Europa Conference League Odds & Betting

The UEFA Conference League can be an awkward tournament to bet on outright, as clubs are still moving through qualifiers and managers are already thinking about squad minutes, so a strong name on paper may still have two difficult August nights before the main contenders are set.  

At BetVictor, UEFA Conference League outright betting lets you take a view on the full tournament, as opposed to a single match. For 2026/27, that means looking beyond the reputation of top clubs and checking the potential route to qualification and the finals. The competition begins on the 9th of July 2026, with the final scheduled for Besiktas Park in Istanbul on Wednesday the 2nd of June 2027. 

Before we go further, it’s important for bettors to know that there is no direct path into the league phase this season. Every club must come through qualifying before the 36-team league table is confirmed, so early outright odds can change quickly after the draw or one bad away leg. 

The Conference League is UEFA’S third men’s club tournament, which sits below the Champions League and the Europa League. Despite this, it’s attracted a host of big names and produced some serious winners in the process. Roma lifted the first trophy in 2022, with West Ham, Olympiacos, Chelsea, and Crystal Palace all following in their footsteps. 

For 2026/27, the format remains the newer league-phase system. Qualifying starts in July, then the play-off round takes place on 20 and 27 August. The winners from that round then move into the 36-club league phase, with the draw scheduled for the 28th of August.  

Each team then plays six league-phase fixtures, with matchdays running from the 15th of October to the 17th of December 2026, giving clubs a short and sharp schedule before the knockout bracket forms. Naturally, three of these games will be played at home, and three will be played away, in an attempt to minimise disruptions and travel times for each squad.  

After six matches, the top eight go straight into the round of 16, while clubs finishing ninth to 24th move into the knockout phase play-offs in February 2027. The bottom 12 go out, with no Europa League drop-down route to soften the damage. 

The trophy also brings a useful reward, with the 2026/27 winners earning a place in the 2027/28 Europa League league phase, unless they have already qualified for the Champions League or Europa League through domestic results.

While there are plenty of UEFA Conference League betting markets for players to consider, some of the standout options include:  

• Tournament Winner: This bet involves backing a club that you think will win the final. The odds for this market can shift after every qualifying round, so keep in mind that the timing of your bet can matter more here when compared to domestic alternatives. 
• To Reach the Final: As the name suggests, this market focuses on whether a team can make the last match, regardless of whether they lift the trophy or not. This can be an appealing option once the knockout draw gives you a clearer route to the final. 
• Match Result: This is the most popular football betting market and simply involves picking which team you think will win a specific fixture, with a draw being included as an option, too. 
• Total Goals: Bet on whether you think that the game finishes over or under a specific number of goals.  

We also have a variety of live sports betting options that can be found as soon as each game in the UEFA Conference League gets underway. 

The first iteration of the UEFA Conference League was wrapped up in 2022, meaning there are five previous winners for bettors to consider: 

English clubs have made a clear mark on the competition, winning three of the first five editions. Still, Olympiacos showed that the market cannot be reduced to league strength, and sometimes, a well-managed knockout run and a tight defensive shape can be enough to lift the trophy.

According to the latest UEFA Conference League odds, Atalanta are the major early contenders because of their European level and direct entry into the play-offs. They have the squad quality to win this competition with names such as Ederson and Giorgio Scalvini, should they take it seriously. The risk is priority, of course, since a Serie A campaign can change how much focus the team puts into Thursday nights. 

The next favourites are Brighton, a team that will be watched closely by UK bettors. Premier League clubs have won the last two editions of the event, with Chelsea defeating Real Betis in 2025 and Crystal Palace beating Rayo Vallecano in 2026. Brighton still has to navigate a tricky play-off round, but their squad depth should be able to keep them near the front of the market if the draw is reasonably kind to them.  

In third place is Monaco, a team that brings a totally different profile to the tournament. Their attacking pace should be respected against sides that have already played through earlier qualifying rounds, and their play-off entry means they are only one match away from the league phase. A difficult draw could decrease their odds, but a clean route would make them a hard side to ignore. 

Here’s a look at the top 10 contenders to look out for, as per the current UEFA Conference League odds:  

1. Atalanta 
2. Brighton 
3. Monaco 
4. Freiburg 
5. Getafe 
6. Ajax 
7. Braga 
8. Copenhagen 
9. Panathinaikos 
10. Gent 

Here’s how you can bet on the UEFA Conference League online with us at BetVictor in just a few simple steps: 

1. Sign in to your BetVictor account. New users can tap on the “Sign Up” button in the top right corner, fill in the fields that appear, and then verify their details to create an account with us. 
2. Go to the football section and go to competitions, before finding the UEFA Conference League markets. 
3. Choose whether you are betting on an outright market or an option for a specific match. 
4. Tap on your desired selection(s) to add them to your bet slip. 
5. Type in a stake size that aligns with your preferences. 
6. Confirm the bet to make it live. 

After that, you can enjoy the UEFA Conference League action, and if your bet is successful, the corresponding potential winnings will be added to your account right away.