UEFA Europa Conference League predictions offer sharp bettors a goldmine of opportunity. Europe's third-tier club competition brings together ambitious sides from across the continent, creating unpredictable matchups where form guides often fail and value odds emerge. From established clubs rebuilding to hungry underdogs punching above their weight, the Conference League rewards those who dig deeper than surface-level analysis.
Betzoid delivers Conference League betting tips, match predictions, and updated odds for every fixture. Browse the upcoming matches below, then explore our detailed insights to sharpen your selections.
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How the UEFA Europa Conference League Works
The UEFA Europa Conference League launched in 2021 as European football's third-tier continental competition. It sits below the Champions League and Europa League, giving smaller clubs a genuine path to European glory. The tournament runs from July through late May, with qualifying rounds feeding into a league phase followed by knockout rounds.
Thirty-six teams compete in the league phase, each playing six matches against different opponents. The top eight advance directly to the round of 16, while teams finishing ninth through twenty-fourth enter playoff ties. From there, it's single-elimination knockout football until the final. This format rewards consistency in the group stage while keeping the drama of sudden-death matches.
Clubs qualify through domestic league positions, cup wins, and drops from Champions League or Europa League qualifying. The competition attracts teams from across Europe's smaller leagues alongside mid-table sides from major nations. This mix creates fascinating mismatches and genuine underdog stories that define Conference League football.
UEFA Europa Conference League Table
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strasbourg | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11/5 | 16 |
| 2 | Raków Częstochowa | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9/2 | 14 |
| 3 | AEK Athens FC | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14/7 | 13 |
| 4 | Sparta Praha | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10/3 | 13 |
| 5 | Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13/7 | 13 |
| 6 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10/5 | 13 |
| 7 | FSV Mainz 05 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7/3 | 13 |
| 8 | AEK Larnaca | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7/1 | 12 |
| 9 | Lausanne | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6/3 | 11 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11/6 | 10 |
| 11 | Lech Poznan | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12/8 | 10 |
| 12 | Samsunspor | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10/6 | 10 |
| 13 | Celje | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8/7 | 10 |
| 14 | AZ Alkmaar | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7/7 | 10 |
| 15 | Fiorentina | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8/5 | 9 |
| 16 | HNK Rijeka | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5/2 | 9 |
| 17 | Jagiellonia | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5/4 | 9 |
| 18 | Omonia Nicosia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5/4 | 8 |
| 19 | FC Noah | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6/7 | 8 |
| 20 | Drita | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4/8 | 8 |
| 21 | KuPS | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6/5 | 7 |
| 22 | Shkendija | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4/5 | 7 |
| 23 | Zrinjski | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8/10 | 7 |
| 24 | Sigma Olomouc | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7/9 | 7 |
| 25 | Universitatea Craiova | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6/8 | 7 |
| 26 | Lincoln Red Imps FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7/15 | 7 |
| 27 | Dynamo Kyiv | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9/9 | 6 |
| 28 | Legia Warszawa | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8/8 | 6 |
| 29 | Slovan Bratislava | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5/9 | 6 |
| 30 | Breidablik | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6/11 | 5 |
| 31 | Shamrock Rovers | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7/13 | 4 |
| 32 | BK Hacken | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5/8 | 3 |
| 33 | Hamrun Spartans | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4/11 | 3 |
| 34 | Shelbourne | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0/7 | 2 |
| 35 | Aberdeen | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3/14 | 2 |
| 36 | Rapid Vienna | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3/14 | 1 |
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strasbourg | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6/3 | 16 |
| 2 | Raków Częstochowa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7/1 | 14 |
| 3 | AEK Athens FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10/3 | 13 |
| 4 | Sparta Praha | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7/1 | 13 |
| 5 | Rayo Vallecano | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8/2 | 13 |
| 6 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3/2 | 13 |
| 7 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5/1 | 13 |
| 8 | AEK Larnaca | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5/0 | 12 |
| 9 | Lausanne | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5/1 | 11 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5/4 | 10 |
| 11 | Lech Poznan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7/2 | 10 |
| 12 | Samsunspor | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7/2 | 10 |
| 13 | Celje | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5/2 | 10 |
| 14 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3/0 | 10 |
