If you’re eyeing smart wagers this Premier League season, the clues might already be behind you. The 2024/25 campaign offered a goldmine of data to help shape your betting strategy for 2025/26. Whether you’re backing goals, discipline or defensive solidity, using last season’s trends can help you stay one step ahead.
The Premier League is one of the most bet-on competitions in the world, with millions of fans following every fixture and engaging in expansive markets week after week. From match outcomes to yellow cards and goalscorer bets, knowing where the value lies starts with understanding the stats.
Goals Galore: Will the Betting Trends Continue?
Liverpool topped the scoring charts last season with 86 goals as they stormed to the Premier League title, an eventuality that seems highly probable to repeat itself if you’re looking at the latest Premier League odds. If you haven’t yet, these outright prices — supplied by
Betway Nigeria, a sportsbook and online casino — show the Reds at just +188 to make it consecutive titles under Arne Slot.
And they may not be done yet
. That goal tally could rise even further this season following the arrivals of Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, both of whom bring new dimensions to Liverpool’s already formidable attack. With the club also making moves for Alexander Isak, there’s every chance that Liverpool will eclipse their 86-goal total from last season.
Their firepower undoubtedly set the pace, but several other clubs weren’t too far behind in the goals department. Manchester City (72), Arsenal (69) and Newcastle (68) also proved potent in front of goal. Interestingly, Brentford and Brighton both found the back of the net 66 times, showing there’s value outside the “big six.”
Of course, the caveat here is that there’s been seismic change at Brentford, with Thomas Frank leaving to join Spurs over the summer. In his place comes the vastly inexperienced Keith Andrews. While time will tell how the Irishman fares in his first real stint in the dugout, it might be worth keeping an eye on Frank’s Spurs — the Dane could yet wave his magic in North London.
Defensive Solidity: Clean Sheet Leaders
On the flip side, Liverpool didn’t just lead the league in goals — they also finished with the most clean sheets, recording 14 shutouts across the season. Manchester City, Newcastle, Arsenal and Nottingham Forest were close behind with 13 each, making all of them strong candidates for “Win to Nil” bets, particularly in home fixtures where they tend to dictate play and limit chances against.
Among individual goalkeepers, Arsenal’s David Raya and Nottingham Forest’s Matz Sels were joint leaders with 13 clean sheets apiece — a 34.2% clean sheet rate over the season. Jordan Pickford followed closely with 12 for Everton, while Dean Henderson had an outstanding campaign for Crystal Palace with 11.
The reality is that these keepers often prove decisive in tight matches and can offer strong value in clean sheet markets or correct score bets.
Card Watch: Who Plays on the Edge?
Discipline matters — especially when you’re betting on player bookings or team card totals. Chelsea picked up 99 yellow cards last season, followed by Bournemouth (97) and Southampton (89). These trends suggest a high probability of cards in their matches, especially when facing sides that also draw fouls.
As for repeat offenders, Liam Delap, Saša Lukić and Flynn Downes (although now back in the Championship following relegation with Southampton) all finished the season with 12 yellow cards — the joint-highest tally in the Premier League. That level of consistency in the referee’s book makes them players to watch in individual card markets.
Looking at red cards, Arsenal surprisingly led the league with six dismissals. Ipswich Town followed with five — though now relegated — while Aston Villa and Crystal Palace each finished with four. If you’re exploring red card specials or BTTS & Red Card combos, these teams could be worth tracking.
On the individual front, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) and Myles Lewis‑Skelly (Arsenal) were the most frequent offenders, each receiving two
red cards during the 2024–25 Premier League season. Their records underline how key individuals, not just clubs, can shape card-based betting markets.
Goalscorer Bets: Salah Still the King
Mohamed Salah topped the 2024/25 scoring charts with 29 goals and shows no signs of slowing down. He was followed by Isak (23), Haaland (22) and Chris Wood (20). Haaland’s slight dip might affect his anytime scorer odds early in the season, potentially creating more value than you’d expect.
Cole Palmer (15) will be hugely influential in Chelsea’s lineup, particularly in matches where they’re at Stamford Bridge with the lion’s share of possession. The same goes for Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo, both of whom contributed 19+ goals from deeper roles.
Strategic Takeaways for Your Bets This Season
- Over 2.5 Goals: Prioritize games involving Liverpool, Brentford, Brighton or Newcastle.
- Clean Sheet Bets: Back Arsenal, Newcastle or City at home.
- Card Markets: Look to Chelsea, Bournemouth and Arsenal matches.
- Anytime Scorer Bets: Salah, Isak, Haaland and Wissa remain top picks.
Of course, these stats are the closest we can get to predicting the future but
football remains unpredictable, and no outcome is guaranteed.
Keep an eye on team news, form and fixtures as the season unfolds — and let the numbers guide, not dictate, your decisions.
