Paddy Power Football
Paddy Power's football offering scores 8.3 for market coverage and 8.4 for sports depth on our ratings, backed by a strong 9.2 for licence safety under the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). Across a 195-market sample the average football margin came out at roughly 6.9%, with Paddy Power holding the best available price on around 12% of those markets. That makes it a solid mainstream choice for Premier League and European football, though not the sharpest priced book you'll find. Below is exactly how the football product stacks up, market by market.
Football competitions covered at Paddy Power
The football menu spans the leagues Irish punters follow most, from the English top flight through to South American knockout football.
- Premier League — full match, goals, cards, corners and player markets
- Champions League and Europa League — group and knockout coverage
- Serie A and Ligue 1 — main European league depth
- Copa Libertadores and the World Cup — tournament and outright markets
Coming fixtures already listed on the calendar show the spread in practice: Arsenal v Coventry City in the Premier League and Marseille v Strasbourg in Ligue 1 both open on 21 August 2026, alongside a full Copa Libertadores midweek slate including Flamengo v Cruzeiro and Cerro Porteño v Palmeiras. If you follow a specific league, check current prices on our [Football odds](/en-ie/football/) page before committing.
Market depth and bet types
The 8.3 market coverage rating reflects a broad per-match menu rather than a bare-bones one. On a headline Premier League game you'll typically get the standard 1X2, over/under goals lines, both teams to score, correct score, half-time/full-time and a wide player props block covering goalscorers, shots, cards and assists.
Paddy Power's Bet Builder (a listed feature) lets you combine several selections from the same match — for example a home win, over 2.5 goals and a named player to score — into one price. This is where casual football bettors get most value from the platform, and it pairs naturally with Cash Out for locking in returns before the final whistle. See how it compares across operators on our [Bet Builder](/en-ie/betting-sites/bet-builder/) hub.
Odds and margins: where Paddy Power sits
On pricing, the numbers are mid-table rather than market-leading. The odds rating is 7.8, with an average football margin near 6.9% across the 195 markets sampled. Paddy Power offered the top price on about 12% of those markets — meaning for line-shopping punters, roughly one in eight football markets was best-in-class here.
Plainly put: choose Paddy Power for its market breadth, Bet Builder and app rather than for consistently beating other books on price. If squeezing the last bit of value out of every Premier League price is your priority, it's worth checking a couple of alternatives too — our [betting odds Ireland](/en-ie/odds/) tool and [comparisons](/en-ie/compare/) page make that quick.
Live betting and streaming
In-play football scores 8.2 for live capability. Live Betting and Live Streaming both appear on the feature list, so you can follow and bet on selected fixtures in real time, with in-play markets adjusting to the run of play. Cash Out is available on qualifying live bets, letting you take a return before a match ends.
This makes Paddy Power a reasonable pick for punters who like to trade football in-running across the Premier League and European midweek nights. For a broader view of in-play options, see our [Live Betting](/en-ie/betting-sites/live-betting/) and [Live Streaming](/en-ie/betting-sites/live-streaming/) lists.
App, payments and getting paid
The mobile experience is the standout, rated 8.8, with apps for both iOS and Android. For following live football and building bets on the move, this is one of the stronger products in the Irish market — compare it against rivals on our [betting apps Ireland](/en-ie/betting-apps/) page.
Payments score 8.5 and withdrawals 8.6, with a stated withdrawal window of 0–24 hours and a €10 minimum deposit. Supported methods include Debit Card, PayPal, Apple Pay and Revolut Pay. That mix suits Irish punters who lean on mobile wallets — relevant if you back a full weekend of football and want funds returned quickly. See operators grouped by method on our [PayPal betting sites](/en-ie/betting-sites/paypal/) and [Revolut Pay betting sites](/en-ie/betting-sites/revolut-pay/) pages, or the [Fast Payout](/en-ie/betting-sites/fast-payout/) list.
Who Paddy Power football suits
Choose Paddy Power for football if you want wide competition coverage, a well-built Bet Builder, dependable live betting and a top-tier app, all under GRAI regulation with a 9.2 licence safety score.
Approach with caution if price is your single biggest factor — with a ~6.9% average margin and best-price share around 12%, dedicated line-shoppers may do better splitting stakes across books. For context on where it ranks overall, read the full [Paddy Power review](/en-ie/bookmakers/paddy-power/) or browse [Football betting sites](/en-ie/betting-sites/football/) for alternatives.
FAQ
Which football competitions can I bet on at Paddy Power?
Coverage includes the Premier League, Serie A, Ligue 1, the Champions League and Europa League, plus tournament markets for the Copa Libertadores and the World Cup. Upcoming listed fixtures include Arsenal v Coventry City, Marseille v Strasbourg and a full Copa Libertadores round.
Does Paddy Power have a Bet Builder for football?
Yes. Bet Builder is a listed feature, letting you combine multiple selections from the same match — such as match result, total goals and a goalscorer — into a single price. It works alongside Cash Out.
How competitive are Paddy Power's football odds?
The odds rating is 7.8. Across a 195-market sample the average football margin was around 6.9%, and Paddy Power held the best available price on roughly 12% of those markets — competitive but not consistently market-leading.
Can I watch and bet on football live?
Live Betting and Live Streaming are both listed features, with an in-play capability rating of 8.2. You can follow selected matches, bet in-running and use Cash Out on qualifying live bets.
Is Paddy Power legal for football betting in Ireland?
Yes. Paddy Power is licensed and regulated by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), with a licence safety score of 9.2. The minimum age to bet is 18.
How fast are withdrawals and what payment methods work?
The stated withdrawal window is 0–24 hours with a €10 minimum deposit. Supported methods include Debit Card, PayPal, Apple Pay and Revolut Pay.