Football Outright Betting Tips & Predictions

Best Outright Bets For Next Season

There are a range of outright betting options available ahead of the new season, from league winners and relegation markets to top scorer and first manager to be sacked markets. 

Outright football betting can be a great way to get some added value before the season starts, if you have been particularly impressed or disappointed by a team's transfer business, you can back a team, player or manager in various ways before the season begins. At Andy’s Bet Club, we will have extensive outright betting tips and predictions ahead of the new season, with our own exclusive outright bets that can only be back on ABC.

What are the best outright betting predictions?

The best outright betting predictions for the 2025/26 season are on Andy’s Bet Club. ABC have expert tipsters on every major European competition, providing well researched and data backed outright tips for their specialist league.

We will have outright predictions on the Premier League, Championship, League One and League Two, as well as SPFL outright tips, La Liga outright tips and Serie A outright predictions. We have got the Bundesliga and Serie A covered too, as well as Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League.

Who will win the Premier League?

The Premier League title race is expected to be close this season, with Liverpool, Man City and Arsenal the three current favourites to win the Premier League. You can see our Premier League 25/26 Outright Betting Tips here.

Here are the current 25/26 Premier League winners odds:

• Liverpool - 3.25

• Arsenal - 3.5

• Man City - 4.2

• Chelsea - 9.0

• Newcastle - 34.0

Who will win the Premier League Golden Boot?

Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak are among the favourites to win the Golden Boot. Here are the current 25/26 Premier League Golden Boot odds:

• Erling Haaland - 2.1

• Mohamed Salah - 5.0

• Alexander Isak - 9.0

• Joao Pedro - 26.0

• Cole Palmer - 26.0

Which Premier League manager will be sacked first?

Several managers could come under early pressure next season, including the likes of Ruben Amorim, Keith Andrews and even Mikel Arteta, if Arsenal make a poor start to the campaign. 

As always, the managers of the three promoted teams will likely come under serious pressure at some point in the season, while Graham Potter is another who could be worth backing in this market.

Who will win the Championship?

As expected, the three teams that were relegated from the Premier League last term are among the favourites to win the Championship, including Ipswich Town, Southampton and Leicester. You can see our Championship 25/26 Outright Betting Tips here.

Here are the current 25/26 Championship winners odds:

• Ipswich Town - 5.50

• Southampton - 7.0

• Birmingham - 8.50

• Sheffield United - 10.0

• Leicester - 13.0

Who will win League One?

Like the Championship, the three teams who were relegated last term are at the top of the market to win League One. Luton Town, Plymouth and Cardiff City are all high in the betting to win the division, as well as Stockport County and Bolton. You can see our League One 25/26 Outright Predictions here.

Here are the current 25/26 League One winners odds:

• Luton Town - 4.5

• Plymouth - 9.0

• Cardiff City - 9.0

• Huddersfield - 10.0

• Bolton - 12.0

Who will win League Two?

League Two is a notoriously difficult division to predict, which can make it a great value league for outright betting. MK Dons are the most fancied team to win the league, but there are several teams at competitive prices, like Bristol Rovers and Salford City. You can see our League Two 25/26 Outright Predictions here.

Here are the current 25/26 League Two winners odds:

• MK Dons - 4.6

• Chesterfield - 9.0

• Bristol Rovers - 15.0

• Gillingham - 15.0

• Salford City - 15.0

Who will win the Scottish Premiership?

Like always, Celtic are the current favourites to win the Scottish Premiership, with Rangers second in the market. You can find our SPFL 25/26 Outright Betting Tips here.

Here are the current 25/26 Scottish Premiership winners odds:

• Celtic - 1.40

• Rangers - 3.25

• Hearts - 26.0

• Aberdeen - 101.0

• Hibernian - 101.0

Best Bookmakers For Outright Betting

Most bookies offer strong outright betting markets for football, but some of the best include bet365, Paddy Power and SkyBet. The majority of bookmakers will offer outrights including league winners, top scorer, relegation and top 6/8/10 finish for example.

bet365 offer these markets, plus more niche outright markets, including team to finish above team markets. For example, you can back Bournemouth to finish above Man United on bet365, which very few bookies offer.

What are the best football outright betting odds?

The best football outright betting odds differ depending on both bookie and market, bet365 could have higher value odds on the Premier League outright winner than other bookies, while Paddy Power could have more competitive Premier League top goalscorer odds than their competitors.

It’s best to shop around for the best value odds for the market you want to bet on. At Andy’s Bet Club, our API functionality allows you to compare the odds of individual selections across several bookies, including Paddy Power and Betfair.

Which bookmakers offer outright betting markets?

