The top four in the English Premier League are very coveted spots because they guarantee automatic qualification to the Champions League. And this makes top four finish odds predictions valuable and Legitpredict has got you covered with information that you need.
For the 2026/2027 season, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea are some of the teams you can already start placing your bets on as teams that will finish in top four.
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Manchester City has finished top 4 eight times in the last eight seasons while Liverpool has finished top 4 six times in the last eight seasons - making them proper candidates for top four finishes.
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But there are other teams that could make the cut and we want to discuss all the factors that can contribute to a team finishing within top 4 or making it outside of the range.
We will be sharing our top predictions at the moment, the best contenders, and the best betting value.
What Does a Top Four Finish Mean?
A top four finish means that a team ends the entire Premier League season between the first and fourth position on the table.
The bet does not really focus on if the team wins the league or not. A team can finish first, second, third, or fourth and the top four prediction would still be successful. There could also be a fifth Champions League position depending on how English clubs perform in Europe but this does not change a top four bet. If you select a team to finish top four and they come fifth, the prediction has lost even if the team still qualifies for the Champions League.
Premier League Top Four Contenders
There are several teams that could compete for these four positions and some of them have a better chance than the others.
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Why They Could Challenge
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Arsenal
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Entering the season as defending champions, no falloff expected.
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Manchester City
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Even with Pep out of the dugout, Manchester City could still be a formidable team under Enzo Maresca.
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Liverpool
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Despite the late scare that almost saw them drop out of Champions League spots, Liverpool has earned top 6 times in the last eight seasons so they could try with Andoni Iraola.
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Manchester United
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No one expected Michael Carrick to steer United to a top 3 finish but he did that so he could be ready to do it again.
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Chelsea
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New season starts with Xabi Alonso, no Champions League football so all focus will be on the domestic league.
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Aston Villa
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Another season in charge for Unai Emery and he could be looking to make it to the UCL
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Tottenham
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Roberto De Zerbi gets his first full season and Tottenham has made serious signings already.
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This is a lot of teams competing for only four positions and that is where the problem is. There are clubs here that could have a good season and still end up outside of the top four.
Our Premier League Top Four Predictions
Arsenal
Arsenal is our first top four finish prediction and it should not really be a surprise because they are the defending champions. So our football prediction is certain that they are going to finish top 4
They have already shown that they can go through the 38 games and remain above every other team. Even if they do not retain the title, we still expect them to finish within the first four positions.
Manchester City
Manchester City is another team we expect to finish top four because they are almost always involved in the title race.
They also have Erling Haaland and enough quality within the team to win games even when they are not playing their best football.
Liverpool
Liverpool is our third prediction and they should again be around the Champions League places.
There may be moments where they fall outside of the top four during the season but over the complete campaign, we expect them to return and finish within it.
Manchester United
The final position is where the soccer prediction becomes more difficult and we are going with Manchester United.
They finished within the top five last season and if they can build on that, then they have a good chance to enter the first four. But this is the least certain selection because Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Newcastle can all take the position from them.
Teams That Could Break Into the Top Four
Chelsea is the strongest option outside our four predictions because of the players they have and the arrival of Xabi Alonso. A good start under the new manager could see them remain around the top positions.
Aston Villa is also going to be considered after winning the Europa League while Newcastle has been building towards becoming a regular Champions League team.
Tottenham cannot be completely left out but they have more to prove than the other teams. Bournemouth and Sunderland did well last season but playing in Europe and the Premier League at the same time could make things more difficult.
Understanding Top Four Finish Odds
The teams that bookmakers believe have the best chance will usually have smaller odds. This means Arsenal and Manchester City may not give the same possible return as a team like Newcastle or Tottenham.
But bigger odds does not always mean better value. The amount you could win may be attractive but the team still has to finish within the four positions after 38 games.
Top four finish odds can also change during the season. A team that begins well may have their odds reduced while another that loses several matches could become a bigger price.
When to Place a Top Four Bet
You can place the bet before the season begins or wait until some games have been played.
Betting before the season may give you better odds but you do not really know how every team will perform. Waiting gives you more information but the price may no longer be as attractive.
