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Samuel Lawn

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Lifelong Ipswich Town supporter who recently graduated from Durham University in French and German. Have developed a passion for European football based on my links abroad and am an avid supporter of Werder Bremen and Auxerre. Joined the MFT team in October 2024 and looking to take my first steps into the world of football journalism.

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UEFA Conference League outright winner odds & prediction: Runaway favourites just cannot stop winning

Posted on: 19 Dec 2024

The latest UEFA Conference League outright winner odds outline a clear favourite, but previous editions have proven that even the smaller teams have a chance to succeed. After Olympiacos became the first Greek team to win a major club-level continental competition back in May, predicting who will win the UEFA Conference League in 2024/25 is even harder this time around. […]

Dani Olmo next club odds: Who to back if Barca star goes for free

Posted on: 18 Dec 2024

After reports emerged this week that Barcelona star Dani Olmo may leave the club in January, wild speculation has been sparked as to which club he may move to should he depart Camp Nou. The Spanish midfielder only joined the Blaugrana in summer 2024, for a reported fee of £47 million from RB Leipzig, but his term with the club […]

Marcus Rashford next club betting odds: Will he stay at Manchester United?

Posted on: 18 Dec 2024

Marcus Rashford made headlines this week when he announced that he was ready for a new challenge, sparking rumours that a transfer away from Old Trafford would be the most likely move for the forward in the January window.  Rashford’s comments and speculation come after both he and wing partner Alejandro Garnacho were left out of United’s squad to face […]

Next Oxford United manager odds: How likely is John Terry to secure U’s hotseat?

Posted on: 18 Dec 2024

Oxford United sacked manager Des Buckingham earlier this week, after a run of one win in 16 games left the U’s teetering just one point above the relegation zone.  Now, with the club surely devoid of any Championship promotion hopes as well as fearing relegation, they are searching for a new manager to steer them towards Championship safety. Interestingly, former […]

Serie A outright winner odds and prediction: Atalanta still in control of Scudetto race

Posted on: 17 Dec 2024

Things have become tight in the Serie A title race with a handful of teams enjoying some excellent winning runs. It looks like being a wide-open battle for the Scudetto this season, with reigning champions Inter Milan back at the head of the market. However, with an unlikely team currently out in front, it would appear that it is all […]

Serie A top scorer odds and tips: Inter’s Thuram plays his way back into contention

Posted on: 17 Dec 2024

Mateo Retegui currently sits top of the scoring charts in Serie A, but closest rivals Marcus Thuram and Moise Kean are hot on his heels in the race for the division’s Golden Boot. Retegui is setting the pace with 12 goals already this season, but bookies are still not convinced he will come away with the accolade at the end […]

Next Premier League manager sacked odds: Will elite manager be given his marching orders?

Posted on: 17 Dec 2024

The most recent round of fixtures saw two managerial casualties, as Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin were both dismissed from their roles. The Wolves and Southampton bosses both fell to disappointing defeats, with Wolves losing 2-1 to relegation rivals Ipswich, while Southampton were thumped 5-0 by Tottenham. Now, the market has really widened as to who will be the next […]

EFL Championship promotion odds and prediction: Burnley still providing great value

Posted on: 16 Dec 2024

As each week passes, the EFL Championship promotion odds chop and change. This provides opportunities to back some dark horses or shoot for the favourites throughout the season. Speaking of which, we’ve provided our thoughts on who will achieve that goal. All will be revealed here, but to start with, here are the main contenders to reach the Promised Land […]

EFL Championship outright winner odds and prediction: Table-toppers still an excellent 3/1

Posted on: 16 Dec 2024

The 2024/25 EFL Championship season is starting to gather pace, and the odds and markets concerning who will be crowned champions are continuing to heat up. Here, we’ll be assessing the EFL Championship outright winner odds and providing weekly updates based on weekend results. Best EFL Championship outright winner odds Leeds – 8/11 Leeds were odds-on for automatic promotion to […]

Premier League top scorer odds and prediction: League’s top hitmen draw blanks

Posted on: 16 Dec 2024

With the 2024/25 campaign now gathering pace, the bookies have a clear favourite in the Premier League top scorer odds market. But is it that straightforward this soon in a 38-game season? The current favourite is two-time consecutive Golden Boot winner Erling Haaland. However, a few other big names are looking for their chance to take the crown from the […]

