Europa Conference League Predictions & Betting tips

Find our free Europa Conference League prediction on who will win the competition plus our expert predictions on all the Europa Conference League matches (2024/25). Plenty of information for your sports betting!

Europa Conference League presentation and predictions (Football)

If there are more and more predictions on the Europa Conference League on SportyTrader, it's not by chance, as the competition continues to grow in popularity.

The third European competition organized by UEFA, the Europa Conference League offers a spectacle and pits clubs against each other that are not the most familiar sides in Europe. 

From the first qualifying rounds through to the final on 28 May 2025, find out our predictions for the Europa Conference League right here. With our opinion on the favorites for who will win the groups, the play-offs and then the last 16 all the way to the final, all will be covered at SportyTrader. 

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Our free prediction for the Conference League Final: who to bet on?

Since the start of the Conference League, Chelsea have deservedly been big favourites to lift the trophy. The free-spending London side undoubtedly has the strongest team in the tournament and they also possess an incredible amount of depth, which is increasingly important as teams balance multiple competitions.

They've performed up to expectation so far, winning all six of their league stage matches (while scoring an incredible 26 goals) and then winning five of their six knockout round fixtures up to this point. The Blues have been in good form as the season draws to a close and will be expected to cap things off with a Conference League triumph.

Real Betis present Chelsea's toughest opponent in this competition and have been the second favorites to lift the cup since the start of the tournament. Los Verdiblancos didn't put their best foot forward in the league stage but have been picking things up in recent weeks. They had a tough test in the semi-finals and played out an extremely close two-legged tie with Fiorentina.

We've been backing Enzo Maresca's Chelsea to be crowned champions since the beginning of the tournament and we're sticking with our prediction for the final!

Our 2024/25 Conference League prediction: Chelsea to be crowned champions!

Europa Conference League prediction - odds to lift the trophy

• Chelsea - 1.40
• Real Betis - 2.75

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Europa Conference League top scorer prediction: who will score the most goals?

During the whole season, you can make a prediction and place a bet on the Conference League's top scorer at one of our betting sites. And while it's always difficult to make a prediction on this type of bet, here are the players we think will be interesting to follow at the start of the season:

• Cédric Bakambu (Betis)
• Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)
• Fotis Ioannidis (Panathinaikos)
• Mykhaïlo Mudryk (Chelsea)
• Albert Gudmundsson (Fiorentina)
• Lucas Beltrán (Fiorentina)
• Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
• Vitor Roque (Betis)
• Mohamed Elyounoussi (Copenhagen)
• Dion Drena Beljo (Rapid Vienna)
• Moise Kean (Fiorentina)

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Conference League semi-final

Conference League semi-finals: our predictions for the qualifiers

We're down to the final four teams in the UEFA Conference League after an action-packed quarter-final round. Let's take a look at how the previous round finished with the results below:

• Legia Warsaw vs Chelsea: Chelsea advances 4-2
• Djurgarden vs Rapid Vienna: Djurgarden advances 4-2
• Celje vs Fiorentina: Fiorentina advances 4-3
• Real Betis vs Jagiellonia: Real Betis advances 3-1

Plenty of goal action in the previous round and some surprise results, including Legia Warsaw winning 2-1 at Stamford Bridge, although it ultimately wasn't enough to get by heavy favorites Chelsea. Elsewhere, Djurgarden capitalized on a Rapid Vienna red card to win 4-1 away from home to secure their spot in the semis. Here's the matchups for the coming round of the competition. The first leg is set for 01 May while the return leg will be played on 08 May:

• Real Betis vs Fiorentina: Betis advance 4-3
• Djurgarden vs Chelsea: Chelsea advance 5-1

As for our predictions, Real Betis and Fiorentina should treat us to a highly entertaining semi-final clash, but we ultimately have the Spanish side advancing to the Conference League final. Joining them should be Chelsea, who are our prediction to win it all and have received a favorable draw against a Djurgarden side that has done extremely well just to make it to this stage. Thus, a Real Betis vs Chelsea final is what we are predicting!

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Conference League quarter-finals: our predictions for the qualifiers

With only eight sides remaining, each team is one step closer to claiming the ultimate prize and being crowned Conference League champions. For some teams, such as Chelsea, victory is expected. Other teams, such as Celje, embody what the Conference League is all about as teams from smaller nations have the chance to make a name for themselves on the big stage. Below we have the four quarter-final ties. The first leg is set for April 10th while the return leg kicks off on April 17th:

• Legia Warsaw vs Chelsea
• Djurgarden vs Rapid Vienna
• Celje vs Fiorentina
• Real Betis vs Jagiellonia

As for our predictions, it should be little surprise that we're picking Chelsea to get past Legia Warsaw as we have the Blues winning this competition. Both Rapid Vienna and Djurgarden have impressed in this year's Conference League but the Austrian club is the better side and should advance to the semi-finals.

