Europa League

UEFA Europa League Match Predictions

Last updated Mar. 16, 2026

UEFA Europa League predictions demand attention from bettors who appreciate unpredictable knockout drama and group-stage chaos. Europe's second-tier club competition throws together giants rebuilding their confidence, ambitious mid-table sides, and hungry underdogs—creating mismatches and upsets that sharp bettors can exploit. From Europa League both teams to score predictions to outright winner markets, the tournament offers diverse betting angles across dozens of fixtures.

Betzoid delivers match previews, UEFA Europa League betting odds comparisons, and tactical insights for every round. Review the upcoming fixtures below, then explore our detailed analysis.

Upcoming UEFA Europa League Fixtures

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How the UEFA Europa League Works

The UEFA Europa League stands as European football's second-tier continental competition, sitting just below the Champions League in prestige. Each season, the tournament features clubs from across UEFA's 55 member associations competing for silverware and a guaranteed UCL spot.

The competition format has evolved over the years. The league phase replaces the traditional group stage, with 36 teams each playing eight matches against different opponents. This Swiss-style system creates more variety and eliminates dead rubbers late in the phase. The top eight advance directly to the round of 16, while teams finishing ninth through 24th enter knockout playoffs.

Entry routes vary by nation. Teams typically qualify through domestic league positions or cup victories. Clubs dropping from Champions League qualifying also enter the UEL pathway. The competition runs from September through late May, with the final held at a pre-selected neutral venue.

Understanding how to bet on football starts with grasping this structure. The format creates distinct betting opportunities at each stage—league phase matches differ tactically from knockout ties where aggregate scores matter.

