The 2025-26 Premier League season is not far away, and it’s usual for most of the early talk to revolve around the clubs facing possible relegation. Even though the title race captures most of the attention, the fights at the lower end are the most intense and emotional.
In the upcoming season, both the newly promoted teams and those underperforming are getting more attention as many betting fans watch to see who will drop down to the Championship.
As last season saw more club relegations than ever, more clubs will fight equally to avoid relegation. At this stage in the summer, clubs are making their signings and everyone is reviewing the odds and predictions for the new season. The first signs are pointing to many clubs as having the highest risk of dropping this season.
Sunderland’s Steep Climb
The team is now back in the Premier League after a win in the Championship playoffs which marks their first season there since 2016-17. The attitude of the fans and success in the club’s past feel like good starting points. Since the team currently lacks the expertise and strength to withstand 38 challenging games, Sunderland may have a tough year ahead.
Strong defense and high pressure from the attack helped the club become very successful in the Championship. Yet, it’s unclear if that way of fighting works as well against skilled opponents. Sunderland are anticipated to be relegated, according to bets, due to their weak finances and shortage of players who have significant experience at the highest level. If Sunderland do not receive big signings during the summer, they might find it hard to compete with top Premier League teams.
Burnley’s Redemption Story or Repeat Struggles?
It was clearer for Burnley, as they finished second under Scott Parker’s firm leadership in the Championship. The Clarets were impressive in defence as they let in fewer goals than all other clubs in the league. The team was also unbeatable in its own backyard, as they did not lose a game at Turf Moor during the whole campaign.
However, they ended their spell in the Premier League two years ago by going down, and the problems they faced at that time are still lingering. The team’s lack of goals in the box is a key problem and as things stand, Burnley could continue to get too many draws or close losses. Going by the odds, managing to avoid errors will play a key role in Burnley’s house against Southampton.
Leeds United’s Mixed Prospects
When it comes to the promoted teams, Leeds United has the strongest setup to face the upcoming season. Being financially secure and having essential players who have played in the Premier League, Leeds have made several moves in the transfer market, aiming to do more than survive.
They play fast and may overpower their opponents and their ways of scoring keep leading to surprises against serious rivals. Even though Leeds can face struggles if there are many injuries or some stars don’t play well, most analysts still think they have an advantage over their new division rivals. Even so, betting markets include Leeds as one of the possible relegation teams, implying that many are observing them.
Wolves, Brentford, and Fulham: The Usual Suspects?
On top of the newcomers, some well-known Premier League teams have reason to worry about relegation. Among the animals, wolves are going through a time of not knowing what is to come. The club may lose their star forward Matheus Cunha and face financial problems and uncertainties about who will manage them, so their preparations are shadowed. Unless they bring in the necessary players, Wolves could struggle to regain last season’s position in the table.
Many people are also paying attention to Brentford’s situation. The reason the club has improved in the past few years is due to shrewd signings and innovative tactics planned by manager Thomas Frank. However, there are rumors that a club with big ambitions could offer a greater challenge and take him away. In addition, some players from Brentford have piqued the interest of big European teams. A disintegration or decline in the squad’s effort could pull the Bees down throughout the season.
Their previous season ended with a nice mid-table finish for Fulham. But due to their impressively narrow margin, a loss of form could see them lose their Premier League status. Thus, betting markets still view them as very likely to be relegated, especially when they fail to get key players in the summer transfers.
The Relegation Battle Is Evolving
There is a high expectation that the 2025-26 season could result in clubs facing relegation, and they will approach it differently. The difference in wealth between the Championship and the Premier League keeps widening, which makes the task of staying up more difficult for clubs. Many clubs are focusing on analytics, sports science and scouting worldwide as a way to find any advantage they can.
Currently, betting odds highlight both the players on the team and the faith that markets have in the plans the club is following. With each passing match, live odds will adjust a great deal due to injuries, how teams are performing and coaching moves, revealing who is not doing well.
Staying in the Premier League is always unpredictable and the coming season will prove no different. Since there are young stars, older players in doubt and lots of manager changes, staying alive in the league could be tough.
While betting odds can suggest the possible strugglers, we need to wait and see which clubs can stay and, unfortunately, which will not. Observers and spectators watch with great interest as each point, goal and play change could decide the outcome in this very intense game.