Premier League top 4 odds and prediction: Former Champions struggle for form

Posted on: 16 Dec 2024

Current Premier League top 4 odds provide an indication of where teams are expected to end up come next May. Will the league table look much as it did at the end of the previous campaign? Will we see some big changes at the top end of the table? Here’s our early take on the situation. Current favourites Liverpool remained […]

Champions League league stage winner odds: Outsiders still valuable at 33/1

Posted on: 12 Dec 2024

As we enter a new era of the Champions League, which sees 36 teams compete for 16 spots in the knockout round in a single league table, this also sees updates to the competition’s betting market. With all teams thrown together and high-seeded teams no longer afforded the protection they once had, we analyse which sides look most likely to […]

Champions League top scorer odds and prediction: Dortmund striker provides excellent value at 14/1

Posted on: 12 Dec 2024

With five fixtures of the 2024/25 Champions League now complete, things are really starting to heat up in the race to be the competition’s top scorer.  Robert Lewandowski continued to top the scoring charts despite not finding the net against Borussia Dortmund, and the gap was closed by one as his colleague Raphinha found himself on the scoresheet. However, the […]

Champions League top assister odds: Liverpool and Atalanta stars tussle for top value

Posted on: 12 Dec 2024

After six matchdays of the new UEFA Champions League season were wrapped up earlier this week, various betting markets saw movement. One of these is for the player who delivers the most assists during this year’s longer format competition. Here are the favourites, and perhaps some wildcards in the latest Champions League top assister odds. Odds-on favourites Mohamed Salah Mohamed […]

Next Match of the Day host betting odds: New female presenter tipped as favourite for role

Posted on: 11 Dec 2024

With news breaking that Gary Lineker will be stepping down as host of Match of the Day after 25 years on our screens, frequent stand-in Gabby Logan has now emerged as the favourite to take over from the former Tottenham and Leicester footballer.  Priced at 11/8, Logan is by no means a firm favourite, and will face stiff competition for […]

Next Millwall manager odds: Former Foxes gaffer topping the pile

Posted on: 11 Dec 2024

It was announced this week that current Millwall boss Neil Harris would step down from his role as Lions coach after a successful second stint with the club.  Harris took over the club for a second time in February, with the club sat in 21st and battling relegation. The Lions’ all-time top scorer saved his beloved Millwall and led them […]

Next West Ham manager odds: Former Chelsea boss in the driving seat

Posted on: 07 Dec 2024

With West Ham’s run of disappointing results continuing after a 3-1 defeat to Leicester City, the writing seems to be on the wall for current boss Julen Lopetegui.  The Spaniard has only been in charge since the start of the season, having taken over from previous manager David Moyes. The Scotsman had been ousted from the club after fans felt […]

Mohamed Salah next club odds: Will he leave Liverpool at season’s end?

Posted on: 04 Dec 2024

Mohamed Salah has been in as fine form as ever this season, registering the most combined goals and assists in the league with 14. However, with the Egyptian’s deal with the club coming to an end in the summer, a plethora of clubs are beginning to show interest in securing his signature. No contract renewal has been agreed between Liverpool […]

Liverpool title odds news: Why 9/1 for a close call looks tempting

Posted on: 04 Dec 2024

The betting market has opened for the margin by which Liverpool are likely to win the Premier League. Some interesting offers have appeared, with one in particular likely to entice punters. Liverpool have been priced at 9/1 to win the Premier League by 1-3 points. With recent title races between the Reds and Manchester City having gone right down to […]

Liverpool quadruple odds slashed dramatically: Is now the time to back the ultimate feat?