Fiorentina, seeking an absurd third straight Conference League final appearance, are undoubtably the favorites to get past Celje. The Slovenians did brillliantly in the previous round but their fairytale run could come to an end in Florence. Finally, Real Betis showed great character to bounce back with a brilliant second leg performance against Vitoria Guimaraes and will have a lot of momentum heading into this round. They're deservedly the second-favorites to win the tournament and should advance to the semis.

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Conference League Round of 16 results

Both legs of the Conference League round of 16 are now complete with the eight remaining teams advancing on towards the quarter-finals. To little surprise, the only remaining English side in the competition, Chelsea, made it through their tie with Copenhagen with little trouble. The Blues are the overwhelming favorites to lift the trophy, even with three rounds still left to play. Below you'll find the full results for the round of 16:

• Panathinaikos - Fiorentina (first leg: 3-2, second leg: 3-1)
• Real Betis - Guimaraes (first leg: 2-2, second leg: 0-4)
• Molde - Legia Warsaw (first leg: 3-2, second leg: 2-0)
• FC Copenhagen - Chelsea (first leg: 1-2, second leg: 1-0)
• Jagiellonia - Cercle Brugge (first leg: 3-0, second leg: 2-0)
• Pafos - Djurgardens (first leg: 1-0, second leg: 3-0)
• Borac - Rapid Vienna (first leg: 1-0, second leg: 2-1)
• Celje - Lugano (first leg: 1-0, second leg: 5-4) *Celje advance 3-1 on penalties

Home field advantage was on full display with the home team winning in six of the eight first leg matches and seven of eight return leg matches. The only away side to win in the retun leg was Real Betis, as they were able to bounce back from a disappointing first leg draw to win in comprehensive fashion against Vitoria Guimaraes. Elsewhere, the best viewing to be had was in Switzerland as Lugano and Celje played out an astonishing 5-4 second leg to end tied 5-5 on aggregate. Ultimately, it was the Slovenian side that would emerge through the dust after winning the penalty shootout.

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Conference League play-off results

The first and second legs of the Conference League play-offs have all been played, with tight duels and clashes that saw the favourites win. Here are all the results from the Conference League play-offs:

• Real Betis - KAA Gent (3-0 first leg, 0-1 second leg)
• Heidenheim - FC Copenhagen (2-1 first leg, 1-3 second leg)
• Pafos - Omonia (1-1 first leg, 2-1 second leg)
• Borac - Olimpija Ljubljana (1-0 first leg, 0-0 second leg)
• APOEL - Celje (2-2 first leg, 0-2 second leg)
• Jagiellonia - TSC (3-1 first leg, 3-1 second leg)
• Panathinaikos - Vikingur (1-2 first leg, 2-0 second leg)
• Shamrock Rovers - Molde FK (1-0 first leg, 0-1 second leg and 4-5 on penalties)

These are the teams that have qualified for the Conference League Round of 16: Real Betis, FC Copenhagen, Pafos, Borac, Celje, Jagiellonia, Panathinaikos and Molde FK. They will join the teams already qualified in the top 8 of the group phase.

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Conference League Round of 16 qualifiers (Top 8 results)

To little surprise, Chelsea crusied through the league phase of the Conference League. The Blues finished with a perfect six wins from six, scoring 26 goals while conceding five. Fiorentina, back-to-back runners-up in this competition, advance straight to the Round of 16 thanks to a third-place finish and will be hoping the third time's a charm in the 2024/25 campaign.

One of the surprise packages of the league phase was Cercle Brugge. The Belgian side drew 1-1 with Basaksehir on the final matchday to secure eighth place, thus qualifying them for the final 16 in a UEFA competition for the first time in club history.

Joining the above three teams are Guimarães, Rapid Vienna, Djurgården, Lugano and Legia Warsaw. Below you can see the results.

Conference League - Top 8 results

1. Chelsea - 18 points
2. Guimarães - 14 points
3. Fiorentina - 13 points
4. Rapid Vienna - 13 points
5. Djurgården - 13 points
6. Lugano - 13 points
7. Legia Warsaw - 12 points
8. Cercle Brugge - 11 points

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Conference League play-off qualifiers results (9th to 24th)

Some big names in European football failed to qualify for the top 8 in the league phase and will thus have to battle it out in a two-legged play-off if they are to earn their spot in the Round of 16. Among them La Liga's Real Betis, who finished 15th, and the Bundesliga's Heidenheim, who finished 16th.

