Europa League Predictions and Tips

This page is dedicated to bringing you the latest UEFA Europa League predictions and betting tips for each matchday. Our knowledgeable team of experts have crunched the numbers and used the latest statistics to pick out the best tips for upcoming UEL matches, which will save you plenty of time when it comes to doing the research.

The UEFA Europa League is the second-tier European club competition, and with a place in the Champions League for the winner, this tournament gets taken pretty seriously! There are many familiar teams involved in the Europa League, and with games taking place on Thursday night, this tournament provides a bridge between the Champions League and the weekend’s fixtures. 

There are numerous top clubs from the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga involved, and with 38 teams entering the league stage, there are loads of matches taking place each week. Thankfully, our Europa League betting tips will keep you informed of the latest developments, and you won’t miss a single moment with MightyTips’ tournament predictions.

There are more markets to choose from than ever before, with betting sites providing a range of options for Europa League matches. Our UEL predictions cover various markets with our experts exploring all of the possibilities before settling on their best bets. This will ensure that you have the best chance of finding a winner. Here are some of the markets that you will find on this page: 

• Correct Score 
• Both Teams to Score
• 1x2
• Over 2.5 Goals
• Accumulators 

Statistics for the UEFA Europa League betting tips

Having access to statistics is absolutely essential if you are planning to have a bet on the Europa League this season, and our experts use them to help formulate their Europa League tips. Although things tend to change over time, the key statistics for the tournament often follow similar trends, and here you’ll find the key metrics and data from last season’s tournament. 

• Average goals per game: 2.93 (3.28 in 2023-24)
• Most common scoreline: 1-0 
• Number of 0-0s - 12 (4.4%)
• Average shots per game: 23.96
• Over 1.5 goals: 78.1%
• Under 1.5 goals: 21.9%
• Over 2.5 goals: 55.4%
• Under 2.5 goals: 44.6%
• Over 3.5 goals: 30.9%
• Under 3.5 goals: 69.1%
• Over 4.5 goals: 15.2%
• Under 4.5 goals: 84.8%
• Both teams to score: 52.4%
• Average corners per game: 9.23%
• Over 0.5 first half goals: 71%
• Over 0.5 second-half goals: 81%
• 1-1 Correct score: 8.55%
• 1-0 or 0-1 correct score: 17.5%
• 2-0 or 0-2 correct score: 14.1%
• Most goals scored: Manchester United (35)
• Highest average xG: Galatasaray (2.08)
• Yellow cards per match: 4.32
• Highest average goals per game: Paphos (5)
• First Half goals: 41%
• Second Half goals: 59%

There are many factors that go into making an accurate and reliable Europa League prediction. This competition is a completely separate entity from the domestic leagues, and these games must be taken in isolation when it comes to making key betting decisions. We’ve picked out some angles and aspects that our experts regularly touch upon before finalising their tips. 

• Squad Depth - The games come thick and fast during the regular season, and for sides competing in the Europa League, the schedule can be unforgiving. Teams are often required to travel hundreds of miles on a Thursday night before returning to domestic action on Sunday afternoon. This can have a long-term impact on smaller squads who do not have the luxury of rotation. We tend to oppose those teams that do not have strong options on their bench. 
• Competition Priority - Some managers love cup competitions, whereas others may see them as a nuisance. Before making predictions, you need to try to work out how seriously each club is likely to take the Europa League. In 2024-25, Ange Postecoglou prioritised this tournament over the Premier League and was duly rewarded with a victory at the San Memes in Bilbao. Many other teams have fielded weaker XIs with managers opting to prioritise domestic titles or fighting to avoid relegation.
• Key Injuries / Suspensions - Owing to the hectic schedules, players tend to pick up muscle injuries or collect needless yellow cards. It’s strongly advised to check team news and find out if any key performers are unavailable.
• Circumstances - This mainly applies to the early stages of the competition. It is imperative to understand the dynamics of the league, particularly during the final couple of games. Predictions should be based on whether a team needs to collect three points or may potentially be happy to settle for just one. Furthermore, ask yourself, does this team need to significantly boost their goal difference?

