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While often talked about in the shadow of the Champions League, since 1972 the Europa League/UEFA Cup has been one of the pinnacles of European football and remains an achievement only managed by an exclusive club of elite teams. The Europa League consistently delivers on its promise of thrills, drama and of course, goals. It is a delight for fans and neutrals alike. With huge teams competing every matchday, it has produced some of the great European games and has been graced by some of the world’s best players. We’re here to give you a comprehensive overview of the Europa League betting world and provide everything you need to know to make informed bets on the competition.
From the 2024/25 season, there were big changes made to the formation of the Europa League. Along with the Champions League, a league format was adopted in favour of the traditional group stage. The competition now consists of 36 teams that all play 8 games against other sides determined by their seeding in the competition. Playing two teams from each pot, four home and four away. The top eight teams after the eight match days will progress directly into the knockout stage. The next 16 teams (9th-24th) then enter a play-off stage where eight more teams will progress to the knockouts. The 16 remaining teams then play out a traditional tournament format (Round of 16/Quarter Finals/Semi Finals/Final) to determine a winner. The final is always one of the highlights of the footballing calendar, played at a neutral venue in one of Europe’s many vibrant cities. Previous hosts include the likes of Budapest, Dublin, Amsterdam and Lisbon.
Betsson offers a wide variety of Europa League odds and markets for you to enjoy, catering to all preferences and allowing you to play your own way. Here are some of the most popular Europa League betting options.
Match Result (1X2): The simplest and most straightforward of bets, this allows you to choose who will win or lose the match, or if it will end in a draw. Given the immense mix of teams competing in the Europa League, there are frequent opportunities to find value by backing lesser-known clubs against more well-known ones. Especially prevalent in the earlier rounds of the competition.
Over/Under Goals: It is also popular to bet on the market of over/under goals, with the unpredictability of the Europa League matches adding further to the excitement. This allows you to predict how many goals you think there will be in the match, but research is key with this particular way of football betting.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Ideal for even games where you expect both teams to find the back of the net at some point during the match. Also a great option when two teams known for their attacking assets face off or even when two sides in a high risk/high reward scenario (e.g. qualification for the knockout rounds) are matched up.
Outright Winner: Test out your knowledge of the game by predicting who you think will lift the trophy before a ball has been kicked. This market usually offers lucrative odds, especially if you bet before the competition starts or bet on an outsider. Outrights are available at any time during the tournament, but obviously odds will be affected.
Top Goalscorer: Markets are also available for you to bet on individual players you expect to excel in the Europa League. Top goalscorer is the most popular of these and can be extremely rewarding if you can correctly pick an underdog player to outshine some of the more established goalscorers in the competition.
While the drama and excitement lends itself perfectly to Europa League betting, it’s important that you always make informed bets backed by research and strategy. If you don’t know how to do that, or need a few pointers, here’s a few strategies to bear in mind.
Team Form and Motivation: Unlike the Champions League, the Europa League can suffer from commitment issues. Meaning that while it may seem to be a safer bet, sometimes bigger teams would rather focus on domestic competition and use the Europa League to give minutes to younger players or fringe members of the squad. Alternatively smaller teams may see it as their main opportunity for silverware and go all out to gain results. It’s also important to note that the packed schedule of some clubs may affect their motivation and form.
Travel and Home Advantage: The Europa League is played across the entirety of Europe and so long journeys are commonplace for teams in the tournament and travel fatigue can impact performance. Conversely, smaller teams' home performance may be improved.
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