UEFA Europa League Table

Stats
Team Played Win Draw Loss GF/GA Points
1 Lyon 8 7 0 1 18/5 21
2 Aston Villa 8 7 0 1 14/6 21
3 FC Midtjylland 8 6 1 1 18/8 19
4 Real Betis 8 5 2 1 13/7 17
5 FC Porto 8 5 2 1 13/7 17
6 SC Braga 8 5 2 1 11/5 17
7 SC Freiburg 8 5 2 1 10/4 17
8 AS Roma 8 5 1 2 13/6 16
9 Genk 8 5 1 2 11/7 16
10 Bologna 8 4 3 1 14/7 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 8 5 0 3 15/9 15
12 Ferencvarosi TC 8 4 3 1 12/11 15
13 Nottingham Forest 8 4 2 2 15/7 14
14 Plzen 8 3 5 0 8/3 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 8 4 2 2 7/6 14
16 Celta Vigo 8 4 1 3 15/11 13
17 PAOK 8 3 3 2 17/14 12
18 Lille 8 4 0 4 12/9 12
19 Fenerbahçe 8 3 3 2 10/7 12
20 Panathinaikos 8 3 3 2 11/9 12
21 Celtic 8 3 2 3 13/15 11
22 Ludogorets 8 3 1 4 12/15 10
23 Dinamo Zagreb 8 3 1 4 12/16 10
24 Brann 8 2 3 3 9/11 9
25 BSC Young Boys 8 3 0 5 10/16 9
26 Sturm Graz 8 2 1 5 5/11 7
27 FCSB 8 2 1 5 9/16 7
28 GO Ahead Eagles 8 2 1 5 6/14 7
29 Feyenoord 8 2 0 6 11/15 6
30 FC Basel 1893 8 2 0 6 9/13 6
31 Red Bull Salzburg 8 2 0 6 10/15 6
32 Rangers 8 1 1 6 5/14 4
33 Nice 8 1 0 7 7/15 3
34 Utrecht 8 0 1 7 5/15 1
35 Malmo FF 8 0 1 7 4/15 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv 8 0 1 7 2/22 1
Home
Team Played Win Draw Loss GF/GA Points
1 Lyon 4 4 0 0 10/3 21
2 Aston Villa 4 4 0 0 8/3 21
3 FC Midtjylland 4 4 0 0 8/1 19
4 Real Betis 4 3 1 0 8/4 17
5 FC Porto 4 4 0 0 10/3 17
6 SC Braga 4 3 0 1 7/4 17
7 SC Freiburg 4 4 0 0 6/1 17
8 AS Roma 4 2 0 2 5/4 16
9 Genk 4 2 1 1 4/3 16
10 Bologna 4 1 3 0 7/4 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 4 4 0 0 11/4 15
12 Ferencvarosi TC 4 2 2 0 7/4 15
13 Nottingham Forest 4 3 0 1 11/3 14
14 Plzen 4 1 3 0 4/1 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 4 2 2 0 4/2 14
16 Celta Vigo 4 3 0 1 8/5 13
17 PAOK 4 2 2 0 7/1 12
18 Lille 4 3 0 1 10/5 12
19 Fenerbahçe 4 2 1 1 4/3 12
20 Panathinaikos 4 1 2 1 4/4 12
21 Celtic 4 2 0 2 6/8 11
22 Ludogorets 4 2 1 1 7/7 10
23 Dinamo Zagreb 4 2 0 2 8/8 10
24 Brann 4 2 1 1 7/7 9
25 BSC Young Boys 4 2 0 2 5/7 9
26 Sturm Graz 4 2 1 1 3/2 7
27 FCSB 4 1 1 2 6/8 7
28 GO Ahead Eagles 4 1 1 2 2/6 7
29 Feyenoord 4 2 0 2 7/6 6
30 FC Basel 1893 4 2 0 2 6/4 6
31 Red Bull Salzburg 4 2 0 2 7/5 6
32 Rangers 4 1 1 2 2/4 4
33 Nice 4 1 0 3 5/7 3
34 Utrecht 4 0 1 3 2/6 1
35 Malmo FF 4 0 1 3 2/5 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv 4 0 0 4 1/15 1
Away
Team Played Win Draw Loss GF/GA Points
1 Lyon 4 3 0 1 8/2 21
2 Aston Villa 4 3 0 1 6/3 21
3 FC Midtjylland 4 2 1 1 10/7 19
4 Real Betis 4 2 1 1 5/3 17
5 FC Porto 4 1 2 1 3/4 17
6 SC Braga 4 2 2 0 4/1 17
7 SC Freiburg 4 1 2 1 4/3 17
8 AS Roma 4 3 1 0 8/2 16
9 Genk 4 3 0 1 7/4 16
10 Bologna 4 3 0 1 7/3 15
11 VfB Stuttgart 4 1 0 3 4/5 15
12 Ferencvarosi TC 4 2 1 1 5/7 15
13 Nottingham Forest 4 1 2 1 4/4 14
14 Plzen 4 2 2 0 4/2 14
15 FK Crvena Zvezda 4 2 0 2 3/4 14
16 Celta Vigo 4 1 1 2 7/6 13
17 PAOK 4 1 1 2 10/13 12
18 Lille 4 1 0 3 2/4 12
19 Fenerbahçe 4 1 2 1 6/4 12
20 Panathinaikos 4 2 1 1 7/5 12
21 Celtic 4 1 2 1 7/7 11
22 Ludogorets 4 1 0 3 5/8 10
23 Dinamo Zagreb 4 1 1 2 4/8 10
24 Brann 4 0 2 2 2/4 9
25 BSC Young Boys 4 1 0 3 5/9 9
26 Sturm Graz 4 0 0 4 2/9 7
27 FCSB 4 1 0 3 3/8 7
28 GO Ahead Eagles 4 1 0 3 4/8 7
29 Feyenoord 4 0 0 4 4/9 6
30 FC Basel 1893 4 0 0 4 3/9 6
31 Red Bull Salzburg 4 0 0 4 3/10 6
32 Rangers 4 0 0 4 3/10 4
33 Nice 4 0 0 4 2/8 3
34 Utrecht 4 0 0 4 3/9 1
35 Malmo FF 4 0 0 4 2/10 1
36 Maccabi Tel Aviv 4 0 1 3 1/7 1

Goals, Trends, and Playing Styles

Europa League matches historically produce between 2.5 and 2.9 goals per game across seasons. This sits slightly higher than most domestic leagues, largely because of competitive mismatches in early rounds. When clubs from top-five leagues face sides from smaller nations, scorelines can become lopsided.

