Premier League Sack Race Odds: Ruud Remains Favourite For Axe

Six Premier League managers have already been sacked during the 2024/25 season and betting sites have updated their odds on who could be next.

Manchester United's Erik ten Hag was the first to go in October, with Leicester's Steve Cooper following less than a month later.

Wolves' Gary O'Neil and Southampton's Russell Martin were both dismissed in December, while Julen Lopetegui's brief tenure at the London Stadium ended after just six months.

Sean Dyche became the latest top-flight manager to lose his job, bringing the total to double that of the entire 2023/24 campaign.

But with the season almost at a close, one or two bosses may be beginning to get nervous.

Who will be the next Premier League manager to leave his post? You can check out the latest odds below, after which we analyse the candidates.

Premier League Sack Race Odds

Van Nistelrooy On Very Thin Ice

Things are looking grim for the Foxes.

They sit 19th in the Premier League table, nine points adrift of safety with just nine matches left to play and a swift return to the Championship looms after a dismal run of 13 defeats in their last 14 games.

The Foxes also made unwanted history, becoming the first top-flight team to lose seven consecutive home games without scoring. They haven’t found the net at the King Power Stadium in the league since December 8.

Van Nistelrooy’s only solace is that fan frustration is largely directed at the club’s hierarchy, with director of football Jon Rudkin and chief executive Susan Whelan bearing the brunt of criticism.

"We can't and we won't give up – we will fight 'til the end," Van Nistelrooy insisted after his side's recent defeat to Manchester United, but will he be given the chance? 

Following the international break, Leicester take on Manchester City, Newcastle, Brighton and Liverpool and the Dutchman is 8/13 with football betting sites to be the next manager to lose his job.

Ange Future Rests On Europa Glory

Ange Postecoglou is next in the betting market at 3/1 with football betting sites.

The Australian has guided Tottenham to the quarter-finals of the Europa League as he looks to land a first trophy for the club since 2008.

But Tottenham still look increasingly likely to finish outside the top 10 for the first time in 17 years.

It has become almost impossible for 13th-placed Spurs to qualify for Europe through the Premier League after taking just 10 points from their past 10 games.

However, they would qualify for the Champions League if they were to win the Europa League, and now face Eintracht Frankfurt in the next round.

The recent defeat at Fulham has only increased speculation about the future of the Tottenham manager, whose eggs all appear to be in one basket. 

Juric's Job Hangs In The Balance

Ivan Juric's days at St Mary's appear to be numbered already after he was appointed on an 18-month contract in December following the departure of Russell Martin.

Southampton's relegation could be confirmed as early as the beginning of April and the Croatian recently admitted: "We will go down," in a grim statement that suggests he has little confidence in turning things around.

With just nine games remaining, Saints sit 17 points adrift of safety and have a significantly worse goal difference than 17th-placed Wolves.

Reports suggest Juric's contract includes a summer break clause, offering the 49-year-old an early exit and the former Roma coach is 11/2 with betting apps to be the next Premier League manager to leave.

Too Early For Amorim Exit?

Manchester United's current position in the Premier League, along with their struggles in domestic cup competitions, have led to mounting pressure on Ruben Amorim who became the Red Devils’ boss in November. 

But despite a frustrating campaign, it appears he retains the backing of the United fanbase and the club hierarchy, with some reports suggesting that the club will support him heavily in the summer.

They are unbeaten in his last seven league and cup games, while the Europa League has been something of a lifeline, offering their only realistic route to continental qualification next season.

At this early stage of his Old Trafford tenure, it’s hard to see the United board making a change just yet, and the Portuguese a 25/1 shot to be the next boss for the axe.

Maresca Move Could Be On The Cards

Having been seen as potential title contenders in December, a miserable run of form has left Chelsea battling for a spot in the Premier League's top four.

The Blues have now won just four of their last 13 Premier League games - those victories coming against sides currently occupying 16th, 17th, 19th and 20th in the standings.

As a result, pressure has increased on manager Enzo Maresca who replaced Mauricio Pochettino last summer, and following a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal last time out, he is 20/1 to be the next top-flight manager to go.

Elsewhere, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is 28/1 to be the next top-flight departure as he faces the prospect of rebuilding an ageing side which has dominated the English game for the best part of a decade.

Wolves bass Vitor Pereira can be backed at 33/1, while Ipswich's Kieran McKenna (40/1) appears to have plenty of credit in the bank despite his side sitting in the bottom three.