Posted on: 03 Dec 2024

Liverpool’s odds of pulling off the ultimate trophy haul have been slashed after the Reds pulled off a hugely significant 2-0 victory over title rivals Manchester City. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah were enough to overcome a waning Manchester City side who just cannot get their act together at present. Pep Guardiola’s side have now lost five league games […]

Hull City next manager odds: Former Man Utd legend in the mix

Posted on: 28 Nov 2024

New Hull City manager Tim Walter was sacked after the club’s abysmal 2-0 home defeat to fellow strugglers Sheffield Wednesday. Now, the market has opened up on who is to be his replacement.  Walter’s reign at the MKM Stadium did not last very long, having arrived as a replacement for outgoing boss Liam Rosenior. The German had promised to play […]

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia next club odds projection: Man Utd’s biggest rivals for signature revealed

Posted on: 28 Nov 2024

Reports emerging from Italian website SportMediaSet have indicated that Manchester United are leading the race to sign Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.  With new manager Ruben Amorim determined to stick to his guns with a 3-4-3 formation, the Red Devils coach is looking for an outside forward to join the ranks, capable of scoring and assisting from wide areas. With five […]

Van Nistelrooy Leicester manager odds analysed: Why Dutchman’s current price is intriguing

Posted on: 27 Nov 2024

Ruud van Nistelrooy has suddenly emerged as the favourite to take over the Leicester City manager position, after Graham Potter and David Moyes had previously led the race.  After former gaffer Steve Cooper was sacked in the wake of the Foxes’ 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the weekend, those running the midlands club have been searching for a new boss […]

Next Premier League manager sacked odds: Spaniard 6/5 for the sack

Posted on: 25 Nov 2024

With news having broken that Leicester City manager Steve Cooper was dismissed by the club after their defeat to Chelsea, things have truly been shaken up in the Premier League sack race. Southampton boss Russell Martin still appears be the favourite to be the next manager to leave, but West Ham’s Julen Lopetegui has joined him, with the Hammers now […]

Next Leicester City manager odds: Former Chelsea gaffer a tempting 7/4

Posted on: 25 Nov 2024

Winless since 19 October, Leicester City departed ways with Steve Cooper over the weekend, as the team sit one place above the relegation zone. Resentment had grown towards Cooper, as supporters felt he was not playing exciting football. Now, the betting market has opened for who will be the Englishman’s replacement. Former Chelsea and Brighton manager Graham Potter is the […]

Kevin De Bruyne next club odds: Overseas move almost guaranteed

Posted on: 22 Nov 2024

Kevin De Bruyne, a stalwart of the Manchester City team since 2016, is yet to agree to a new contract with the Citizens. With his deal ending in 2025 and having managed only eight appearances in all competitions this term, speculation is now mounting as to whether the Belgian international will depart the club after 10 impressive seasons. One overseas […]

Martin Zubimendi next club odds: Top Premier League club an enticing 5/2

Posted on: 22 Nov 2024

Despite suffering a hamstring injury that will keep him out until early November, Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is being tracked by a number of clubs. Having spent his entire career with the club and rejected a £52 million move to Liverpool in the future, the tables have turned for the midfielder, and he seems set on leaving his boyhood […]

Christopher Nkunku next club odds: Manchester club front-runners for Frenchman’s signature

Posted on: 22 Nov 2024

Since starting Chelsea’s opening game of the season against Manchester City, things have not quite gone to plan for Christopher Nkunku. One of the Blues’ most impressive performers in pre-season, he has failed to start in the last 10 league games. With discontent brewing over his place at the club, one Premier League rival is poised to take on the […]

Paul Pogba next club odds: French giants favourite for countryman’s signature

Posted on: 22 Nov 2024

Paul Pogba has often been the subject of controversy in the football world. Coming to the end of an 18-month doping ban, the French international appears to be looking for a new challenge. Released from a second spell at Juventus after only 12 appearances, a giant of French football now appears poised to snap up the 31-year-old. That team is […]

Popular Man Utd bet builders for Amorim debut: Is this tempting 11/4 shot worth it?

Posted on: 22 Nov 2024

With Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United debut fast approaching, there is an air of expectation around his arrival. The Portuguese manager enters the fray with a proven track record at Sporting Lisbon, having implemented direct attacking football and deployed a high-tempo 3-4-3 formation. His first game comes against a leaky Ipswich defence, but one that secured its first win of the […]

Bryan Mbeumo next club odds: Faltering London club a tempting 8/1

Posted on: 22 Nov 2024

Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo has been enjoying a blistering season for Brentford so far, racking up eight goals in just 11 appearances. As expected, a lot of interest in the 25-year-old has arisen off the back of his impressive performances. With the January transfer window right around the corner, bookies have opened up the market for the marksman’s next club. […]

