2025/26 EPL Predictions: Liverpool’s Chances to Defend Their Title | i8 Live Football

The 2025/26 Premier League title race is already shaping up to look familiar. Bookmakers have placed last season’s champions, Liverpool, at the front of the pack, with Arsenal and Manchester City right behind them — exactly the same top three from the previous campaign, and in the same order.

With odds heavily favoring these giants, the rest of the league is being given little chance to upset the balance. But is the title picture really that predictable? In this breakdown, I’ll dive into the strengths of the frontrunners, highlight a couple of dark horses, and reveal my own Premier League winner prediction for 2025/26.

2025-26 EPL Title Odds – Key Contenders.

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Soccer betting markets for the 2025/26 EPL season suggest this could be a three-way battle for the crown. Liverpool lead the way as the bookies’ top pick, with Arsenal breathing down their necks and Manchester City just a touch further back.

After that, the gap in odds is significant. Chelsea are viewed as the main outsider, while Manchester United oddly sit fifth in the pecking order despite a disastrous 15th-place finish last season. Improvement is expected, but turning into title contenders? That’s a stretch.

Realistically, anything outside the “big three” feels like a long shot, no matter how tempting the price might be. If you’ve spotted a value play, you can check the latest Premier League futures by visiting Bovada and navigating to: Sportsbook > Soccer > Europe > England > Premier League Futures and Specials.

2025-26 Premier League Winner Odds & Predictions: Can Liverpool Stay on Top?

The new English Premier League season is almost here, and the title race already looks like it could be a battle between familiar rivals. Sportsbooks have released their EPL winner odds for 2025-26, and the usual suspects sit at the top of the betting market.

Liverpool, last year’s dominant champions, lead the way, followed closely by Arsenal, with Manchester City a step behind. After that, the odds drop sharply, leaving clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United in long-shot territory.

But will it really be another season where only the big three have a realistic shot? Let’s break down the strengths, weaknesses, and betting value for each of the favorites — and see if there’s room for a surprise.

Liverpool (+180)

Liverpool were untouchable in 2024-25, securing the Premier League crown weeks before the season ended. It was one of the most one-sided title races in recent memory.

This summer, however, has brought change. The club lost Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, Luis Díaz to Bayern, Jarell Quansah to Leverkusen, and tragically, Diogo Jota passed away in a car accident.

Still, Liverpool went big in the market — landing Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong. Goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili also returned, likely pushing Alisson for minutes.

The attack remains overloaded with quality, especially if they add Alexander Isak. The only concerns? Salah’s historic 47 goal contributions will be hard to repeat, and the AFCON in mid-season could disrupt their momentum.

They have the firepower for another 90+ point season, but with stiffer competition, the margin for error is thinner.

Arsenal (+225)

Arsenal’s last campaign was a strange mix — a comfortable second place finish, yet never a real threat to Liverpool.

Injuries were the killer: Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Jesus, and Martin Ødegaard all spent long spells out. The Gunners actually led the league in total injuries with 27, five more than the next club.

Defensively, they were the best in the league. Offensively, they struggled — just 69 goals and 14 draws, often against teams fighting relegation.

This summer’s transfer activity targeted those issues directly: Viktor Gyökeres for goals, Noni Madueke for width, Martín Zubimendi for midfield control, and extra depth from Kepa, Nørgaard, and Mosquera.

With their most complete squad yet under Mikel Arteta, fewer injuries, and Gyökeres leading the line, Arsenal look ready to match Liverpool stride for stride.

Manchester City (+325)

The defending champions of previous years finally slipped in 2024-25, undone by injuries, fatigue, and an uncharacteristic dip in form.

The absence of Rodri for most of the campaign hurt, as did nagging knocks to other key players. City’s press looked flat, the defense was leaky, and the attack lacked its usual sharpness.

While Rodri is now back, transfer speculation linking him to Real Madrid is unsettling. And unlike their rivals, City had less rest due to the Club World Cup, potentially leaving them vulnerable early in the season.

Pep Guardiola still commands one of the best squads in the world, but right now they appear half a step behind Liverpool and Arsenal.

Final Take

On paper, Liverpool and Arsenal are the clear frontrunners in the 2025-26 Premier League title race. City have the pedigree to surprise, but the bookmakers might be overestimating their chances.

If you’re betting futures, the value likely lies with Arsenal at their current price — especially if their key players stay fit. Liverpool are still the team to beat, but they face more variables this season than last.

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