If you are going to be a successful Europa League punter, you need to take a strategic approach to wagering on the tournament.
Results can be unpredictable during the group stage, particularly with some clubs not fielding their strongest starting XI in every game.
On that basis, always pay careful attention to the team news before placing any bets on UEFA Europa League matches.
Here are a few other handy Europa League betting tips.
Markets, Bet Types, Odds
As with the other major football competitions, there are loads of different markets to choose from on Europa League betting sites.
It is worth noting that the ante-post market is fraught with danger, with eight Champions League teams dropping into the competition after the group stage.
Match betting, both teams to score, over/under and first goalscorer are amongst the popular matchday markets in the Europa League.
Popular bets include trebles and accumulators during the group stage, as it is often feasible to bag lucrative returns by combining a few of the bigger teams in one bet.
Our favourite way of betting on the Europa League is by using the in-play markets to take advantage of better odds as the games progress.
Backing short-priced favourites that concede an early goal is a good strategy to employ, as you can grab more value on a team that is likely to recover from the setback.
Europa League Betting Rules
The Europa League betting rules can vary between different operators, but generally run along the following lines:
- Match betting is based on the result at the end of 90 minutes play (plus stoppage time).
- Bets are void on any match that finishes before 90 minutes have been played.
- If UEFA determines within 24 hours that a team is deemed to have won an abandoned match, some operators will settle the bet as a winner.
- Any first goalscorer bets placed on a player who takes no part in the match or who comes on as substitute after the first goal is scored are refunded.