Best Football Betting Sites UK for 2025

Peter Addison

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Updated: 13 February 2025

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All bookmakers worth their salt offer football betting, but not all of them do it in quite the same way. In this guide to the best football betting sites in the UK, we take a close look at what each one offers. We cover everything from the range of betting markets and promotional offers available to the quality of live streaming and customer service.

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Bet £10, Get £40

24/11/23

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• No minimum deposit requirements
• Excellent platform for in-play betting
• Best Odds On All Premier League Matches

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18+ begambleaware.org. Spread betting losses can exceed deposit. Place a qualifying £10 fixed odds bet at odds of 1/2 or greater. Qualifying bet cannot be placed in-play or cashed out early. Free bet stakes not included in any winnings from the free fixed odds bets. Free bets expire in 28 days if unused.

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Once the bet is settled, get a £10 free fixed odds bet plus a £5 free Total Goals football spread bet and a £5 racing Winning Favourites spread bet. The second £10 free fixed odds bet, £5 free Total Goals football spread bet, and £5 racing Winning Favourites spread bet will be credited 24 hours later. Free bet stakes not included in any winnings from the free fixed odds bets. The free fixed odds bet can be placed by ticking the 'Claim as Free Bet' button on your bet slip when placing your chosen fixed odds bet. The free bet can be placed in-play but cannot be cashed out in-play and must run to the conclusion of the bet.
You need to open a full sports spread betting account to use the 2 x £5 free Total Goals football spread bets and 2 x £5 racing Winning Favourites spread bet. Whilst these are free bets, please remember that when Spread betting it is possible to incur losses that exceed your initial stake. Free bets expire in 28 days if unused. Promotions available to 18+ aged individuals who are registered customers of Spreadex.

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Website:Spreadex

Owner:Privately Held

Founded:1999

Headquarters:St Albans, UK

Bet £10 Get £50 in Bonuses

29/11/23

Bet £10 Get £50 in Bonuses

• BOG applies after 8am on race days
• Includes selected international races
• Available for horse racing & greyhounds

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New customers only. Register with BETFRED50. Deposit £10+ via debit card and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply.

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New customers only. Register (excl. 13/04/24) with WELCOME50. First bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get Free Bets: £20 In-Play, £20 Acca & 50 x £0.20 (£10) Free Spins on Fishin’ Frenzy within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply.

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Website:Betfred

Owner:Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited

Founded:1967

Headquarters:Cheshire, UK

£35 Free Bet + 10 Free Spins

15/12/23

£35 Free Bet + 10 Free Spins

• Free bet worth 5% of your total bets
• Min odds of 6/4 needed
• 1x free bet available daily

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We’ve enhanced our UK Sportsbook Welcome Offer. Get 50% Back as a Free Bet up to £35 (normally £25) plus 10 Free Spins! A minimum of 3 bets at odds of evens (2.00) or greater is required to qualify for the max free bet, which is based on 50% back of first day losses. Even if your account is up, a single £10 Bet at the minimum odds, secures a £5 Free Bet & 10 Free Spins. UK 18+T&C’s

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To activate your Sportsbook 50% Back as a Free Bet up to £35 and 10 Free Spins, simply deposit and bet on any Sportsbook markets of your choice (horse racing, football, tennis, darts etc) at minimum odds of evens (2.00) or greater. At least 3 bets (on different selections) must be placed to qualify for 50% back, 2 of which must be 50% in value of the largest bet you place. Provided you place at least 1 bet of £10 or greater at minimum odds evens (2.00) or greater you're guaranteed a £5 Free Bet and 10 Free Spins either way. Sportsbook losses are calculated from the time of your first settled bet until 23:59 the same day. Only settled bets from the first day of Sportsbook bets qualify for inclusion. Casino losses qualify separately under QuinnCasino 50% Cashback Welcome Offer. If at the end of the day (23:59) your account has losses overall, you will get 50% back as a free bet up to a maximum of £35 plus 10 Free Spins.

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Website:Quinnbet

Owner:Belbridge Consultancy Limited

Founded:2017

Headquarters:Ballyconnell, Ireland

Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365

15/12/23

Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365

• All feature races eligible
• Applies to win and each-way bets
• Available to new and existing customers

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Registration required. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Time limits and T&Cs apply.

