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UK general election odds and analysis: Political expert Matthew Engel's predictions and best bets for Thursday's election
Betting odds, analysis and constituency predictions for the 2024 UK general election on Thursday, July 4
![Rishi Sunak's innings look sure to be over, but the margin of the Conservatives' defeat may be smaller than many are expecting](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fprod-media-racingpost%2Fprod%2Fimages%2F169_1008%2F3a8a03aadfab-gettyimages-2160138147-1.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Rishi Sunak's innings look sure to be over, but the margin of the Conservatives' defeat may be smaller than many are expectingCredit: Dan Kitwood
When is the general election?
The general election will take place on Thursday, July 4
Best bets
Reform to win four seats or fewer
4-7 Paddy Power
Conservatives to win 100 to 150 seats
2-1 Hills
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