| 15 | Fiorentina | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4/2 | 9 |
| 16 | HNK Rijeka | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4/0 | 9 |
| 17 | Jagiellonia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3/2 | 9 |
| 18 | Omonia Nicosia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2/2 | 8 |
| 19 | FC Noah | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4/3 | 8 |
| 20 | Drita | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/4 | 8 |
| 21 | KuPS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4/2 | 7 |
| 22 | Shkendija | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4/1 | 7 |
| 23 | Zrinjski | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8/2 | 7 |
| 24 | Sigma Olomouc | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4/4 | 7 |
| 25 | Universitatea Craiova | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3/3 | 7 |
| 26 | Lincoln Red Imps FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5/3 | 7 |
| 27 | Dynamo Kyiv | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8/2 | 6 |
| 28 | Legia Warszawa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4/3 | 6 |
| 29 | Slovan Bratislava | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4/3 | 6 |
| 30 | Breidablik | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5/3 | 5 |
| 31 | Shamrock Rovers | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4/5 | 4 |
| 32 | BK Hacken | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4/5 | 3 |
| 33 | Hamrun Spartans | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3/4 | 3 |
| 34 | Shelbourne | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0/4 | 2 |
| 35 | Aberdeen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3/5 | 2 |
| 36 | Rapid Vienna | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0/5 | 1 |
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strasbourg | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5/2 | 16 |
| 2 | Raków Częstochowa | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2/1 | 14 |
| 3 | AEK Athens FC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4/4 | 13 |
| 4 | Sparta Praha | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3/2 | 13 |
| 5 | Rayo Vallecano | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5/5 | 13 |
| 6 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7/3 | 13 |
| 7 | FSV Mainz 05 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/2 | 13 |
| 8 | AEK Larnaca | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2/1 | 12 |
| 9 | Lausanne | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 | 11 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6/2 | 10 |
| 11 | Lech Poznan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5/6 | 10 |
| 12 | Samsunspor | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3/4 | 10 |
| 13 | Celje | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3/5 | 10 |
| 14 | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4/7 | 10 |
| 15 | Fiorentina | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4/3 | 9 |
| 16 | HNK Rijeka | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 | 9 |
| 17 | Jagiellonia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2/2 | 9 |
| 18 | Omonia Nicosia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3/2 | 8 |
| 19 | FC Noah | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2/4 | 8 |
| 20 | Drita | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2/4 | 8 |
| 21 | KuPS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2/3 | 7 |
| 22 | Shkendija | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0/4 | 7 |
| 23 | Zrinjski | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0/8 | 7 |
| 24 | Sigma Olomouc | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3/5 | 7 |
| 25 | Universitatea Craiova | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3/5 | 7 |
| 26 | Lincoln Red Imps FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2/12 | 7 |
| 27 | Dynamo Kyiv | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1/7 | 6 |
| 28 | Legia Warszawa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4/5 | 6 |
| 29 | Slovan Bratislava | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1/6 | 6 |
| 30 | Breidablik | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1/8 | 5 |
| 31 | Shamrock Rovers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3/8 | 4 |
| 32 | BK Hacken | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1/3 | 3 |
| 33 | Hamrun Spartans | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1/7 | 3 |
| 34 | Shelbourne | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0/3 | 2 |
| 35 | Aberdeen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0/9 | 2 |
| 36 | Rapid Vienna | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3/9 | 1 |
Goals, Upsets, and Conference League Patterns
Conference League matches historically produce more goals than elite European competitions. Average tallies hover between 2.6 and 3.1 goals per match across seasons. The talent gaps between clubs explain this—stronger sides often dominate weaker opponents, creating high-scoring affairs.
Upsets happen frequently in this tournament. Teams from smaller leagues play without pressure and often catch favorites cold in early rounds. Home advantage matters significantly here because clubs from countries like Cyprus, Armenia, or Iceland build fortress mentalities in their domestic stadiums. Traveling fans rarely fill away sections, creating one-sided atmospheres.
Both teams scoring patterns run high in knockout rounds when desperation kicks in. Trailing sides push forward, leaving space at the back. Betzoid tracks these historical trends across multiple seasons, revealing that roughly 55-60% of knockout matches see both nets ripple. The league phase shows more variation—expect defensive displays when teams prioritize not losing. Similar patterns emerge in domestic cup competitions like the Coppa Italia and FA Cup, where underdogs regularly cause problems.
