Europa League

UEFA Europa League Predictions & Betting Tips 2026

Last updated Jan. 31, 2026

UEFA Europa League predictions attract sharp bettors for good reasonβ€”Europe's second-tier club competition delivers unpredictable knockouts, high-scoring group stages, and markets where preparation pays off. From giants rebuilding their continental ambitions to underdogs punching above their weight, the tournament creates value across match predictions, over/under tips, and both teams to score markets.

Betzoid brings you upcoming UEL fixtures with current odds, plus the betting insights you need to make informed selections. Review the matches and odds below, then explore our analysis for each fixture.

Upcoming UEFA Europa League Fixtures

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How the UEFA Europa League Works

The Europa League stands as European football's second-tier continental competition. It sits just below the Champions League in prestige but often delivers more entertaining football. The UEL draws clubs from across Europeβ€”domestic cup winners, league runners-up, and teams dropping down from UCL qualifying rounds.

The format starts with a league phase featuring 36 clubs. Each team plays eight matches against different opponents, four at home and four away. The top eight advance directly to the round of 16. Teams finishing ninth through 24th enter a knockout playoff round. From there, traditional two-legged ties determine progression until a single-match final crowns the champion.

Winning the competition carries serious weight. The champion earns automatic qualification for the following season's Champions League group stage. This pathway often motivates clubs outside traditional UCL spots to prioritize the tournament heavily. Matches run from September through late May, with group games on Thursdays and knockout rounds shifting between midweek slots. The final takes place at a pre-selected neutral venue, typically in late May.

UEFA Europa League Table

Stats
β„– 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 FenerbahΓ§e 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
β„– 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 FenerbahΓ§e 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
β„– 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 FenerbahΓ§e 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 slightly more goals than Champions League fixtures. The competition averages between 2.6 and 2.9 goals per game across recent seasons. This stems from the mix of quality levelsβ€”elite clubs from major leagues face smaller sides from developing football nations, creating mismatches that inflate scorelines.

Playing styles vary dramatically. Spanish and Portuguese clubs typically control possession and probe patiently. English sides bring intensity and direct attacking. Eastern European teams often sit deep and counter. This tactical diversity makes the competition fascinating but harder to predict than domestic leagues. Home advantage proves significant in the group stageβ€”teams playing at familiar venues with passionate crowds historically win around 48-52% of home matches.

The knockout rounds shift the dynamic. Away goals no longer count double, removing that calculation from team strategies. Expect tighter, more cautious first legs as sides protect against damaging home defeats. Historical patterns show aggregate ties and late drama occur more frequently in UEL knockouts than most domestic competitions. Cards flow freely tooβ€”referees average 4.5 to 5.5 yellows per match as intensity rises. For those exploring Africa Cup of Nations betting, similar tactical variety creates comparable opportunities.

Best Betting Markets for the Europa League

Understanding how to bet on the UEL starts with knowing which markets suit this competition's unique profile. The mix of club quality levels and tactical approaches opens several valuable angles for UEFA Europa League betting odds.

  • Match Result (1X2) β€” Works best in group stage mismatches where top-five league clubs face lower-ranked opposition. Home favorites from Spain, England, or Italy historically convert at strong rates against weaker visitors.
  • Over/Under Goals β€” Europa League over under tips favor overs when attacking clubs host defensively weak sides. The 2.5-goal line hits over in roughly 55-60% of group stage matches involving quality differentials.
  • Both Teams to Score β€” BTTS predictions suit knockout rounds particularly well. Desperation from trailing teams in second legs often produces goals from both sides.
  • Asian Handicaps β€” Ideal for heavy favorites. A -1.5 handicap protects against narrow wins while still offering reasonable odds on dominant performances.
  • Draw No Bet β€” Useful for first-leg knockout matches where both teams prioritize avoiding defeat. This option returns stakes if neither side wins.

Our analysis shows corners and cards markets offer hidden value in the competition. The UEL's physical nature and tactical variety produce consistent card counts, making bookings an underrated angle. Bettors using platforms like Freshbet can access diverse markets for these fixtures.

