With domestic leagues across Europe beginning to properly take shape as we approach the fourth month of the 2024/25 season, here are some markets that are expected to shift considerably in the coming weeks.
Market movers: Our Premier League picks
Role reversal for Villans and Devils
We expect Aston Villa's top-four odds to be longer than their current price of 7/2 by the time the full-time whistle goes at Anfield just before the November international break.
Villa suffered injury-time heartbreak in a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth last time out, and in truth, they have looked leggy in each league fixture that has followed a Champions League assignment. Their next two league fixtures (away to Tottenham and Liverpool) are very tricky at the best of times, but more especially so when they sandwich a trip to Club Brugge.
On the other side of the coin, Manchester United's top-four odds could tumble in the very near future, with Ruben Amorim looking certain to sign on the dotted line this week. The fabled ‘new manager bounce' could rear its head again at Old Trafford, especially as they face Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Everton in three of their next four league fixtures.
Match tip: Man Utd to win their next three PL games – 9/2
Toffees to feel sticky again
Everton have distanced themselves from the Premier League's bottom three in recent weeks, but face a tricky November and a deadly December. Three of their next four league matches are away from Goodison Park, which is a concern for a team that has won just once on the road so far this calendar year, so their relegation odds of 10/3 could soon shorten again.
As for December, that starts off with the Toffees making the trip to Old Trafford, a ground at which they are winless since 2013. And the potential respite with a home game against Wolves is all too brief, with quickfire games against last season's top-three (including trips to Arsenal and Man City) either side of a home clash with the ever-improving Chelsea.
Match tip: Everton to draw/lose their next two Premier League games – 4/5
Howe to be the next manager to leave his post
Erik ten Hag became the first PL manager to be sacked this season and Eddie Howe could be next. The former Bournemouth boss has looked and sounded downbeat in recent interviews and his Newcastle side have reflected that for much of the season.
A defeat to Arsenal this week could see his odds of 16/1 to be the next man to go tumble dramatically.
Match tip: Arsenal to beat Newcastle 2-1 – 7/1
Other predicted football betting market movers
Title odds to lengthen: RB Leipzig and Inter Milan
RB Leipzig currently look like the most likely team to challenge Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga title this season, with both teams locked on 20 points at the top of the league table. As things stand, Leipzig are priced at 11/1 to win the league, and while that already represents great value, these odds are only likely to lengthen in the near future.
Over the next couple of weeks, things get tricky for Leipzig. They face a daunting trip to Dortmund this weekend before facing Borussia Monchengladbach, a team they have lost twice to since 2022, the week after.
Over in Italy, Inter Milan's odds are likely to lengthen in the coming weeks. The current champions are priced at 4/5 to win the league, but given how well Napoli are playing under Antonio Conte, Inter will need to be immaculate to remain as the odds-on favourites.
Match tip: Borussia Dortmund to beat RB Leipzig – 6/5
Title odds to shorten: Midtjylland and Celtic
If you fancy a path somewhat less trodden in the outright markets, we can guide you with confidence in the direction of Midtjylland. They are the reigning Danish champions, and though FC Copenhagen are just about the title favourites – given that they have a game in hand over Midtjylland – we think the Wolves could see their current 11/8 title price shorten soon.
Before the Danish Superliga's winter break, Midtjylland have a mixed bag, with games against two of the current top-five (Brondby and Silkeborg) and an away clash against bottom side Vejle. However, the games against Brondby and Silkeborg are on home turf, while Vejle have never beaten Midtjylland at all in 21 attempts (D5, L16).
That means now is surely the time to back the kings of Denmark if you fancy a flutter.
Back on more familiar ground, Celtic have had a brilliant start to the Scottish Premiership, but are currently only leading the way on goal difference. Unlike most seasons, it appears that Aberdeen are going to be their biggest title rivals this year, but Celtic's already short odds of 1/16 are only likely to shorten further in the coming weeks.
Tonight, Aberdeen face Rangers in a match where there was an argument to suggest that any result strengthened the Celts' position as title favourites, providing the Hoops take all three points in their match with Dundee. Therefore, this could be the final opportunity to lump on Brendan Rodgers' men.
Match tip: Aberdeen vs Rangers draw – 13/5
Relegation odds to change: Valencia
Over in Spain, things are potentially about to get serious for Valencia it seems. Los Che are currently rock bottom and are priced at 5/2 to go down, and face Real Madrid this weekend before travelling to Espanyol in what feels like a relegation six-pointer.
Valencia are unlikely to beat Carlo Ancelotti's men, who will be wounded and angered after losing 4-0 to Barcelona in their last outing. Ruben Baraja's men are also yet to win an away match, which makes their prospects against Espanyol appear somewhat bleak too.
Match tip: Real Madrid to beat Valencia (-1 handicap) – 5/4
Andy is tipster who has been calling Golf tournaments for several years across many different platforms. He has covered all tournaments from the Asian Tour to the Masters.