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These Open Account Offer Terms and Conditions apply to new customers who open an account from 12:00 UK Time on 2nd March 2023.
How the offer works:
Sign up, make a qualifying deposit and then claim the offer. If you deposit between £5 and £10 you will receive three times that value in Free Bets, upon settlement of qualifying bets. For example, if you make a qualifying deposit of £5, you will be able to release £15 in Free Bets or if you make a qualifying deposit of £10 or more, you will be able to release £30 in Free Bets. To release your Free Bets, place a qualifying bet(s) to the value of your qualifying deposit and allow the bet(s) to settle. Bets must be placed from your deposited funds to count towards the release of Free Bets. Once your qualifying bet(s) has settled, you can use your Free Bets by selecting 'Use Bet Credits' in the bet slip. Once you have met the qualifying conditions, you can use your Bet Credits to stake bets without risking your own cash. Bet Credits can be used on any sport across a wide range of markets. Any returns from bets placed with Bet Credits are added to your Withdrawable Balance, returns exclude your Bet Credits stake. You can also fund a bet with a combination of Bet Credits and cash.

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Website:bet365

Owner:Denise Coates

Founded:2000

Headquarters:Stoke-on-Trent, UK

Bet £20 and Get it Back if it Loses

15/12/23

Bet £20 and Get it Back if it Loses

• Horse Racing specialist
• Most trusted UK bookie
• Frequent market based promotions

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Place your FIRST bet on any Sportsbook market and if it loses we will refund your stake in CASH. Max refund for this offer is €/£20. Only deposits made using cards will qualify for this promotion. T&Cs apply

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Open a new account using promo code YSKWEX Deposit a minimum of £10 using cards Place a Sportsbook bet on Football. For the purposes of this promotion, your first ever settled bet will be counted as the qualifying bet. Qualifying requirements must be completed within 90 days of account opening. If your qualifying bet is settled as a loser we will refund you stake in CASH Maximum refund is £20.

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Website:Paddy Power

Owner:PPB Counterparty Services Limited

Founded:1988

Headquarters:Malta

Bet £10, Get £20 In Free Bets

24/11/23

Bet £10, Get £20 In Free Bets

• One Of The Newest Bookies On The Market
• Regular Price Boosts On Big Events
• Live Horse Racing Streaming

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*New members. Offer not available 15/04/23. £10 min deposit & bet on sportsbook, placed & settled at 1.5 min odds within 14 days of sign-up. Win part of E/W bets. 2 non-withdrawable £10 Free Bet Tokens: accept in 7 days, valid for 7 days from crediting (ex. E/Ws & Multiples), stakes not returned. Click here for Rules & Exclusions. Bet Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org. T&Cs apply 18+

Min Deposit £10

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To be eligible for the Offer, you must: be 18 years of age or over; be a resident of, and physically located in Great Britain; register as a Member of LiveScore Bet and accept the LiveScore Bet Terms and Conditions; make a first deposit of £10 or more; not be subject to any responsible gambling restrictions on your Account, including but not limited to deposit limits or loss limits; and within 14 days of your registration as a Member, place a "Qualifying Bet", which is a bet of £10 or more in one go on LiveScore Bet sportsbook that:
settles within the same 14-day period;
is placed in cash;
is placed at minimum odds of 1/2 (decimal price 1.5);and
if an accumulator or a multiple bet, has odds greater than 1/100 (decimal price 1.01) per selection
Qualifying Bets must be made as a minimum £10 in one go and only the ‘win’ part of your bet will count, i.e. two £5 bets each-way (with a total stake of £10) will not be a Qualifying Bet, whereas with a £10 each-way bet (a total stake of £20), £10 would count and therefore would be a Qualifying Bet. T&Cs apply.

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Website:LiveScoreBet

Owner:Livescore Betting & Gaming Limited

Founded:2020

Headquarters:Gibraltar

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Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Football Bet Builders

15/12/23

Bet £10 Get £30 in Free Football Bet Builders

• Top UK sportsbook
• Extensive markets
• World's Biggest Betting Exchange

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New Customer offer. Place a min £10 bet on the Sportsbook on odds of min 1/2 (1.5), get £30 in Free Bets. Rewards valid for 30 days. SMS verification required. Only deposits via cards will qualify. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly

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You can only take part in this offer if you are not an existing or a previous Betfair account holder. This offer is available to accounts registered in United Kingdom, Rep of Ireland. What do I need to do? Open a new account using promo code ZSKANH. Verify your number by SMS. Deposit a minimum of £10 using a Debit card. Place a minimum £10 football bet on the Betfair Sportsbook. Min odds 1/2 (1.5). Qualifying requirements must be completed within 30 days of account opening. £10 Sportsbook free football bet builder will be awarded after the qualifying bet has settled. £10 Sportsbook free football bet builder will be awarded the next day after the qualifying bet has settled. A second £10 Sportsbook free football bet builder will be awarded the second day after the qualifying bet has settled. All rewards are valid for 30 days after they have been awarded.  Unmatched, unsettled or voided bets will not count towards this promotion. Excludes 'same market' bets placed on the Sportsbook. Free bet stakes are not returned with winnings. Bets placed using free bets as the stake (in full or in part) will not qualify. You'll be able to see details of your free bets in the ‘My Bonuses’ tab which can be accessed at the top of the website. If we find that you have taken part in this promotion using a duplicate account or that you have used more than one account to participate, we reserve the right to withhold your free bets and any winnings earned on the duplicate account. Cashed Out or Partially Cashed out bets are excluded from the promotion. The offer excludes the following bet types: Canadian, Goliath, Heinz, Lucky 15, Lucky 31, Lucky 63, Patent, Super Heinz, Trixie & Yankee.  To complete Phone Verification you must have a device capable of receiving an SMS. Betfair standard promotional terms apply, see here

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Website:Betfair

Owner:PPB Counterparty Services Limited

Founded:2000

Headquarters:London, UK

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Bet £10 Get £20 in Free Bets

24/11/23

Bet £10 Get £20 in Free Bets

• Perfect for live football betting
• Built for mobile
• Stats and in-play graphics on most games

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*New members. Offer not available 15/04/23 £10 min deposit & bet on sportsbook, placed & settled at 1.5 min odds within 14 days of sign-up. Win part of E/W bets. 2 non-withdrawable £10 Free Bet Tokens: accept in 7 days, valid for 7 days from acceptance (ex. E/Ws & Multiples), stakes not returned. Rules & Exclusions apply. Bet Responsibly. BeGambleAware.org. T&Cs apply, 18+

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Qualifying Bets must be made as a minimum £10 in one go and only the ‘win’ part of your bet will count, i.e. two £5 bets each-way (with a total stake of £10) will not be a Qualifying Bet, whereas with a £10 each-way bet (a total stake of £20), £10 would count and therefore would be a Qualifying Bet. If you make a Qualifying Bet, you may claim £20 in free bets, which will consist of two £10 free bet token(s) (“Free Bet Token/s”), subject to the requirements and restrictions applicable to Free Bet Tokens as set out below. If your Qualifying Bet is cancelled, voided or ‘cashed out’, you will not be eligible for the Free Bet Token/s in respect of that bet, but you will be able to place another Qualifying Bet.

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Website:Virgin Bet

Owner:Virgin Bet Limited

Founded:2001

Headquarters:Gibraltar

Top Football Betting Websites

Let’s kick off by presenting our league table of the best football bookies as judged by the expert team here at Safe Betting Sites:

1. Spreadex – The best betting site bar none for football spread betting.
2. Betfred – Enjoy football betting on the move with one of the best apps around.
3. QuinnBet – Regular enhanced odds and plenty of in-play football betting.
4. Bet365 – Staggering football coverage and up to 70% bonus on accas.
5. Paddy Power – Offers Power Price boosts, acca insurance and more.
6. LiveScore Bet – Live streams make this site perfect for in-play betting.
7. Betfair – The best site for odds boosts, which are offered every day.
8. Virgin Bet – Generous offers for new and existing football bettors.

Detailed Reviews of the Best Football Betting Sites

The fight to be top for football bets is as fierce as any local derby you’ll ever get to see. That’s good news for football fans as it means the top football bookies battle to offer the best football odds, features and football betting offers. Here we’ll take a closer look at each of our 10 best football betting sites in the UK and highlight their various strengths.

1. Spreadex Football Betting

Spreadex is special because it has both fixed odds and spread betting markets for football. You won’t find that kind of choice anywhere else, so if you’re someone who likes to bet in both types of markets, this is the place to be.

The range of markets here is vast, and if live streaming about a match isn’t available, it will tell you where you can watch it elsewhere. Spreadex also has some of the best football betting odds, which is handy.

