What Football Leagues Are the Easiest to Pick a Winner From?
Betting markets for soccer are becoming increasingly popular in the United States as more people become fans of European football. However, for many people, understanding which leagues and teams to bet on can be a big challenge. Many fans in the U.S. are not familiar with football and often make the mistake on betting for the wrong leagues.
For example, if you are visiting a betting sportsbook in Indiana, you may be wondering which European football leagues to bet on. If your sole purpose is to pick a winner and place some big money, then some leagues are easier to predict than others.
Below you can read about the most predictable leagues in European soccer. These are the competitions that you are almost guaranteed to know which club will win every year.
Scottish Premier League (SPL) – Arguably the most predictable league throughout its history as it has been dominated by two specific clubs… Rangers and Celtic, both from Glasgow. To put this dominance into perspective, Celtic have won 50 titles and Rangers have won 54 league crowns. In fact, Celtic is currently on an eight-year league winning streak.
Bundesliga – In Germany, Bayern Munich stands as a giant above all other clubs. Yes, on the occasional year the Bavarian club slips up and does not win the league crown, but it’s rare. Bayern has won 17 of the last 21 titles and this dominance allows the club to cherry pick the best stars from other clubs. Not only does the Munich giant win every year, by buying the best players it ensures ongoing success.
European Leagues Without Much Competition
Some European leagues are even more predictable than the SPL and Bundesliga. Below are some ongoing league winning streaks that will help you bet on a sure-fire winner. The reason these leagues are not more present on this list is because they don’t always have open betting markets.
8 The New Saints (Wales) 2011/12 to present
8 Ludogorets Razgrad (Bulgaria) 2011/12 to present
7 APOEL (Cyprus) 2012/13 to present
6 Salzburg (Austria) 2013/14 to present
6 Qarabağ (Azerbaijan) 2013/14 to present
6 Santa Coloma (Andorra) 2013/14 to present
6 Astana (Kazakhstan) 2014 to present
Controversial Choices
Serie A – Italy’s elite club football competition may be something of a controversial inclusion on this list. After-all, this is a league that has had many different clubs win it throughout its history, including AC Milan, Inter Milan, Lazio, Roma, Napoli, Fiorentina, Genoa, Torino, and others. However, it is Juventus that is the leading force with 36 titles, more than double any other club. Furthermore, Juventus has won the last seven Serie A seasons.
Ligue 1 – This is a relatively new situation, but in France you can bet your last dollar on Paris Saint Germain winning the title. Thanks to billionaire owners, the club is head and shoulders above its rivals. Indeed, before 2013 the club had won just a single Ligue 1 title, but since has claimed seven of the last eight. With the ability to buy stars other French clubs simply cannot afford, PSG’s dominance will continue for many years.
