THE BETTOR'S BLOG 31ST DEC

Bettor's Blog - December 31, 2025

Happy New Year's Eve, punters! As 2025 draws to a close, it's a quieter day on the betting front with no major European league action, but there's still plenty to get stuck into across football qualifiers, jumps racing, and greyhounds. We've scoured William Hill's offerings for the standout events and best bets. Let's dive in.

Football Focus: AFCON Qualifiers Take Centre Stage

With domestic leagues on a festive break, eyes turn to international football. Today's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers feature several intriguing matchups on William Hill:

Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria (10:00 kick-off)

Algeria are heavy favourites at around 3/4, with the home side out at 19/5 and draw 9/4. Back the visitors for a comfortable win.

Sudan vs Burkina Faso (10:00)

Burkina Faso edge it at 8/11, Sudan 11/2, draw 8/5. Worth considering Burkina Faso on the win.

Mozambique vs Cameroon (13:00)

Cameroon strong at 8/13, Mozambique 9/2, draw 5/2.

Gabon vs Ivory Coast (13:00)

Ivory Coast dominate the odds at 4/9, Gabon 7/1, draw 14/5.

Elsewhere, the A-League keeps things ticking over Down Under with Central Coast Mariners vs Brisbane Roar (early hours). Brisbane are slight favourites at evens territory.

No Premier League or big European clashes today, but these qualifiers offer solid value – especially accumulators on the favourites.

Horse Racing: New Year's Eve Action at Warwick

It's a single jumps meeting in the UK today at Warwick Racecourse, perfect for seeing out the year with some National Hunt betting on William Hill.

Expect a card of hurdles and chases on soft ground – check the going closer to post time. Key races often include handicaps with competitive fields. Look out for in-form trainers like Venetia Williams or Nicky Henderson runners if declared. William Hill typically boosts odds on selected races and offers extra places – ideal for each-way punters.

No all-weather flat today, so Warwick is your sole UK/Irish fixture. Fingers crossed for some festive winners!

Greyhounds: New Year's Eve Specials

Ring in the new year with the dogs! William Hill has bags meetings running, including a highlighted New Year's Eve card at Dunstall Park (Wolverhampton) with evening races.

Expect fast-paced action across multiple tracks (check bags schedules for Nottingham, Sunderland, etc., if running). Trap draws and early pace are key – William Hill often features promotions like money back on selected races.

Prime time for greyhound fans, with potential NYE specials.

Crypto Corner: Year-End Roundup

As we close out 2025, crypto markets are ending on a subdued note after a rollercoaster year. Bitcoin is hovering around $87,000-$88,000 (briefly touching $90k before pulling back), erasing much of the Trump-inspired post-election gains and wiping out earlier highs above $100k. The broader market has seen $1tn+ in value lost in recent months amid volatility, liquidations, and outflows from ETFs.

Key headlines:

Major slump in December despite institutional optimism from figures like BlackRock's Larry Fink and Coinbase's Brian Armstrong.

Leverage reduction in derivatives markets has cleaned house, setting up for potential 2026 trends in stablecoins, perpetual futures, and infrastructure plays (per Coinbase Institutional).

Tax-loss harvesting is in full swing as investors offset gains elsewhere.

Long-term bulls remain upbeat – no zero chance for BTC, with predictions eyeing $126k+ in 2026. But for now, it's range-bound trading into the new year.

That's your lot for 2025 – gamble responsibly, and here's to bigger wins in 2026! Cheers from the Bettor's Blog team. 🎉