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.
70 Tips by Samuel Lawn:
Posted on: 17 Jan 2025
The Premier League relegation odds still have the three promoted sides down as favourites for the drop but free-falling Wolves look good value at 6/4
Posted on: 17 Jan 2025
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 at the head of the market going into 2025. However, with an unlikely team currently out in front, it would appear that it […]
Posted on: 17 Jan 2025
The latest Serie A top scorer odds mimic those surrounding the title race in several ways, with a three-horse race emerging and a close-fought battle playing out. It’s a very open market at present, and here we’ll explore the latest odds before making one of our most difficult calls yet. Best Serie A top scorer odds Selections to watch Mateo […]
Posted on: 16 Jan 2025
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 take on the current situation. Best Premier League top […]
Posted on: 16 Jan 2025
Arsenal and Manchester City still lead the way in the Premier League winner odds but it’s Liverpool who top the table and their price could soon drop from 4-1
Posted on: 16 Jan 2025
With the 2024/25 campaign now gathering pace, the bookies have two clear favourites in the Premier League top scorer odds market. Here’s our pick to win out in a battle that has typified the first half of this decade, much of which has seen Man City and Liverpool battle it out for supremacy. Best Premier League top scorer odds Selections […]
Posted on: 15 Jan 2025
If anyone had to guess which one of the Premier League’s summer signings would become a standout player this season, few would have guessed Ipswich’s Liam Delap. However, with his prowess in front of goal now firmly rooted in the minds of supporters, some of the division’s top clubs have become interested in his services. Delap made the move to […]
Posted on: 15 Jan 2025
After suffering a four-month ankle injury in April, it is safe to say that it has been tricky for Evan Ferguson to establish himself in the Brighton starting lineup under new manager Fabian Hurzeler. The Irish forward burst onto the scene in 2022 as an 18-year-old, bagging six times in 19 Premier League appearances, but has since struggled to make […]
Posted on: 15 Jan 2025
It should come as a surprise to no one that Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez has begun to attract a lot of attention for his performances this season. The Bournemouth man has played almost every minute of the current Premier League campaign at the tender age of just 21 years old, contributing heavily to the success of Andoni Iraola’s side. Bournemouth […]
Posted on: 15 Jan 2025
After a surprise exit to Valencia saw former West Brom boss Carlos Corberan depart his role at the Hawthorns, the market has now opened as to who his replacement will be. Corberan had West Brom sat in sixth place, just inside the Championship play-off spots, but the allure of managing in the Spanish top flight was too good of an […]
Posted on: 14 Jan 2025
It may come as a surprise to some, but Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez has in fact been linked with a move away from Anfield, as he continues to appear phased out by new manager Arne Slot. Nunez has only started 7 games in the league this season under the Dutch gaffer, scoring two times. While this is already a disappointing return, it is […]
Posted on: 14 Jan 2025
A torrid run of form for Manchester City between November and December has led to heavy question marks being raised over the future of current long-term gaffer Pep Guardiola. Having won six Premier League titles since his arrival at the club in 2016, it will come as a surprise to many that Guardiola is even being considered for the sack. […]
Posted on: 14 Jan 2025
After an incredible Euros campaign which caught the eyes of the world in the summer of 2024, Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams has struggled to carry that form into the current La Liga campaign. Blessed with fantastic dribbling and, usually, an eye for goal, Williams has found it tough to convert his skill on the ball into tangible goal contributions […]
Posted on: 13 Jan 2025
A blistering run of form from Newcastle’s Swedish talisman Alexander Isak has garnered a great deal of interest from a multitude of Premier League clubs. In spite of the admiration being shown for the player, the Magpies have stood firm in their stance regarding Isak, retaining that he is not for sale, and placing a price tag of £150 million […]
Posted on: 13 Jan 2025
It was reported earlier this week that Kyle Walker is set to leave Manchester City, having discussed his future with current manager Pep Guardiola. Walker is currently in his eighth season at the Etihad, having joined from Tottenham for £45 million back in 2017. 13 major trophies later, including a Champions League and six Premier League titles, and it seems […]
Posted on: 06 Jan 2025
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 […]
Posted on: 06 Jan 2025
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 – 1/2 Leeds were odds-on for automatic promotion to […]
Posted on: 20 Dec 2024
Leicester take on Wolves in a bottom-of-the-table clash that could potentially see both teams end the weekend in the relegation zone.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Posted on: 13 Dec 2024
All 36 teams in the UEFA Europa League have played five matches, and it’s become a bit clearer who will challenge for honours and who will fall short, according to the latest betting trends. Since the draw was made, the UEFA Europa League winner odds have altered slightly, with certain teams being given a perceived ‘easier’ route to the knockout […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Posted on: 12 Dec 2024
As ever, the UEFA Champions League outright winner odds market is one of the most exciting and dynamic ones around. It’s a new era in the competition’s rich and illustrious history, as 36 teams vie for 16 knockout round places in a single league table. It’s been the biggest shake-up in the UCL for over two decades, and the impact […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Posted on: 05 Dec 2024
With FIFA having announced that the Club World Cup will have a new look in 2025, the recent draw for the competition has seen the betting market for its potential winner become available. FIFA announced that, in a revamp similar to that of the Champions League, the Club World Cup would be transforming into a four-yearly 32-team tournament and includes […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Posted on: 22 Nov 2024
With the contract of Liverpool talisman Virgil van Dijk expiring in the summer it is surprising that no news has currently spread about the Reds looking to extend his stay at Anfield. Now, with the January transfer window fast approaching, there is a great deal of speculation around Van Dijk potentially signing a provisional deal to join a new club […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Posted on: 05 Nov 2024
With Trent Alexander-Arnold still yet to sign a contract extension at Liverpool, the defender has the potential to seal a January move so that the Reds can cash in on him before the expiration of his contract. Having been at the club’s academy since the age of six, a move for Trent would be groundbreaking. PSG and Real Madrid are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Posted on: 28 Oct 2024
With news breaking this morning of Erik ten Hag being sacked by Manchester United, there appears to be a two-horse race developing between interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy and Barcelona legend and former manager Xavi as to who will take the helm at Old Trafford. The Dutchman stands as favourite over Xavi, with the pair being priced at 5/2 and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
Posted on: 17 Jan 2024
It was another tough day at the office for Ange Postecoglou, as he followed up bruising defeats to Liverpool and Nottingham Forest with narrow loss to arch-rivals Arsenal. After two managerial casualties earlier in December, the Spurs gaffer is most certainly on the endangered list. Indeed, Spurs have now lost more games than they have won this season – something […]