The Ultimate Guide to Betting on UEFA Europa League with Bitcoin & Crypto

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The UEFA Europa League is an annual football club competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). It is considered the second-tier continental club competition in Europe, following the prestigious UEFA Champions League.

Teams are selected to participate in the UEFA Europa League based on their performance in their respective domestic leagues. Typically, teams that finish in lower qualifying positions in their national leagues, outside the top-tier Champions League spots, earn entry into the Europa League. These criteria ensure a diverse mix of clubs from across Europe.

The Europa League consists of a league stage, preliminary knockout play-offs, followed by a round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final. All the knockout games except the final are played over two legs.

The league phase consists of each team playing a total of eight matches, with four at home and four away. The top eight teams from the league phase receive a bye to the round of 16, while the teams ranked 9th to 24th contest the knockout play-offs, with the winners advancing to the round of 16.

The final is held at a predetermined neutral venue and decides the winner of the UEFA Europa League. The 2025-2026 UEFA Europa League final will be played on 20 May 2026 at Besiktas Park in Istanbul, Turkey. The winner of the competition is entitled to participate in the UEFA Champions League the following season.

Who are the favorites for UEFA Europa League 2025-2026?

With the 2025–2026 UEFA Europa League entering its second season under an expanded 36-team league-phase format, crypto sports bettors are lining up early action on the tournament’s top contenders. 

This year’s competition features a compelling mix of European veterans and emerging threats. Whether you're backing tactical pedigree or long-shot momentum, Cloudbet lets you bet on the Europa League with Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and more, offering sharp odds and seamless crypto access every step of the way.

1. Aston Villa: The Villans return to the Europa League after narrowly missing out on UEFA Champions League progression last season, where they pushed PSG to the brink. Unai Emery’s side are backed by the manager’s remarkable four-title Europa League record with Sevilla and Villarreal. With elite experience and momentum, Villa are seen as the team to beat.
2. Roma: The Italians qualified after finishing fifth in Serie A and bring serious European pedigree, having reached three UEFA finals since 2022, including a Conference League win and a Europa League final appearance. With Gian Piero Gasperini at the helm - fresh off a Europa League triumph with Atalanta - Roma are legitimate title contenders.
3. Bologna: I Rossoblu enter the competition following a disappointing Champions League campaign, where they managed just one win and finished 28th in the league phase. They’re listed as contenders despite limited recent European experience and a drop in defensive solidity. Still, their return to continental competition for the first time in 25 years gives them everything to play for in a wide-open field.
4. FC Porto: The Dragons earned their spot by finishing 18th in last season’s Europa League league phase before being knocked out by Roma in the play-offs. The two-time Champions League winners have a rich continental history but haven’t advanced beyond the Europa League quarter-finals since their 2011 title. With pedigree and pride at stake, Porto remain dangerous dark horses in this year's draw.
5. Real Betis: The Spanish side rejoin the Europa League after a run to the UEFA Conference League final last season, where they fell short against Chelsea. A sixth-place La Liga finish secured their place, and they’re a contender despite never advancing past the round of 16 in this competition. With upward momentum and big-match experience, Los Verdiblancos will be hoping to go deep in this year’s title race.
6. Nottingham Forest: The Garibaldis are back in Europe for the first time in 30 years after Crystal Palace were demoted to the Conference League. Forest flirted with Champions League qualification during its Premier League campaign and could surprise the field with a bolstered squad.

These are just some of the teams in the 2025-2026 UEFA Europa League that you can bet on with Cloudbet.

Getting started: How to bet on UEFA Europa League with bitcoin?

Betting on UEFA Europa League with bitcoin is easy at Cloudbet. We offer the most competitive UEFA Europa League odds. Bet on UEFA Europa League with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin and more, along with stablecoins like USDT and USDC.

Just follow these steps:

1. Sign into your Cloudbet account and fund your wallet with BTC (or any of the 30+ cryptocurrencies we support on the platform.)
2. Head over to the ‘Soccer’ menu, select ‘UEFA Europa League,’ and then choose the match you would like to bet on. The page covers ongoing and upcoming games, as well as UEFA Europa League outrights.
3. Research teams, players, trends, and available bet types before placing a bet. Cloudbet also offers insights on bets placed on select games from the sidebar of your chosen match.
4. Place your bitcoin bets and watch the action unfold!

What UEFA Europa League markets can you bet on with bitcoin?

Bet with bitcoin on a variety of UEFA Europa League markets at Cloudbet. Our pre-game and live in-play markets include:

1. Full-Time Result
2. Asian Handicap
3. Total Goals
4. Both Teams To Score
5. Scorers
6. Total corners
7. Specials

Why use bitcoin to bet on UEFA Europa League?

Bitcoin and UEFA Europa League have supporters all around the world, which is why the Europa League has become so popular with crypto bettors. Here are some of the key benefits to betting on UEFA Europa League matches with bitcoin on Cloudbet:

1. Fast payouts: Withdraw your winnings almost instantly with no hassle and no withdrawal admin fees.
2. Better odds: Bitcoin betting sites often offer better odds than traditional bookies.
3. Global reach: Bitcoin has no borders, perfect for globally popular competitions like the UEFA Europa League.
4. Anonymity: No need to provide personal info to sign up and bet on football matches.
5. Transparency: Crypto users can see where their funds go on blockchain networks.
6. 24/7 access: The bitcoin network never sleeps, so you can bet anytime. Plus, Cloudbet offers 24/7 multilingual support through Live Chat.

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