The Union of European Football Associations' most recently developed elite football competition, the Conference League, started in 2021 but has changed into a new structure starting with season 2024/25. Now, the opening stage of the Conference League consists of 36 teams that make it into the competition by falling out of the Europa League play-off rounds or beating their opponents in the qualifying rounds for the Conference League.
The new competition was expanded into a league format, where all teams play six games each and compete for the top 24 spots. Landing in the top 8 secures a place in the round of 16, while places nine through 24 go to the knockout phase and decide their fate in a two-match duel.
Bet on the Conference League
If you have any experience with football betting, you'll likely have no issues figuring out Conference League odds. As usual, you can place bets before and during the games, and many specific bets about the players and the tournament will be available. Here are some of the most popular odds for the Conference League:
- Match Winner
- Match Winner with a Handicap
- Total Goals Scored
- Total Goals Scored By a Team
- Player to Score
In most cases, punters choose these odds when creating multi-leg parlays, as they may bring bigger payouts. The 'Match Winner' is the most straightforward bet out there and the most suitable for those who aren't very familiar with the sport. However, even experienced bettors still enjoy predicting the outcomes of the games and often include an 'Outright' bet on their parlays.
When the 'Outright' odds aren't in your favour, you can turn them by predicting the 'Match Winner with a Handicap.' Your chosen team must overcome the handicap set before the game, usually one or two goals. If you aren't sure who will win but expect plenty of scoring, you can bet on the 'Total Goals Scored' market. You can choose between the goals scored by a team or in the game and select the limit that suits your prediction. The most popular handicap is 2.5, but multiple options are available if you have a hunch about a potential spectacle.
The 'Player to Score' market has become quite popular recently, as fans often bet on their favourite players. These predictions often come from finding special motives for each player, like playing against their former team, a rival, or a club they might sign for in the future.
Conference League Betting Tips
Outside of the most popular Conference League odds, this competition presents opportunities to make more specific predictions. Here are a few that are available throughout the entire season:
- Team to Proceed
- Tournament Winner
- Tournament Top Scorer
- Tournament Best Player
Betting on one team to proceed means the fate of your bet won't be in only one game. Champions League odds have shown many times that a superstar player can make up for not scoring in the group stage if he does when it matters most and still take home the reward for the best player.
The same goes for the Europa League odds, as teams have come back to win the competition after starting poorly. So, if you have patience and believe in your bets, the outright markets are for you.
Conference League Winner Odds
If you wish to predict the winner of the Conference League, you'll be able to do so before the beginning of the competition and throughout its entire length. The odds will alter as more games are played, so selecting the right moment to place your bet is important.
Teams that may be underdogs in the group stage could lose that title if they prove to be dominant on the pitch. Or, a favourite's odds may shift due to poor performances in the group stage. So, if you believe someone is about to surprise European football, do your Conference League betting in time.
Conference League 2024/25 Predictions
The 2024/25 Conference League is about to enter the play-off rounds, and we still need to find the remaining eight teams of the final 16. Currently, Chelsea is the favourite to win the competition, and they have yet to find an opponent for the next round.
Vitória Guimarães SC has also shown that they can win in European competitions and have decent odds to compete for the title. Fiorentina and SK Rapid should be mentioned as well, as they could likely make it far in the tournament.
Betis and Gent are playing soon, and this might be the most interesting two-game matchup of the following round. Both teams wish to compete for the title, and the winner will have a chance to do so.
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