Playing styles vary dramatically based on which teams meet. Spanish and Portuguese clubs tend toward possession-based football, while Eastern European sides often sit deeper and counter-attack. English teams bring physicality and pace. This stylistic clash makes UEL match predictions more complex than single-league betting.

Home advantage proves less reliable than in domestic football. Travel distances, artificial pitches, and hostile atmospheres create variables absent from weekend league matches. Historically, home win rates hover around 42-46% in the competition—lower than most top divisions.

Betzoid tracks card patterns across European competitions, and the Europa League averages 3.5-4.2 yellow cards per match. Referees from different associations bring varying interpretations, adding another layer for punters to consider.

Best Markets for Europa League Betting

UEL betting odds span dozens of markets each matchday. Some consistently offer better value than others based on the competition's characteristics.

  • Match Result (1X2) — Works best in knockout rounds where motivation levels match. League phase games see more rotation, making outcomes harder to predict.
  • Over/Under Goals — Europa League over under tips often favor overs when top clubs face weaker opposition. The 2.5 line hits frequently, though value shifts toward unders in later knockout stages when caution increases.
  • Both Teams to Score — BTTS predictions depend heavily on the matchup. This market lands around 50-55% of the time historically, rising when evenly-matched sides meet.
  • Asian Handicap — Ideal for mismatches. Giving a -1.5 handicap to favorites from major leagues often pays off against lower-ranked opponents.
  • Draw No Bet — Reduces risk in tight knockout affairs where penalties loom.
  • Correct Score — High variance but occasionally valuable when patterns suggest low-scoring affairs.

Mixing markets across different legs can hedge risk while maintaining upside on your selections. Platforms like DAZN Bet offer competitive odds across these markets.

