Weekly Betting Roundup: Arsenal Title Odds Crash, Dorking Surge & Political Market Shifts

Arsenal’s title odds have collapsed after a decisive weekend, Dorking Wanderers surge in non-league, political betting makes headlines and WWE markets settle after Royal Rumble drama.
Weekly Betting Roundup: Arsenal Title Odds Crash, Dorking Surge & Political Market Shifts
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  • Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League, slashing their title odds with UK betting sites.
  • Dorking Wanderers’ dominant win sets up a huge National League South showdown with Torquay.
  • Political and WWE betting markets were also in focus during a busy week for specials bettors.

Arsenal March Clear as Premier League Title Odds Collapse

UK betting sites were quick to react after a pivotal weekend in the Premier League saw Arsenal strengthen their grip on the title race. 

Mikel Arteta’s side produced a ruthless 4-0 away win at Leeds on Saturday, a result that was compounded by Aston Villa’s surprise home defeat to Brentford and Manchester City being held to a draw away at Tottenham.

Those combined results have opened up a six-point gap at the summit and the betting markets have responded accordingly. 

Arsenal are now as short as 1/6 with Bet365 to lift the Premier League trophy which is a price that suggests bookmakers see very little room for a late-season collapse.

With City failing to capitalise and other challengers already falling away, the market now looks increasingly one-sided.

Premier League Winner 25/26
OddsImplied Probability
Arsenal1/685.7%
Man City9/218.2%
Man United50/12.0%
Tottenham66/11.5%
Liverpool100/11.0%

Arsenal’s implied probability of over 85% underlines how confident bookmakers now are.

Dorking Wanderers Continue Dream Run in National League South

Further down the football pyramid, Dorking Wanderers enjoyed another statement weekend as they moved into joint top of the National League South.

Marc White’s side swept Salisbury aside with a convincing 3-0 home victory. Brennan Camp and Patrick Casey put Dorking firmly in control before the break, with Jason Prior’s late goal adding gloss to a dominant performance.

The result sees Dorking level on points with Torquay United, setting up a huge clash this weekend as the top two meet in a game that could have major promotion implications.

National League South Winner 25/26
OddsImplied Probability
Torquay United3/125.0%
Dorking Wanderers10/323.1%
Hornchurch4/120.0%
Worthing6/114.3%
Weston-super-Mare9/110.0%
Ebbsfleet United10/19.1%

Dorking’s probability continues to climb week by week and victory away at Torquay would almost certainly see Marc White’s men installed as outright favourites.

Political Betting in Focus Ahead of Gorton and Denton By-Election

Political betting markets also featured prominently this week after bookmakers released prices for the Gorton and Denton by-election, scheduled for February 26.

The Green Party have been installed as odds-on favourites, while Labour have slipped to third in the betting following internal party issues and an eye-catching campaign from Reform UK. 

This contest attracted additional attention after Andy Burnham was prevented from standing, a move that reshaped the market almost instantly.

Gorton and Denton By-Election Winner
OddsImplied Probability
Green Party8/1157.9%
Reform UK6/440.0%
Labour11/215.4%
Workers Party of Britain66/11.5%
Conservatives600/10.2%
Liberal Democrats600/10.2%
Social Democrats600/10.2%
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WWE Royal Rumble Brings Lessons for Specials Bettors

Specials and entertainment betting were also in the spotlight as WWE’s 2026 Royal Rumble took place in Saudi Arabia.

In the Women’s Royal Rumble, favourite Liv Morgan delivered as expected, winning the event after being priced at evens pre-show. 

The men’s contest proved far less predictable with favourite Bron Breakker shockingly eliminated first.

That early exit saw the market flip instantly, allowing Roman Reigns to capitalise and land the victory at 11/8, rewarding bettors who went against the favourite.

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Expert Tipster Insight: A Week Defined by Momentum

OLBG betting expert Jake Ashton believes the past week perfectly illustrates how quickly outright markets can swing.

What the expert says...
Arsenal’s odds collapse, Dorking’s steady climb and the political market reaction all show why timing is crucial. Acting early in momentum-driven markets is often the difference between value and missed opportunity

Jake Ashton - Betting Expert - OLBG.com

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