The English Premier League (EPL) is the top club soccer league in England and many consider it to be the top league in the world. World recognized teams such as Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool participate in the EPL and supporters of these teams enjoy betting on English Premier League matches.
On this page we look at where you can bet on the Premier League, explain the most common bets and how to read the odds, and finish with a step by step guide to getting started.
Where Can You Bet On The Premier League?
Where you can bet on the English Premier League depends on where you live. Here is a quick look at the main options in the United States, Canada, the UK and elsewhere.
United States
Sports betting is legal in more than 35 states plus Washington, D.C. Licensed sportsbooks in every legal state offer odds on Premier League matches, and prediction markets also list contracts on major soccer matches in many states. You must be 21 or older in most states and physically located in a state where the sportsbook is licensed. Offshore sportsbooks also accept bets from Americans, but they are not licensed or regulated by any US state, which means there is no state regulator to turn to if there is a dispute over a bet or a withdrawal.
Canada
Ontario has a regulated market of licensed online sportsbooks, and the other provinces offer online betting through their provincial lottery sites. The legal betting age is 19 in most provinces and 18 in Alberta, Manitoba and Quebec. Coverage of the English Premier League varies by site, so check the markets offered before signing up.
United Kingdom
The UK has one of the biggest soccer betting markets in the world, and licensed bookmakers offer odds on every Premier League and Champions League match, with extensive in-play and player prop markets. Use an operator licensed by the Gambling Commission, which requires you to be 18 or older and verifies your identity before you can bet.
Elsewhere
Many other countries regulate online betting with their own licensing systems, while some restrict it. Check the rules in your country before signing up with any betting site, and stick to operators licensed where you live.
EPL Betting Options
Sportsbooks offer odds on every English Premier League match, but the most popular match bets would be the moneyline, spread and over/under bets. You can also wager on which team will win the English Premier League this season. Those soccer betting options are pretty straight forward, but for those of you who want something a little more interesting you should check out the EPL prop betting options at your sportsbook.
EPL Betting Odds
Decimal and American odds are the most common odds formats for English Premier League betting. Here is a moneyline example to show you the difference and explain both formats.
Decimal Format:
Blackburn 7.10
Chelsea 1.40
Draw 4.15
American Format:
Blackburn +610
Chelsea -250
Draw +315
The decimal format is easy to understand because the number beside each outcome shows the payout by multiplying the bet amount by the decimal odds. For example a $100 bet on Blackburn would payout $710 (win $610).
The American odds format looks at the amount you win if you bet $100 for the + outcomes. So sticking with Blackburn a $100 bet would win $610 ($710 payout), the same as the decimal odds.
The tricky thing with the American format compared to decimal is when there are – odds. The -250 associated with Chelsea means that a $250 bet on Chelsea would win $100 ($350 payout). If we use this bet amount and multiply it by the 1.40 decimal odds we also receive a payout of $350.
How To Bet On The Premier League – Step By Step
Whichever site you choose, the process of getting started is similar. Here’s a general guide.
Step 1. Choose a Licensed Site
Pick a sportsbook that is licensed where you live and offers Premier League markets. Review the options above before signing up.
Step 2. Check The Age and Location Rules
The minimum age is 21 in most US states, 18 or 19 in Canada depending on the province, and 18 in the UK. Most licensed sites also confirm that you are located where they are licensed.
Step 3. Create and Verify Your Account
Sign up with your legal name, date of birth and address. Licensed sites are required to verify your identity, so you may be asked for a photo of your ID or other documents.
Step 4. Fund Your Account
Deposit using one of the site’s payment methods, which commonly include debit cards and bank transfers. Check how withdrawals work, and how long they take, before you deposit.
Step 5. Find The Market and Place Your Bet
Navigate to the soccer section, select the market you’re interested in, and enter your stake. Before confirming, check the odds and how much you stand to win.
Step 6. Set Limits
Decide on a budget before kickoff and stick to it. Most licensed sites let you set deposit and time limits in your account settings. If betting stops being fun, free help is available: call 1-800-GAMBLER in the US, ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 in Ontario, or the National Gambling Helpline at 0808 8020 133 in the UK.
Bet On English Premier League Clubs
The English Premier League is home to many of the most recognized soccer teams in the world including Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal. Check out our club pages here:
For more news and information regarding the EPL check out the English Premier League website. You will find scores, standings and other news.