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I Know Who the Best Bookie for Football Betting Is! Do You?

Football bookiesTrying to find the best bookmaker for Brits could turn out to be quite the challenge, but if your criteria revolves around one sport to bet on, it’s easier to make the right choice. Even if that sport is football, which I don’t need to tell you it’s the most popular sport in the UK – to watch, to drink a pint for, to bet on; you name it, we do it!

Having said that, let’s get down to business and see which bookie does best in offering certain kind of football bets, tips, predictions and more. If, on the other hand, you don’t care much for my writing and are eager to take a punt with one of the front runners, check the top 5 betting sites from onlinebookies.info.

And speaking of betting, here is where things get a little bit more complicated, because you have to choose a bookie that can satisfy your hunger for betting on the most important events and not only. Because you know that while some people simply settle for betting on one team or the other to win, draws or final score, others like to take a punt on everything, from corners, mobile in-play betting and live streaming and all the way to whether or not a player will take his shirt off after scoring a goal.

The latest statistics provided by the local regulatory and licensing body show that the non-remote betting market in the UK is dominated by 4 major sports betting operators – William Hill, Ladbrokes, Gala Coral Group and Betfred, which 86% of all land-based betting shops. With this in mind, it comes as no surprise that these bookies also reign in the online betting market thanks to their huge experience in the field which helps them to know exactly what punters want.

Let’s take Ladbrokes, for example. Aside from the regular bets like Asian handicap betting, first goalscorer, wincast and half-time and full-time scores, this bookie extends Match Specials that will make every punter drool, yours truly included. I managed to be quids in with these Specials more often than with the standard bets and given the huge odds that they offer, no wonder. I mean, for the Tottenham vs Liverpool match, on Saturday, you can get 50 to 1 odds on Jurgen Klopp to use all 3 substitutes at half time. I mean I know it’s kind of a stretch, but it is possible and that’s all I need to know. Jurgen Klopp to be sent to the stands also offers pretty juicy odds of 20 to 1, so pray he goes bonkers over something and your bet will sound as a pound.

Of course, it’s not all about the types of bets they feature. A good football bookie knows that punters also need a capital boost, so free bets and risk-free offers are must-have perks. Paddy Power does pretty well in this category, extending numerous free bets for pre-match and in-play events. Presently, if you place a bet pre-match, you will receive half of that amount for free to make in-play wagers. I wouldn’t pass on that and I suggest you don’t, either. So, my friends, I gave you a few pointers and suggestions as to who the top bookies for football betting are. Although my advice is usually ‘stick with a bookie that’s been around for a long time’, if you find a fresh operator with good odds, please let me know.

Liverpool’s and Tottenham’s chances.

Football ballSouthampton and West Ham have already been knocked out of The Europa League. The Saints lost 1-0 to Midtjylland which defeat costed them elimination from the tournament. The Hammers were defeated 3-4 on aggregate by Romanian Astra in the third preliminary round and finished with their participation.

Another two English teams (Liverpool and Tottenham) are competing in second best European club tournament – The Europa League. Both teams have won the Cup before. Actually, Tottenham is the first team to win this tournament in 1972 when The Spurs won 3-2 on aggregate the final against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Except this trophy, Tottenham have won The UEFA Cup in 1984. Another significant campaign for The Spurs was 1974 when they lost the final 2-4 to Feyenoord.

Liverpool are one title away from Sevilla’s record of 4 Europa League trophies. The Reds have won the Cup three times in their history. The last time they did it was in 2001 when in a memory match Liverpool beat 5-4 Spanish Alaves after extra time.

If this tournament has been underestimated by the bigger clubs so far; now the things have dramatically changed. The Europa League holder is given the right to take part in the group stage of The Champions League; so this is an extra reason for the clubs to fight for the trophy.

Spurs’ manager, Pochettino knows that it is almost impossible to finish in top 4 in the standings of The Premier League and this cup seems to be his chance to qualify for The Champions League. Tottenham started well, beating Qarabag by 3-1 at White Hart Lane. Even though they will have to play against Monaco and Anderlecht, in my opinion, they won’t have difficulties in qualifying for the next stage of the tournament and if they are lucky enough not to play against Borussia Dortmund, a team in a great form, they will have big chances to win the trophy.

On the other hand, Liverpool will also struggle in qualifying for The Champions League. The Reds will hardly reach the fourth place in the standings of The Premier League, because they will get ahead of Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester City; and it looks like the fifth place is most appropriate to Liverpool.

Liverpool won a point from the first match of the group stage, drawing 1-1 against Bordeaux. The other two Reds’ opponents in the group are Sion and Rubin Kazan. It doesn’t seem impossible, does it?

In conclusion, it looks like both English participants in The Europa League have serious chances in achieving the trophy. Now, there is no more underestimating; so surely Liverpool and Tottenham will give their best in the competition. Of course, a little piece of luck is needed when the lots is going to be drawn but this is not the most important thing. The most important fact is that both clubs have enough quality players in their squads and will be interesting to be seen how far they can reach in the cup.