Ben Chilwell next club odds: London rivals lead the way at 7/4

Posted on: 22 Nov 2024

Having started his Chelsea career as the main man at left-back, appearances have begun to dry up for Ben Chilwell since the arrival of Todd Boehly and the American’s significant squad investment. No Premier League appearances this season and initially frozen out of the squad by new manager Enzo Maresca, the evidence points towards a January move away for Chilwell. […]

Neymar next club odds: Brazilian’s former club touted at 16/1

Posted on: 21 Nov 2024

Things have not gone at all to plan for former PSG and Barcelona star Neymar since he left the French giants in 2023. The Brazilian joined Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, penning a deal reported to be worth over £130 million a year. With the winger having missed most of last season after injuring his ACL while on international duty, […]

Marc Guehi next club odds: Can Eagles keep their prized possession?

Posted on: 18 Nov 2024

With the January transfer window just over a month away, many markets will be reopening for transfer betting in the near future. Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi was one of the league’s most sought-after centre-backs in the summer, and a move to Newcastle fell through at the last minute. With the Eagles now battling against relegation, there is potential that Guehi […]

Casemiro next club odds: Amorim appointment could revive Brazilian’s Old Trafford career

Posted on: 18 Nov 2024

Since joining Manchester United from Real Madrid in the summer of 2022, the jury has been out on Casemiro’s quality. Acquired for £70 million at the age of 30, eyebrows were raised at the Brazilian’s signing, but he has often shown glimpses of his quality. Casemiro now appears set to remain with the Red Devils, but his transfer saga is […]

Antony next club betting odds: Brazilian’s former team priced at 5/1

Posted on: 18 Nov 2024

Since signing for Manchester United for the eye-watering fee of €95 million, it is safe to say Antony has not lived up to his price tag. The Brazilian is now in his third season at Old Trafford, but had seen his game time limited under Erik ten Hag before the Dutch manager’s dismissal. It now appears likely that he will […]

Nations League outright winner odds: Former Euros victors priced at 9/2

Posted on: 18 Nov 2024

With all teams having played at least five games in the Nations League A Group, a few favourites have emerged as contenders to win the competition. However, despite being firmly top of their group, one former Euros winner has been priced at 9/2.  That team is Portugal. Winners of the Euros in 2016, they have opened up a six-point gap […]

Championship relegation odds: London club still enticing at 11/10

Posted on: 18 Nov 2024

With nearly a third of the Championship season completed, the struggle to avoid relegation is really beginning to heat up. Queens Park Rangers are rooted to the foot of the table, but are by no means out of the race for survival. A closer examination of the teams attempting to scrape another year in the Championship shows that it is […]

Next Coventry City manager odds: former Chelsea boss a tempting 11/4

Posted on: 15 Nov 2024

Shockingly, news broke last week that Coventry manager Mark Robins had been sacked by the club after an eight-year spell. Robins was dismissed due to an apparent disagreement between himself and owner Doug King, who felt that Robins had uprooted the structure of the coaching staff at Coventry. Now, many high profile managers are tussling for the position.  Current interim […]

League One top scorer odds: Can Stockport star go all the way?

Posted on: 15 Nov 2024

Nearly a third of the way through the League One season and multiple unexpected players have thrown their hat in the ring to be the league’s top scorer. Many would not have expected a 21-year-old loanee to be the current joint top bagsman, but Stockport County’s Louie Barry has done exactly that. The striker has seen his early season odds […]

Next Tottenham manager betting odds: Former Brighton bosses tussle for top spot

Posted on: 15 Nov 2024

With Spurs’ most recent fixture finishing in a shocking 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich Town, it goes without saying that boss Ange Postecoglou is facing mounting pressure on his job, as the club sit in 10th place with less than a 50% win rate. Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is currently the favourite to replace the Australian.  Five wins and […]

Huddersfield Town League One Winner Odds: Can Terriers make dogged comeback?

Posted on: 11 Nov 2024

After a strong start to the 2024/25 campaign saw Huddersfield Town win all of their opening four League One fixtures, Terriers fans must have been dreaming of an instant return to the Championship. However, the club’s form has since taken a nose dive, resulting in Michael Duff’s side currently occupying 8th place. This leaves Huddersfield outside the playoffs, let alone […]

PFA Player of the Year 24/25 winner odds: Why 8/1 Salah is a shrewd pick to beat Palmer

Posted on: 05 Nov 2024

After another goalless weekend for Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer has now jumped to the top of the PFA Player of the Year odds and sits as favourite to win the award.  Firstly, here’s the current breakdown of odds, and the market-average prices available. PFA Player of the Year 2024/25 winner odds Selections to watch Cole Palmer – 11/4 With seven […]

Viktor Gyokeres next club betting odds: Can Amorim bring ‘Swede success’ to Old Trafford?