UEFA Europa League Players stats

Goals
β„– Player Club Goals Penalties Matches
1 M. Mouandilmadji Samsunspor 11 5 26
2 Igor Jesus Nottingham Forest 7 1 9
3 P. Stanić Ludogorets 7 3 11
4 K. Aktürkoğlu Fenerbahce 6 2 9
5 D. Beljo Dinamo Zagreb 5 0 8
6 B. El Khannouss VfB Stuttgart 5 0 10
7 Antony Real Betis 4 0 7
8 W. Swedberg Celta Vigo 4 0 7
9 A. Zaroury Panathinaikos 4 0 12
10 B. Nygren Celtic 4 0 10
11 Z. El Ouahdi Genk 4 0 10
12 Talisca Fenerbahce 4 0 8
13 H. Igamane Lille 4 0 5
14 K. Świderski Panathinaikos 4 0 12
15 C. Tolisso Lyon 4 0 6
16 B. Varga Ferencvarosi TC 4 0 6
17 A. Oxlade-Chamberlain Besiktas 4 1 22
18 G. Giakoumakis PAOK 4 1 8
19 O. Giroud Lille 4 1 11
20 F. Bernardeschi Bologna 4 1 10
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Assists
β„– Player Team Assists Matches
1 D. Undav VfB Stuttgart 6 9
2 D. Heymans Genk 4 9
3 A. Živković PAOK 4 11
4 Antony Real Betis 3 7
5 Iago Aspas Celta Vigo 3 11
6 B. Yusuf Ferencvarosi TC 3 10
7 K. Karetsas Genk 3 11
8 A. Karabec Lyon 3 9
9 M. Gibbs-White Nottingham Forest 3 10
10 A. Şimşir FC Midtjylland 3 12
11 Ricardo Horta SC Braga 3 12
12 J. Cisotti FCSB 3 10
13 E. BuendΓ­a Aston Villa 3 9
14 L. Assignon VfB Stuttgart 3 8
15 Bryan Zaragoza Celta Vigo 3 7
16 P. Ε ulc Lyon 3 7
17 A. Engels Celtic 3 8
18 D. Maeda Celtic 3 9
19 E. Fernandes BSC Young Boys 3 6
20 W. Swedberg Celta Vigo 2 7
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Cards
β„– Player Team Matches Minutes Red Yellow
1 M. DiomandΓ© Rangers 5 340 2 1
2 J. SΓΈrensen Brann 12 838 1 3
3 J. Cisotti FCSB 10 452 1 3
4 Merchas Doski Plzen 7 597 1 3
5 A. Bouaddi Lille 9 602 1 2
6 E. Anderson Nottingham Forest 9 611 1 2
7 G. Mancini AS Roma 8 513 1 2
8 F. Tebo Uchenna FK Crvena Zvezda 7 522 1 2
9 J. DurΓ‘n Fenerbahce 4 163 1 2
10 E. Helland Brann 8 471 1 1
11 T. Chukwuani Sturm Graz 5 400 1 1
12 R. Zalazar SC Braga 10 459 1 0
13 L. Stojković Dinamo Zagreb 9 415 1 0
14 V. Barkas Utrecht 9 516 1 0
15 Ș. TÒrnovanu FCSB 9 552 1 0
16 M. Eggestein SC Freiburg 8 683 1 0
17 D. GuΓ°johnsen Malmo FF 7 316 1 0
18 A. Gigović BSC Young Boys 7 329 1 0
19 M. Vydra Plzen 7 335 1 0
20 C. Lykogiannis Bologna 7 381 1 0
21 A. Touba Panathinaikos 12 843 0 5
22 G. ZechiΓ«l Utrecht 10 516 0 5
23 M. Siopis Panathinaikos 8 394 0 5
24 I. Sissokho Maccabi Tel Aviv 8 445 0 5
25 J. Oosterwolde Fenerbahce 8 720 0 5
26 Fred Fenerbahce 7 355 0 5
27 J. Chabot VfB Stuttgart 7 585 0 5
28 M. Mouandilmadji Samsunspor 26 1944 0 4
29 T. Pedersen Brann 12 344 0 4
30 S. El Karouani Utrecht 11 536 0 4
31 A. Živković PAOK 11 611 0 4
32 M. Ozdoev PAOK 11 633 0 4
33 B. El Khannouss VfB Stuttgart 10 558 0 4
34 T. Raemaekers Ferencvarosi TC 10 905 0 4
35 Igor Jesus Nottingham Forest 9 504 0 4
36 Pedro Naressi Ludogorets 9 660 0 4
37 S. Dweh Plzen 9 840 0 4
38 Δ°. YΓΌksek Fenerbahce 8 537 0 4
39 M. Ε kriniar Fenerbahce 8 650 0 4
40 I. Moriba Celta Vigo 8 680 0 4
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Injuries
β„– 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 A. Stiller VfB Stuttgart Injury Questionable
61 D. Dibusz Ferencvarosi TC Inactive Questionable
62 Z. Iqbal Utrecht Inactive Questionable
63 Y. Vertessen Red Bull Salzburg Illness Questionable
64 Kaio Eduardo FC Basel 1893 Injury Questionable
65 K. Tsunemoto FC Basel 1893 Injury Questionable
66 V. Chiriches FCSB Injury Questionable
67 E. Alvarez Fenerbahce Ankle Injury Questionable
68 J. Duran Fenerbahce Thigh Injury Questionable
69 N. Adedeji-Sternberg Genk Muscle Injury Questionable
70 L. Kubler SC Freiburg Injury Questionable
71 D. Gropper Maccabi Tel Aviv Inactive Questionable
72 I. Nicolaescu Maccabi Tel Aviv Injury Questionable
73 M. Lisica Dinamo Zagreb Illness Questionable
74 N. Savona Nottingham Forest Knee Injury Questionable
75 D. Dibusz Ferencvarosi TC Inactive Questionable
76 N. Castro Brann Injury Questionable
77 D. Dibusz Ferencvarosi TC Inactive Questionable
78 F. Pellistri Panathinaikos Injury Questionable
79 D. Dibusz Ferencvarosi TC Inactive Questionable
80 J. Diehl VfB Stuttgart Injury Questionable
81 D. Zagadou VfB Stuttgart Muscle Injury Questionable
82 N. Castro Brann Injury Questionable
83 J. Kongolo Genk Inactive Questionable
84 L. Kubler SC Freiburg Hamstring Injury Questionable
85 L. Lucca Nottingham Forest Ankle Injury Questionable
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Tips for Betting on UEFA Europa League Games