UEFA Europa League Players stats

Goals
Player Club Goals Penalties Matches
1 M. Mouandilmadji Samsunspor 11 5 26
2 Igor Jesus Nottingham Forest 7 1 13
3 P. Stanić Ludogorets 7 3 11
4 Antony Real Betis 6 0 10
5 K. Aktürkoğlu Fenerbahce 6 2 9
6 O. Watkins Aston Villa 5 0 14
7 W. Swedberg Celta Vigo 5 0 10
8 J. McGinn Aston Villa 5 0 11
9 D. Beljo Dinamo Zagreb 5 0 8
10 B. El Khannouss VfB Stuttgart 5 0 11
11 V. Grifo SC Freiburg 5 1 14
12 F. Bernardeschi Bologna 5 2 13
13 J. Rowe Bologna 4 0 12
14 Y. Suzuki SC Freiburg 4 0 11
15 A. Zaroury Panathinaikos 4 0 12
16 A. Ezzalzouli Real Betis 4 0 12
17 B. Nygren Celtic 4 0 10
18 Z. El Ouahdi Genk 4 0 10
19 M. Erlić FC Midtjylland 4 0 9
20 Talisca Fenerbahce 4 0 8
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Assists
Player Team Assists Matches
1 D. Undav VfB Stuttgart 6 10
2 E. Buendía Aston Villa 5 14
3 V. Grifo SC Freiburg 4 14
4 D. Heymans Genk 4 10
5 A. Živković PAOK 4 11
6 M. Rogers Aston Villa 4 14
7 K. Karetsas Genk 4 12
8 Víctor Gómez SC Braga 4 15
9 Antony Real Betis 3 10
10 Iago Aspas Celta Vigo 3 14
11 M. Gibbs-White Nottingham Forest 3 14
12 B. Yusuf Ferencvarosi TC 3 11
13 A. Karabec Lyon 3 9
14 J. Beste SC Freiburg 3 14
15 A. Şimşir FC Midtjylland 3 13
16 Borja Sainz FC Porto 3 12
17 J. Cisotti FCSB 3 10
18 L. Assignon VfB Stuttgart 3 9
19 P. Šulc Lyon 3 8
20 Y. Tielemans Aston Villa 3 8
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Cards
Player Team Matches Minutes Red Yellow
1 M. Diomandé Rangers 5 340 2 1
2 E. Anderson Nottingham Forest 12 836 1 3
3 J. Sørensen Brann 12 838 1 3
4 J. Cisotti FCSB 10 452 1 3
5 G. Mancini AS Roma 9 633 1 3
6 Merchas Doski Plzen 7 597 1 3
7 J. Bednarek FC Porto 12 908 1 2
8 A. Bouaddi Lille 10 668 1 2
9 F. Tebo Uchenna FK Crvena Zvezda 7 522 1 2
10 J. Durán Fenerbahce 4 163 1 2
11 R. Zalazar SC Braga 13 681 1 1
12 M. Eggestein SC Freiburg 13 1133 1 1
13 M. Niakhaté Lyon 9 739 1 1
14 E. Helland Brann 8 471 1 1
15 T. Chukwuani Sturm Graz 5 400 1 1
16 Javi Hernández Panathinaikos 3 113 1 1
17 M. Dorgeles SC Braga 10 233 1 0
18 L. Stojković Dinamo Zagreb 9 415 1 0
19 V. Barkas Utrecht 9 516 1 0
20 Ș. Târnovanu FCSB 9 552 1 0
21 Víctor Gómez SC Braga 15 1125 0 5
22 Gabri Martínez SC Braga 12 647 0 5
23 A. Touba Panathinaikos 12 843 0 5
24 I. Moriba Celta Vigo 11 905 0 5
25 G. Zechiël Utrecht 10 516 0 5
26 M. Siopis Panathinaikos 9 403 0 5
27 I. Sissokho Maccabi Tel Aviv 8 445 0 5
28 J. Chabot VfB Stuttgart 8 675 0 5
29 J. Oosterwolde Fenerbahce 8 720 0 5
30 Fred Fenerbahce 7 355 0 5
31 M. Mouandilmadji Samsunspor 26 1944 0 4
32 Igor Jesus Nottingham Forest 13 802 0 4
33 T. Pedersen Brann 12 344 0 4
34 D. Osorio FC Midtjylland 11 484 0 4
35 S. El Karouani Utrecht 11 536 0 4
36 Júnior Brumado FC Midtjylland 11 600 0 4
37 A. Živković PAOK 11 611 0 4
38 M. Ozdoev PAOK 11 633 0 4
39 B. El Khannouss VfB Stuttgart 11 648 0 4
40 T. Raemaekers Ferencvarosi TC 11 990 0 4
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Injuries
Player Team Condition Status
1 A. Malic Sturm Graz Injury Questionable
2 Murillo Nottingham Forest Injury Questionable
3 S. Babicka FK Crvena Zvezda Inactive Questionable
4 K. Koindredi FC Basel 1893 Muscle Injury Questionable
5 R. Barkley Aston Villa Lacking Match Fitness Questionable
6 A. Virginius BSC Young Boys Inactive Questionable
7 J. Torsvik Brann Knock Questionable
8 D. Graovac FCSB Muscle Injury Questionable
9 J. Andersson Ludogorets Injury Questionable
10 V. Edvardsen GO Ahead Eagles Inactive Questionable
11 P. Saathof GO Ahead Eagles Knee Injury Questionable
12 S. Tengstedt GO Ahead Eagles Injury Questionable
13 N. Castro Brann Inactive Questionable
14 F. Myhre Brann Inactive Questionable
15 M. Edjouma FCSB Injury Questionable
16 J. Schuster Red Bull Salzburg Injury Questionable
17 B. Nagy Ferencvarosi TC Inactive Questionable
18 Q. Timber Feyenoord Foot Injury Questionable
19 P. Osterhage SC Freiburg Muscle Injury Questionable
20 I. Nicolaescu Maccabi Tel Aviv Injury Questionable
21 D. Bakwa Nottingham Forest Injury Questionable
22 C. Wood Nottingham Forest Injury Questionable
23 A. Ajeti FC Basel 1893 Inactive Questionable
24 D. Schmid FC Basel 1893 Inactive Questionable
25 T. Ali Malmo FF Inactive Questionable
26 J. Dahlin Malmo FF Knee Injury Questionable
27 C. Rosler Malmo FF Inactive Questionable
28 K. Alajbegovic Red Bull Salzburg Inactive Questionable
29 A. Schlager Red Bull Salzburg Hip Injury Questionable
30 V. Sulzbacher Red Bull Salzburg Ankle Injury Questionable
31 K. Belic Maccabi Tel Aviv Inactive Questionable
32 S. Gartenmann Ferencvarosi TC Inactive Questionable
33 D. Chatsidis PAOK Injury Questionable
34 K. Thymianis PAOK Inactive Questionable
35 L. Benito BSC Young Boys Inactive Questionable
36 J. Panos Plzen Illness Questionable
37 M. Vydra Plzen Ankle Injury Questionable
38 E. Colley BSC Young Boys Inactive Questionable
39 C. Carter-Vickers Celtic Achilles Tendon Injury Questionable
40 J. Forrest Celtic Inactive Questionable
41 M. Saracchi Celtic Injury Questionable
42 M. Broholm Lille Inactive Questionable
43 R. Margaret GO Ahead Eagles Inactive Questionable
44 T. Tomas VfB Stuttgart Inactive Questionable
45 M. Gibbs-White Nottingham Forest Injury Questionable
46 C. Wood Nottingham Forest Knee Injury Questionable
47 A. Lafont Panathinaikos Injury Questionable
48 R. Mudrazija Dinamo Zagreb Injury Questionable
49 K. Lisztes Ferencvarosi TC Injury Questionable
50 K. Dowell Rangers Injury Questionable
51 R. Matondo Rangers Knee Injury Questionable
52 L. Grgic Sturm Graz Injury Questionable
53 F. Rozga Sturm Graz Injury Questionable
54 M. Sels Nottingham Forest Groin Injury Questionable
55 E. Colley BSC Young Boys Ankle Injury Questionable
56 J. Forrest Celtic Injury Questionable
57 G. Veiga FC Porto Inactive Questionable
58 D. Miculescu FCSB Inactive Questionable
59 Y. En Nesyri Fenerbahce Inactive Questionable
60 D. Dibusz Ferencvarosi TC Inactive Questionable
61 Z. Iqbal Utrecht Inactive Questionable
62 N. Castro Brann Injury Questionable
63 D. Dibusz Ferencvarosi TC Inactive Questionable
64 F. Pellistri Panathinaikos Injury Questionable
65 D. Dibusz Ferencvarosi TC Inactive Questionable
66 J. Diehl VfB Stuttgart Injury Questionable
67 D. Zagadou VfB Stuttgart Muscle Injury Questionable
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Tips for Betting on the Europa League