What we like:

• The UK’s leading football spread betting sportsbook
• Returns can be better than with fixed odds betting
• Plenty of football markets
• Easily place bets via the mobile betting app
• Fixed football odds betting available too

What we don’t:

• Limited regular promotions
• Spread betting emphasis won’t suit everyone

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2. Betfred Football Betting

A long-established UK bookie with a reputation for offering valuable promotions, Betfred is one of your best bets for football. Betfred football odds are competitive, and the site also offers in-play betting and enhanced football betting odds for multiples.

There’s a good selection of prop markets here, and a “PickYourPunt” bet builder allows you to combine several to make things even more interesting.

Another nice feature is the additional information that Betfred gives you about where to catch the live streams in your country. Check out our full sportsbook review for the latest Betfred welcome offer.

Pros

• Wide choice of football outright markets
• Useful info on live streams
• PickYourPunt Bet Builder alternative
• One of the best mobile betting apps
• Enhanced multiples available

Cons

• Layout of events and markets could be simpler

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3. QuinnBet Football Betting

QuinnBet is a UK-based online sportsbook that operates with a United Kingdom Gambling Commission licence. It’s famous for being big on horse racing but also is among the strongest football bookmakers available.

QuinnBet has all the standard football betting markets you’d expect, such as correct score, BTTS and first goalscorer. In addition, it has a “Create-A-Bet” option that allows you to create same-game multiples. QuinnBet offers featured Create-A-Bet selections – which are pre-built bet builders – for those who don’t want to put one together for themselves.

Check out our in-depth QuinnBet review.

Pros

• Regular enhanced odds offers on football
• Create-A-Bet on all major football matches
• In play betting options a-plenty

Cons

• Too much emphasis on horse racing!

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4. Bet365 Football Betting

The football coverage at bet365 is staggering – there is simply no other word for it. If there is any professional football match taking place anywhere in the world, you’ll be able to bet on it here.

One notable benefit of betting on football at bet365 is its ‘2-up’ policy. If you back a team to win and they go two goals up at any time, this bookie will settle your bet as a win immediately. That’s with no thought for what might or might not happen during the remainder of the game.

Your backed team could lose 2-6, and as long as they were 2-0 up at some stage, your bet would have already been settled as a winner. Find out more in our comprehensive Bet365 review.

Pros

• Your bet is a winner is your team goes two goals up
• Outstanding array of potential football markets
• Bet Builder and Bet Builder +
• Easy to use site – unflashy and intuitive
• Up to 70% bonus on football accas

Cons

• Unappealing site design

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5. PaddyPower Football Betting

PaddyPower remains a top site for football betting mainly because of its ‘Power Price’ boosts. These are specific bets where the football odds are boosted to make them more appealing. When you are placing your bet on a football match at PaddyPower it is always worth checking the Power Price options to see precisely what is available.

A strong feature here is the display of the “Most Popular Accas”. This lets you see football accumulators backed by other fans. Of course, Paddy Power has all the other features you’d expect from a top football betting site, such as Bet Builders, in-play markets and outrights. The Paddy Power welcome bonus is cash back as a Free Bet on losing bets up to £20.

Pros

• ‘Power Price’ boosts on tailored football bets
• Most Popular Accas reveal how others are betting
• Best odds guaranteed on all football markets
• Extensive market coverage of global leagues
• Live play betting is available at all times
• Test your betting skill with ‘Beat the Drop’

Cons

• Paddy’s sense of humour isn’t for everyone

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6. LiveScore Bet Football Betting

Once heralded as one of the best new football betting sites around, LiveScore Bet is now a well-established favourite. This is a bookmaker that is always striving to improve its features wherever possible, and today it offers everything from Price Boosts and Match Specials to useful stats that can help you make more informed wagering decisions.

LiveScore Bet provides a really strong football betting experience, particularly on mobile. Its live audio and live video streams of many matches make it a particularly good venue for in-play football betting.

The LiveScore Bet welcome offer is Bet £10, Get £20 in Free Bets.

Pros

• Provides statistics and where to watch matches
• Live audio and video on many football games
• Built for a seamless mobile experience
• Free-to-play daily “Squads” game

Cons

• Layout does not suit football betting site on desktop

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7. Betfair Football Betting

Betfair’s sportsbook is a more fan-friendly experience than its exchange betting sister, which can be somewhat daunting at first. The sportsbook features here are similar to what you’d find at other top football betting sites. That means you can enjoy Odds Boosts, early payouts, and more.

