EFL Becoming a Popular Betting Market

The Premier League will, of course, take precedence when it comes to English football and its connection to the betting industry, but the English Football League (EFL) is beginning to catch up due to its competitive divisions and unpredictable nature.

What Does The EFL Consist Of?

The EFL consists of three divisions, the Championship, League 1, and League 2. The Championship, which lies directly below the Premier League, consists of 24 teams hoping to reach the promised land of England’s top league, whilst League 1 and League 2 also consist of 24 teams.

The three divisions are considered to be among the most competitive in world football, giving those interested in having Championship bets, or those that prefer getting involved in League 1 betting markets, a plethora of interesting options on each match day.

Some of the EFL markets that are popular include promotion and relegation, outright winners, top goalscorers, and match betting.

Teams To Look Out For This Season

Championship

Leicester City – Only relegated from the Premier League last season, Leicester are the team to beat in this year’s Championship. They have a talented young manager and a strong mix of experienced players and exciting youngsters that make them a very tough team to beat.

Ipswich – The Championship has a habit of throwing up surprise performers, and this year’s mantle goes to Ipswich Town. Having gained promotion from League 1 last season, they are more than holding their own against the better opposition in the Championship, and they have given themselves a great chance of achieving back-to-back promotions.

League 1

Bolton – Bolton were once a Premier League mainstay, but the past few years haven’t been kind, and they now find themselves in the third tier. Thankfully for their fans, things seem to have taken a turn for the better this season.

Portsmouth – Another team that were once highflyers in the Premier League, Portsmouth have been stuck in League 1 for a few seasons now, and the heady days of European Football qualification are well and truly in the rearview mirror. This season, things are going well, but it could turn out to be a case of close but not close enough in such a difficult division.

League 2

Wrexham – Now one of the most famous clubs around the world, Wrexham’s rise from the ashes continues unabated. Their world-famous Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, as well as their hugely popular documentary, have seen Wrexham gain fans from all over the globe, and having finally achieved promotion into League 2 last season, back-to-back promotions are very much on the cards.

Notts County – Having been involved in an epic battle with Wrexham last season in Non-League, Notts County are once again going head to head with their rivals in League 2. One of the oldest clubs in English football, they may just be ready to start climbing their way back towards the top of the game again.