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For sports fanatics who like to hedge their bets every now and then, there are countless avenues to explore from all over the world.
Since there are indeed so many different sports, leagues, and teams to choose from, what is it about the English Premier league that attracts so many punters to take their chances on its matches every single weekend?
If you were hoping to take your chances with a bet or two over the next few weeks, or simply wanted to inspect a new and exciting corner of the sporting world, here are some important points you may want to keep your eye on.
The Stats
According to Statista, the Premier League has the highest brand value out of any football league in the world. One might then assume that the bigger the brand, the bigger the reach. At its best, every year, the Premier League touches the lives of millions the world over, breaking down barriers and uniting fans, no matter where they happen to be.
In fact, The Athletic reported the number of Premier League fans around the globe to be 3.2 billion in the 2018-2019 season. These are some huge figures, and wild popularity tends to attract many an opportunity for investors and betting firms alike.
The ability to attract large global betting firms can also translate to more media coverage, thus further raising awareness for fans everywhere.
Anything Can Happen
For those who enjoy a wild bet on a rank outsider or a random and outrageous score, the Premier League might be the perfect place to visit.
Sports fanatics tend to love an underdog story, and as Leicester City proved in their against-all-odds title win back in 2015, anything can happen in the Premier League, so congratulations to whoever put a bet on that one.
From mid-season sackings to breakout stars arising from nowhere, there is always something to keep fans fixated. If you did want to try your chances at betting on an underdog, there are plenty of options that you could consider aside from the title race itself. Since the odds tend to shift by what seems like the second, now might be the right time to find and secure the ideal price on your underdog. According to Safe Betting Sites UK, betting on the top four finishing spots is extremely popular, as is betting on the teams who will avoid (or fall victim to) relegation at the end of the season.
It is a Real Challenge
The top-level of English football is home to some of the most elite sporting talent the world has ever seen. Suffice to say, the competition is exceptionally fierce. This makes for an exciting watch at the worst of times, and at the best of times, a thrill ride from start to finish.
People who enjoy putting the odd bet on often enjoy some extra dynamism to a game that they might not otherwise be too emotionally invested in.
Plus, teams that manage to claw their way up from the Championship often have to fight tooth and nail to stay in the competition. This can make the league incredibly interesting at both the top and the bottom of the table, good news for the sports enthusiast with some bets to place.
Many Teams Have Gambling Sponsors
Many teams in the Premier League have been and are directly sponsored by gambling companies, which will likely have a big role to play in betting popularity. If teams are being financially supported by the betting firms, there is every chance there will be advertising around the stadium, on the programs, and of course, on the shirts themselves.
The Analysis
The Premier League is consistently monitored, recorded, and analysed by some of the best professionals in the business. You can turn on practically any sports channel, and there will be a pundit dishing out the stats and the facts of not just recent matches but the games of yesteryear too.
'So what?' You might ask, but the more information (and high-quality information at that) you can find out about a team's record, a player's individual record, a distinctive win pattern, etc., the more accurate your bets can turn out.
Studying the information is part of the fun too, and you will likely find some golden nuggets of information if you dig hard enough.
So When Should You Bet?
You should bet as soon as you find some good odds! The chances are that they will change in the blink of an eye, so acting fast can help you get the best price and ensure that you stay ahead of the game, literally.
It is worth remembering that if you haven't done so already, many companies offer sign-up bonuses, which may be worth checking out if you fancy betting on an underdog any time soon.
