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
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
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventus | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7/1 | 6 |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6/0 | 6 |
| 3 | Benfica | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6/1 | 6 |
| 4 | Beşiktaş | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7/3 | 6 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5/1 | 6 |
| 6 | Omonia Nicosia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4/0 | 6 |
| 7 | Ferencvarosi TC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5/2 | 6 |
| 8 | Lyon | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5/3 | 6 |
| 9 | Sunderland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3/1 | 6 |
| 10 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3/1 | 6 |
| 11 | Sparta Praha | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5/2 | 4 |
| 12 | Union St. Gilloise | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/1 | 4 |
| 13 | Rennes | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2/1 | 4 |
| 14 | Dinamo Zagreb | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1/0 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6/3 | 3 |
| 16 | AC Milan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4/2 | 3 |
| 17 | Jagiellonia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4/3 | 3 |
| 18 | OFI | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/2 | 3 |
| 19 | Torreense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/3 | 3 |
| 20 | AZ Alkmaar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/2 | 3 |
| 21 | Red Bull Salzburg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1/4 | 3 |
| 22 | Real Sociedad | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 | 1 |
| 23 | Lillestrom | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/3 | 1 |
| 24 | Levski Sofia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 | 1 |
| 25 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 | 1 |
| 26 | Sturm Graz | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0/3 | 1 |
| 27 | NEC Nijmegen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/6 | 1 |
| 28 | Celta Vigo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 29 | Anderlecht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 30 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2/5 | 0 |
| 31 | Plzen | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/5 | 0 |
| 32 | Marseille | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/5 | 0 |
| 33 | Celtic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2/7 | 0 |
| 34 | Ararat-Armenia | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2/7 | 0 |
| 35 | Celje | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0/5 | 0 |
| 36 | Lech Poznan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0/8 | 0 |
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5/0 | 6 |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 6 |
| 3 | Benfica | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4/1 | 6 |
| 4 | Beşiktaş | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4/1 | 6 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 6 |
| 6 | Omonia Nicosia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 6 |
| 7 | Ferencvarosi TC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 6 |
| 8 | Lyon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/2 | 6 |
| 9 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 6 |
| 10 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 6 |
| 11 | Sparta Praha | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 4 |
| 12 | Union St. Gilloise | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 4 |
| 13 | Rennes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 4 |
| 14 | Dinamo Zagreb | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4/0 | 3 |
| 16 | AC Milan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 3 |
| 17 | Jagiellonia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/1 | 3 |
| 18 | OFI | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 3 |
| 19 | Torreense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 3 |
| 20 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 21 | Red Bull Salzburg | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/4 | 3 |
| 22 | Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 1 |
| 23 | Lillestrom | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 1 |
| 24 | Levski Sofia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 1 |
| 25 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 26 | Sturm Graz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 27 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 28 | Celta Vigo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 29 | Anderlecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 30 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 | 0 |
| 31 | Plzen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/3 | 0 |
| 32 | Marseille | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 33 | Celtic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 34 | Ararat-Armenia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/4 | 0 |
| 35 | Celje | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/3 | 0 |
| 36 | Lech Poznan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/4 | 0 |
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juventus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 6 |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4/0 | 6 |
| 3 | Benfica | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 6 |
| 4 | Beşiktaş | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/2 | 6 |
| 5 | Bournemouth | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 6 |
| 6 | Omonia Nicosia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 6 |
| 7 | Ferencvarosi TC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/1 | 6 |
| 8 | Lyon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 6 |
| 9 | Sunderland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 6 |
| 10 | Olympiakos Piraeus | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 6 |
| 11 | Sparta Praha | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4/1 | 4 |
| 12 | Union St. Gilloise | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 4 |
