As the 2023/24 club football season draws to a close, we’re seeing a shift in the nature of games. Teams like Everton, previously struggling defensively, have now kept 3 clean sheets in a row, while Brighton, known for their outstanding attack, have suddenly scored just one goal in their last 5 games. These changes to “the norm” can lead to huge betting losses, but today, we’ll highlight some strategies to help you keep winning as the season wraps up.
**Bet Against Teams With Nothing To Play For** This seems pretty obvious. With the season almost over, lots of teams already know where they stand. Teams like Sheffield United, Almeria, and Darmstadt have been relegated, and so, we’re bound to see them give even less effort in their remaining league games. In these cases, it’ll be the wise decision to wager heavily against them as they’re almost certain to ship in more goals than usual. Sheffield United have given up 15 goals in their last 4 games, Sassuolo have conceded 13 in their last 4, and Darmstadt have suffered 6-0, 5-2 and 4-0 defeats in the last 6 weeks.
**Race For The Golden Boot / “Anytime Scorer"** The market for individual accolades is a prime opportunity to score big in the final stages of the season. From the Golden Boot to Assists Awards, Golden Gloves, and Player of the Tournament honors, there’s plenty at stake. In the Premier League, the likes of Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer, Alexander Isak, Ollie Watkins, and Dominic Solanke stand a good chance at claiming the Golden Boot. Given that each of these five players is their team’s designated penalty taker, they’re perfect candidates for “Anytime Scorer” bets for the rest of the league season.
Over in Spain’s Pichichi race, keep an eye on Villarreal’s Alexander Sørloth and Girona’s Artem Dovbyk. While Jude Bellingham is also in contention, being a midfielder means his scoring frequency has returned to the norm in recent months. Also, with Real Madrid almost certain to be La Liga winners, Bellingham could see reduced minutes in the league as Los Blancos turn their attention to the Champions League. Artem Dovbyk currently leads the scoring charts with 19 goals, netting 5 league goals in his last 4 games after enduring a 7-game drought. Meanwhile, Alexander Sørloth is in better scoring form, bagging 9 goals in his last 8 league appearances.
The Champions League’s Golden Boot race is one of the most prestigious, showcasing some of the deadliest strikers on the planet. With Man City’s Erling Haaland and Atletico’s Antoine Griezmann now eliminated, the two UCL top scorers are Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane. Both players have all but won their domestic golden boots for their respective leagues and currently lead the race for the UCL Golden Boot. They also make perfect picks for “Anytime Scorer” bets in the Champions League semi-finals and potentially the final. You could also try our new Bet Builder feature in these games as they combine scoring opportunities for these players alongside other markets, all at the best odds.
**Bayer Leverkusen** Football is a funny sport. For more than two decades, Bayer Leverkusen was known as “Neverkusen,” reflecting their lack of trophies. Their closest shot at Bundesliga glory came in the 2001/02 season when they only needed a draw on the final day to clinch it. However, they suffered a defeat while Dortmund won, snatching the title from them. To add to the heartbreak, Leverkusen also lost the Champions League final that season to Real Madrid, with Zinedine Zidane scoring that unforgettable winner. Now, 23 years later, they’ve earned a new nickname: “Neverlusen” (Never-losing). With Bundesliga results finally going their way, not only have they secured their first-ever league title, but they’re also unbeaten across all competitions. While we’ve seen teams go unbeaten in a single league season before—Arsenal, Juventus, and Rangers, to name a few—going undefeated for the entire season is a whole new level, and that’s what Leverkusen is aiming for. If you’re looking to profit from Bayer Leverkusen’s run, one way is to focus on “Double Chance” markets for them. If they are to achieve immortality by going the entire season unbeaten, it’s logical that they either win or draw games. Another strategy is to bet on second-half scoring. Leverkusen has scored 10 goals in stoppage time this season to maintain their unbeaten record, meaning that more often than not, the second half of their games sees more goals. These options can range from having their “Highest Scoring Half” be the second half to picking them to score next when they’ve just conceded (for those who prefer live betting).
**Teams Fighting Relegation Might Cause Upsets** When teams are fighting tooth and nail to avoid relegation, we might witness some surprising upsets from them, hence one of our betting tips today is that carefully backing some of these teams could have its rewards. Take Burnley, for example, who have lost just once in their last 8 games, even securing points at Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford. Similarly, Serie A’s Frosinone haven’t suffered a defeat since mid-March, and Mainz in the Bundesliga have gone unbeaten for 6 games following their 8-1 loss to Bayern. It’s admittedly tricky, but carefully analysing the form of relegation-threatened teams and betting on those who have shown the most determination in recent weeks could yield significant rewards. Some teams to lean on here include the aforementioned trio of Burnley (EPL), Frosinone (Serie A), Mainz (Bundesliga) as well as Metz (Ligue 1), and Sheffield Wednesday (Championship).
**“Both Teams To Score” Markets** As teams across Europe tighten up their defences in these crucial stages of the season, the reliability of the “Both Teams To Score” market has diminished. However, there are still a few teams you can bank on to deliver thanks to their high-scoring attacks and leaky defences. Two primary candidates for this are Manchester United and Chelsea. In 9 out of Manchester United’s last 10 games, both teams have found the net, while for Chelsea, it’s been the case in 13 out of their last 17 games. Outside England, a notable candidate for this is newly crowned French champions PSG. In 10 out of their last 12 games across all competitions, “both teams to score” has been a successful bet. BetKing, the best betting site in Nigeria, offers you the chance to win big by betting on hundreds of football matches across the globe. Join us today to get value for money. With the NBA Playoff now in full-swing, feel free to step away from the football world and onto the basketball court. There’s already been a passing of the torch from legends of the game like Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and LeBron James to the newer generation like Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jayson Tatum, making these playoffs even more exciting.