Europa League Round of 16 Betting Tips and Match Previews

The Europa League took a 2-week break at the end of February following the elimination of eight different teams in the knockout phase. It’s back this week with eight more highly important games, featuring teams from the top leagues around the world.

Just like in previous iterations of the Europa League, the Round of 16 is played across two different legs, with the aggregate score being used to determine the winner, who will advance to the quarter-finals. If the score is level after the second leg has concluded, extra time and penalties, if needed, will decide the tie. It’s also worth mentioning that away goals do not count in tiebreak situations, with this rule being introduced at the start of the 2021/22 iteration of the tournament.

We share key details for the eight upcoming Round of 16 matches on this page, while also sharing our Europa League betting tips for two of the biggest and most highly anticipated clashes!

Europa League Round of 16 Matches

The first leg of the Europa League 2024/25 matches are scheduled to start on Thursday the 6th of March at 17:45 pm GMT, with all eight games being played on the same day. Here’s a full look at the different matches alongside the kickoff times for each:

• Real Sociedad vs Manchester United – Thursday, 6th of March 2025, 17:45 pm GMT

• FCSB vs Lyon – Thursday, 6th of March 2025, 17:45 pm GMT

• Fenerbahce vs Rangers – Thursday, 6th of March 2025, 17:45 pm GMT

• AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham – Thursday, 6th of March 2025, 17:45 pm GMT

• Viktoria Plzen vs Lazio – Thursday, 6th of March 2025, 20:00 pm GMT

• Bodo/Glimt vs Olympiacos – Thursday, 6th of March 2025, 20:00 pm GMT

• Ajax vs Eintracht Frankfurt – Thursday, 6th of March 2025, 20:00 pm GMT

• Roma vs Athletic Club – Thursday, 6th of March 2025, 20:00 pm GMT

As for the second leg matches, these will all be played exactly a week later on Thursday the 13th of March, using the same two time slots as the games listed above.

Europa League Round of 16 Betting Tips

We have two different betting tips for the Europa League Round of 16, both of which revolve around games that have the potential to be highly entertaining.

Betting Tip 1: Real Sociedad vs Manchester United – Under 2.5 Goals

Interestingly, both teams involved in this clash have been following a similar story in their respective domestic leagues. For Manchester United, they sit in 14th place of the English Premier League and should they not find form quickly, it will be the first time in the league’s history that they’ve failed to finish in the top half of the table.

Things are a little bit better for Real Sociedad, as they currently occupy the 9th spot in La Liga, with just four points separating them from the top six. This has led many to speculate about how important the Europa League will be for Imanol Alguacil and his men; however, we believe he will still be playing a full-strength squad for this encounter against Manchester United, as he tries to deliver a chance at silverware for the loyal Sociedad fans.

Our Europa League betting tip for this match is under 2.5 goals, with Real Sociedad averaging less than 1 goal per game in La Liga so far. Manchester United have only found the back of the net 33 times in the Premier League, too, after 27 goals. It’s also worth taking a look at the head-to-head meetings between the pair, with under 2.5 goals being a successful bet in 5 of their last 6 encounters.

Betting Tip 2: Ajax to Beat Eintracht Frankfurt

The second Europa League betting tip that we have for this week is for Ajax to beat Eintracht Frankfurt inside the Johan Cruyff Arena. Ajax have had an incredible season so far in the Eredivisie and despite finishing 5th last season to qualify for the Europa League, they are currently 8 points clear at the very top of the league, after winning 19 games, drawing 3, and losing just 2 in the 2024/25 season so far.

Frankfurt are also having a strong season, sitting third in the Bundesliga at the time of writing, however, their recent form has been less than impressive, winning just 1 of their last 5 matches (Drawing 2 and losing 2).

The last time these two teams met was in 2020, with Ajax picking up a 2-1 victory in what was a rather entertaining affair. We wouldn’t be surprised to see a similar result in this encounter, which is why we’re backing Ajax to win and enter the second leg with a slim advantage.

How to Bet on the Europa League Round of 16 Online with BetVictor

If you want to bet on the Europa League Round of 16 matches online, here’s a straightforward guide you can use to get started:

1. Sign in to your BetVictor account. For anyone who hasn’t already registered with us yet, simply click or tap on the green ‘Sign Up’ button in the top right corner and fill in the various fields that appear. From here, you can verify your details and make a deposit to bet on the Europa League Round of 16 with real funds.

2. Next, head to the sports betting page.

3. Select ‘Football’ and go to the ‘Competitions’ tab.

4. Under the ‘UEFA Club Competitions’, tap on ‘UEFA Europa League’. This will display a list of all upcoming matches that are scheduled for the Round of 16.

5. Tap on the game(s) you would like to bet on.

6. Click your desired selections to add them to your bet slip.

7. All that’s left to do then is type in your desired stake size and confirm the wager.

Here at BetVictor, we have a huge range of football odds and markets to choose from, with comprehensive coverage of all Europa League round of 16 matches. As soon as each match kicks off, it will also be available over on the in-play betting page, allowing you to follow and wager on the action in real time.

Before placing a bet, you can also check out the BetVictor offers page for a variety of different bonuses. Many of these can be used across all sports betting markets, including on the Europa League Round of 16, with options available for both new and existing BetVictor customers!

Frequently Asked Questions About the Europa League Round of 16