Champions League Betting

🤑 Champions League Free Bet	Bet at least €15 on any sport and get a €10 free bet
☘️ 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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The UEFA Champions League is the biggest and most prestigious club football competition on the European continent, drawing hundreds of millions of fans from across the globe. Winning the Champions League brings enormous honour to clubs, players, and managers alike.

The competition started in 1955 as the European Cup, but it was renamed the UEFA Champions League in 1992. Irish football betting fans from around the world love to follow this competition as they are several betting markets available.

Read on as we explore Champions League betting at Betiton Ireland.

Champions League Format and Fixtures

It is a good thing to know the format and fixtures of this major competition if you plan to bet on the Champions League.

At present, the Champions League group stage comprises 32 teams with 26 teams qualifying automatically, based on their countries’ places on the UEFA association ranking and their positions in their respective leagues while six teams qualify to enter the group stage through the qualifying rounds. From next season, however, the competition will consist of 36 teams.

Qualification Phase

The qualification phase determines which six teams qualify to join the 26 sides that qualify automatically for the competition proper.

Betting on the Champions League can be entertaining because there are plenty of matches on which to wager, from this stage to the final. A total of 52 teams competed in the 2023/24 Champions League qualification phase which consists of the preliminary round, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd qualifying rounds as well as the playoffs.

At the end of the Playoff round, the six teams that qualified for the group stage of the 2023/24 season were Young Boys, Antwerp, Copenhagen, Molde, Galatasaray, PSV Eindhoven, and Braga.

Check out the full qualification phase roster of the 2023/24 Champions League in the table below.

⚽ Qualification Phase	⚖️ Competing Sides	📅 Dates
👉🏽 Preliminary round	Atlètic Club d’Escaldes, Budućnost Podgorica, Tre Penne, Breiðablik	27th to 30th June 2023
1️⃣ qualifying round	BK Häcken, The New Saints, Ballkani Kosovo, Ludogorets Razgrad, Shamrock Rovers, Breiðablik, Žalgiris, Struga, KÍ, Ferencváros, Olimpija Ljubljana, Valmiera, HJK, Larne, Lincoln Red Imps, Qarabağ, Raków Częstochowa, Flora, Slovan Bratislav, Swift Hesperange, Farul Constanța, Sheriff Tiraspol, Ħamrun Spartans, Haifa Urartu, Zrinjski Mostar, Partizani, BATE Borisov, Astana, Dinamo Tbilisi	11th to 19th July 2023
2️⃣ qualifying round	Žalgiris Lithuania, Galatasaray, Ludogorets Razgrad, Olimpija Ljubljana, Raków Częstochowa, Qarabağ, KÍ, BK Häcken, HJK, Molde, Breiðablik, Copenhagen, Sheriff Tiraspol, Maccabi Haifa, Aris Limassol, BATE Borisov, Zrinjski Mostar, Slovan Bratislava, Dinamo Zagreb, Astana	25th July to 2nd August 2023
3️⃣ qualifying round	Raków Częstochowa, Aris Limassol, Slovan Bratislava, Maccabi Haifa, Dinamo Zagreb, AEK Athens, Olimpija Ljubljana, Galatasaray, Copenhagen, Sparta Prague, KÍ, Molde, Braga, TSC, Rangers, Servette, Panathinaikos, Marseille, PSV Eindhoven, Sturm Graz	8th to 15th August 2023
✔️ Playoff round	Maccabi Haifa, Young Boys, Antwerp, AEK Athens, Raków Częstochowa, Copenhagen, Molde, Galatasaray, Rangers, PSV Eindhoven, Braga, Panathinaikos	22nd to 30th August 2023

Group Stage

Much of the craic of football betting on the Champions League starts from the group stage as 32 teams featured in the current season comprising the 26 automatic qualifiers and the 6 playoff round winners.

The draw for the 2023/24 Champions League took place on Thursday 31st August 2023 at the Grimaldi Forum, Monaco as the teams were divided into 8 groups of 4 teams each.

This means there were a total of 96 group-stage games played by the 32 teams, making Champions League betting online a great source of entertainment.

The 32 teams in the table below competed in the 2023/24 Champions League group stage.

