Although ranked second after the UCL, the Europa League is still a significant competition among football teams in Europe. Year after year, it features some of the best clubs on the continent chasing the prestigious trophy.
The winner gets automatic qualification for the Champions League, making things even more competitive. However, before reaching the group stages, lower-league teams must compete in qualifiers.
You can bet on Europa League odds for these qualification games at NordicBet. We offer a wide range of markets, so finding one that matches your online bettingpreferences is easy.
Schedule for 2025/26 Europa League Odds
The 2025/26 Europa League is in the final stages of its league phase. The knockout rounds will follow, culminating in the final.
Knockout round play-offs:
- First legs: February 19, 2026
- Second legs: February 26, 2026
Round of 16:
- First legs: March 12, 2026
- Second legs: March 19, 2026
Quarter-finals:
- First legs: April 9, 2026
- Second legs: April 16, 2026
Semi-finals:
- First legs: April 30, 2026
- Second legs: May 7, 2026
Final: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul, Turkey
2025/26 Europa League Betting Insights
Aston Villa are the favourites, with manager Unai Emery having won the competition a record four times. Other strong contenders include AS Roma, FC Porto, and Real Betis. Viktoria Plzeň has been a surprise, remaining undefeated in their first seven matches.
Interesting Europa League Betting History
Betting on Europa League odds is always exciting, considering the many intriguing matchups. Back in 2015/16, Sevilla won their third consecutive trophy in a highly contested game against Liverpool. They had defeated Benfica and Roma in the previous two finals.
More recently, the 2020/21 Europa League final went to a dramatic shootout between Villarreal and Manchester United after a 1-1 draw. In the end, Villarreal walked away victorious. We can also highlight the 2022/23 quarterfinals, when Frankfurt shocked the world with a 3-2 win at Camp Nou to knock out FC Barcelona.
2024/25 Europa League Overview
Tottenham Hotspur won the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League by defeating Manchester United 1-0 in an all-English final, qualifying for the Champions League. The Golden Boot was shared by Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiacos), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), and Kasper Høgh (Bodø/Glimt), each with seven goals.
How to Bet on the Europa League
As the qualifiers kicks off this summer, you can place your Europa League bets at NordicBet. Switch to the Europa League odds section for qualifying fixtures and pick the games you want to wager on. At NordicBet, we bring you all the top markets for football betting on Europa League qualifying fixtures. Here are the top five to look out for:
- To Qualify: With this option, you bet on the teams that will advance to the next round of the qualifiers or playoffs.
- Match Winner: This involves predicting the team to win each match.
- Over/Under: You can predict if the total number of goals in a particular game will be higher or lower than a set number.
- Correct Score: If you're an expert analyst, consider this option and predict the exact scoreline of the qualifying fixtures.
- Player Props: Besides the overall score, you can bet on specific player performances using this market.
Europa League Betting Tips
We make it easy to bet on Europa League qualifying games at NordicBet, which has numerous markets, in-game statistics, and an intuitive betting platform. To further assist as you make your picks, here are expert betting tips to guide you:
Teams in the qualifiers usually performed best in lower football leagues across Europe. To determine which sides are in the best form, check how well they did in their domestic competitions.
This tip is specifically for new bettors. If you're just getting started with Europa League bets, it's best to pick accessible markets like 'Match Winner' and 'Over/Under'. Avoid complex ones, such as 'Correct Score'.
Europa League qualifiers usually record frequent goals as teams fight to reach the ultimate tournament. Consider bets like 'Over/Under', 'BTTS', and others that predict how many goals the teams will score.
Note that the Europa League qualifiers have multiple rounds before the playoffs. The momentum changes as the teams move on to the next round, as there's more at stake. Make sure you factor this in when making your bets.
- Check League Performances
- Go With Simpler Markets
- Consider Goal-Related Bets
- Adjust Your Strategy as the Events Progress
Why Bet on Europa League at NordicBet?
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