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Premiership Betting

In recent times, football has overtaken horse racing as the most popular sport for the betting fraternity. There are many reasons for this development but the success and TV exposure granted to the Premiership have been major contributing factors.

When it comes to betting on Premiership football, there are some popular gambles that can be used for any football match anywhere in the world, but some are unique to this league. At the start of every season, there is major speculation on the so-called `sack race`, where gamblers have to predict who will be the first premiership manager to leave his post.

Generally speaking, this unwanted accolade is normally associated with a manager whose team is involved in an early relegation battle but this isn`t always the case. Sometimes, managers who have invested heavily in their squad over the course of the summer will experience a disappointing start which sees them under threat. Essentially it`s just a question of how long a Chairman`s nerve and patience will hold and the overall scenario is one of the most popular football bets around.

You can also gamble on who will finish the campaign as the Premiership`s leading goal scorer. This is another popular bet and in the early stages of the season, odds will fluctuate wildly. Here you need to use all your analytical skill to predict changes in form but luck also plays a major part as injuries and suspension can hit the game`s best players at any time.

Elsewhere, many of the bets associated with the premiership can be used for any league in the world. Predicting the first or last goal scorer in any game has always been a popular bet and this is where you can use a little skill and judgement to turn the odds in your favour.

Have a look through the list of premiership teams and see who takes their penalties and free kicks. Often it will be a striker but if you can find a midfield player or even a defender then they have a great chance of scoring first but their odds will be higher.

Similarly, a defender with an eye for goal who comes up for corners and set pieces is also worth a gamble. Over the course of the season they will contribute with some useful goals so find out who these players are and consider your bet accordingly.

One of the greatest innovations in any form of football betting has seen the introduction of betting in play. While this can be used for any football match, it is particularly popular in the premiership where so much of it is now televised live.

Here you can really test your skills as a soccer pundit in assessing how the game is developing and where you should place your money. However you also need to look out for the rapid change in odds and decide the best time in the match to stake your bet.

The rise in popularity for football betting has come about for many reasons but the Premiership has played a major part in that rise. Above all, if you`re looking to watch live football a bet can make the game more exciting so just stake your money and then sit back and enjoy the action.