Posted on: 04 Nov 2024

Ruben Amorim has now been confirmed as the new Manchester United manager, which means that odds on the Portuguese manager being joined by talisman Viktor Gyokeres have now been made available. United are currently the front-runners to secure the Swedish striker’s signature. Signed from the relatively humble backdrop of Coventry City in the summer of 2023, the Swedish striker has […]

Carabao Cup winner odds & prediction: Can anyone stop reigning champions?

Posted on: 01 Nov 2024

With only eight teams remaining in this iteration of the Carabao Cup, an all-Premier League finish has emerged, making it clearer who will most likely go all the way.  The outright winner odds have changed slightly since the next round’s fixtures were decided after this week’s set of results. Liverpool and Arsenal currently lead the way, which begs the question […]

Ruben Amorim Man Utd manager odds now 1/5: ‘Advanced talks’ continue

Posted on: 29 Oct 2024

After an incredible start to the 2024/25 campaign for Sporting CP, the latest Ruben Amorim Man Utd manager odds have significantly shortened in the wake of Erik ten Hag’s sacking on Monday. Although Xavi’s price shortened on Monday afternoon, bookmakers were unified by the evening in their opinion that Amorim will be the next Red Devils boss. And now, 24 […]

Ballon d’Or 2025 winner odds: Why now is the time to back the main men

Posted on: 29 Oct 2024

No sooner had Rodri taken the Ballon d’Or award on Monday night, bets started coming in for the next edition. Here, we’ll analyse the Ballon d’Or 2025 winner odds, who the main favourites are and what each frontrunner will have to do to clinch it. Firstly, here’s the current breakdown of odds, and the market-average prices available. Ballon d’Or 2025 […]

Erik Ten Hag next club betting projections: Could Ineos still be in Dutchman’s future?

Posted on: 28 Oct 2024

A disastrous defeat against West Ham this weekend must have left Erik ten Hag wondering how his team had failed to secure anything from the game, and the writing was duly on the wall for the Dutch manager, who departed Old Trafford after a mostly miserable two-and-a-half year tenure. As the next Man Utd manager odds market comes alive, we […]

Next Manchester United manager odds: Is Amorim appointment inevitable?

Posted on: 28 Oct 2024

The next Manchester United manager odds reveal a potential second coming of a former Red Devils sharpshooter, though he’ll be challenged well by one of Europe’s most forward-thinking coaches, amongst others. United boss Erik Ten Hag seemingly saved his job following an FA Cup final win over Man City in May. But a club-worst finish of eighth in the Premier […]

Vinicius Junior Ballon d’Or odds: Five reasons why Real Madrid man is near-cert

Posted on: 25 Oct 2024

After a truly stellar performance saw Vinicius Junior bag a hattrick in a turnaround win for Real Madrid against Dortmund on Tuesday night, the Brazilian’s odds of adding to his trophy cabinet with a coveted Ballon d’Or have been cut to 4/9. With closest rival Rodri set at 7/1, here are five reasons why the Brazilian looks nailed on to […]

Jack Wilshere Norwich appointment: Why EFL Championship odds may change

Posted on: 23 Oct 2024

With Jack Wilshere having been confirmed as a new first-team coach for Norwich City, we take a look at what effect this may have on the EFL Championship odds for Norwich’s promotion hopes, as they look to end their Premier League exile at the third attempt. EFL Championship odds movement Today, bookies currently place Norwich at 9/1 to be promoted, […]

How Leeds’ promotion odds are affected by Josuha Guilavogui signing

Posted on: 23 Oct 2024

On Wednesday, 23 October, it was announced that 34-year-old French international Josuha Guilavogui has signed for Leeds United as a free agent. The former Wolfsburg holding midfielder will bring a wealth of experience to Elland Road, having racked up over 200 Bundesliga appearances for Die Wolfe. However, having made only 11 appearances for previous club Mainz in the last year, […]

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