It’s pleasingly straightforward to begin wagering on this competition. Most betting sites will have both the outright markets and individual matches priced up once the fixtures have been announced. 

1. Choose one of our reputable online betting sites and tap ‘register’ or ‘sign up’. Make sure you opt in to their welcome bonus if you are eligible.
2. Submit your details when prompted, including email address, DOB and telephone numbers. Click the verification link in the email to create your account.
3. Fund your account with your preferred deposit method.
4. Use the A-Z menu, tap on football and find the Europa League section.
5. Take a look at our Europa League betting predictions and then browse the competition markets. Tap the odds of your chosen bet, and this will be automatically added to your betting slip.
6. Add your stake and check that you are happy with your selection. If you wish to use bonus funds, you may be asked to tick a box to confirm this.
7. Tap ‘Place bet’
8. Await the outcome. You may be able to cash out if you’re in an advantageous position.

The team behind our Europa League football predictions boast a combined 50+ years of industry experience, and they understand what it takes to outsmart the bookmakers when it comes to betting on this competition.

As well as bona fide betting experts, our team have also enjoyed long and illustrious careers as football analysts, statisticians, football journalists, scouts and data scientists. Their mathematical and methodical approach, coupled with their years of know-how and experience, allows them to conduct thorough analysis, extrapolating the latest statistics in order to select the perfect bets for MightyTips readers.

They understand the importance of doing your research, factoring in current form and injuries alongside motivation and with many experts having worked for, or alongside, professional football clubs, they are fully aware of the impact that a hectic schedule may have on player morale.

The Europa League changed format at the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign, with the 32-team group stage replaced by a 36-team league phase. Although it took a few weeks for bettors to acclimatise to this new setup, it was widely regarded as a success, and UEFA have opted to maintain the same format for the 2025-26 campaign.

The tournament officially begins in July with the qualification stage. Teams from lower-ranked countries compete against one another, with the winners advancing to the play-off rounds. These consist of two-legged games, which are typically held at the end of August. The winners will progress to the league stage of the Europa League, which commences in September.

The league stage, which replaced the group stage in 2024, consists of 36 teams, with each side playing eight games, four at home and four away. Opponents will be decided by seedings, and all of these matches will be played between September and January.

At the end of this stage, the top eight teams will automatically progress to the round of 16. Sides who finish between 9th and 24th will contest in the knock-out play-offs, with each of the winners going through to compete in the knock-out stages.

The 16 teams will then be whittled down with each round until the final two are left standing. The final is traditionally held on a Wednesday night at the end of May at a pre-determined venue.

Key Betting Dates

To make successful predictions for the Europa League, it’s essential to prepare your research in advance. Knowing when each set of fixtures will take place is of the utmost importance, allowing you plenty of time to place your bets. 

2025-26 Europa League key-betting dates:

• First qualifying round matches: 10 July 2025 and 17 July 2025 
• Second qualifying round matches: 24 July 2025 and 31 July 2025
• Third qualifying round matches: 7 August 2025 and 14 August 2025 
• Play-off round matches: 21 August 2025 and 28 August 2025
• Matchday 1 of the League phase: 24 September 2025 
• Matchday 2 of the League phase: 2 October 2025
• Matchday 3 of the League phase: 23 October 2025
• Matchday 4 of the League phase: 6 November 2025
• Matchday 5 of the League phase: 27 November 2025
• Matchday 6 of the League phase: 11 December 2025
• Matchday 7 of the League phase: 22 January 2026
• Matchday 8 of the League phase: 29 January 2026
• Knock-out round play-offs: 19 February 2026 and 26 February
• Round of 16: 12 March 2026 and 19 March 2026 
• Quarter-finals: 9 April 2026 and 16 April 2026
• Semi-finals: 30 April 2026 and 7 May 2026
• Final (in Istanbul): 20 May 2026

Alongside our UEFA Europa League predictions, our experts use their vast knowledge of the professional game to bring you the best betting tips covering numerous leagues and competitions from around the world.

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