Europe vs USA: Who will come out on top in the 2025 Ryder Cup?

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Ryder Cup 2025 best odds: Winning team, correct score and more

Both teams have now been revealed for the 2025 Ryder Cup, as Europe and the US prepare to vie for glory at the Bethpage Black Course in New York. 

Now, the question beckons for punters: who do the UK’s best golf bookmakers have as the favourites to lift the cup in October?

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USA lead odds despite European confidence

Following confirmation of both teams, Entain-owned bookies have Europe (5/4, Ladbrokes) behind the USA (4/5, Coral) to win this year’s Ryder Cup.

These odds somewhat fly in the face of recent history – as it’s just two years since Europe hammered the USA 16 ½ -11 ½ with a near-identical lineup. Further, Europe have beaten the USA 12 times to the USA’s nine since 1979. 

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With all of this in mind, a bet on Europe may serve as good value for money. Matchbook (8/5) currently offers the best odds on this selection.

Such close odds reflect real potential for a draw, too; an outcome seen just twice in the tournament’s history (1969 and 1989). A bet on a stalemate could reap titanic rewards – with 10bet’s 12/1 odds particularly mouth-watering. 

Check out the UK’s most lucrative outright odds for the 2025 Ryder Cup, below.

But before plunging into a wager, first familiarise yourself with the players set to represent either team…

Ryder Cup teams: Europe & USA players revealed

Europe’s team captain, Luke Donald, announced an experienced lineup for the upcoming tournament, with several of 2023’s triumphant roster making the cut. 

Rory McIlroy, Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Rose, Rasmus Hojgaard, Tyrrell Hatton, Shane Lowry, Jon Rahm, Sep Strakka, Ludvig Adberg, Viktor Hovland and Matt Fitzpatrick will face a US side led by 2011 PGA Championship winner, Keegan Bradley.

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Bradley opted against picking himself, and Team USA will take to the green with Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Ben Griffin, Cameron Young, Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns.

Four of those US contenders are set to make their Ryder Cup debut – and UK bookmakers are now offering odds on the top USA rookie points scorer.

Significant value in correct score market

Each of the previous five Ryder Cups have seen the winning team outscore the losing side by at least five points.

The widest gap during that period was in 2021, when Team USA sealed victory by 19-9 at Whistling Straits. A repeat of that scoreline is considered unlikely – but BoyleSports’ 33/1 odds on this outcome in 2025 suggest it’s not entirely impossible.

For a more down-to-earth bet based on recent results, consider backing Europe at 16 ½ - 11 ½ (12/1, BetVictor). Or, if you’re after a realistic score that reflects the tight-knit nature of this year’s tournament, BetVictor have Europe to win 15 ½ - 12 ½ at a solid 14/1. 

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Odds correct at the time of writing.