UEFA Europa League betting tips require understanding context beyond simple form analysis. Several factors consistently influence outcomes.

  • Squad rotation patterns — Managers from top clubs often rest key players during league phase matches, especially when domestic titles or UCL qualification remain priorities. Check confirmed lineups before placing wagers.
  • Fixture congestion windows — Thursday-Sunday turnarounds strain squads. Teams with thinner rosters suffer more during these periods.
  • Travel impact — Trips to Eastern Europe or beyond create fatigue. Analysis shows traveling clubs underperform their usual metrics by 5-8% in such scenarios.
  • Motivation gaps — Already-qualified teams ease off in final league phase rounds. Desperate sides chasing advancement often overperform expectations.
  • Knockout leg dynamics — First legs tend toward caution, producing fewer goals. Second legs open up when trailing teams chase the tie.
  • Weather and pitch conditions — Artificial surfaces and extreme cold favor acclimatized hosts.

Europa League winner odds shift throughout the tournament. Early value exists on dark horses before the market settles on favorites. For smaller European leagues feeding into the competition, check our Latvian Virsliga predictions and similar coverage.

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Bet Responsibly

Betting on the Europa League should remain enjoyable—never a source of stress. Set a budget before each matchday and stick to it regardless of results. Never chase losses by increasing stakes, as this destroys bankrolls faster than bad picks.

Take breaks between betting sessions. Step back if frustration builds or betting stops feeling fun. If gambling becomes problematic, organizations like GambleAware and BeGambleAware offer free support and resources. Entertainment comes first, profits second.

Smart betting on the UEL means tracking squad rotations, away-form trends, and how clubs balance domestic and European ambitions. Europa League over under tips and match predictions on this page update regularly—save it for your pre-match preparation. Always stake within your means and treat betting as entertainment, not income.