Favourite
Who is called a favorite in football?
Who is a favorite?
How is a favorite determined in football?
A favorite is a team that has a significantly higher chance of winning than its rival. Favorites can be determined both in a specific match and in the whole tournament. As a rule, these are teams with a strong and cohesive line-up, a good coach and stable funding. Such clubs are always assigned the highest tasks, which makes them the main favorites already at the start of the competition.
The favorite stands out when there are teams with a serious difference in class. This can be clearly seen by betting odds. As a rule, the clear favorite has odds around 1.2.
The title of “favorite” does not always mean a 100% win. In football, sensations often happen when the underdog successfully plays with a more eminent and strong opponent.