There are plenty of football betting markets to explore here, and you can combine multiple outcomes into your own bet with an #OddsOnThat feature. All you have to do is send a tweet on X to @Betfair with the details of your proposed bet, and the team will give you odds for it.

The Betfair welcome offer is Bet £10, Get £30 in Free Bets.

Pros

• Football bets paid out at 90 minutes
• #OddsOnThat gives you tailor-made prices
• Daily featured odds boosts
• Quickly build accas using market type filter
• Strong football odds on all matches

Cons

• Exchange-inspired layout can be overwhelming

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8. VirginBet Football Betting

You might notice a similarity between Virgin Bet and LiveScore Bet. That’s no coincidence because both sites are powered by the same platform. Unsurprisingly that makes Virgin Bet another one of the best football bookmakers for mobile users, and it provides a great experience for anyone who enjoys live betting.

Virgin Bet is generous with its offers for both new and existing customers, making it ideal for fans looking for a new football betting site to try. The current welcome offer is Bet £10, Get £20 and you can see the latest Virgin Bet bonus code and promotion details in our full review.

Pros

• Great for live football betting
• Ideal for fans preferring to bet on mobile or app
• Strong new and existing customer bonuses 

Cons

• Desktop experience is less user-friendly

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How We Review UK Football Betting Sites

When assessing betting sites of any kind we largely adopt the approach outlined on our How We Rate Bookmakers page. That said, the main things that we looked for when assessing and ranking the best bookies for football were as follows:

Football Betting Sites Compared Based on Key Features

Here, at a glance, are the most important features of the best football betting sites and which of the entries in our top 10 list have them.

Sportsbook	Live Betting	Live Streaming	Handicap Betting	Cashout	Bet Builder	Acca Insurance
Spreadex
Betfred
QuinnBet
Bet365
PaddyPower
LiveScore Bet
Betfair
Virgin Bet

How to Sign Up to Football Betting Sites

Registering on a football betting site is straightforward. If you’ve ever signed up for any online service (gambling-related or not), you’ll find the process familiar. Here are the steps:

1. Complete the registration form: Start by filling out the registration form. This typically requires personal details, and some sites may ask for additional information.
2. Email verification: After submitting the form, you’ll receive a verification email. Click on the provided link to confirm your email address.
3. Account funding: Next, link your preferred payment method, such as a debit card or another accepted alternative.
4. Identity verification: Some sites may require you to verify your identity for security purposes. This could involve uploading copies of documents such as your passport and a recent utility bill.
5. Place your bet: With registration complete, you’re all set! Browse the available markets, select an event, click on your desired odds to add the bet to your slip, choose your stake, and place your bet.

How to Bet on Football: Football Betting Tips & Strategy

Not sure how to bet on football online? Using the leading betting websites is a good starting point, as you’re guaranteed the best football betting odds and bigger payouts for your successful football betting predictions. If you want to make money betting on football though, successful football betting systems are the way forward.

Here are our top tips to use at the best football betting sites in the UK:

Value Football Betting

The best way to make money with football betting is via value football betting. This is where you bet on the value of the bet as opposed to the price. Sports betting companies do not always get it right, and assessing bets that have added value is a skill that successful footballer bettors develop.

Finding value bets takes time and effort, but the more you know about football and football betting, the easier they will become to spot.

Jamie Clark

Pro Tip: There are Two Approaches to Value Betting

You can either look at specific games in search of value betting opportunities or take a longer term view and put bets on that last for the entire season. The path you choose depends on your level of patience and when you want to see your return on investment (ROI).

Football Handicap Betting

If you enjoy betting on the actual score of football matches (which is extremely hard to get right) you are probably going to be more successful with handicap betting. Handicap betting is a way of predicting the margin of victory between two teams, and usually generates better odds and therefore potentially better winnings.

James Fuller

Advice from our Betting Expert: When to Use Handicap Betting

Generally speaking, this form of wager is used in order to gain increased value when betting on favourites. In theory, the greater the handicap given, the greater the potential earnings will be.

You can make money with football betting with a greater chance of success if you choose handicap betting over correct score or winning margin betting, and indeed even 1×2 betting itself.

Live Football Betting

Live betting on football means wagering while the match is being played. This can often give you better odds than you might get before the match. For example, if the odds of a goal being scored in the first half were 1.30 prior to the match starting, they might be 1.80 after thirty minutes of play.

