Manager of the Month Betting: What to look for, stats, trends, previous winners & more

For the first time ever, we are giving football supporters the chance to bet on the Premier League Manager of the Month award.

The latest addition to our already unparalleled number of football betting lines went live in time for the October 2025 award, providing customers an opportunity to cash in on an always topical top-flight talking point.

So whether you feel Liverpool boss Arne Slot will further cement his side as the top-flight pace-setters or believe West Ham United will reap the rewards of that fabled 'new manager bounce', the stage is yours to back your man.

Here's everything you need to know about Premier League Manager of the Month betting at bet365.

What is Manager of the Month betting?

Manager of the Month is a brand new football betting market, introduced by bet365.

It gives customers the opportunity to hedge their bets on which manager they feel will be named Manager of the Month across all nine months of the Premier League season, starting in August and culminating in April.

What determines who wins the Manager of the Month award?

The performance of a team is the sole factor behind a manager capturing the Manager of the Month award.

Typically, managers who lead their sides to profitable points returns over the course of the month go on to claim the award, although contributing factors can come into consideration such as the quality of opponents faced.

The specific criteria considered by the expert panel usually include a manager's team's performance, such as wins, points gained and quality of performances over the course of the month.

Who decides the Manager of the Month award?

The winner of the Manager of the Month award is determined by a combination of both public votes and a panel of football experts, comprising of Sky Sports analysts and former footballers.

The online public vote, which only constitutes 10% of the final tally, is held on the official Premier League website each month, before the winner is officially announced.

When does the Manager of the Month get announced?

Typically, confirmation of the winner is made around 10 to 12 days following the conclusion of the month.

For example, the winner of the August (2025/26) manager of the month award was announced on Friday 12th September, 2025, four days after online polling closed for supporters to cast their vote.

Does a team need to win all of their matches for their manager to be named Manager of the Month?

Not necessarily, although winning all matches throughout a calendar month will likely stand the manager in question in good stead of receiving the award.

Historically, around 60% of the award winners have led their sides to 100% winning records throughout the month.

Typically, a manager would need to win all but one of their fixtures during the month to earn a nomination.

Can a manager of a team towards the bottom of the table win Manager of the Month?

Absolutely. The positioning of a team in the league table isn't a contributing factor towards whether a manager will be named Manager of the Month.

If anything, a lower placed position in the league table can help swing a tight decision in his favour should the manager in question be up against other club bosses whose sides are positioned higher.

There have been numerous instances in the past where managers have been named the recipients of the award after helping turnaround their side's previous poor form.

Normally, the manager who boasts the highest win percentage across the month will be named winner. In the event of a tie, then the panel of experts will look into additional factors such as the quality of teams faced and overall performance levels.

What to look for when placing a bet on the Manager of the Month

Recent Form:

Punters wishing to stake a bet on the manager of the month market would be wise to take a look at clubs' recent fortunes when making their decision on who to back. Form is always a good indicator as to how a team has been performing, with clubs enjoying profitable recent points returns always playing with more confidence than those who have been struggling.

Upcoming Fixtures:

The Premier League calendar is always important to take into consideration when placing a bet on the manager of the month market. Managers whose clubs boast a more favorable set of fixtures over the course of a month, at least on paper, appear to stand a better chance of claiming the award. As we all know though, football doesn't always go to script.

Manager of the Month previous winners

2025/26

August - Arne Slot (Liverpool)

2024/25

April - Vitor Pereira (Wolves)
March - Nuno Esperito Santo (Nottingham Forest)
February - David Moyes (Everton)
January - Andoni Iraola (AFC Bournemouth)
December - Nuno Esperito Santo (Nottingham Forest)
November - Arne Slot (Liverpool)
October - Nuno Esperito Santo (Nottingham Forest)
September - Enzo Maresca (Chelsea)
August - Fabian Hurzeler (Brighton & Hove Albion)