The Europa League is one of Europe's most highly valued trophies, after the Champions League. Many top teams from various divisions compete in this tournament. The anticipation for the new Europa League season is already building.
It'll begin with the qualifiers for teams that didn't make it directly to the main competition. You can place Europa League bets for all the matches at Betsafe. Keep reading to get details about the qualifying round of the 2024/25 season.
2023/24 Europa League Recap
Football fans experienced top-quality football during the 2023/24 Europa League season. Qualifying began in August 2022 to determine who would take their place in the competition. The main event began in September 2023 and went on until the grand finale in May 2024.
A total of 32 teams entered the group stage. Then came the round of 32, including eight teams relegated from the Champions League. Heavyweights, including Liverpool, Milan, Roma, Leverkusen, and Atalanta, qualified for the quarter-finals.
Atalanta getting the better of Liverpool to reach the semi-finals was one of the shocking outcomes in the knockout round. The other semi-finalists were Marseille, Leverkusen, and Roma. It all came down to Atalanta and Leverkusen in the final, though. Ultimately, Atalanta became the 2023/24 Europa League champions with a 3-0 victory.
Interesting Europa League Results
Multiple exciting results have come out of the Europa League in recent history. One was when Eintracht Frankfurt stunned Barcelona at the Camp Nou in the 2021/22 season. They won 3-2 and progressed to the semi-finals with a 4-3 aggregate win.
There was also the Europa League final in 2020/21, which featured Villarreal vs Manchester United. Villarreal won 11-10 in a dramatic penalty shootout to win their first Europa League title in history.
Sevilla defeated Liverpool 3-1 to win the Europa League in the 2015/16 season. This made them the first team to win the competition three years in a row.
How to Bet on the Europa League
If you wish to place Europa League bets, you can easily do so at Betsafe. You will find all popular markets when betting on the Europa League, including extensive pre-game and live options. Some of them include:
- To Qualify: You can bet on which team will progress to the next round of the Europa League.
- First Leg/Second Leg Result: This market lets you bet on the individual results of a Europa League qualifier's first and second legs.
- Match Result: Predict the match's outcome: home win, draw, or away win.
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Wager on whether both teams will score at least one goal during the match.
- First Goalscorer: Bet which player will score the first goal in the match.
Europa League Betting Tips
Some football betting tips can improve your experience when betting on Europa League odds. One of the first things to do is monitor how teams are doing in their home leagues. A club on a hot streak at home might carry that momentum into Europe. Their form can give you a solid hint for match results and goal markets.
It's also important to follow the team's selection pattern. Some clubs will always see their league games as more important than some Europa League group stage matches, which can even influence the line-up and, ultimately, the result. It might not be the best idea to back a top club with a straight-win market if many of their strongest players are rested.
It's also important to review past matchups, focussing on recent encounters. Similar to Premier League betting, head-to-head statistics can help with correct score predictions. However, it's important to not overvalue old results.
Lastly, don't overlook smaller clubs when betting on Europa League games, especially early on. These teams often bring their A game to Europa League nights to prove they belong. They often surprise and can offer great value in double-chance markets.
2024/25 Europa League Season Important Dates
The Europa League is getting a fresh look this season. Instead of the 32 teams used in the old format, there will now be 36 clubs. The qualifiers ran from July 11th to August 29th, 2024. Europa League proper will start on September 25th, 2024, and end on May 21st, 2025.
The Europa League qualifiers had two routes: the Champions Path for teams eliminated from Champions League qualifying and the main path for domestic league 3rd/4th place finishers and cup winners. These paths merged in the playoff round.
You can bet on Europa League odds on these qualifying games at Betsafe. We also provide Champions League betting markets, if that's your preference.
Why Bet on the Europa League Qualifiers at Betsafe?
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