Continental Football Betting

Continental football includes all football leagues outside of England. While the leagues may not have the same global appeal of the larger English leagues( such as the premier league) the local draw can be substantial, and the majority of UK bookmakers offer a variety of odds and markets.

The three largest continental football markets are found in Germany, Spain and Italy. The German Bundesliga is definitely one of Europe’s most interesting and dynamic competitions year-over-year. Football betting in Germany has always been popular and you’ll find very large volume on some of the bigger clubs like Bayern Munich, Schalke 04, Bayer Leverkusen and Hamburg.

Spain’s Primera Liga is considered to be one of the most popular sports leagues on the planet and the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona bring a special touch of class to this fast-paced and stylish football league. There are plenty of massive fixtures every year in Spain and their top teams regularly challenge for, and win, Europe’s biggest football competitions.

The Italian Serie A is a storied league full of history and passion. Betting on Italian football is extremely popular and this country boasts one of the deepest national leagues anywhere. The lower levels of Italian football can be extremely exciting and competitive and there are plenty of massive top-level matches every year. For a beginner's guide on football betting, head to: How to Bet on Football.