Europa League 2024-25 winner odds: Favourites and semi-finalists ranked after quarter-finals
The 2024-25 Europa League has reached the semi-final stage after some exhilarating quarter-final ties served up a host of shocks.
It may be Europe’s secondary club competition but the Europa League has been one of the most entertaining tournaments in recent years and that has continued after Norwegian minnows Bodo/Glimt stunned Lazio to reach the last four, while Manchester United pulled off a dramatic late 5-4 win over Lyon despite being 4-2 down with seven minutes to go in extra time. There was also a win for Spurs away at Eintracht Frankfurt despite their woeful season.
So who are the favourites with just four teams left?
Europa League winner odds
How do the Europa League favourites for 2024-25 rank?
Bodo/Glimt
Bodo/Glimt have enjoyed a stunning journey to the semi-finals and no one will have fancied the Norwegian side to get this far. The Norwegian side finished ninth in the group stage, only missing out on an automatic last 16 spot on goal difference. They’re the only side left in the competition that didn’t automatically qualify for the last 16. They had to go through the knockout phase play-offs but claimed a big 6-4 aggregate victory over Twente, coming from behind after extra-time in the second leg. Bodo/Glimt then secured a 4-2 win over Olympiacos in the last 16 – the Greek side had only conceded three goals in eight group stage games. And after pulling off a stunning victory over Lazio – which saw them win 2-0 in the first leg before battling to victory with a penalty shootout win in the second leg – they now have odds of 12/1 to win the whole competition. They have Tottenham next and they’ve shown they can be a handful for any team.
Tottenham
Tottenham were the favourites to win the Europa League after the group stage, but after dropping ever so slightly during the group stage, they are now the best backed side after their impressive win over Frankfurt in the quarter-finals. The Lilywhites have thrived in Europe despite struggling domestically, finishing fourth in the group stage. Ange Postecoglou’s side won five, drew two and lost one of their eight matches. A second defeat came in the first leg of the last 16 against AZ Alkmaar, with Tottenham having to come from behind to eventually take the tie 3-2. Most punters felt Frankfurt would have too much for them in the quarters, but Ange Postecoglou’s side executed impressive game plan to hold firm and seal a narrow victory. They have a favourable route in the final after being paired with minnows Bodo/Glimt, but they cannot be underestimated after ousting Lazio.
Man Utd
Man Utd are the only unbeaten side left in the Europa League and they’ve shown they more than a match for anyone and will never give in after their sensational battling victory against Lyon, which saw them score twice in extra time stoppage time. The Red Devils may be struggling in the Premier League, but they’ve won six and drawn five of their 11 continental matches so far. Five of those victories came in the group stage, alongside three draws, to help Man Utd finish third. They were handed a pretty touch tie in the last 16, though, against Real Sociedad. After a draw in the first leg, Man Utd did eventually seal a 5-2 aggregate win, aided by Real Sociedad going down to 10 men at Old Trafford. The Red Devils looked down and out against Lyon after going 4-2 down before their miraculous comeback. They are still not favourites to win the trophy but given their amazing displays in Europe, you can never count them out.
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao only finished second in the group stage on goal difference, winning six of their eight games with one draw and one defeat. But their reward for finishing second was a difficult tie against Roma in the last 16. They lost the first leg 2-1 but, thanks to Roma going down to 10 men in the return fixture, took the tie 4-3 on aggregate. Athletic are now second favourites to win the Europa League – considering that if they reach the final they will be playing a home game in Bilbao but they didn’t have it all their way in the quarter-final first leg against Rangers. The Spanish side were held to a goalless draw, with a missed penalty against 10 men. They overcame the Scottish side with a 2-0 win in the second leg and now they’ll look to dump out another British outfit after being paired with Manchester United in the semis. The Basque outfit will be desperate to reach the final and play on home soil in the stadium they know better than anyone.
2024-25 Europa League quarter-final first leg results
- Bodo/Glimt 2-0 Lazio
- Tottenham 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
- Rangers 0-0 Athletic Bilbao
- Lyon 2-2 Man Utd
2024-25 Europa League quarter-final second leg results
Thursday 17th April
- Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Rangers (2-0 agg)
- Eintracht Frankfurt 0-1 Tottenham (1-2 agg)
- Lazio 3-1 Bodo/Glimt (3-3 agg, Bodo win 3-2 on pens)
- Man Utd 5-4 Lyon (7-6 agg)
2024-25 Europa League semi-final draw
- Tottenham vs Bodo/Glimt
- Athletic Bilbao vs Man Utd
