2025/2026 Champions League Betting Odds

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☘️ Best Teams	Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Inte Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona
🖋️ Champions League Betting Markets	1×2 Market, Over/Under, Both Teams to Score, Double Chance, Correct Score, To Qualify, Outright Betting
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Welcome to the ultimate guide for Champions League betting with Betiton Ireland. Whether you’re eyeing the UEFA finals or exploring the many markets available for football betting in the Champions League, we’ve got you covered. From the revamped format to favourites, this season’s campaign promises more drama than ever.

Join us for a full overview of what Irish punters need to know and how you can engage in Champions League betting online.

2025/2026 Champions League Format and Fixtures

The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League is being contested under a fresh league-phase format, offering a wider set of match-ups and more opportunities for Irish bettors. Teams now play eight matches each in one big league table rather than the traditional small groups, giving more value and volatility to bettors.

Qualification Phase

The qualification phase of the Champions League betting season marks the beginning of Europe’s premier competition. It includes domestic champions and high-placed finishers from leagues across the continent that haven’t automatically qualified for the league phase. The 2025/26 campaign features 53 teams competing in two distinct routes: the Champions Path and the League Path. Each round is played over two legs, with aggregate scores deciding who advances. Five teams from the Champions Path and two from the League Path move on to the 36-team league phase. For Irish punters, this stage presents unpredictable results and lucrative betting Champions League opportunities.

⚽ Qualification Phase	⚖️ Competing Sides	📅 Dates
✔️ First Qualifying Round	30	8th – 16th July 2025
✔️ Second Qualifying Round	30 (24 Champions Path, 6 League Path)	22nd – 30th July 2025
✔️ Third Qualifying Round	20 (12 Champions Path, 8 League Path)	5th – 13th August 2025
✔️ Play-off Round	14 (10 Champions Path, 4 League Path)	19th – 27th August 2025

Group Stage

The traditional group format has evolved into a new league-style phase. In 2025/26, 36 teams compete in one large table, each playing eight matches against eight different opponents. Every victory earns three points and a draw earns one, with the top eight teams automatically progressing to the Round of 16. Clubs finishing 9th–24th enter play-offs, while those ranked below 24th are eliminated.

⚽ Group Stage	⚖️ Competing Sides	📅 Dates
1️⃣ Matchday 1	36	16th – 18th September 2025
2️⃣ Matchday 2	36	30th September – 1st October 2025
3️⃣ Matchday 3	36	21st – 22nd October 2025
4️⃣ Matchday 4	36	4th – 5th November 2025
5️⃣ Matchday 5	36	25th – 26th November 2025
6️⃣ Matchday 6	36	9th – 10th December 2025
7️⃣ Matchday 7	36	20th – 21st January 2026
8️⃣ Matchday 8	36	28th January 2026

Knockout Phase

Following the league phase, the competition narrows into intense, two-legged knockout ties. Teams ranked 9th–24th in the league stage compete in the play-offs to secure the final eight places in the Round of 16, joining the top eight seeds. From there, the tournament proceeds with quarter-finals, semi-finals, and finally the one-match final at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on 30 May 2026. This stage is where UEFA Champions League betting truly peaks. Tactical battles, away-goals strategies, and elite performances define outcomes.

⚽ Knockout Phase	⚖️ Competing Sides	📅 Dates
✔️ Play-offs	TBC	10th–18th February 2026
✔️ Round of 16	TBC	3rd–11th March 2026
✔️ Quarter-Finals	TBC	7th–15th April 2026
✔️ Semi-Finals	TBC	28th April – 6th May 2026
✔️ Final	TBC	30th May 2026

2025/2026 Champions League Favourites

For Irish bettors looking at Champions League favourites, this season the list is stacked. Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) enter as the team to beat after their impressive last campaign. They are joined by historic giants like Real Madrid, who are always in the mix, and ambitious clubs such as Arsenal and Liverpool, each backed by strong domestic form and considerable squad strength.

From an Irish perspective, watching how these teams perform matters especially when they face sides from the Premier League or La Liga, as odds and match dynamics often shift sharply. If you’re placing Champions League betting online, keeping tabs on form, injuries and mid-week travel can pay dividends.

UEFA Champions League Winner Odds

⚽ Team	📊 Odds
👉🏽 Barcelona	6.50
👉🏽 PSG	6.50
👉🏽 Arsenal	7.00
👉🏽 Liverpool	7.50
👉🏽 Bayern Munich	10.00
👉🏽 Real Madrid	10.00
👉🏽 Manchester City	11.00
👉🏽 Chelsea	17.00
👉🏽 Inter	26.00
👉🏽 Newcastle	29.00

Please note that the odds might change.

How to Bet on the Champions League at Betiton Ireland?

To have a bet on the Champions League in Ireland with Betiton is straightforward.

Follow these simple guidelines to join up.

1. If you are not already a member, simply visit the website and click the Sign-Up button on the Betiton Ireland homepage.
2. When you have joined the site, deposit funds into your account using any of the payment methods listed by us that are suitable for you.
3. Browse the Sports menu on the site to then find the Champions League section in the side bar of our site. There you will find all the available Champions League betting matchups.
4. Click on the match you wish to bet on to find the available betting markets and current prices.
5. Add your selection to your bet slip and when you have decided, simply click Place Bet.

