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The wait is finally over! Club football is back, and we are hyped! Get ready for months of edge-of-your-seat action, sleepless nights, and constantly checking the BetKing app to see if your bet predictions are on point. It is time to fill our weekends and weekdays with the thrill of potentially landing that big win.  

In this piece, we are gearing up for the return of the top 5 leagues and arming our online betting community with the tools to win big this season.  

Without wasting much time, let us look at the top 5 leagues and arm our online betting community with expert betting tips and the best betting trends for the new season.  

**Premier League (EPL)**

Let us start with the most exciting and, in most people's eyes, the most difficult league in the world: the English Premier League. Yes, the league that made us love Thierry 'Igwe' Henry, Kanu Nwankwo, Cristiano Ronaldo, and others. The 2024-25 season promises to be a whirlwind, and my gut feeling is that Manchester City will not have it all their way this time. They have won four league titles on the bounce, and that is an indictment of a league that prides itself on being the most difficult in the world. Has Manchester City turned it into a "farmers' league"?  

Arsenal will have something to say about that, after running the champions close for the last two seasons. Mikel Arteta's men are fully equipped to go again, and BetKing has the best odds for the Gunners to win the title @2.85, Trust me, that is an opportunity worth exploring.  

So, what are the best markets to focus on this season? The corner market is one to look out for, and a great alternative to other options. Last season, Liverpool and Manchester City averaged the most corners per game with 7.3 and 7.2, respectively, which makes both teams substantial value for your bet prediction. 

The EPL has been trending upwards in terms of goals and the 2023-24 season also set the record for most goals scored in a season; 1246 goals (3.3 goals per game). Erling Haaland grabbed his second Golden Boot but was run close by the likes of Chelsea’s Cole Palmer and Newcastle’s Alexander Isak. Manchester City averaged 2.5 goals per game and were particularly lethal at home with an average of 2.7 goals per game. Arsenal and Liverpool averaged 2.4 and 2.2 goals per game, respectively.

Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham stood out when it came to entertainment as 28 of their 38 games featured both teams on the scoresheet, and after adding Dominic Solanke for £60m, we can expect more goals when Spurs are in action.  

**Here are 3 bets to make on opening weekend including our bet of the day.**

● Arsenal over 2.5 goals against Wolves 

● Erling Haaland to score against Chelsea 

● Leicester vs Tottenham - both teams to score 

**Italian League (Serie A)**

Next, we are off to Italy! Who does not love a good plate of spaghetti? I am sure Inter Milan fans in our online betting community had their fill of pasta and wine last season as they watched their beloved team breeze to the title under Simeone Inzaghi. 

The Nerazzurri are still the team to beat, and their impressive stats from last season - averaging 2.3 goals per game while conceding an incredible 0.5 goals per game - show just how dominant they were. It is hard to bet against them defending their crown, but Juventus and City rivals Milan are hungry for a taste of that success and have made significant changes to that effect. Juve have added Thiago Motta to replace Max Allegri as manager and some young, hungry players, while Milan's addition of Alvaro Morata should be a significant boost.  

Of course, it is not just about the top three. Bologna and Atalanta showed last season that they can mix it with the big boys, and Fiorentina made some smart signings, including Thijs Dalling and Riccardo Orsolini, and could be a dark horse in the title race.  

AS Roma, under Daniele De Rossi, also made some savvy moves, like bringing in Matias Soule and LaLiga top scorer Artem Dovbyk. They were the fourth highest scorers in the league last season (1.7 goals per game), and Dovbyk’s arrival could see that number go even higher.  

Napoli, on the other hand, had a disappointing and forgettable campaign, finishing 10th, just 12 months after winning the Scudetto. They have since appointed serial winner Antonio Conte, but there have been no significant additions and with Victor Oshen potentially on his way out, avoid backing a Napoli win when you make your full-time prediction this weekend.  

**Here are 3 bets to make for Serie A**

● Inter to defeat Genoa and over 1.5 goals 

● Juventus to win Serie A 

● Cagliari vs Roma – Both teams to score 

**Spanish League (LaLiga)**

Following Spain's Euro 2024-win, excitement is building for the start of the new LaLiga season. Defending champions Real Madrid were practically unbeatable, losing just once in 38 matches, averaging 2.3 goals per game, and conceding 0.6. The addition of Kylian Mbappe is sure to make them even stronger favorites, and it is no wonder BetKing has them at 1.40 to retain their title.  

Barcelona is never happy to see their fierce rivals doing well, and they will fight hard under new manager Hansi Flick to regain their place at the summit of Spanish football. The Blaugrana have added EURO 2024-star Dani Olmo to their squad, and they still have one of the best players in the world, 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, as well as complementary stars like Pedri, Fermin Lopez, and Rahina.

You can get a whopping 4.50 odds by backing Flick's men to win LaLiga, but goals could be the best bet for Barcelona, especially at home, where they averaged 2.3 goals per game last season.  

Atletico Madrid will also fancy their chances, and the addition of Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sloth provides them with enough firepower to compete with Madrid and Barca. The battle for fourth place is expected to be intense, with Girona, Athletic Club, and Sociedad in contention.  

**Here are 3 bets to make for LaLiga**

● Real Madrid to defeat Mallorca and over 1.5 goals 

● Valencia vs Barcelona – over 2.5 goals

● Villarreal vs Atletico Madrid – Both teams to score

**German League (Bundesliga)**

The Bundesliga was raining goals last season, with 985 goals at an average of 3.2 per game, making this the ideal league to back for goals in the new season. Bayer Leverkusen contributed to that with 89 goals in their 34 games, winning the league and completing an unbeaten domestic season. But was it a one-off, or are Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen the new benchmark for German football? 

They have retained key players like Alejandro Grimaldo and Florian Wirtz, so they remain the team to beat. Bayern Munich, however, will be keen to reclaim their title under new manager Vincent Kompany. They have signed Japan defender Hiroki Ito and paid big money for Michael Olise, who arrives with a big reputation. And let us not forget about Harry Kane, who ended his debut season just one goal shy of equaling Robert Lewandowski's 41-goal record.  

Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund snatched last season's Golden Boot runner-up Seriou Guirassy, and after missing the title in dramatic fashion two seasons ago, they could pose a serious threat to the big two.  

**Here are 3 bets to make for the Bundesliga**

● Bayer Leverkusen to retain title 

● Borussia Dortmund to defeat Eintracht Frankfurt 

● Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg - over 3.5 goals 

**French League (Ligue 1)**

Despite Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain are still favorites to win Ligue 1. They have dominated the league in recent years, claiming six titles in the last seven seasons, including the last three in a row.  

However, Mbappe's exit could lead to a more competitive campaign. Marseille, now managed by Roberto De Zerbi, are worth a punt, especially at BetKing's generous odds. They have made significant signings, including Ismael Kone, Mason Greenwood, and Pierre-Emile Homberg, and without the distraction of European football, they could mount a strong challenge.  

Monaco finished second last season but have lost their top scorer, Wissam Ben Yader, making Marseille the likelier challenger. Meanwhile, Lyon could make a good bet prediction for a top three finish. After a remarkable turnaround last season, manager Pierre Sage has strengthened his squad with the additions of Said Bernama, Orel Mangala, and Moussa Niakhate. With a solid core of players, including Corentin Tolis and Alexandre Lacazette, Lyon is poised for a successful season.  

**Here are 3 bets to make for Ligue 1**

● Marseille to win the title 

● PSG to defeat Le Havre and over 1.5 goals 

● Brest vs Marseille - over 2.5 goals 

What leagues will you be following with keen interest and what leagues are the safest to bet on? Let us know in the comments.  

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