One thing that made the year 2020 more unbearable was the massive cancellation of sports events across the globe. All of our favourite annual rituals and excitement for the upcoming competitions were just another casualty of the raging pandemic. Luckily the year 2021 is filled with a number of huge sports events, and football is one of them. One of the main appeals when it comes to football matches is betting. In other words, sports betting enthusiasts can finally move away from virtual football and simulations and bet on the real thing.
When we talk about football betting we have to give it credit for its user-friendly system. The bets are pretty straightforward and easy to understand, so even those who are not into football can easily participate. Here we will go over some speculations or tips on football betting, and name five teams that could be worth betting on in 2021.
Liverpool
Liverpool are the current defending Premier League champions and have been one of the best teams in Europe over the past few years. Admittedly, they did not have the best start to the 2020/21 campaign, but ups and downs are just a natural part of this sport. Liverpool are far too good a side to not bounce back so you could get some tempting odds on them while they’re going through a bad spell.
Tottenham
Tottenham have one of the best attacks in England with Hueng-min Son and Harry Kane linking up superbly well together so they are always going to be among the favourites for first goal-scorers in any game. Like Liverpool, Spurs are also going through a bad spell right now so pick your best wisely and make the most of your money. When it comes to sports betting you can always count on generous bonuses like the ones we see in online casinos. In other words, you can often start with 1 pound deposit and get some bonus funds to test your luck. This will reduce your risk and you can then bet on relatively safer wagers like number of goals in a game.
Bayern Munich
A club that is consistently dominating in the German domestic league, Bayern Munich are an excellent team to bet on. They rarely drop points in the Bundesliga and are the reigning European champions. One of the main stars of the team is Robert Lewandowski – who won best male footballer in 2020 after scoring over 30 goals last season. Betting on Lewandowski to score in any given game could prove profitable.
Manchester City
After missing out on the title last season, Manchester City are now on course to reclaim the Premier League after a sensational run of 18 straight victories in all competitions has moved them 10 points clear at the top of the table. Managed by Pep Guardiola, who’s arguably the best coach in the game, City are one of the strongest sides in Europe and should be one of the easiest teams to bet on.
Real Madrid
Another team who’ve enjoyed consistent success over the years, Real Madrid are always competing for the La Liga title and the Champions League. Even back in 2018 when they missed out domestically, Madrid managed to conquer Europe yet again to record a record 13th European Cup. Zinedine Zidane’s side are expected to be right in the mix for both competitions again this season so they are another team you should bet on regularly.
Football Betting Tips
If you plan to start betting on football for the first time, there are a few things you need to know. Although this is a hobby that has been around since the sport itself, it is not legal in every country. So, before you create an account or make any deposits, check the list of countries where betting is legal, or illegal, to make sure there won’t be any problems if you try to withdraw your winnings. Once you are sure that you are good to go, you can start looking into different betting platforms.
When identifying the right platform for betting, check the welcome bonuses, and user reviews. If they are a well-established business it should have plenty of reviews and pretty competitive bonuses, especially during main events. It should also be pretty easy to create an account and fund it because they have multiple payment options like e-wallet, credit cards, cryptocurrency, as well as regular bank transfer.
Lastly, don’t rush with placing bets, and try to play it as safe as possible. Don’t bet on a single outcome, but take the draw result into consideration. You can also bet on the number of goals, and often betting on 2 or more goals in a single match, is a solid bet when betting on the big teams named above. Also, remember to pay attention to odds if you are playing on leagues or teams you don’t know anything about. If the odds are pretty close, maybe avoid that game, and try to bet on teams that are extremely likely to win according to odds. Finally, remember that anything is possible, so even if you want to experiment just for the fun of it, don’t let anyone stop you.
Conclusion
These speculations were made based on the current situation, so there is clearly a lot of room for development and change. If you have someone who is a long-term football fan and really follows the news related to the industry, clubs, and new talent, feel free to ask them for advice. You can also watch different YouTube videos made by football fans, to see what they think about upcoming matches. If anything you can track just how accurately they can predict some of the outcomes and how they approach the issue.
