The English Premier League (EPL) returns this fall with ten fan-favorite clubs looking to prove that last year was no fluke and that they are firmly in the midst of a golden era.
From Leicester City’s shock championship triumph in 2015–16 to Manchester City’s and Liverpool’s back-to-back quadruple wins, the 2017/18 EPL will boast a number of unforgettable moments.
And who will win? Will it be Liverpool, City, or Leicester? Or perhaps a surprise winner like Watford?
Let’s take a look at how you can bet on this year’s English champions:
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
One of the most popular bets regarding goals this year is the over/under bet. The over/under is a bet that the score of the game will be higher or lower than a certain number of goals. For example, if you bet on the under (2.5 or less goals), you’re betting that the total number of goals scored in the match will be less than 2.5. This bet can be fun to make because you don’t have to worry about whether your team will cover the spread or not. You just need to make sure that the final score is within this range. And if it is, you win!
Another way to put it is that you’re taking the total number of goals scored and dividing it by two. So if you think that Manchester City will score fewer than two goals in a game this season, you might want to consider betting on the under because you’ll lose on a 2-goal game. But if you think that City will score at least three goals in every game, then you’re in for a treat because they’ll certainly cover the three-goal spread. So while the over/under is a safe bet, it’s one that can be really lucrative if you’re right!
Over/Under 3.5 Points
The over/under 3.5 point spread is a bit like the over/under 2.5 goals version, but in this case, you’re getting three points rather than two. This means that, instead of betting on the total number of goals scored, you’re placing a wager on how many points the team you support will score in the upcoming games.
The advantage of this bet is that, while you don’t need to know how many goals the team will score, you do need to know how many points they’ll accumulate. This makes it more similar to a traditional parlor game wager where you’re backing a team rather than an individual player. However, the disadvantage is that if you don’t like the look of your team’s scoring record, you’ll have to search for alternatives because there aren’t any exact matches for the over/under 3.5 points spread. Nonetheless, this is definitely a bet to consider if you’re a fan of any of the big four teams (Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea).
Over/Under 4 Goals
The over/under 4 goal spread is exactly what it sounds like. You’re placing a wager on how many goals the game will end up scoring, but in this case, you’re getting four goals rather than two.
Betting on the over/under 4 goal spread is a great option if you’re a fan of one of the big four teams as well because you’ll get to enjoy the excitement of a four-goal game, but the downside is that if you don’t like the look of your team’s scoring record, you’ll have to search for alternatives because there aren’t any exact matches for the over/under 4 goal spread. This is definitely a bet to consider if you’re a fan of any of the big four teams (Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea).
Over/Under 6 Goals
The over/under 6 goal spread is once again similar to the over/under 4 goal spread, but in this version, you’re getting six goals rather than four.
Betting on the over/under 6 goal spread is a great option if you’re a fan of one of the big four teams (Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea) because you’ll get to enjoy the excitement of a six-goal game but the downside is that if you don’t like the look of your team’s scoring record, you’ll have to search for alternatives because there aren’t any exact matches for the over/under 6 goal spread. This is definitely a bet to consider if you’re a fan of any of the big four teams.
Over/Under 8 Goals
The over/under 8 goal spread is exactly like the over/under 6 goal spread, but in this case, you’re getting eight goals rather than six.
Betting on the over/under 8 goal spread is a great option if you’re a fan of one of the big four teams (Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Chelsea) because you’ll get to enjoy the excitement of an eight-goal game but the downside is that if you don’t like the look of your team’s scoring record, you’ll have to search for alternatives because there aren’t any exact matches for the over/under 8 goal spread. This is definitely a bet to consider if you’re a fan of any of the big four teams.
Total Goals
Last but not least, we have the total goals spread. With this bet, you’re placing a wager on how many goals the game will end up scoring, regardless of the number of halves it is played in. So if it’s a two-leg game and the first leg ends in a 1–1 draw, you’ll get half a point for the tie rather than a nothing win or lose.
The advantage of this bet is that you don’t need to know how many goals your team will score. The disadvantage is that if you don’t like the look of your team’s scoring record, you’ll have to search for alternatives because there aren’t any exact matches for the total goals spread.
Choosing which football club will win the English Premier League this year will be tough. There are just so many exciting moments, unforgettable players, and thrilling games to choose from. So who will be the early favorites to represent the golden era in English football?