Graduate Football Expert

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PLEASE NOTE:
This vacancy is for a September 2026 start date. The role requires a flexible approach to working hours as dictated by the football calendar and therefore will regularly include weekends and evenings, with occasional very early starts or very late finishes.

Final date to receive applications:
Monday 12th January 2026

1st Stage Interviews:
January 2026

Final Stage Interviews:
February 2026

Starlizard is the world’s leading sports betting consultancy. Our football experts possess the sharpest minds in the industry, and they live and breathe football. Working within a very knowledgeable and close-knit team where discussion of new ideas is highly encouraged, we are constantly developing our approach to achieve the most accurate football predictions possible. We work closely with our data analytics and tech teams to help ensure we remain the industry leader.

This role is one of the most exciting and prestigious in the betting industry, analysing football information to help identify the best value bets in the global football betting market.

The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with strong mathematical and numerical aptitude. A very strong interest in football is essential; you’ll need to enjoy watching a lot of football played at different levels across the globe. The ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure is also essential. You’ll be comfortable working independently at times although working effectively with other members of the team is essential.

Working with an established team, the successful candidate will be responsible for handling various processes in the run up to matches, whilst continuing to develop league and player knowledge as well as applying football know‑how to different scenarios.

The role will also involve watching live football matches, which will include analysing information to help drive the process of identifying value bets on behalf of our clients.

There will also be opportunities to contribute to developing new methods and fresh ideas to help continually improve our processes and decisions.

The role requires a flexible approach to working hours as dictated by the football calendar and therefore will regularly include weekends and evenings.

• A 2:1 degree or higher, preferably in a numerate or analytical degree
• An A in GCSE Maths
• A very strong and flexible work ethic
• A passion for football and a strong knowledge of players across different leagues

• State of the art gym
• Free freshly cooked meals
• Free coffee and panini bar
• Private medical insurance
• Games room with pool tables and table tennis
• Season ticket loan

If you are interested in applying, please answer the following questions in a covering letter and send it along with your CV using the upload option via the Starlizard website. Your application will not be considered if you do not complete the screening questions:

• Who has been the best value signing of the summer? Why?
• Who has been the most disappointing signing of the summer? Why?
• What factors affect a team’s chances of winning a game of football? Please list in order of importance, assigning each factor an ‘importance’ percentage (must add up to 100%).
• What do you make of the new format for the Champions League? Do you think this has had any effect on how teams approach group stage games in this competition?
• In your opinion, what is the currently the best World Cup bet (excluding the outright market)?
• What % chance do you give Republic of Ireland to qualify for WC 2026? How does your answer change if you know they are to play North Macedonia in the final play‑off match?
• Rate the ability of the players in the Mjällby (Sweden) squad in the table below on a scale of 0‑10, with 0 being the worst player in the squad, 5 being average and 10 being the best. All ratings should be relative to each other, e.g. it’s fine to have multiple players with the same rating. What stats or factors helped you determine these ratings?
  
  (Please see the format on the Starlizard website.)

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