The 2025/26 Premier League season promises another intense relegation battle, with the likes of Sunderland, Burnley, and Leeds United the clear favourites for demotion back to the Championship according to the latest bet365 odds.
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Out of the other Premier League clubs Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford are the next likely to get relegated this season.
Here's a detailed analysis of the relegation market, the teams involved, and the factors that will shape who stays up and who goes down.
Promoted clubs under the microscope
In the 2024/25 season, all three promoted clubs Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton were relegated. It wouldn’t be surprising to see a repeat of that this season.
Burnley and Sunderland lead the relegation betting markets as heavy favourites, priced at 33/100 and 2/5 on Bet365 respectively.
Sunderland make their Premier League return after a long absence since 2016-17, but the quality gap is a serious concern.
The Black Cats recently parted ways with key midfielder Jobe Bellingham to Borussia Dortmund but invested in players like Habib Diarra, Granit Xhaka, and Simon Adingra.
Nevertheless, adapting quickly to the top-flight intensity will be challenging with five signings so far.
Burnley secured promotion as Championship runners-up, priding themselves on a strong defensive record and acquiring experienced players such as Kyle Walker.
Their pragmatic, defense-first style could frustrate opponents but may struggle against Premier League pace and attacking quality.
Leeds United appear marginally better positioned at 11/10 odds on Bet365, showing the most promise among the promoted sides. Strengthening their squad with defensive recruits like Jaka Bijol and attackers like Lukas Nmecha aims to bolster their Premier League fight. Manager Daniel Farke faces immediate pressure to secure safety, having already been relegated.
Established Premier League Sides in Relegation Danger
Teams like Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford stand out as likely relegation candidates from the established clubs, priced around 3/1 on Bet365.
Wolves finished 16th last term and have lost key players like Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, while Brentford have undergone significant changes in management and attacking personnel, including the departure of manager Thomas Frank and winger Bryan Mbeumo.
Additional clubs with notable odds for relegation include West Ham United (5/1), Fulham, Crystal Palace, and Everton (each at 7/1). All face challenges ranging from squad transitions to financial constraints. Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest are less likely but still at risk with 8/1 odds each.
Manchester City's shocking relegation odds of 20/1 on Bet365 for next season reflect mounting concerns over the club’s future amid looming sanctions related to pending charges.
While the team's on-field quality would normally make relegation almost unthinkable, bookmakers are factoring in the potential impact of serious punishments that could include points deductions or even expulsion from the league.
Premier League relegation 2025/26 – latest odds
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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