Best Betting Markets for the Europa Conference League
Conference League betting odds reflect the tournament's unpredictable nature. Bookmakers often struggle pricing matches between unfamiliar clubs—this creates opportunities for sharp bettors who research thoroughly. Here are the markets worth focusing on:
- Over/Under Goals: The 2.5 line hits over more often than in top leagues. Consider over 2.5 in matches featuring attacking-minded teams from lower-ranked nations.
- Both Teams to Score: BTTS predictions work well in knockout rounds. Elimination pressure forces open games where clean sheets become rare.
- Match Result: 1X2 markets offer value when favorites visit tricky away grounds. Double chance on home underdogs protects against outright upsets.
- Asian Handicaps: These shine when major league clubs face minnows. Handicap lines of -1.5 or -2 on heavy favorites often provide better value than inflated 1X2 prices.
- Draw No Bet: Perfect for backing underdogs with a safety net. The Conference League produces more draws than expected given quality gaps.
The key lies in understanding each club's European pedigree. Some smaller sides have decades of continental experience while bigger names treat this competition as secondary.
UEFA Europa Conference League Players stats
| № | Player | Club | Goals | Penalties | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T. Parrott | AZ Alkmaar | 10 | 1 | 13 |
| 2 | Marius | Samsunspor | 8 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 | F. Kovačević | Celje | 8 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | M. Ishak | Lech Poznan | 8 | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | S. Mijnans | AZ Alkmaar | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| 6 | Álvaro García | Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| 7 | I. Sarr | Crystal Palace | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| 8 | N. Mulahusejnović | FC Noah | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 9 | A. Koita | AEK Athens FC | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| 10 | Jesús Imaz | Jagiellonia | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| 11 | T. Fruk | HNK Rijeka | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| 12 | I. Jensen | AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 13 | M. Godo | Strasbourg | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 14 | D. Kutesa | AEK Athens FC | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 15 | I. Sadiq | AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 16 | D. Adu-Adjei | HNK Rijeka | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 17 | G. Diakité | Lausanne | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| 18 | Ș. Baiaram | Universitatea Craiova | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 19 | A. Guðmundsson | Fiorentina | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| 20 | T. Abraham | Besiktas | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| № | Player | Team | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C. Holse | Samsunspor | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | K. Smit | AZ Alkmaar | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | A. Layouni | BK Hacken | 5 | 6 |
| 4 | Álvaro García | Rayo Vallecano | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | M. de Wit | AZ Alkmaar | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | S. Mijnans | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 13 |
| 7 | I. Jensen | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 13 |
| 8 | A. Guðmundsson | Fiorentina | 3 | 10 |
| 9 | C. Ndour | Fiorentina | 3 | 11 |
| 10 | T. Ismaheel | Lech Poznan | 3 | 10 |
| 11 | R. Daal | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 11 |
| 12 | B. Lekoueiry | Lausanne | 3 | 10 |
| 13 | N. Eliasson | AEK Athens FC | 3 | 6 |
| 14 | Isi Palazón | Rayo Vallecano | 3 | 10 |
| 15 | S. Nanasi | Strasbourg | 3 | 8 |
| 16 | D. Kasius | AZ Alkmaar | 3 | 7 |
| 17 | B. Okoh | Lausanne | 3 | 7 |
| 18 | B. Kapustka | Legia Warszawa | 3 | 6 |
| 19 | Marlon Gomes | Shakhtar Donetsk | 3 | 5 |
| 20 | O. Pineda | AEK Athens FC | 3 | 12 |
| № | Player | Team | Matches | Minutes | Red | Yellow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Mbong | Hamrun Spartans | 6 | 324 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | Bernardo Vital | Jagiellonia | 11 | 930 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | P. Mantalos | AEK Athens FC | 12 | 514 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Afimico Pululu | Jagiellonia | 10 | 698 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | M. Marić | Omonia Nicosia | 9 | 558 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | James Barry Norris | Shelbourne | 4 | 180 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | R. Daal | AZ Alkmaar | 11 | 738 | 1 | 2 |