There's also recognizable names such as Denmark's FC Copenhagen and Belgium's KAA Gent. Scottish side Hearts heartbreakingly missed out on a play-off spot after finishing in 25th, even on points and goal differential with 24th-placed TSC, but ultimately losing out on goals scored.

Conference League - 9th to 24th results

(seeded / unseeded)

• Jagiellonia - 11 points
• Shamrock Rovers - 11 points
• APOEL - 11 points
• Pafos - 10 points
• Panathinaikos - 10 points
• Olimpija Ljubljana  - 10 points
• Real Betis - 10 points
• Heidenheim - 10 points
• KAA Gent - 9 points
• FC Copenhagen - 8 points
• Vikingur - 8 points
• Borac - 8 points
• Celje - 7 points
• Omonia - 7 points
• Molde FK - 7 points
• FK TSC - 7 points

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Beginners Guide to How the Europa Conference League works

The Europa Conference League is the third most important European football competition behind the Champions League and the Europa League, it pits some of Europe's best teams against each other in a competition that can be thrilling to follow. It is proving to be one of the most popular football predictions.

The famous new single pool system is fairly simple to understand: 36 clubs take part and are divided into a league table, with the top 8 qualifying for the round of 16 and the next 16 (9th to 24th place) going through the play-offs (round of 16). Those still behind, in 25th to 36th place, are eliminated.

From 3 October to 19 December, the 36 participating teams are divided into 8 groups of four, in which each team plays its opponents twice (first leg and second leg). At the end of the phase, the top team in each group qualifies for the Round of 16, while the second-placed team is drawn in a play-off round against a relegated Europa League team (one of the eight that finished 3rd in their group).

This play-off then marks the start of the knockout phase, with two legs leading up to the grand final on 28 May 2025.

• Qualifying rounds during the summer (11 July to 15 August)
• Play-offs at the end of August (22 and 29)
• Draw for matches on 30 August
• League phase with 6 matches for each team (36 clubs in total)
• The top 8 teams qualify for the last 16
• The next 16 qualify for the play-offs (round of 16)
• The bottom 12 are eliminated
• Play-off draw on 20 December 2024
• Play-offs (return legs on 13 and 20 February 2025)
• Round of 16 draw on 21 February
• Round-robin knockout matches from the Round of 16 to the Final (28 May 2025)

The format of this Conference League is therefore similar to those of the other two European competitions, with the exception of the 6 matches in the single pool, instead of 8 for the Champions League and Europa League.

How to make good match bets and a reliable Europa Conference League prediction?

As with a Champions League prediction, for example, making a successful Europa Conference League prediction requires a number of factors to be taken into consideration.  

Since the first edition of the competition in 2021-2022, our betting experts have been paying attention to the smallest details to offer you the best possible bets. Here's what you need to do and the best advice for making the right bets:  

• Pay attention to the latest results
• Judging the motivation and desire to do well in the Europa Conference League
• Take note of the team news for each Europa Conference League match
• Consider the fixture list of each team participating in the ECL
• Know all the latest statistics

These are undoubtedly five excellent methods you absolutely must follow this season if you want to predict the Europa Conference League like an expert. For more details, please read the following paragraphs.

Pay attention to the latest results

The first tip, which is logical but not always applied by beginners, is to pay attention to the latest performances of the teams. We're not just talking about analyzing results, but also, and above all, what the various clubs have achieved recently in the game.

For example, let's say a team taking part in the Europa Conference League has suffered two 4-0 defeats in the league, with only two shots on target. The team would then appear to not be in the kind of form that will do well in the Europa Conference League. It is important to look at the strength of teams they have been facing. West Ham won the Europa Conference League despite battling relegation for most of the season. 

Teams that have been getting good domestic results may be worth betting on in this competition. Again look at the strength of the opposition they have been playing and who they are taking on in the Europa Conference League. 

A club's collective form is very important for its future performances. You should never forget this when betting with a football bookmaker.

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Judging the motivation and desire to do well in the Europa Conference League

Another tip for betting well on the Europa Conference League is to judge the clubs' real motivation in this third European competition. For several years now, we have seen a difference in the interest shown by clubs in this third competition. There will be weakened line-ups fielded by many sides. They may well want to rest players for key domestic fixtures often played just three days later. Other sides may be more keen to do well and reap some financial rewards. This will grow as the tournament progresses. 

Between a club that takes advantage of the competition to rotate its squad and another that plays it to the hilt to make a name for itself on the European stage, your prediction needs to look at how strong a squad the rotating club has. Can they leave players out but still have enough quality players to get the win?

Take note of the team news for each Europa Conference League match

This third tip can be used in conjunction with the previous one: systematically consult the list of players announced as not scheduled to play in the Europa Conference League match on which you want to place a prediction. Suspension, rest, injury... the reasons for absence can be numerous, and can have an impact on a team's collective performance.

