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Olivia Dean favourite for Mercury Prize at 3/1
Olivia Dean is William Hill’s 3/1 favourite to win the 2026 Mercury Prize at the ceremony in Newcastle on Thursday night.
Dean’s ‘The Art Of Loving’ is favourite to win Best Album of 2026, narrowly ahead of Nia Archives at 4/1, and RAYE at 9/2.
Dave, Kojey Radical, and Knats round out the top six in the outright market.
Mercury Prize 2026
- Olivia Dean – 3/1
- Nia Archives – 4/1
- RAYE – 9/2
- Dave – 7/1
- Kojey Radical – 9/1
- Knats – 9/1
- BAR – 10/1
Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “While Olivia Dean is our 3/1 favourite to land the Mercury Prize on Thursday night, the rest of the market suggests it is far from a done deal.
“Nia Archives (4/1) and RAYE (9/2) are firmly in the mix to win best album of 2026, and we wouldn’t be shocked by a late twist in Newcastle as they continue to breathe down Dean’s neck.
*Prices accurate at the time of writing – odds subject to change*