⚽ Group Stage	⚖️ Competing Sides	📅 Dates
Day 1️⃣	Celtic, Feyenoord, Lazio, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Newcastle United, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Young Boys, Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Barcelona, Royal Antwerp, Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Porto	19th September 2023
Day 1️⃣	Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Copenhagen, Sevilla, RC Lens, PSV Eindhoven, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Union Berlin, Braga, Napoli, Real Sociedad, Inter Milan, Red Bull Salzburg, Benfica	20th September 2023
Day 2️⃣	Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Copenhagen, Sevilla, RC Lens, PSV Eindhoven, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Union Berlin, Braga, Napoli, Real Sociedad, Inter Milan, Red Bull Salzburg, Benfica	3rd October 2023
Day 2️⃣	Celtic, Feyenoord, Lazio, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Newcastle United, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Young Boys, Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Barcelona, Royal Antwerp, Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Porto	4th October 2023
Day 3️⃣	Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Copenhagen, Sevilla, RC Lens, PSV Eindhoven, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Union Berlin, Braga, Napoli, Real Sociedad, Inter Milan, Red Bull Salzburg, Benfica	24th October 2023
Day 3️⃣	Celtic, Feyenoord, Lazio, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Newcastle United, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Young Boys, Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Barcelona, Royal Antwerp, Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Porto	25th October 2023
Day 4️⃣	Celtic, Feyenoord, Lazio, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Newcastle United, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Young Boys, Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Barcelona, Royal Antwerp, Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Porto	7th November 2023
Day 4️⃣	Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Copenhagen, Sevilla, RC Lens, PSV Eindhoven, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Union Berlin, Braga, Napoli, Real Sociedad, Inter Milan, Red Bull Salzburg, Benfica	8th November 2023
Day 5️⃣	Celtic, Feyenoord, Lazio, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Newcastle United, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Young Boys, Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Barcelona, Royal Antwerp, Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Porto	28th November 2023
Day 5️⃣	Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Copenhagen, Sevilla, RC Lens, PSV Eindhoven, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Union Berlin, Braga, Napoli, Real Sociedad, Inter Milan, Red Bull Salzburg, Benfica	29th November 2023
Day 6️⃣	Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Copenhagen, Sevilla, RC Lens, PSV Eindhoven, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Union Berlin, Braga, Napoli, Real Sociedad, Inter Milan, Red Bull Salzburg, Benfica	12th December 2023
Day 6️⃣	Celtic, Feyenoord, Lazio, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Newcastle United, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Young Boys, Manchester City, RB Leipzig, Barcelona, Royal Antwerp, Shakhtar Donetsk, FC Porto	13th December 2023

Knockout Phase

At the end of the group stage, the top two teams from each of the eight groups qualify for the knockout stage, which usually consists of the round of 16, the quarter-finals, the semi-finals, and the final.

Starting from this stage, if you had bet on a Champions League winner, you would begin to know whether or not your chosen team has all that it takes to reach the grand final.

Check out the full knockout schedule of the 2023/24 Champions League season below.

⚽ Knockout Phase	⚖️ Competing Sides	📅 Dates
👉🏽 Round of 16 First Leg	Copenhagen 1 Manchester City 3 RB Leipzig 0 Real Madrid 1	13th February 2024
👉🏽 Round of 16 First Leg	Paris Saint-Germain 2 Real Sociedad 0 Lazio 1 Bayern Munich 0	14th February 2024
👉🏽 Round of 16 First Leg	Inter Milan 1 Atletico Madrid 0 PSV Eindhoven 1 Borussia Dortmund 1	20th February 2024
👉🏽 Round of 16 First Leg	FC Porto 1 Arsenal 0 Napoli 1 Barcelona 1	21st February 2024
👉🏽 Round of 16 Second Leg	Real Sociedad 1 Paris Saint-Germain 2 Bayern Munich 3 Lazio 0	5th March 2024
👉🏽 Round of 16 Second Leg	Manchester City 3 vs Copenhagen 1 Real Madrid 1 vs RB Leipzig 1	6th March 2024
👉🏽 Round of 16 Second Leg	Arsenal vs FC Porto Barcelona vs Napoli	12th March 2024
👉🏽 Round of 16 Second Leg	Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Eindhoven	13th March 2024
4️⃣ Quarter-finals First Leg	TBD	9th April 2024
4️⃣ Quarter-finals First Leg	TBD	10th April 2024
4️⃣ Quarter-finals Second Leg	TBD	16th April 2024
4️⃣ Quarter-finals Second Leg	TBD	17th April 2024
2️⃣ Semi-finals First Leg	TBD	30th April 2024
2️⃣ Semi-finals First Leg	TBD	1st April 2024
2️⃣ Semi-finals Second Leg	TBD	7th May 2024
2️⃣ Semi-finals Second Leg	TBD	8th May 2024
🏆 Final	TBD	1st June 2024

2023/2024 Champions League Favourites

The Champions League is a highly competitive competition because only the best teams qualify from their respective national leagues to compete in it. Some of the teams are stronger than others, with only the crème de la crème sides touted as the Champions League favourites.

