All 36 teams in the UEFA Europa League have played three matches and it's become a bit clearer who will challenge for honours and who will fall short, going by the latest betting trends.
Since the draw was made, the UEFA Europa League winner odds have altered slightly, with certain teams being given a perceived ‘easier' route to the knockout stages than others.
Check out the latest Europa League outright winners odds below.
Best UEFA Europa League winner odds – current leaders
Tottenham 9/2
A truly ‘Spursy' performance left Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou very disappointed as his side fell to a 3-2 defeat against Turkish giants Galatasaray. Although Tottenham are still the odds-on favourites to win the competition at 9/2, this poor showing will have left fans with a sour taste in their mouth. It was Tottenham's first defeat in the competition this season, as the club has accrued nine points from its opening four matches. However, a second-half Dominic Solanke strike was not enough to claw back a point for Postecoglou's men, who had found themselves 3-1 down at half time. With everything still all to play for in the league table phase, the players will want to avenge this defeat as quickly as possible.
Manchester United – 6/1
Manchester United's odds of winning the trophy were shortened this week following their victory over PAOK. The Red Devils were frustrated in the first half at Old Trafford, but second half double from Amad Diallo saw them overcome their Greek adversaries. Relief echoed around the ground as stand-in manager Ruud van Nistelrooy was able to secure the club's first European win of the season to take them up to 15th in the league table phase.
Athletic Bilbao – 9/1
Previously under-represented for their chances of winning the Europa League, contenders Athletic Bilbao made their intentions clear with a 2-1 victory away to Bulgarian side Ludogorets. A two-minute double from Nico Serrano and Inaki Williams turned the game on its head and saw the club's odds subsequently shorten to 9/1. A club steeped in history, Bilbao will be hoping to add to it by securing the 2024/25 Europa League trophy.
Lazio – 9/1
Also priced at 9/1 are Italian giants Lazio. A 92nd minute winner from Barcelona and Chelsea legend Pedro saw the club go top of the league table phase as they remained the only team in the competition with a 100% winning record. Lazio are a great choice at 9/1 as their current record shows just how far they can go in an attempt to win the trophy.
Our prediction
Although the UEFA Europa League winner odds suggest that Man Utd and Tottenham are the two favourites to win the competition, we aren't backing either side to lift the trophy in May.
Tottenham have a mental block when it comes to winning trophies and Ange Postecoglou has already proven during his time at the club that he is prepared to sacrifice cup competitions for league progression.
Lifelong Ipswich Town supporter who recently graduated from Durham University in French and German. Have developed a passion for European football based on my links abroad and am an avid supporter of Werder Bremen and Auxerre. Joined the MFT team in October 2024 and looking to take my first steps into the world of football journalism.
Although Tottenham are still the odds-on favourites to win the competition at 9/2.
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