James Fuller

Pro Tip: Consider Betting on a Comeback

If the pre-match favourites concede a goal before the opposing team, it could be worth quickly backing them to come back to win. The best teams are at the top of the table for a reason. However, they are not immune to conceding.

Genuine football experts (and in particular, followers of a particular team) can often end up well in profit because of live football betting.

Explore New Betting Markets

Football betting in the UK is big business, and bookmakers are always keen to dream up new markets to entertain the masses. It can often be worth exploring the full range of markets on offer to make sure that you’re betting on those that are best suited to your forecasting skills and temperament. Also make a habit of checking out any new markets that are being offered by your favourite bookmakers because they just might enable you to take a similarly new approach to landing winning bets.

When considering new gambling opportunities, it’s also worth exploring football betting in other countries. According to Techopedia.com’s list of “Best online casinos“, the Netherlands, for example, has a rich footballing tradition with the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup offering a range of betting options.

Try Out Different Bookmakers

This tip is similar to the previous one, but here we’re advising you to check out all of the bookmakers that you have access to. You might be a big fan of Betfred football betting, but if you always bet with that particular bookie you could be missing out on opportunities that are available elsewhere. Don’t be afraid of signing up with several alternative betting sites and exploring what they have to offer. You could find that one is the best site for football accumulators and that another has superior football enhanced odds. In this case, you could use both sites as your needs determine.

Virtual Football Betting

Virtual football is software-based soccer where games only last 90 seconds or so. That’s because you only see the virtual video highlights, not the full game. Just as good is the fact that there’s only a 90-second wait until the next match.

With most virtual games you can only bet on 1×2, but at some sites – such as William Hill – you can bet on the correct score, total goals scored, BTTS and more.

One advantage of betting on virtual football is that it lets you learn how some of the main markets work in a matter of minutes. It’s also very entertaining. Just bear in mind that these are games of chance, not skill, so using serious stakes isn’t recommended. You’re more likely to make money betting on football by betting on actual matches, not virtual ones.

Spread Betting on Football

Spread betting is a more complicated approach to football betting. We recommend you use Spreadex for football spread betting, and to read the football betting guide that they have made available to their customers.

With spread betting, the more right or wrong you are about a particular prediction, the more you will win or lose. You can limit potential losses, but doing so will also limit your potential wins. Read our in-depth guide to spread betting and give it a try when you’re succeeding so often in regular markets that it’s beginning to bore you.

A Guide to Football Betting Markets

At its core, football betting is simple: you predict the outcome of a match. Every match, regardless of extra time or penalties, will culminate in one of three results: a win for Team A, a win for Team B, or a draw. This fundamental football bet type is known as the ‘1X2’ market, where ‘1’ signifies a home win, ‘2’ an away win, and ‘X’ represents a draw. Despite the myriad betting choices for each game, the ‘1X2’ market still attracts the lion’s share of wagers.

But the world of football betting extends far beyond just predicting match outcomes. For those deeply versed in the sport, a wealth of betting opportunities awaits, allowing you to leverage your football knowledge for potential gains when placing football bets.

Popular Football Leagues and Championships to Bet On

In today’s ever-accessible world of online betting, punters can bet on leagues from all around the globe. Here are some of the most popular football leagues and competitions you can bet on at UK betting sites.

Premier League

The Premier League is England’s highest professional football league, so it’s no surprise that EPL football betting is most popular with punters. The season runs from August to May, and 20 football clubs are involved, including Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea.

Professional football teams that haven’t reached the heady heights of the Premier League play in the EFL Championship, League One and League Two. Some key competitions in the English football scene include the FA Cup, the Football League Cup, and the EFL Trophy.

Serie A

This is Italy’s equivalent to the Premier League, and it is similarly contested by 20 teams including Juventus, Lazio, Inter and Milan. Teams that are relegated from this league go down to Serie B, which is also covered by most football betting sites. Betting is also available for the Coppa Italia, which is an annual knockout cup competition similar to our own FA Cup.

La Liga

The top domestic football league in Spain, La Liga (aka Primera Liga) is the home of teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Valencia. The second division is La Liga Segunda. You can bet on both leagues with ease at UK bookmakers, as well as on the Copa del Ray tournament.

