Blogs: Football

Value betting should be the aim for all of us. Where we notice stand out odds on an event we should take advantage. Each week the EPL can throw up teams who have a better chance of winning or drawing a game than their odds indicate.

Most of us support a team and are regularly advised not to blindly bet on our team because of this support. However, can a profit be made by you knowing most about the team you support. We ran a betting test on two teams.

What is xG and can it help betting on games? Expected goals (xG) is a measurement of chances created in a match. It assigns a figure based on how good the chance was based on historical similar chances. That figure is the (xG).

Do you want to know what percentage favourites or underdogs win English football matches? Do football favourites win more often at home? How many draws are there each season? The football statistics blog should help when deciding on what bets to place.

The following tables display the English Premier League data for a range of seasons. The trends will hopefully assist your betting on the EPL, you should be able to view where the statistics are in your favour ahead of placing a bet.

Placing bets on all Premier League matches to end in a draw will naturally lose you money. What filters do you need to use to give yourself a chance of making a profit on drawn games?

Every football match has a favourite and an underdog, can you profit from backing them in particular circumstances? These football betting statistics collated by me over 12 years make interesting reading.

Explore the rich history of the FA Cup in our latest blog, featuring past winners, tournament records, and essential statistics. Plus, discover expert betting tips to enhance your experience during the thrilling 2025-26 FA Cup season.

Can we make a profit from backing Odds On football favourites? What are the statistics in the English Premier League from backing away team underdogs? I have collated 12 years of trends and have the answers.