Outright predictions for the EPL 2026/2027: who will become the champion and top scorer

The new season of the Premier League kicks off on August 21. Bookmakers have already opened the line for the main outcomes of the tournament. Who will become the Premier League champion, who will win the top scorer race, which teams will compete for the medals, and who risks being relegated to the Championship? This article compiles current odds, betting options, and long-term forecasts for the 2026/2027 English championship.
Odds for the winner of the 2026/2027 Premier League season
Team | Odds for the Premier League Championship |
Arsenal | 2.50 |
Manchester City | 3.80 |
Liverpool | 6.00 |
Manchester United | 7.50 |
Chelsea | 9.00 |
Tottenham | 20.00 |
Aston Villa | 35.00 |
Brighton | 150.00 |
Newcastle | 150.00 |
Bournemouth | 200.00 |
Everton | 250.00 |
Brentford | 250.00 |
Nottingham Forest | 500.00 |
Crystal Palace | 500.00 |
Leeds | 500.00 |
Fulham | 500.00 |
Sunderland | 750.00 |
Coventry City | 2000.00 |
Ipswich Town | 2000.00 |
Hull City | 3000.00 |
Odds for relegation from the Premier League at the end of the 2026/2027 season
Team | Odds for Relegation from the Premier League |
Arsenal | - |
Manchester City | - |
Liverpool | - |
Manchester United | - |
Chelsea | - |
Tottenham | 50.00 |
Aston Villa | 65.00 |
Brighton | 25.00 |
Newcastle | 12.00 |
Bournemouth | 10.00 |
Everton | 10.00 |
Brentford | 9.00 |
Nottingham Forest | 9.00 |
Crystal Palace | 7.00 |
Leeds | 6.50 |
Fulham | 6.50 |
Sunderland | 4.00 |
Coventry City | 1.65 |
Ipswich Town | 1.65 |
Hull City | 1.25 |
Odds for Making the Top 4 in the Premier League for the 2026/2027 Season
Team | Odds for Making the Top 4 in the Premier League |
Arsenal | 1.12 |
Manchester City | 1.28 |
Liverpool | 1.45 |
Manchester United | 1.60 |
Chelsea | 1.85 |
Tottenham | 4.00 |
Aston Villa | 5.00 |
Brighton | 13.00 |
Newcastle | 15.00 |
Bournemouth | 25.00 |
Everton | 25.00 |
Brentford | 30.00 |
Nottingham Forest | 35.00 |
Crystal Palace | 40.00 |
Leeds | 35.00 |
Fulham | 40.00 |
Sunderland | 50.00 |
Coventry City | 150.00 |
Ipswich Town | 150.00 |
Hull City | 300.00 |
Odds for the top scorer of the Premier League 2026/2027 season
Player | Odds to win the top scorer race |
Erling Haaland (Manchester City) | 1.73 |
Alexander Isak (Liverpool) | 10.00 |
Igor Tiago (Brentford) | 13.00 |
Joao Pedro (Chelsea) | 15.00 |
Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) | 17.00 |
Victor Dykeresh (Arsenal) | 20.00 |
Benjamin Sheshko (Manchester United) | 25.00 |
Semenyo (Manchester City) | 30.00 |
Cole Palmer (Chelsea) | 35.00 |
Kai Havertz (Arsenal) | 35.00 |
*Odds are approximate, may vary in different bookmakers and are current at the time of publication
Long-term Predictions for the Outcome of the Premier League 2026/2027 Season
Who will be the champion of England at the end of the 2026/2027 season?
We are used to the fierce competition in the Premier League. It's the only league in the world where there are nominally six top clubs. However, in our opinion, one team stands out significantly against the rest before the start of the new season. We're talking about the "Gunners". We bet that Arsenal will become the Premier League champion. Currently, it is the most stable club in England, which has a deep bench and the best defense in the world. The main competitors of Arteta's team - Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool - are undergoing restructuring this summer. And Man Utd simply doesn't have the squad to compete in this race. So it turns out that Arsenal enters the season as the deserved favorite.
Who will make the top 4 in the Premier League at the end of the 2026/2027 season?
Our prediction: Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Aston Villa will be in the top 4 of the Premier League at the end of the next season. The Londoners and the "Citizens", as in the last season, will fight for gold. The "Merseysiders" with their new coach Andoni Iraola will surely play attractive football, but their stamina will last at most for bronze. But Villa, led by Unai Emery, is again capable of surprising and pushing out such giants as Chelsea and Manchester United from the top 4.
Who will be relegated to the Championship at the end of the 2026/2027 season?
Our choice might surprise some. But we assume that in the upcoming season one of the teams that will be relegated from the Premier League will be Sunderland. The "Black Cats" had an outright overperformance in the last Premier League campaign, finishing seventh. But this summer the club has not strengthened its squad at all, so it risks crashing and fighting only for survival with newcomers from the Championship.
Who will be the top scorer of the Premier League 2026/2027 season?
As long as the Viking from Man City plays in the Premier League, he will always be considered the main favorite for the "Golden Boot". We won't take a risk and assume that Haaland will be the top scorer of the English championship. He has won the sniper race three times in the last four seasons. We believe, after a fiery World Cup, where Erling took Norway to the quarterfinals and scored seven goals, the "Citizens" forward will maintain his top form and continue to score goals at the club level.
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FAQ
When will the English football championship for the 2026/2027 season start?
The new Premier League season kicks off on August 21, 2026.
When will the English football championship for the 2026/2027 season end?
The final round of the Premier League for the upcoming season is scheduled for May 30, 2027.
Who is the current champion of England?
The current champion of the Premier League is London's Arsenal.
Who is the main favorite for the Premier League championship at the end of the 2026/2027 season?
Before the start of the tournament, bookmakers quote Arsenal as the main favourite.
Who is the main contender for the title of the top scorer in the Premier League for the 2026/2027 season?
The main favourite of the race is considered to be Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.