If you like to enjoy some Champions League final betting this year, know that the hot favourites to win the 2024 Champions League final is Manchester City, considering they are the defending champions, have quality players such as Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Rodri, and have a three-time Champions League-winning manager in Pep Guardiola.

Check out the top five favourites to win the 2023/24 Champions League in the list below.

1. Manchester City
2. Real Madrid
3. Bayern Munich
4. Arsenal
5. Inter Milan

How to Bet on the Champions League at Betiton Ireland?

Champions League betting at Betiton Ireland is straightforward. Follow these 5 easy steps to place your UCL bets on our site.

1. If you’re not yet one of our members, you can simply log into your account by clicking the SIGN UP button on the Betiton Ireland website either through your web or mobile browser to fill out the registration form by providing all the required information.
2. Deposit funds into your account using any of the payment methods we provide that is suitable for you.
3. Browse the SPORTS menu to locate the Champions League section in the left sidebar. You will find all available matchups listed.
4. Click on a matchup that you like to show all available odds and markets. Make your decision and add the selection to your bet slip.
5. Enter your wager amount and click Place Bet.

Champions League Betting Markets

Now that you know how to bet on the Champions League from Ireland, we will walk you through the popular betting markets that we offer.

1×2 Market

All that you need to do is bet on a team to win a game or for a game to finish in a draw at half-time or full-time.

Over/Under

You can bet on the number of goals to be scored in the game or in the first-half to be more than (over) or less than (under) a given figure which is usually set by the bookmaker.

Both Teams to Score

You place a wager that both teams will score at least one goal in the match.

Correct Score

Your task is to predict the exact score of a game, such as 2-1, 3-0, 5-4, and so on.

Double Chance

Sometimes you are not too sure if your selected team can win a game. In such cases, the double chance market might be the best option to pick and your bet wins if your chosen team wins or draws the match.

To Qualify

In knockout ties, you pick the team you think will eliminate the other and qualify for the next round of the Champions League.

Outright Betting

All you have to do concerning our Champions League outright betting is to bet on a team to win the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League.

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.

American

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.

Decimal

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

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.

UEFA Championship League Winner Odds

⚽ Team	📊 Odds
👉🏽 Manchester City	2.45
👉🏽 Real Madrid	5.10
👉🏽 Bayern Munich	6.35
👉🏽 Arsenal	6.65
👉🏽 Inter Milan	8.95
👉🏽 Paris Saint-Germain	11.40
👉🏽 Barcelona	18.30
👉🏽 Borussia Dortmund	39.00
👉🏽 Atletico Madrid	43.00
👉🏽 FC Porto	77.00

Note that these are the 2023/24 ante-post Champions League winner odds and can therefore change.

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

When you look at the Champions League winner odds, it can be helpful to consider recent winners of the competition before placing your wager. In the table, we have provided the past 10 teams to clinch the coveted Champions League trophy.

📅 Year	🥇 Winner	⚖️ Result	🥈 Runner-Up	📍 Venue
2023	🏆 Manchester City	1-0	✔️ Inter Milan	Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey
2022	🏆 Real Madrid	1-0	✔️ Liverpool	Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France
2021	🏆 Chelsea	1-0	✔️ Manchester City	Estádio do Dragão, Porto, Portugal
2020	🏆 Bayern Munich	1-0	✔️ Paris Saint-Germain	Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal
2019	🏆 Liverpool	2-0	✔️ Tottenham Hotspur	Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid, Spain
2018	🏆 Real Madrid	3-1	✔️ Liverpool	NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Kyiv, Ukraine
2017	🏆 Real Madrid	4-1	✔️ Juventus	Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
2016	🏆 Real Madrid	1-1 (5-3 PSO)	✔️ Atletico Madrid	San Siro, Milan, Italy
2015	🏆 Barcelona	3-1	✔️ Juventus	Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany
2014	🏆 Real Madrid	4-1	✔️ Atletico Madrid	Estádio da Luz, Lisbon, Portugal

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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