Champions League Betting Markets

Let’s explore the wide variety of markets you can engage with in Champions League betting markets. These markets give Irish bettors flexibility to tailor their bets to form, matchup specifics or in-play situational changes. Whether you’re backing the outright winner or going for an in-play match special, here are ten common options available on Betiton:

1. 1 × 2 market: Bet on whether the home team wins, the match ends in a draw, or the away side triumphs.
2. Over/Under: Wager on whether the total number of goals scored will be higher or lower than a bookmaker’s set line.
3. Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Predict if both teams will manage to score at least once during the match’s regular 90 minutes.
4. Correct Score: Forecast the exact result, such as 2–1 or 3–0; a precise and challenging but rewarding market.
5. Double Chance: Cover two possible outcomes: win or draw, away win or draw to reduce risk in tighter matches.
6. To Qualify: Bet on which side advances to the next stage of the tournament, regardless of the exact match result.
7. Outright Winner: Predict which club will ultimately lift the UEFA Champions League trophy at the end of the entire competition.
8. First Goal Scorer: Choose the player you believe will score the opening goal, considering form, positioning, and set-piece duties.
9. Half-Time/Full-Time: Guess the outcome at both half-time and full-time, ideal for spotting teams that start or finish strongly.
10. Asian Handicap: Assign a virtual goal advantage or disadvantage to balance mismatched teams and create more even betting odds.

Champions League Betting Odds

Betiton Ireland’s Champions League odds denote the likelihood of a specific outcome occurring or not and are usually expressed in three distinct formats: American, Decimal, and Fractional. You will find a drop-down menu at the top right side of the Betiton Ireland website to easily switch the formats which are briefly explained below.

• The American odds format is expressed in monetary terms and uses the plus (+) and minus (-) signs to indicate how much you must wager to win $100. Favorites are given a negative sign whilst underdogs take the plus symbol.
• The Decimal betting odds on the Champions League at our site are usually rounded off to two decimal places. Your potential payout is calculated by multiplying the given odds by your stake.
• Fractional odds are expressed in fractions usually presented in this way – A/B, where A stands for the potential amount of money you will receive if your bet wins and B represents how much money you need to bet.

Live Champions League Betting Online

We offer opportunities for you to bet all the time whether or not games have started and are ongoing. Our in-play feature allows you to enjoy live Champions League betting in Ireland on games that are in progress up until the final minutes of a match. All you need to do is locate the in-play button on the Betiton Ireland homepage. Click on it to find all the live Champions League betting odds.

Champions League Betting Tips

To help you make the most of UCL betting at our sportsbook, we provide insightful Champions League betting tips that you can follow to make smarter decisions.

• Consider the current form of the teams before you place your bet. A team that is performing well and is on a winning streak is more likely to win a game against a side with poor form.
• Look at the latest team news to know if a team will be missing some key players for a match due to suspensions, injuries, or illness.
• Analyse the Champions League head-to-head record between the two teams. One team may have a historical edge over the other and knowing this detail can help you make better decisions.
• Avoid betting on your favorite team all the time. The Champions League is highly competitive, so, when you think an opponent has a greater chance of winning a game over your favorite club, you can lay your wager on them.
• Keep an eye on the importance of the match. Most of the time, already-qualified teams may rest some of their key players and use fringe players for the last rounds of matches during the group stages which can impact the outcome of these games.

Previous Championship League Winners

Before you start your Champions League betting journey it may be useful to have a look at the previous winners of the tournament to check out what teams have a good history in the competition.

Below, we have listed the last 10 winners of the UEFA Champions League.

📅 Year	🥇 Winner	⚖️ Result	🥈 Runner-Up	📍 Place
2025	🏆 Paris Saint-Germaine	5-0	✔️ Inter Milan	Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
2024	🏆 Real Madrid	2-0	✔️ Borussia Dortmund	Wembley Stadium, London, England
2023	🏆 Manchester City	1-0	✔️ Inter Milan	Ataturk Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey
2022	🏆 Real Madrid	1-0	✔️ Liverpool	Stade de France, Saint Denis, France
2021	🏆 Chelsea	1-0	✔️ Manchester City	Estadio do Dragao, Porto, Portugal
2020	🏆 Bayern Munich	1-0	✔️ Paris Saint-Germain	Estadio Da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal
2019	🏆 Liverpool	2-0	✔️ Tottenham Hotspur	Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain
2018	🏆 Real Madrid	3-1	✔️ Liverpool	NSC Olympiyskiy, Kyiv, Ukraine
2017	🏆 Real Madrid	4-1	✔️ Juventus	Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
2016	🏆 Real Madrid on Penalties	1-1	✔️ Atletico Madrid	San Siro, Milan Italy
2015	🏆 FC Barcelona	3-1	✔️ Juventus	Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany

Betiton Betting Offers for the Champions League

When joining Betiton Ireland for the first time, we offer Irish punters a generous sports welcome bonus which gives you a €10 free bet after signing up and making a minimum deposit of €10 and wagering at least €15 on bets with odds of 2.0 or higher.

However, players who deposit using PayPal, Neteller, Paysafe, Skrill, or Skril 1-Tap are not eligible for this free bet offer. You can also benefit from our interesting “Boostiton Offer” promotion, subject to terms of service. Get up to a 4% bonus on 4-fold, and up to 77% on 15-fold Champions League bets.

Remember to always read the full terms and conditions for all offers.

Responsible Gambling

It’s important to remember that Champions League betting at Betiton Ireland can be just as risky as it is fun. Like any type of gambling, there’s no sure way to make accurate predictions every time, so there’s always the risk of losing money.

We strongly encourage our members to do their sports betting responsibly at Betiton Ireland, which means using safe gambling tools like deposit limits, time limits, reality checks, and self-exclusion, if necessary, to ensure you can’t gamble more than you can afford to lose.

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