| 13 | Rennes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 4 |
| 14 | Dinamo Zagreb | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 | 3 |
| 16 | AC Milan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4/0 | 3 |
| 17 | Jagiellonia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 3 |
| 18 | OFI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 3 |
| 19 | Torreense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 20 | AZ Alkmaar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 3 |
| 21 | Red Bull Salzburg | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
| 22 | Real Sociedad | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 23 | Lillestrom | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 24 | Levski Sofia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 25 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 1 |
| 26 | Sturm Graz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/3 | 1 |
| 27 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/5 | 1 |
| 28 | Celta Vigo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 29 | Anderlecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 30 | 1899 Hoffenheim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
| 31 | Plzen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 32 | Marseille | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/4 | 0 |
| 33 | Celtic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/4 | 0 |
| 34 | Ararat-Armenia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/3 | 0 |
| 35 | Celje | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
| 36 | Lech Poznan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/4 | 0 |
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
| № | Player | Club | Goals | Penalties | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L. Diony | Omonia Nicosia | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | A. Cissè | AC Milan | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | K. Zachariassen | Ferencvarosi TC | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| 4 | Oh Hyeon-Gyu | Besiktas | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 5 | M. van Buren | Hradec Králové | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | R. Kolo Muani | Juventus | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | L. Joseph | Ferencvarosi TC | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 8 | A. Murillo | Besiktas | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | T. Guddal | Sparta Praha | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | T. Lehne Olsen | Lillestrom | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 11 | Rayan | Bournemouth | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 | Yeremy Pino | Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 13 | J. Durán | Benfica | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 14 | N. Woltemade | Juventus | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 15 | I. Sebaoui | St. Truiden | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 16 | P. Schick | Bayer Leverkusen | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 17 | B. Yusuf | Ferencvarosi TC | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 18 | Keito Nakamura | Lyon | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | S. Godoy | CSKA Sofia | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 20 | I. Fakili | Besiktas | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| № | Player | Team | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. Olaitan | Besiktas | 3 | 8 |
| 2 | Ewandro | Omonia Nicosia | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | K. Zachariassen | Ferencvarosi TC | 2 | 10 |
| 4 | B. Yusuf | Ferencvarosi TC | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Keito Nakamura | Lyon | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | O. Kökçü | Besiktas | 2 | 7 |
| 7 | G. Prestianni | Benfica | 2 | 6 |
| 8 | O. Davida | Maccabi Tel Aviv | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | A. Wharton | Crystal Palace | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | Oh Hyeon-Gyu | Besiktas | 1 | 8 |
| 11 | M. van Buren | Hradec Králové | 1 | 4 |
| 12 | R. Kolo Muani | Juventus | 1 | 2 |
| 13 | S. Godoy | CSKA Sofia | 1 | 8 |
| 14 | I. Fakili | Besiktas | 1 | 8 |
| 15 | J. Kamiński | Benfica | 1 | 6 |
| 16 | M. Tankovic | Omonia Nicosia | 1 | 6 |
| 17 | S. Coulibaly | Omonia Nicosia | 1 | 5 |
| 18 | A. Živković | PAOK | 1 | 4 |
| 19 | Sandro Lima | Ararat-Armenia | 1 | 4 |
| 20 | J. Alcócer | Sparta Praha | 1 | 2 |
| № | Player | Team | Matches | Minutes | Red | Yellow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Murawski | Lech Poznan | 5 | 87 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | P. Rommens | Ferencvarosi TC | 5 | 90 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Nuha Jatta | Torreense | 1 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | K. Ouattara | Besiktas | 6 | 179 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | M. Brahimi | CSKA Sofia | 7 | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | A. Živković | PAOK | 4 | 1 | 0 | |
| 7 | F. Terracciano | AC Milan | 2 | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| 8 | A. Osváth | Ferencvarosi TC | 9 | 315 | 0 | 4 |
| 9 | Bruno Jordão | CSKA Sofia | 7 | 111 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 | S. Sensi | CSKA Sofia | 7 | 180 | 0 | 4 |
| 11 | Oh Hyeon-Gyu | Besiktas | 8 | 93 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | T. Ivanov | CSKA Sofia | 8 | 180 | 0 | 3 |
| 13 | B. Yusuf | Ferencvarosi TC | 10 | 289 | 0 | 2 |
| 14 | Cadu | Ferencvarosi TC | 10 | 359 | 0 | 2 |
| 15 | D. Sikan | Anderlecht | 8 | 29 | 0 | 2 |
| 16 | J. Zwarts | CSKA Sofia | 8 | 45 | 0 | 2 |
| 17 | S. Godoy | CSKA Sofia | 8 | 147 | 0 | 2 |
| 18 | M. CvetkoviÄ | Anderlecht | 8 | 162 | 0 | 2 |
| 19 | V. Pavlidis | Benfica | 7 | 33 | 0 | 2 |
| 20 | V. Černý | Besiktas | 7 | 70 | 0 | 2 |
| 21 | E. Llansana | Anderlecht | 7 | 90 | 0 | 2 |
| 22 | Facundo Santiago Rodríguez | CSKA Sofia | 7 | 180 | 0 | 2 |
| 23 | L. Barreiro | Benfica | 6 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| 24 | J. Eto'o | CSKA Sofia | 6 | 69 | 0 | 2 |
| 25 | A. Bah | Benfica | 6 | 80 | 0 | 2 |
| 26 | Á. Martino | CSKA Sofia | 6 | 90 | 0 | 2 |
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.
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.
