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.
Our free prediction for the Conference League Final: who to bet on?
With the draw for the league phase now complete, we have a better idea of the path that each team will face.
For the Conference League, Chelsea are deservedly 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.
It's safe to say each side in the Conference League will be hoping to avoid a meeting with the Blues when it comes to the knockout stages. They are our pick to become the second English winners of the competition in its fourth year of existence.
Our 2024/25 Conference League prediction: Chelsea to be crowned champions!
Europa Conference League prediction - odds on the favourites
- Chelsea - 1.90
- Fiorentina - 6.50
- Real Betis - 7.00
- Heidenheim - 17.00
- Vitoria Guimaraes - 21.00
- FC Copenhagen - 34.00
- KAA Gent - 34.00
- Rapid Vienna - 34.00
- Panathinaikos - 34.00
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)
- Jackson Martinez (Chelsea)
- Krzysztof Piątek (Istanbul Başakşehir)
- Isco (Betis)
- 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)
Conference League Prediction - Top scorer odds
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Our predictions for the Conference League regular season
The old format with several pools is over! From now on, the European cups will be played in a single league phase, comprising all the participants. Here are the official dates for the matches in this single pool of the Cofnerence League:
- Day 1 - 3 October 2024
- Day 2 - 24 October 2024
- Day 3 - 7 November 2024
- Day 4 - 28 November 2024
- Day 5 - 12 December 2024
- Day 6 - 19 December 2024
Let's move on to the composition of the single league competition, and our predictions for the qualifiers! Below is our prediction for the top 8, who will qualify directly for the Round of 16, but also for the next 16, who will go through the play-offs.
Our prediction for the Conference League Round of 16 qualifiers (top 8 places)
The leauge phase has taken shape and we now know the 36 competing teams. Only the top eight qualify directly for the round of 16, which should make for some fierce competition and 'must-see' matches.
There are three clear favourites in the league phase which should be able to book their spot in the round of 16 with out too much trouble. Those are: Chelsea, Fiorentina and Real Betis. After those three clubs it becomes a much more open field. However, we were able to come up with the remaining five teams to make up the top eight.
Our Conference League top 8 finishers prediction: Chelsea, Fiorentina, Real Betis, Basaksehir, KAA Gent, Panathinaikos, FC Copenhagen and Heidenheim!
Our prediction for the Conference League play-off qualifiers (9th to 24th place)
As with the other UEFA competitions, predicting which teams will qualify for the play-off knockout round is a tough task.
We believe that LASK Linz should be in the running for a 9th to 24th-place finish. They've steadily been gaining European experience over the years and will fancy their chances in this competition. Portuguese club Vitoria Guimaraes are another team that looked perfect for this range of a finish, as do teams like Molde FK, Lugano and Cercle Brugge.
Scottish club Hearts will be aiming for a finish in this range but they could find it tough with some stiff competition. Ultimately, they may have just enough to scrap their way in as we have them as our final qualifying team! Below you'll see our prediction for which teams will secure a 9th-24th finish and prevail in their play-off to make it to the last 16.
Our Conference League play-off qualifiers prediction: LASK, Vitoria Guimaraes, Molde FK, Cercle Brugge, Lugano, Rapid Vienna, Legia Warsaw and Hearts!
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.
Register now!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.
Register now!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.
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!
Register now!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 2024, 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.
Register now!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.
Register now!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.
Our free Europa Conference League previews of the moment:
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Europa Conference League betting: best odds
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To get the most out of Europe's third cup, compare Europa Conference League odds and follow the matches live on our Europa Conference League Livescores page. These two tools will help you refine your predictions for the 2024/25 tournament.
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Europa Conference League : Frequently Asked Questions
The Europa Conference League draws take place on 30 August 2024 for the group phase of a single pool, 20 December for the play-offs, 21 February 2025 for the final phase.
Three clubs have already won the Europa Conference League: José Mourinho's Roma (2021/22), West Ham (2022/23) and Olympiakos that won the previous 2023/24 season.
The Conference League Final will be played in Warsaw, Poland. The stadium can hold up to 45,000 people, close to the Czech Republic and Germany.
In England, the winner of the League Cup qualifies for the Conference League. If that team has already qualified for a European Cup via the Premier League, 6th or even 7th place in the league offers the qualifying ticket.
The Europa League is UEFA's second most important competition after the Champions League, while the Europa League Conference is the third most important. It's an excellent chance for some of the lesser-known teams throughout Europe to make a name for themselves on the big stage.
Since its inception, the competition has seen the likes of Villarreal (La Liga), Fiorentina (Serie A), Olympique de Marseille (Ligue 1), LOSC (Ligue 1) and English clubs West Ham and Aston Villa (Premier League). It's a great line-up for punters. This year, Chelsea in particular will participate.
