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 betting preferences is easy.
Schedule for 2024/25 Europa League Odds
There will be 36 teams in the competition proper for the upcoming Europa League season. This is due to the new Swiss format introduced in 2024. You can bet on Europa League winner odds from the start of the qualifiers, and here are the important dates to note:
- Qualifiers Start Date: July 11, 2024
- End of Playoffs: August 29, 2024
- Start of Europa League: September 25, 2024
- Europa League Final: May 21, 2025
2024/25 Europa League Betting Results
Many high-quality teams made their way to the Europa League qualifying rounds. Among them are Ajax, Rangers, SC Braga, PAOK, Anderlecht, etc. However, only 24 teams were able to proceed to the next stage. Quickly after, eight more teams were eliminated, and the competition moved to the round of 16.
The quarterfinals were reserved for the eight best teams and started on April 10, 2025. All matchups delivered the expected excitement and displayed the four teams that will fight for the title.
Athletic Bilbao was the first team to secure a spot in the top four, as they beat Rangers 2-0 after the initial draw. Tottenham's way to the semifinals was a bit more difficult, as they needed a 0-1 victory in Germany to beat Eintracht Frankfurt and proceed. Once again, the English team will have a chance to win the trophy, and this time, they are the favourites. This might be the year Tottenham fans finally get to celebrate at the end of the season.
The remaining two matchups were exciting until the very last minute and more. Manchester United and Lyon gave fans one of the most heartbreaking 120 minutes of football seen in recent years, and after all the trouble, the Englishmen were victorious. After the initial 2-2 in both games, the duel proceeded to extra time at Old Trafford.
Despite Lyon scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes of extra time, the Red Devils didn't give up. First, they cut the lead to one in the 114th minute. Then, they scored two more goals in the two final minutes and won the game.
Lazio and Bodo/Glimt were almost equally interesting. Their second duel finished 2-0, like the first one, so another 30 minutes were added, but that didn't provide a winner. This game needed penalties to determine who'll head to the semifinals, and the Italians' experience wasn't enough to bring them the victory. Bodo/Glimt will proceed and meet Tottenham in the upcoming matchup.
On the other side of the bracket, Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao will face off looking for final victories before the grand final.
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.
2023/24 Europa League Overview
The 2023/24 Europa League season was a rollercoaster of events. The qualifying round kicked off on August 8, 2022, and ended on the 31st of the same month. Meanwhile, the main competition began on September 21, 2023, and the final was on May 22, 2024.
Thirty-two teams began the group stage before being joined by eight teams featured in Champions League betting. At NordicBet, we featured Europa League winner odds for all participating sides. Only giant teams like Benfica, AC Milan, Roma, Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool, and Atalanta survived when the competition reached the knockout stage.
In a surprise twist, Atlanta beat Liverpool in the quarterfinals and Marseille in the semis, which saw them reach the final, beating Bayer Leverkusen to claim their first trophy. Notably, Leverkusen had put up an exciting run and won against Roma in the semifinals. However, they fell short by three goals in the ultimate game, unable to find the back of the net.
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
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