Europa League: Schedule, Standings, Predictions at 22Bet
The Europa League is one of the European club football competitions that millions of fans look forward to every year. It allows teams that did not qualify for the UEFA Champions League to compete for the cup.
This article explains the Europa League in more detail to help you understand the tournament’s rich history, its format, schedule, standings, and top squads and players. It’ll also furnish you with the best betting odds and tips courtesy of our 22Bet analysts.
Read the guide to fully enjoy the significance of the Europa League and everything about it.
Europa League Overview
The UEFA Europa League is a yearly football competition that involves sides that did not qualify to play in the Champions League. It’s the second tier of European club football, ranking just below the Champions League.
Clubs qualify to play in the Europa League in various ways, mainly depending on how they perform in their national league cup competitions. Since its beginning in 1971, several countries have lifted the coveted trophy in the tournament. Teams from Spain, Italy, and England have the highest number of wins.
What is the Europa League?
The Europa League is a second-tier annual competition in European club football. The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) organizes the tournament each season.
Clubs winning their domestic cups get automatic tickets to play in the tournament. Some teams that finish in runner-up positions in their domestic leagues can also get a chance to play in the Europa League, depending on that country’s number of slots allocated. UEFA Conference League title holders also qualify for the competition.
History of the Europa League
The Europa League’s history is extensive. It began in 1971 as the UEFA Cup, which replaced the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, which ran between 1955 and 1971. The rules and format of the competition changed with the formation of the Europa League.
In the beginning, the tournament was entirely knockout, and the final was also two-legged. During the 1997-98 season, it was decided that there would only be a one-off final match.
English clubs dominated the UEFA Cup during the early seasons. The first final of the tournament was between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers, where the former became the first to win the title. Liverpool was the second English team to win the cup in the 1972-73 season. They would later have a second win in the 1975-76 season.
Spain and Sweden dominated the 1980s, with some of their clubs grabbing the title multiple times. Real Madrid had two consecutive wins in 1985 and 1986, while IFK Göteborg lifted the trophy in 1982 and 1987. Sevilla and Valencia won the cup a total of 3 times for Spain during the 2000s.
Spanish clubs now have some of the highest number of victories in the Europa League. Teams from England and Italy have also made their mark in the tournament by winning the trophy several times.
Europa League Format and Structure
Teams qualify in various ways. UEFA Conference League winners and domestic cup holders are automatically eligible. Runners-up and play-off winners are also eligible for the competition.
The Europa League structure includes both league and knockout phases. It begins with some preliminary elimination play-offs followed by the round of 16. During the group stages, each side plays 8 games. Four are at home, and four are away matches.
The top 8 teams automatically advance to the round of 16. The clubs that position between 9th and 24th participate in knockout play-offs to find 8 more winners to join the RO16. Play-off losers and teams ranking 25 to 36 are eliminated.
All knockout matches are two-legged ties. After the quarter-finals and semi-finals, the final game, which takes place at a neutral venue, follows. Eventually, the winner gets a chance to play in the group stages of the UEFA Champions League.
Europa League Schedule and Fixtures
The Europa League season usually begins in July and ends in May. Visit 22Bet to get the accurate schedule for the current season. The Sports section will give you all the latest fixtures, including kick-off times and stadiums where games are taking place, so you never miss a moment.
Upcoming Europa League Matches
Get all your Europa League fixtures on group and knock-out stages at 22Bet. Whether it is the 2024/25 knockout play-off pairings where Roma plays Porto or Ajax meets Union SG, 22Bet has you covered.
Europa League Group Stage Schedule
The 2024/25 Europa League group stage draw was on August 30, 2024. The first match will be in September, and the last match will be in January 2025.
Knockout Stage and Final Schedule
The 2024/25 season’s knockout matches are scheduled for February 13 and 20, 2025. 22Bet has odds on all the knockout stage fixtures. The final event is set for May 21, 2025, in Spain at San Mamés Stadium.
Europa League Standings and Stats
Would you like to know the latest Europa League stats, including wins, losses, draws, goals, and top scorers? 22Bet has tables of standings for all Europa League seasons, including 2024/25.