The vast majority of bookies offer outright markets on football, including bet365, Paddy Power, Betfair, SkyBet and William Hill.

You’ll need to shop around to find specific, more niche markets, as while most bookies offer the basic markets like league winner and top scorer, there are plenty of lesser known markets available, some of which offer plenty of value.

What football outrights can I bet on?

The most common football outrights to bet on are; outright league winner, top goalscorer, team to be relegated, and top four finish.

However, there are plenty of additional markets available to bet on outright, including first manager to be sacked, top 6/8/10 markets, team to finish bottom of the table, bottom/top half finish and more.

Can I use Free Bets on outright markets?

Yes, you can typically use your free bets on outright markets when joining a bookie as a new customer, however, it’s worth checking the individual bookmaker’s t&c's before joining, just in case they have limitations on free bet usage.

What Is Outright Betting?

Outright betting is a bet that will run across the whole season, that is typically placed before the season starts. However, you can still place outright bets during the season, if you think you have spotted some value.

An example of an outright bet is backing Liverpool to win the Premier League or Erling Haaland to be the 25/26 Premier League top goalscorer - these bets can be placed now but won’t be settled until the end of the season.

How does outright betting work?

Outright betting works in the same way as regular betting on individual football matches. The only difference is that outright betting is long term, so your bet is likely to stay live for months, or until the competition you have bet on is finished. Typically, football outright bets last for the whole season, so your bet could be live for nine or 10 months.

What does outright winner mean in football?

Outright winner means you are backing a team to win the respective league/competition. For example, if you back Liverpool in the Premier League outright winner market on bet365, Paddy Power or another bookie, you are betting on them to win the Premier League.

Outright winner simply means the winner of whichever competition the market is for.

What are the benefits of outright betting?

The benefits of outright betting are that you can get ahead of the market in many cases. If you follow a particular league or division closely, and you are perhaps more in-the-know than the bookies, you can spot a mispriced outright before the season/competition kicks off and get some excellent value.

It’s best, generally, to back outrights before the season or competition begins, as once the season starts, markets tend to correct themselves and adjust accordingly to how teams are performing, meaning there can be much less value on offer.

What are the risks of outright betting?

The risks and potential drawbacks of outright betting are primarily that several factors can affect your bet, as the bet is likely to be live over an extended period of time, rather than just a match. 

For example, you could back Liverpool to win the league today at a good price, and van Dijk or Salah could get a long-term injury or move to a new club before the season starts or at some point during the season.

Football Outright Betting FAQs

Outright football betting can offer plenty of value for punters, and be a fun and engaging way to follow a bet across the season. If you haven’t placed an outright bet before, here are some frequently asked questions on outright betting to help you.

Can I cash out my outright bets?

Yes, you will typically be able to cash out your outright bets across the season, with the cash out value depending on how your bet is doing, just like with normal football betting. For example, if you back Liverpool to win the league and in January, they are 5th, your cash out value is likely to be very low.

The cash out ability for outrights is typically suspended during matches that your team/player that you have backed is playing in, but most of the time, cash out should be available. 

When are outright odds and markets released?

Outright odds and markets are out now for most major football leagues for 25/26, outright markets are typically released 1-2 months before the start of the season, but can change all the time.

Premier League and EFL outright markets are live now, however, there may well be additional markets that become available closer to the season starting.

Can I bet each-way on football outrights?

Yes, you can often back outright bets each-way, depending on the market and bookmaker. Baking each way means you are covering the case that your bet goes close but doesn’t win, and you’ll still get a return. 

For example, if you were to back Newcastle to win the Premier League at the current 25/1 that is available each-way, for this market on bet365, each-way pays 2 places. This means that if Newcastle win the league you would get your full returns, but you would also receive 1/3 of the return if they came second, as the bookie if offering 2 places.

Likewise, bet365 are offering 4 each-way places on the Premier League top goalscorer market. So if you backed Dominic Solanke at the current 33/1 each-way in this market, you would receive a return as long as he was in the top four goalscorers at the end of the season.

What is the best time to place an outright bet?

The best time to place an outright bet changes with various factors, including transfers, injury news, managerial changes and even factors like potential points deductions. Typically, the earlier you back your selection the better, as the market may be behind and you could be getting more value out of your selection.

Once the season starts and the league starts to take shape, outright markets typically offer less value as time goes on.

Is there value in outright betting?

There can be great value in betting outright, if you do it at the correct time. Outright markets hold the most value before the season starts, so the earlier you place your outright bets, the better as a rule. However, factors like injuries, transfers and manager changes can affect your bet and sway odds in both directions.