years, although his odds to achieve the feat will be prohibitive.

Manchester United

Manchester United improved massively after Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim as manager and they are fancied to make further progress next season.

The Red Devils are priced at 13/2 to win the title. Top bookmakers offer one-third of the odds for a top-two finish, making United a solid each-way bet.

Benjamin Sesko enjoyed a solid first season with the club and could come close to topping the 20-goal mark this time around.

Aston Villa

Aston Villa have progressed well under manager Unai Emery over the past few seasons, but they may struggle to maintain their top-four position next season.

With Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur expected to be challenging for Champions League qualification, finishing in the top seven may be as good as it gets for Villa.

Their hopes of success will be determined by developments in the transfer window, with Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Martinez amongst the players tipped to move elsewhere.

Liverpool

Liverpool make limited appeal as a betting proposition in the outright or top-four markets as they embark on a new era under manager Andoni Iraola.

Backing them to finish outside the top four could be a sensible play once the bookies have formulated their odds.

If Alexander Isak steers clear of injury, he should be Liverpool’s top scorer. However, that is a big ‘if’.

Bournemouth

Bournemouth defied expectations to finish sixth last season, but will struggle to match that outcome next term.

With several key players set to leave the club this summer, wagering on them to finish in the bottom half could be a shrewd move.

Bournemouth must resist the temptation to cash in on striker Eli Junior Kroupi. He could be a good each-way bet in the Golden Boot market if he stays with the club.

Sunderland

Sunderland finished seventh on their return to the top flight and will fancy their chances of remaining in the top half next term.

However, they would not be the first club to suffer ‘second season syndrome’ in the top flight and are worth checking out in the ‘bottom-half’ finish market.

Regis Le Bris may be worth checking out in the ‘first manager to leave his post’ market if Sunderland make a slow start to the new campaign.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Shrewd transfer recruitment has helped Brighton & Hove Albion become an established presence in the Premier League.

Another top-eight finish should be on the cards if they continue to make shrewd acquisitions this summer.

Defender Lewis Dunk picked up ten yellow cards last season. He could top that tally next term.

Brentford

After finishing in the top half last season, Brentford will hope to kick on and secure European qualification this term.

However, with several of the clubs who finished behind them expected to improve, the Bees may end up in the bottom half.

If Igor Thiago stays with the club, back him to score more than 15 goals this season.

Chelsea

Chelsea will head into the new season desperate to put a miserable 2025/26 campaign firmly behind them.

New manager Xabi Alonso is an excellent appointment, and the Blues are fancied to challenge for a top four finish.

Cole Palmer struggled last term, but is strongly fancied to top the club’s goals and assists charts this season.

Fulham

Fulham have appointed former Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa to replace Marco Silva, but the decision could backfire.

Arbeloa was massively underwhelming during his time in charge of Madrid, and Fulham may spend the season flirting with the relegation zone.

With Raul Jimenez and Harry Wilson leaving the club, goals could be hard to come by for Fulham next season.

Newcastle United

Despite finishing 12th last season, Newcastle United look likely to keep the faith with manager Eddie Howe.

Given that several key players will leave the club this summer, the Magpies are a banker bet to endure another underwhelming campaign.

Howe could be the first manager sacked if they make a slow start.

Everton

Everton were on course to qualify for Europe last season, before their form dropped off a cliff towards the end of the campaign.

However, with the club set to improve their squad this season, the Toffees should be capable of securing a top-half finish.

Hayden Hackney is a shrewd acquisition in midfield. Backing him to make over ten goal contributions could be a sensible play.

Leeds United

Leeds United did well in their first season back in the top flight and will be hoping to make further progress next term.

Finishing in the top ten may prove to be beyond them, but the Whites should have little difficulty steering clear of the drop zone.

If Leeds sign goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, wagering on him to keep the most clean sheets may pay dividends.

Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace will head into the new season as an unknown quantity under former Lens manager Pierre Sage.

The 47-year-old may find it tough to replace Oliver Glasner, and finishing in the upper reaches of the bottom half may be as good as it gets for him.

Palace cannot afford to lose Adam Wharton. If he leaves, Palace could struggle to avoid the drop.

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest have appointed Glasner as manager, and he could ultimately be the catalyst for a more productive season.

If the Midlands club can spend wisely in the transfer market this summer, securing a top-ten finish is not beyond them.

Replacing Elliot Anderson will undoubtedly be a priority for the club.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur are expecting big things under manager Roberto De Zerbi, but talk of challenging for the title is fanciful.

They should be in contention for European qualification, but will struggle to keep pace with the main title contenders.

New signing Mateus Fernandes should hit double figures in goal contributions next season.

Coventry City

Coventry City were a cut above the rest in the Championship last season, finishing 11 points ahead of Ipswich Town.

However, their squad lacks the quality to remain afloat in the top flight, and they are expected to return to the second tier immediately.

It will be intriguing to see if they keep faith with manager Frank Lampard if the team struggles.

Ipswich Town

Ipswich Town have appointed Gary O’Neil to replace Kieran McKenna as manager, but he could struggle to keep them in the Premier League.

The Tractor Boys won just four of their 38 games the last time they were in the top flight and look nailed on to go straight back down.

They conceded 82 goals in 2024/25 and may top that tally this term.

Hull City

Hull City were surprising winners of the Championship play-offs last season, defeating Middlesbrough in a poor final at Wembley Stadium.

The club is not geared up for Premier League football, and they are strongly fancied to finish bottom.

Derby County recorded the lowest points total in a Premier League season (11 in 2007/08). Hull may set a new record this season.