UEFA Conference League Predictions & Betting Tips
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UEFA Conference League Betting Tips
FreeTips is your home for free betting tips for the UEFA Conference League, the third-tier competition for European club football below the UEFA Europa League.
The tournament was introduced in 2021 to provide opportunities for clubs from smaller footballing nations and lower-ranked leagues to participate in a European tournament.
The competition provides a platform for young and promising players to shine on the European stage and facilitate a move to a bigger club.
There are 165 team clubs entering the 2026-27 edition which features 36 teams in the league phase.
English clubs have won three of the five editions, Chelsea beating Real Betis 4-1 in the 2024-25 final and Crystal Palace defeating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the final last season.
Freetips' experienced football experts have you sorted for the best predictions and betting tips all the way to the Conference League final at Besiktas Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey on 2 June 2027.
Our analysts use their experience, knowledge and an in-depth understanding of the odds and statistics to provide you with consistent winners.
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Betting on the UEFA Conference League
Betting on the Conference League offers plenty of value with teams from different countries competing against each other.
- Clash of Styles - There are varying styles of football with clubs from some countries playing an attacking game and others favouring a defensive approach.
- Squads - Understand the squads in order to be able to predict the starting line-ups. This is an important factor in being able to have continued success against the bookmakers.
- Fitness - The Conference League qualifiers begin in July with many teams lacking match fitness and running out of steam in the second half of games.
- Starting Lineups - There is always value in the betting markets once the starting line-ups are announced, usually an hour before kick off. This is particularly important in the goalscoring markets.
Conference League Statistics
The 2025-26 Conference League season featured 379 goals in total at 2.48 per match. There were 22 goals scored after the 90th minute.
Crystal Palace's Ismaïla Sarr top scored with nine goals, Lech Poznań's Mikael Ishak and Samsunspor's Marius Mouandilmadji next best with eight goals each.
- Average goals – 2.48 per match
- Both teams to score (BTTS) – 48%
- Over 2.5 goals – 54%
2026-27 UEFA Conference League Schedule
| Phase | Round | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying | First qualifying round | 9 & 16 July 2026 |
| Qualifying | Second qualifying round | 23 July & 30 July 2026 |
| Qualifying | Third qualifying round | 6 & 13 August 2026 |
| Play-offs | Play-off round | 20 & 27 August 2026 |
| League phase | Matchday 1 | 15 October 2026 |
| League phase | Matchday 2 | 22 October 2026 |
| League phase | Matchday 3 | 5 November 2026 |
| League phase | Matchday 4 | 26 November 2026 |
| League phase | Matchday 5 | 10 December 2026 |
| League phase | Matchday 6 | 17 December 2026 |
| Knockout phase | Play-offs | 18 & 25 February 2027 |
| Knockout phase | Round of 16 | 11 & 18 March 2027 |
| Knockout phase | Quarter-finals | 8 & 15 April 2027 |
| Knockout phase | Semi-finals | 29 April & 6 May 2027 |
| Knockout phase | Final | 2 June 2027 |
List of Finals
| Season | Winners | Country | Score | Runners-up | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | tbc | tbc | tbc | tbc | tbc | Besiktas Stadium, Turkey |
| 2025-26 | Crystal Palace | England | 1-0 | Rayo Vallecano | Spain | Red Bull Arena, Germany |
| 2024-25 | Chelsea | England | 4-1 | Real Betis | Spain | Stadion Wroclaw, Poland |
| 2023-24 | Olympiacos | Greece | 1-0 (aet) | Fiorentina | Italy | Agia Sophia Stadium, Greece |
| 2022-23 | West Ham | England | 2-1 | Fiorentina | Italy | Fortuna Arena, Czechia |
| 2021-22 | Roma | Italy | 1-0 | Feyenoord | Netherlands | Arena Kombëtare, Albania |
Winners by club
| Club | Country | Winners | Runners-up | Years won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roma | Italy | 1 | 0 | 2022 |
| West Ham | England | 1 | 0 | 2023 |
| Olympiacos | Greece | 1 | 0 | 2024 |
| Chelsea | England | 1 | 0 | 2025 |
| Crystal Palace | England | 1 | 0 | 2026 |
| Fiorentina | Italy | 0 | 2 | — |
| Feyenoord | Netherlands | 0 | 1 | — |
| Real Betis | Spain | 0 | 1 | — |
| Rayo Vallecano | Spain | 0 | 1 | — |
Performance by Country
| Nation | Winners | Runners-up | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Italy | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Greece | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Spain | 0 | 2 | 2 |
History
The UEFA Europa Conference League began in 2021, Feyenoord and Roma the first teams to reach the final which was held on 5 May 2022, Roma winning the title.
West Ham became the first side to win all six group stage matches and went on to win the 2022/23 competition, defeating Fiorentina 2-1 in the final.
On 28 June 2023 the competition was renamed to the UEFA Conference League from the 2024-25 season onwards. In the same season, the 32-team group stage was replaced with a 36-team league phase, similar changes to the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.
Olympiacos beat Fiorentina 1-0 in the 2023-24 final, the first Greek club to win a major European competition.
Chelsea beat Real Betis 1-0 in the 2024-25 final, the first club to win all four major European trophies including all three of the current European competitions.
2026-27 UEFA Conference League FAQ
- When is the 2026-27 UEFA Conference League being played?
The 2026-27 UEFA Conference League is being played from 9 July 2026 to 2 June 2027.
- When are the 2026-27 UEFA Conference League qualifiers being played?
The 2026-27 UEFA Conference League qualifiers are played from 9 July to 27 August 2026.
- When is the 2026-27 UEFA Conference League final?
The 2026-27 UEFA Conference League final will be played on 2 June 2027.
- Where is the 2026-27 UEFA Conference League final played?
The 2026-27 UEFA Conference League final will be played at Besiktas Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey.
- How many teams play in the 2026-27 UEFA Conference League?
There are 165 teams playing in the 2026-27 UEFA Conference League, 36 competing in the league phase.
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