Premier League relegation odds: Clarets backed to go down
Burnley have replaced Sunderland as favourites to be relegated from the Premier League in the 2025-26 season
www.telegraph.co.ukHere are the latest broad takeaways on Premier League relegation odds based on recent reporting and bookmakers’ updates:
- The relegation picture remains highly volatile, with the three promoted clubs often among the early favorites to drop back down, while established top-flight clubs can still drift into dangerous positions depending on form and injuries. This pattern has appeared repeatedly across the latest seasons and is reflected in multiple bookmakers’ lists.[4][5]
- As the season progresses, favorites to go down commonly shift. For example, early in the 2025-26 cycle Burnley, Sunderland, and Leeds United were highlighted as high-risk by some outlets, but later updates have varied the set of teams deemed most vulnerable as results change.[1][5]
- More recent odds have shown teams like West Ham, Wolves, and Nottingham Forest appearing in the mix among those most likely to be relegated, depending on form and table position at different points in the campaign.[3][6]
- Some outlets publish live-tracker style data showing fluctuations in relegation probabilities as matches are played, making it important to check the latest update before making any bets or conclusions.[9][4]
Illustration: A typical progression on relegation odds during a season
- Early season: promoted clubs lead the relegation bets; a few established clubs sometimes underperform and join the relegation mix.
- Mid-season: odds adjust with results, injuries, and transfers; new names can emerge as favorites.
- Late season: final weeks crystallize the actual relegation outcomes, with narrow margins often deciding fates.
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Citations:
- Coral’s 2025/26 relegation odds and mention of promoted teams as overall favorites.[1]
- Telegraph’s January 2025 update listing Burnley, Sunderland, and Leeds as early relegation contenders.[5]
- BettingLounge’s May 2026 snapshot showing West Ham as a frequent relegation favorite in late-season odds.[4]
- Ladbrokes’ April 2026 note highlighting Tottenham as a drop candidate and shifting favorites.[6]
- OddsChecker’s trackable relegation odds overview from 2025–2026 season data.[9]