Odds to Win 2019-20 Europa League: Round of 16 Update
Fresh off a dominating victory over Club Brugge in the Round of 32, Manchester United has strengthened their position atop the UEFA Europa League odds, where they now sit as +375 favorites.
The Red Devils rebounded from a disappointing 1-1 draw with Brugge in first-leg action by marching to a crushing 5-0 victory over their Belgian opponents in the second leg last week. The club has also benefited from a favorable Round of 16 draw that has set the stage for them to face LASK Linz, with the first-leg matchup scheduled for March 12 at Linzer Stadion.
Manchester United Rides Steady Run
Manchester United’s lopsided victory over Brugge comes as part of a steady run for the club, which has gone undefeated in eight straight outings across all competitions. The Red Devils have been particularly dominant at times on home turf, keeping clean sheets on five occasions while compiling a 4-1-1 win-draw-loss record in their past six overall dates at Old Trafford, and outscoring opponents by a wide 13-2 margin.
The club has also suffered just one defeat in eight UEL contests this season, a 2-1 loss to Astana during the group stage. However, the Red Devils have also struggled at times to slam the door on opponents, scoring one or fewer goals in five of their Europa League outings, and twice settling for draws.
Inter Milan Second on Europa Odds
Manchester United’s inability to rack up decisive wins could open the door for Inter Milan, who enter the Round of 16 pegged as +450 second favorites. The Nerazzurri were forced to close out their Round of 32 matchup with Bulgaria’s Ludogorets at an empty San Siro Stadium due to the coronavirus outbreak impacting Italy.
Despite the disruption caused by the move, Inter easily disposed of Ludogorets by a 4-1 aggregate, but could be in for a much tougher matchup in the Round of 16 against Getafe, who sit as a +1400 wager on the Europa League futures. The Spanish side is enjoying a quality campaign, particularly in La Liga, where they have climbed to fourth place on the league table, just 11 points back of Real Madrid.
The coronavirus outbreak that has distracted Inter could also open the door for the Wolverhampton Wolves, who have come out of the Round of 32 pegged at +600 on the futures, just ahead of five-time Europa League champion Sevilla at +700.
Less than two years removed from their promotion to the Premier League, the Wolves have taken Europe by storm during a UEL run that began way back in the second qualifying round. The Wolves are coming off an impressive 6-3 win over Espanyol in the Round of 32, and have demonstrated increasing confidence with recent wins over Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in league play.
Sevilla has endured somewhat of a roller-coaster season, winning consecutive matches just twice since early December, but may also get a break in the Round of 16 as they face AS Roma, who are among the Italian sides under threat of disruption as coronavirus concerns sweep the nation.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Manchester United | +375 |
| Inter Milan | +450 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | +600 |
| Sevilla | +700 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | +900 |
| AS Roma | +1400 |
| Getafe | +1400 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | +1800 |
| FC Shakhtar Donetsk | +2500 |
| VfL Wolfsburg | +3300 |
| Olympiakos | +5000 |
| Rangers | +5000 |
| Basel | +6600 |
| FC Copenhagen | +6600 |
| LASK Linz | +6600 |
| FC Salzberg | +8000 |
| Istanbul Basaksehir | +8000 |
Odds as of March 4 at Bovada
Understanding Europa Odds
When you check out any top-tier betting site, you’ll see soccer lines displayed like so:
Man United +550
AS Roma +700
VFL Wolfsburg +1100
AS Sainte Etienne +2200
The team with the lowest odds is the favorite, whereas the rest are underdogs. Here, it’s Man U at +550. Let’s say you believe it’s AS Roma’s time to shine and throw down $100 on them. A winning futures bet would give you a payout of $800 – your original money is returned, coupled with your $700 loot.
To see what you’d win based on the odds offered by the betting site and amount you wager, see our Odds Calculator.
What is a futures bet on International Soccer?
Any bet that you make in advance of a major sporting event is a futures wager. In this case, you’re betting on the Europa League winner. It can be argued that all sports bets are made prior to an event; however, this type of wager can be made weeks or months before gameplay even begins.
If you see odds you like, you should jump on them. When oddsmakers set the betting action, they will change as group play progresses. The lines may not move as quickly as they do for other leagues like the NFL (which is played weekly), but the odds will shift as we near the finals and you want to get as much out of your bets should you win.
