Free English Premier League Monthly Handicapping Competition

You can now join our monthly EPL Capper Contest challenge for a chance to win your share of €1,000 (or local currency equivalent)! Simply sign up and submit your picks to prove what a great handicapper you are. If you manage to finish the month within the top 20 of the handicappers’ leaderboard for all Oddspedia users, you will secure a real money prize. 

Read our Capper Contests Rules for more information.

How does it work?

Our handicapper competitions are completely free to enter. To get started, create an Oddspedia account or log in to your existing account. You can then sign up to the Capper Contests and start submitting your picks right away! 

All your submitted picks will be submitted to the competitions you have entered. These picks are automatically monitored by Oddspedia, and your performance (including profit/loss) will be displayed on the competition leaderboard. You can play it safe with short favorites or go big on the underdogs. You don't need to worry about picking the best odds, we will take the average from all sportsbooks on the market for your predictions (and everyone else who takes part in the competition).

Now is your chance to prove that you are an EPL expert handicapper. Climb the leaderboard and compete with some of the best handicappers online. If you make it to the top 20 positions, you will be able to claim your share of the prize pool.

Prize Pool breakdown 

There are 20 cash prizes for all Oddspedia users in the €1,000 prize pool, from €10 to €350. Please note that all prizes are awarded in your local currency equivalent. The breakdown of cash per place is as follows.

• 1st place: €350
• 2nd place: €200
• 3rd place: €125
• 4th place: €60
• 5th place: €50
• 6th place: €40
• 7th place: €30
• 8th place: €20
• 9th place: €15
• 10th - 20th place: €10

General Capper Contests rules

1. The monthly handicapper competition starts on the 1st of the month at 00:00:00 UTC and closes at 23:59:59 UTC on the last day of the calendar month.
2. Picks must be submitted before any sports event starts.
3. A minimum of 10 picks are required to be eligible for cash prizes.
4. Handicappers must have a positive record (profit) at the end of the competition period to be eligible for prizes.
5. Only one pick per participant per event.
6. Only single picks are allowed for the competitions.
7. The maximum stake allowed on any event is 10 units, with a minimum of 1 unit.
8. The total amount you can wager on the same event is now limited to 10 units.
9. You can only make up to 30 tips per day.
10. The reset time for the daily limit is UTC -8.

Read the full terms and conditions for more information.

Tips for winning our Monthly handicapper competition

Research and knowledge are the two essential requirements for winning this competition. Of course, variance always plays its part in sport so a sprinkling of luck will also be needed! Keeping a winning streak and selecting events where you believe you actually have an edge will put you in a good spot. Don't just chase high odds or pile on unites to try and climb the leaderboard.

It's also important not to panic or force your picks. Profit and loss will fluctuate for all handicappers so if you're not as high as you want to be on the leaderboard, don't rush it and submit picks you aren't confident in. Sometimes if you sit tight, others around you will fall away and you'll move up by default.

• Analyze Team Form and Chemistry: Review recent performances, team cohesion, and the manager’s tactics. Team form can change quickly, so identifying upward or downward trends can give you an advantage.
• Consider Home Advantage: Premier League teams often thrive at home, supported by passionate fans. Think about how the stadium atmosphere and travel fatigue might affect visiting teams.
• Watch Player Injuries: Key player injuries can shift the balance of a match. Assess the squad’s depth and how well they can cover absentees, as it may impact the team’s overall strategy.
• Review Head-to-Head Records: Look at previous matchups between teams. Some clubs consistently outperform others, even when form suggests otherwise, and rivalry games are always unpredictable.
• Stay Updated with Premier League News: Follow the latest news, from managerial changes to transfer updates. A last-minute injury or suspension can swing the odds in your favor.
• Use Stats and Analytics: Analyze advanced stats like expected goals (xG), possession, and player contributions to get a deeper understanding of a team’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Don’t Overdepend on Favorites: The Premier League is known for upsets, and even the top teams can have off days. Balance your predictions and consider betting on underdogs in the right scenarios.
• Be Patient and Strategic: Avoid emotional decisions, manage your bankroll carefully, and stick to your plan. Learn from any mistakes and adjust your strategy over time.
• Factor in Squad Rotation and Schedule Congestion: Teams with packed schedules, especially those in European competitions or domestic cups, may rotate players. This can influence the outcome, particularly if key players are rested.
• Account for Derby Matches: Local derbies and intense rivalries bring extra emotion. In these fixtures, form and stats often don’t matter as much, so expect surprises!

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