Bundesliga

The Bundesliga – in case you haven’t already guessed – is the top professional football league in Germany. It’s contested by 18 teams, including Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Beyer Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart. You’ll see it listed as Bundesliga I at many betting sites, with Bundesliga II being the second division. The cup competition in Germany is the DFB-Pokal or German Cup.

Ligue 1

Ligue 1 is the highest professional league in France. Like the Bundesliga in Germany, it sees 18 teams compete for supremacy. Teams include Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon, Monaco and Marseille. Ligue 2 is the second division, and if you want to bet on the domestic cup competition, you need to look for the Coupe de France, also known as the French Cup or the France Cup.

Champions League

The UEFA Champions League (UCL) is an annual competition between the top professional football teams in Europe. This is where teams like Manchester City, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich play each other to determine which of them is the best of the best. The final match of the tournament is normally held at the end of May or in early June.

Other Domestic Competitions

We haven’t mentioned Scotland yet, but you can also bet on the Scotland Premiership, as well as the Championship, League One and League Two. Scotland also has its own FA Cup and a Scottish League Cup.

Outside of the top five European countries, leagues that are also popular among football bettors in the UK are Eredivisie in Holland, MLS in the USA, Jupiler League in Belgium, Primeira Liga in Portugal, and Super Lig in Turkey, as well as the each of the top divisions in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. According to Bitcoin Magazine’s article titled “Casino’s zonder Cruks“, football betting is one of the most popular gambling formats in the Netherlands as well.

Other European Football Competitions

The UEFA European Championship, UEFA Nations League, UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Europa Conference League are other European football competitions that provide plenty of betting opportunities. You can bet on everything from the outright winner to the stage at which a particular team will be eliminated. Of course, match-by-match betting is also available.

Other International Competitions

All football-playing countries in the world have a national football team, and there is a range of international team tournaments that football bettors can enjoy watching and placing wagers upon. The most famous is the FIFA World Cup, which takes place every four years.

Which Bookmaker has the Best Football Odds?

Many sites claim they have the ‘best odds guaranteed’ when it comes to football betting and all types of sports betting, but what does this mean? It means that if your winning bet had more competitive odds at a different site, you can contact your sports book and claim the difference.

The following sites all adhere to the ‘Best Odds Guaranteed’ mantra:

• Bet365
• BetVictor
• Betway
• Paddy Power
• BoyleSports
• Betfred
• Betfair
• Parimatch

The bookies are not always right (we’ll never forget that they offered odds of 5,000/1 about Leicester City winning the 2015/16 EPL) but they are right more often than not. It’s also worth noting that you might get better odds at sports betting exchanges rather than sportsbooks, as such sites make money from commissions and not from losing bets.

Check out our guide to find out more about how betting odds are calculated.

Football Betting Offers

All online football betting sites are in fierce competition with each other to attract and retain customers. A key way in which they do that is by making various offers available to anyone who bets with them. Here is a quick rundown of the most popular football betting promotions you’ll encounter.

Don’t forget to check out the best football betting offers available to the UK punters

Bottom Line

To summarise, there is no shortage of UK football betting sites, but you can’t assume that all sites are equal. The ten that we’ve highlighted above stand out in terms of the betting on football that they offer. They’re also the best betting sites for football when it comes to safety and security, which is always important. Spreadex is our current favourite for best football bookie thanks to its great range of markets, attractive welcome offer, best odds for football and Golden Goals promotion.

Licence and Safety

You are of course free to completely ignore all our recommendations and strike out alone when it comes to finding the best betting sites for football in the UK. We do have one recommendation though – stick to sites that are properly licenced. If you use a site in the UK which does not have a license from the UK Gambling Commission, you’re asking for trouble.

Finally, remember to stay safe by betting in a responsible manner. If you find that your gambling is getting out of hand, don’t be slow in reaching out for help from any of the organisations listed below:

• UK Gambling Commission
• BeGambleAware
• Gamblers Anonymous
• eCOGRA (eCommerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance)

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Peter Addison

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A vastly experienced sports betting specialist, Peter joined SafeBettingSites in 2021 as a sports editor. Peter has been focusing on the iGaming realm since 2013, and had written millions of words on all aspects of online casino play and sports betting since then. His articles have been featured in numerous high-profile online publications. When not writing, Peter can be found playing his electric guitar. He is such a talented guitarist that his next-door neighbours often join in, adding percussion by banging loudly on the walls.

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