Premier League: Current Odds and Insights on Top Four Contenders

Liverpool supporters might hold off on the victory parade for now, with still 15 games remaining, but they're on the brink of clinching the Premier League title. Having amassed 67 points, a comfortable 16-point cushion over challengers Manchester City, Jurgen Klopp’s squad is on a roll, boasting just a single draw amid an otherwise flawless season. At this point, only William Hill is taking wagers on Liverpool securing a top four spot, although the 1/1000 odds mean it's unlikely to be a rewarding venture.

For those looking to capitalize on early season forecasts, this betting segment offers a promising alternative to outright winner bets. This market spans both league and tournament structures, allowing punters to bet on the winner of the World Cup lay a wager on a team securing a top four proclamation, ensuring returns even if they merely reach the semi-final stage.

Manchester City currently sits in the second league slot, and the odds are heavily in favor of a top four finish, marked at 1/200. William Hill While the likelihood of City surpassing Liverpool seems slim, the race endures until it's officially settled. After setting a 100-point record in the 2017/2018 season and achieving the unprecedented English domestic treble, Pep Guardiola’s team commands respect and will persist in contention.

Ranked third is Leicester City with 47 points, trailing Man City by a mere 3 points, though they have a more noteworthy gap over Chelsea, who are fourth with 40 points. Bookmaker Bet365 Markets offer 1/8 odds on Leicester maintaining a top four finish. Brendan Rodgers, their manager, has assuaged concerns over Jamie Vardy's injury status, indicating the potential for the Foxes to maintain their third-place standing till season's end.

The big query right now is which squad will secure the fourth place at season's close? Achieving a top four position guarantees an automatic pass to next season’s Champions League, carrying significant financial benefits. It’s pivotal, and currently, four teams have viable paths to claim that lucrative spot. Chelsea is in the driver’s seat with 40 points, yet the trio of Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Wolverhampton Wanderers are aggressively closing in, all with 34 points apiece.

The bookmakers Many are confident the Blues, led by the adept Frank Lampard, will cling to their fourth spot, with BetVictor's odds at 1/2. In the ongoing battle, bookmaker Betfair sees Spurs as having a better shot than Manchester United, citing odds of 4/1 for Spurs to outplay Chelsea to claim fourth. Meanwhile, beleaguered ManU sees odds of 11/2 from Betfair, and Wolves are assessed at 10/1 by Betway, indicating their outsider status.