Imagine, for example, that Aston Villa's best players are all rested for their Conference League group game. In that case, beware: the loss of talent on the pitch could be costly and skew your analysis. Before making your Europa Conference League predictions, get into the habit of reading the squads for Thursday's matches. It's a sure-fire way of avoiding costly errors. 

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Consider the fixture list of each team taking part in the ECL

In view of the points mentioned above, the sporting calendar of the clubs is also a factor to be taken into account before making any predictions on the Conference League. Is a club due to play a key fixture in its domestic league on the Sunday following its European duel?  It is likely that the side will place more emphasis on the upcoming match.

For your analysis of the Conference League to be relevant at all levels, you need to look at the teams' past and future fixtures. A club that is facing a tough run of fixtures in the league, or even in a domestic cup, may be tempted to rest a few key players for this European football competition.

Get the latest European Cup stats for every team

Another key piece of advice is to analyse each team's statistics in the Conference League. There are several aspects to consider here. As well as looking at each team's history in European competition, take a look at the major statistics obtained by the teams since the start of the season in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

The number of shots on target, possession ratio, successful passes, cards received, expected goals are all figures and indicators that will give you an idea of ​​a team's desire and form in the competition. According to SportyTrader's Conference League predictors, here are the 5 keys to a reliable football prediction. Obviously they are not the only ones, but by using them you should undoubtedly improve your success rate for the European games.

If you don't have the time to analyze each match in depth as we recommend, you can also rely on the detailed predictions at the top of this page on match days. Our experts do all the analysis work to make your life easier!

What not to do for your Europa Conference League predictions

Making a reliable Conference League prediction also means getting rid of bad habits. Here, in 2025, are the things you should absolutely avoid before locking in your bets: 

• Give priority to a club's prestige
• Not analyzing the Europa Conference League match
• Betting on the lowest odds for no apparent reason
• Trying to make up for losing an ECL bet
• Betting on a match with nothing at stake in the league phase
• Taking all the bookmakers' boosted odds without thinking
• Predicting a match involving your favorite team

7 pitfalls we'd advise you to avoid in every match of the 2024-25 Conference League season, regardless of your recent success with a bookmaker.

Nothing is ever guaranteed in sports betting, especially when you're talking about a European competition. Remember to never bet more than you're willing to lose, whether it's on the Conference League or any other sport or competition.

Europa Conference League: the statistics you need to know before making a prediction about the winners

As I'm sure you're aware, making a successful prediction also involves reading the statistics and key figures. As far as the 2024-25 edition of the Europa Conference League is concerned, here are the figures we recommend you keep in mind. They were recorded over the course of the last edition of the tournament (2023-24): 

• Home wins: 48%
• Draws: 21%
• Away wins: 31%
• Average number of goals: 2.96 goals per match
• +0.5 goals: 95%
• -0.5 goals: 5%
• +1.5 goals: 79%
• -1.5 goals: 21%
• +2.5 goals: 56%
• -2.5 goals: 44%
• +3.5 goals: 33%
• -3.5 goals: 67%
• +4.5 goals: 19%
• -4.5 goals: 81%
• Goal timing distribution: 76-90 minutes (23%)
• First half goals: 39%
• Second half goals: 61%
• Both teams to score: yes: 56%
• Average home goals: 1.69 per match
• Average away goals: 1.27 per match
• Correct score 0-0: 5% of matches
• Correct score 1-1: 10.3% of matches
• Correct score 1-0 or 0-1: 15.8% of matches
• Most frequent score: 2-1 or 1-2 (18% of games)

A glance at the above numbers from last year's iteration can certainly tell us a few things. First of all, the Conference League sees a healthy average goals scored per game mark of 2.96, meaning that the 'Over 2.5 goals' market is surely going to be popular with punters.

Additionally, the competition saw a higher than average amount of second half goals scored at over 60%. That is a statistic that could point bettors towards the live betting market, especially for those matches where it is 0-0 at halftime.

In short: how to make good Europa Conference League predictions?

To sum up, making a reliable Europa Conference League prediction involves systematically studying the match, knowing the key statistics and adopting the best practices mentioned above by our football specialists.

To make even more winning bets on the competition, follow the free advice described on this page. Once again, you can also simply read the predictions and forecasts written by our experts throughout the competition. Rest assured that you won't find any AI writing at SportyTrader. Analysis and expertise from our dedicated tipsters remain at the heart of our predictions.

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Europa Conference League betting: best odds

28 May 2025, 14:00 Betis - Chelsea

1 4.8

X 3.67

2 1.82

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