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Our 2025 Ryder Cup Prediction Sees McIlroy Inspire Europe to Victory

The 2025 Ryder Cup takes place this weekend at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York. Europe are the defending champions after winning in Italy in 2023 – who will win the 45^th edition?

Ryder Cup Betting Picks

Team Europe Win – 2.50

Rory McIlroy Top European Points Scorer – 5.00

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Can Europe Successfully Defend Their Crown?

Europe are the defending Ryder Cup champions after winning 16 ½ – 11 ½ at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Italy two years ago.

The Europeans have enjoyed considerable success in this famous tournament in recent times, lifting the trophy in five of the last seven editions. In contrast, United States have won just three of the previous 11.

Europe won when the teams last met in New York in 1995. It was a close battle at Oak Hill Country Club, with the Europeans edging it by a single point.

The best players in the world will lock horns in Farmingdale. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler tops the bill, while J.J. Spaun and Xander Schauffele could star for the States.

Scheffler is in red-hot form, winning two of the past three PGA Tour tournaments. Overall, the 29-year-old from New Jersey has won six competitions in 2025, including the PGA Championship and the Open Championship.

In Europe’s camp, all eyes will be on veteran Rory McIlroy. The Northern Ireland ace has been in great form this season, and “Wee-Mac” will no doubt play an integral part in New York.

McIlroy won the 2025 Masters in April, edging out Justin Rose in a play-off. The World No. 2 golfer has also secured PGA wins at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the Players Championship this year.

Team USA are desperate to win the 2025 Ryder Cup in front of their home fans. America’s last triumph on home soil was at Whistling Straits in 2021. Europe have not won on enemy territory since Illinois in 2012.

Europe to Claim First Away Win Since 2012?

As expected, United States are the favourites on home soil, but there is not much to split the rivals in the pre-tournament betting market. The hosts are available at 1.67 to lift the trophy.

Europe have had America’s number in recent times, and the Europeans, captained by Luke Donald, will fancy their chances of retaining the Ryder Cup. The visitors are priced at 2.50, while the unlikely tie is available at 13.00.

Team Europe’s last victory on US soil was 13 years ago, and we are backing the Europeans to secure another away triumph in this year’s edition. Take a punt on the visitors at 2.50.

McIlroy was part of the 2012 winning team, scoring three points in the 14 ½ – 13 ½ win. The County Down-born superstar is the favourite at 5.00 to be the European team’s top points scorer in New York.