Current Europa League Standings
22Bet has the latest League phase information showing the top 8 teams, with Lazio, Athletic Bilbao, and Manchester United in the top 3 positions. The standings table indicates both top teams have 19 points and have won 6 games, drawn in 1, and lost 1. Lazio scored 17 goals, while Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United scored 15 and 16.
Top Europa League Players and Teams
Many countries have won the Europa League title since the tournament began. Some of the top Europa League teams include Inter Milan, Sevilla, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, and Juventus. Most of these clubs have been successful with the help of outstanding talents. Some top players include:
- Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The striker is famous for setting the record of 34 goals in the Europa League between the group phase and the final. Aubameyang played for various squads during his professional football career, including Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona, and Marseille.
- José Antonio Reyes. The Spanish footballer played forward and left winger for a number of clubs, including Sevilla, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and Arsenal. He won 2 Europa League titles for Atlético Madrid and 3 for Sevilla.
- Luigi Sartor. The former Italian defender and midfielder had a successful professional football career playing for Juventus, Parma, and Inter Milan. He won the Europa League title thrice, playing for three different clubs.
- Henrik Larsson. This Swedish talent was a striker for Feyenoord, Celtic, and Helsingborg. He scored 40 goals in total, the record for most goals in the Europa League qualifying rounds.
Europa League Stats and Records
On 22Bet, we provide up-to-date statistics and records on the Europa League. Some fascinating information from the past is Sporting CP holds the record for most goals scored. Additionally, Pierre Emerick Aubameyang is the tournament’s all-time top scorer, with 34 goals in 62 appearances for four clubs.
We provide you with detailed statistics and records and place them in the correct context to help guide you in your betting journey.
Europa League Betting and Predictions
Our analysts at 22Bet ensure they provide you with the most reliable and competitive betting odds and predictions on all Europa League encounters.
Europa League Odds and Betting Tips
Europa League betting is now easy with 22Bet’s competitive odds. We have several types of odds, including American and decimal. Our Europa League betting tips are not only free but also accurate.
Europa League Winner Odds
22Bet provides you with tips on which side is likely to win, as well as odds in decimal and American formats. Decimal odds appear as positive numbers with two decimal places. To get your total payout, you have to multiply your initial wager by the odds. A $100 bet with 1.75 odds means your total payout will be $175.
American odds show how much you’re likely to win with a $100 bet and usually have a plus sign to represent underdogs or minus to show favourites. For example, if a team is favoured to qualify for the round of 16 with -233 odds, you would need to bet $233 to win $100.
Predictions for the Europa League Final
Our forecasts at 22Bet are the result of extensive research and analysis. Our experts account for team form, injuries, suspensions, and previous performances to create these forecasts. We also provide accurate Europa League final predictions to help you bet on the most likely outcome.
Europa League Winners and Trophy
Over the years, many clubs from different countries have competed in the Europa League finals. The main prize is the UEFA Cup, which was designed by Silvio Gazzaniga. The winner receives a replica of the trophy, while the original remains with UEFA.
List of Europa League Winners
We’ve seen various different regions lift this auspicious trophy. Some of these clubs have made history by winning the title multiple times, and include:
- Sevilla
- Liverpool
- Juventus
- Inter Milan
- Atlético Madrid
- Feyenoord
- Real Madrid
- Tottenham Hotspur
Significance of the Europa League Trophy
Winning the Europa League is very significant to the country and club that lifts the cup. The winning team qualifies to participate in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League and earns the opportunity to compete against some of the top sides in Europe.
Winning the trophy three consecutive times or a total of five times entitles a club to the multiple-winner badge.
Europa League News and Updates
Stay up-to-date with all the latest news and updates on the Europa League at 22Bet. Our news page provides all the relevant information regarding squads and players. You can also stay informed through our social media pages on Instagram, Telegram, and X.
Latest Europa League Results and Scores
At 22Bet, we provide results for all matches played by each team in the Europa League tournament. We update the Europa League scores in real-time and have a table with all the scores for each participating club.
Europa League Draws and Reactions
Our 22Bet news page provides reactions to draws. Our social media pages, including X and YouTube, also provide breakdowns of the current Europa League season.