The UEFA Conference League gives clubs outside the traditional elite a chance to travel the continent and compete for silverware. It is the third tier of European football, underneath the Champions and Europa Leagues.
The Conference League sees a total of 36 clubs compete in a league phase format followed by a knockout stage. The top eight teams from the league phase go straight to the round of 16, while teams placed 9th to 24th playoff for the remaining spots. From there, it’s two-legged ties until the final, which is played at a neutral venue. As an incentive for clubs, the winner earns a place in next season’s Europa League.
This tournament might once have been looked down on as a gimmick, but since its inception in 2021, it has captured the interest of fans across the continent who see it for what it is: a chance to experience a European campaign that might not have been possible otherwise.
While the Conference League might be down the pecking order of the European football hierarchy, we give it full coverage on our sportsbook here at interwetten and let you back any hunch you have.
Whether you’re after Conference League winner odds, first goalscorer markets, or live betting, you’ll find everything you need to back your predictions right here.
2025/2026 Conference League Betting
The unique nature of earning a place in the Europa League after winning the Conference League means that the winners will not compete in the following season’s competition — in other words, no team will ever defend their Conference League title. To that end, the 2024/2025 winners Chelsea, will not feature in this season’s upcoming edition.
Instead, all eyes will turn to Nottingham Forest as potential winners after finishing seventh in the Premier League last season. Despite a triumphant campaign under manager Nuno Espirito Santo, which saw Forest qualify for European football for the first time since 1996, there is a feeling of “what could have been” at the City Ground.
Forest held a Champions League top-four place for much of the season, only to falter at the final hurdle. Still, this is a club with European pedigree, having won the European Cup twice. Time will tell if they can revisit the continent’s winner’s circle.
A sixth-place finish in Serie A last season earned Fiorentina a Conference League qualifying berth. The Viola have been perennial contenders in this tournament, having reached the final in both the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 campaigns, only to lose to West Ham and Olympiacos respectively. Manager Raffaele Palladino will be hoping to finally get his charges over the line this season.
Like Forest, German side Mainz were on course for a Champions League position but suffered a catastrophic drop in form over their final five games, which saw them slip into the Conference League. The Bundesliga outfit has been active in the 2025 summer transfer market and is building a side capable of a deep run into the knockout stages — and perhaps even beyond.
Under new manager Liam Rosenior, Strasbourg defied expectations in Ligue 1 to finish seventh and earn a Conference League spot — their first appearance in European football in two decades.
However, the young manager has already faced setbacks this summer, most notably the departure of midfield dynamo and club captain Habib Diarra to Sunderland. Strasbourg will be relying on Rosenior’s tactical nous to propel them to Conference League glory.
Conference League Betting Odds
UEFA Conference League betting odds provide a glimpse into how Europe’s third-tier tournament could play out. Whether you're backing a conference league odds winner, top goalscorer, or individual match results.
As always, shorter odds suggest a more likely result, while longer odds point to a less likely outcome. For example, if Nottingham Forest are priced at 6.00, they are one of the strong Conference League favourites.
On the other hand, if HJK Helsinki are priced at 81.00 in the UEFA Conference League betting odds, it means the Finnish side have only a remote chance of going all the way.
In practice, a €10 bet on Forest at 6.00 would return €60 if successful, while the same stake on HJK at 81.00 would deliver a payout of €810.
As the tournament progresses, markets begin to shift — especially when it comes to Conference League final betting odds, as favourites are eliminated and less-heralded teams continue to advance.
Conference League Betting Markets
You’ll find a wide range of UEFA Conference League odds and markets here at interwetten — whether you’re backing the outright winner, predicting a shock result, or browsing through today's bets, we’ve got every angle covered.
Here are some of the most popular markets available:
Outright Winner: Bet on which team will lift the Conference League trophy.
Match Result (1X2): Predict the outcome of a match — home win, draw, or away win.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Bet on whether both sides will get on the scoresheet.
Correct Score: Predict the exact final score after 90 minutes.
First Goalscorer: Pick the player you think will open the scoring.
Top Goalscorer: Back the player you think will finish the tournament with the most goals.
To Reach the Final: Pick a side to go all the way to the final, regardless of whether they win it.
To Qualify: Bet on a team to progress through the knockout rounds.
Total Goals (Over/Under): Wager on how many goals will be scored in a match — over or under a set number.
Live Conference League Betting
The Conference League may sit below Europe’s elite, but that hasn’t stopped it from producing as much drama with late goals, wild comebacks, and ill-tempered affairs, all a common theme on Thursday nights.
Our live Europa Conference League betting markets let you respond to every twist in real time.
So, if a towering centre-forward is bullying a nervous defence at set pieces, you might consider the Next Goalscorer market. Of course, if you’ve noticed a midfield being overrun after a few key substitutions, the Next Team to Score market could come into play.
And if a team clinging to a one-goal lead suddenly goes down to ten men, the Double Chance or Draw No Bet is another option you can choose with our live betting.
These evolving dynamics are why in-play UEFA Conference League betting odds always change throughout the match.
Conference League Betting Tips
The Conference League is unpredictable by design, which makes doing your homework all the more important by reading the latest Conference League tips before placing a bet.
Unlike the top-tier tournaments, many managers here are juggling domestic survival with the promise of a European run; it’s a unique and fine balancing act that sees squad rotation play a critical part.
That means team news is crucial as a side might rest key players for a weekend league clash, leaving them vulnerable midweek.
From the first group stage prediction to the latest Conference League final betting tips, staying informed gives you a better chance of landing a successful bet.