Successful Europa League betting tips require understanding the competition's rhythm. Domestic form doesn't always translate. Top clubs often rotate squads for Thursday fixtures, while smaller sides field their strongest lineups for glamour ties.

  • Check squad rotation β€” Clubs challenging for domestic titles frequently rest key players. Monitor team news closely for lineup changes that dramatically shift match predictions.
  • Respect the minnows at home β€” Teams from smaller leagues defend their home fortress status fiercely. Backing underdogs or draw results at these venues consistently delivers value across seasons.
  • Track travel distances β€” European away trips spanning thousands of kilometers affect player freshness. Eastern European trips for Western clubsβ€”and vice versaβ€”historically produce tighter, lower-scoring affairs.
  • Value the competition later β€” Teams eliminated from UCL contention domestically often shift focus entirely to the UEL. Watch for motivation surges in knockout rounds from clubs seeing the tournament as their best trophy path.
  • Target second legs β€” Aggregate situations create predictable game states. Teams trailing must attack, opening space for counters. Best bets often emerge from reading these tactical necessities.

Betting on Europa League games rewards those who study context beyond basic statistics. Hollywoodbets users and other punters should focus on squad depth, fixture congestion, and club priorities when forming predictions.

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Bet Responsibly

Football betting should enhance your enjoyment of the Europa League, never compromise it. Set clear bankroll limits before each matchday and stick to them regardless of results. Only stake money you can genuinely afford to lose without affecting your daily life.

Take breaks during the season, especially after losing runs. Chasing losses leads to poor decisions. If betting stops being fun or starts causing stress, step back immediately. Support services exist across most countries for anyone struggling with gambling habits. Enjoy the drama of European nightsβ€”but always keep control.

Betting on UEL games rewards those who track squad rotations, travel fatigue, and motivation levels throughout the competition's grueling schedule. Odds and fixtures update here regularly, so bookmark this page for your Europa League match research. Always stake within your meansβ€”let the drama unfold on the pitch, not in your bankroll.