| 8 | L. Latifi | Shkendija | 7 | 487 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | K. Gassama | Dinamo Tirana | 5 | 1 | 2 | |
| 10 | Pep Chavarría | Rayo Vallecano | 4 | 360 | 1 | 2 |
| 11 | Fabiano | Aris Thessalonikis | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| 12 | Alexandre Penetra | AZ Alkmaar | 13 | 1281 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 | A. Tutyškinas | Celje | 10 | 809 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | M. Kean | Fiorentina | 7 | 303 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 | I. Savić | Zrinjski | 7 | 577 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 | V. Screciu | Universitatea Craiova | 6 | 639 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | B. Mykhailichenko | Polessya | 2 | 181 | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | F. Uduokhai | Besiktas | 1 | 181 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | C. Antwi | KuPS | 7 | 497 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 | M. Toure | KuPS | 5 | 270 | 1 | 0 |
| 21 | J. Luyeye-Lutumba | KuPS | 4 | 104 | 1 | 0 |
| 22 | Sandro Cruz | Slovan Bratislava | 4 | 356 | 1 | 0 |
| 23 | T. Romanczuk | Jagiellonia | 10 | 758 | 0 | 7 |
| 24 | W. Goes | AZ Alkmaar | 13 | 1419 | 0 | 6 |
| 25 | N. Bancu | Universitatea Craiova | 8 | 696 | 0 | 6 |
| 26 | I. Jensen | AZ Alkmaar | 13 | 719 | 0 | 4 |
| 27 | Filipe Relvas | AEK Athens FC | 12 | 998 | 0 | 4 |
| 28 | C. Ndour | Fiorentina | 11 | 987 | 0 | 4 |
| 29 | A. Rrahmani | Sparta Praha | 10 | 388 | 0 | 4 |
| 30 | D. Hrka | Celje | 10 | 550 | 0 | 4 |
| 31 | G. Masouras | Omonia Nicosia | 10 | 677 | 0 | 4 |
| 32 | M. Pongračić | Fiorentina | 10 | 795 | 0 | 4 |
| 33 | B. Lekoueiry | Lausanne | 10 | 846 | 0 | 4 |
| 34 | D. Cleary | Shamrock Rovers | 9 | 510 | 0 | 4 |
| 35 | E. Kara | Rapid Vienna | 9 | 545 | 0 | 4 |
| 36 | Samuel Teles | Universitatea Craiova | 9 | 718 | 0 | 4 |
| 37 | P. Isenko | Universitatea Craiova | 9 | 937 | 0 | 4 |
| 38 | G. Doué | Strasbourg | 7 | 491 | 0 | 4 |
Smart Tips for Conference League Betting
Knowing how to bet on the Europa Conference League requires tournament-specific strategies. Generic European football thinking won't cut it here. These approaches consistently deliver value based on historical patterns:
- Research squad rotation: Clubs from top five leagues often field reserve players. Check team news before kickoff—weakened lineups shift odds dramatically.
- Track travel distances: Teams flying across Europe mid-week suffer fatigue. Clubs from eastern Europe traveling west, or vice versa, show measurable performance drops.
- Respect home underdogs: Smaller clubs defend their home turf fiercely. Synthetic pitches, hostile atmospheres, and local knowledge create genuine obstacles for visitors.
- Watch for motivation gaps: Sides already qualified sometimes coast through final league phase matches. Check standings before backing heavy favorites in dead rubbers.
- Consider knockout leg sequencing: First-leg home sides often play cautiously. Second legs at home produce more goals as teams chase aggregate advantages.
Analysis shows early qualifying rounds offer the ripest value. Bookmakers haven't yet studied these teams deeply. By the knockout stages, markets tighten as information spreads. Target those July and August fixtures before the crowd arrives. Platforms like William Hill and SBK typically offer competitive odds on Conference League fixtures.
Keeping Your Betting Fun and Safe
Betting on the Europa Conference League should enhance your enjoyment of football, never compromise it. Set a budget before each matchday and stick to it regardless of results. Chasing losses leads nowhere good.
Take regular breaks from betting entirely. Watch matches purely for entertainment sometimes. If gambling stops feeling fun or starts causing stress, step back immediately. Organizations across Europe provide confidential support for anyone struggling with betting habits. Responsible gambling keeps the beautiful game beautiful.
Smart betting on the Conference League means understanding the competition's unique dynamics—travel fatigue, squad rotation, and the motivation gap between clubs at different stages. Keep this page bookmarked for fresh odds and match analysis as fixtures approach. Always stake within your means and treat betting as entertainment, not income.
