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
💳 Deposit Methods	ecoPayz, AstroPay MasterCard, Paysafecard, MuchBetter, Paypal, CashtoCode

The UEFA Champions League is without doubt the most prestigious club competition in world football. Winning the Champions League can bring a football club honour and acclaim that winning no other tournament can. The competition started in 1955 as the European Cup before it was rebranded as the Champions League in 1992. The 2024/25 campaign brought a new format to the famous competition meaning there are even more Champions League betting opportunities for fans of football betting in Ireland. The most successful team in the tournament’s history are Spanish giants Real Madrid. Madrid have won the tournament a record fifteen times and rank amongst the Champions League favourites once again this season.

Read on for even more information about UEFA Champions League betting with Betiton Ireland.

2024/2025 Champions League Format and Fixtures

For those that enjoy Champions League betting online it is important to know the format and fixtures of the competition ahead of having a bet on this season’s tournament. The 2024/25 tournament has a new format which comprises of a new League Phase containing 36 teams. 29 teams automatically qualify for the League Phase from around Europe with 7 spots up for grabs through the UEFA Champions League Qualifying Rounds.

Below you will find each phase of this year’s tournament explained.

Qualification Phase

The Qualifying phase of the 2024/25 Champions League was split into two paths, the Champions Path and the League Path. The Champions Path consists of teams that have won their domestic League while the League Path is made up of teams that qualified for the Champions League through finishing in their domestic League’s qualifying spots. 52 teams entered qualification for the 2024/25 Champions League which included the Qualifying Round and the Play-Off Round with 5 spots coming from the Champions Path and 2 from the League Path.

The 7 teams to qualify for the new League Phase of the 2024/25 Champions League were: Young Boys, Dinamo Zagreb, Slovan Bratislava, Crvena Zvezda, Sparta Prague, Lille and Red Bull Salzburg.

The full roster of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League Qualifying Phase is listed in the table below.

⚽ Qualification Phase	⚖️ Competing Sides	📅 Dates
👉🏽 First qualifying round Champions Path	30	9th – 17th July 2024
👉🏽 Second qualifying round Champions Path	24	23rd – 31st July 2024
👉🏽 Second qualifying round League Path	6	23rd – 31st July 2024
👉🏽 Third qualifying round Champions Path	12	6th – 13th August 2024
👉🏽 Third qualifying round League Path	8	6th – 13th August 2024
👉🏽 Playoff round Champions Path	10	20th – 28th August 2024
👉🏽 Playoff round League Path	4	20th – 28th August 2024

Group Stage

The old Group Stage has been replaced this year by the new League Phase. In this new Phase 36 teams will each play eight games, four at home and four away. All 36 teams are ranked in a single table with 3 points for a win and 1 for a draw. The Top 24 teams after 8 matches will advance to the Knockout Phase, with the Top 8 getting automatic qualification to the Last 16. The remaining 16 teams advance to the Knockout Play-Off Round. The bottom 12 sides are eliminated from the competition.

The full lineup of competing sides in the 2024/25 League Phase can be found below.

⚽ Group Stage	⚖️ Competing Sides	📅 Dates
✔️ Matchday 1	36	September 17th – 19th 2024
✔️ Matchday 2	36	01st October – 02nd October 2024
✔️ Matchday 3	36	22nd October – 23rd October 2024
✔️ Matchday 4	36	5th November – 6th November 2024
✔️ Matchday 5	36	26th November – 27th November 2024
✔️ Matchday 6	36	10th December – 11th December 2024
✔️ Matchday 7	36	21st January – 22nd January 2025
✔️ Matchday 8	36	29th January 2025

Knockout Phase

In this year’s tournament the Top 24 teams advance rom the new 36 team League Phase. The Top 8 advance automatically to the last 16 Round, with the other 16 teams moving onto the new Knockout Phase Play-Offs. The 8 sides that get through the Play-Offs will then face off against the 8 automatic qualifiers in the Last 16. After that Round, the winners will move onto the Quarter Finals, the Semi-Finals and ultimately the Final, where the winner will be crowned.

Check out the full schedule of Champions League Knockout games below.

⚽ Knockout Phase	⚖️ Competing Sides	📅 Dates
✔️ Knock-Out Phase Play-Offs 1st Leg	Brest, Paris Saint-Germain, Celtic, Bayern Munich, Atalanta, Club Brugge, Real Madrid, Manchester City, AC Milan, Feyenoord, Benfica, AS Monaco, Juventus, PSV Eindhoven, Sporting CP, Borussia Dortmund	11th February – 12th February 2025
✔️ Knock-Out Phase Play-Offs 2nd Leg	Brest, Paris Saint-Germain, Celtic, Bayern Munich, Atalanta, Club Brugge, Real Madrid, Manchester City, AC Milan, Feyenoord, Benfica, AS Monaco, Juventus, PSV Eindhoven, Sporting CP, Borussia Dortmund	18th February – 19th February 2025
👉🏽 Round of 16 First Leg	TBD	4th March – 5th March 2025
👉🏽 Round of 16 Second Leg	TBD	11th March – 12th March 2025
👉🏽 Quarterfinals First Leg	TBD	8th April – 9th April 2025
👉🏽 Quarterfinals Second Leg	TBD	15th April – 16th April 2025
👉🏽 Semi-finals First Leg	TBD	29th April – 30th April 2025
👉🏽 Semi-finals Second Leg	TBD	6th May – 7th May 2025
🏆 Final	TBD	31st May 2025

2024/2025 Champions League Favourites

The UEFA Champions League is a highly competitive competition where the best teams in European football compete to win the illustrious title. The final stages of the tournament are highly anticipated by fans all over the world as they sometimes turn to into all time classics between some of the top teams in the world. For those that want to look forward to Champions League Final betting this season, some of the favourites include Liverpool who are leading this season’s Premier League, record winners Real Madrid, as well as the likes of Arsenal and FC Barcelona.

Fans of betting on the Champions League can look forward to the likes of Mohamed Salah, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jamal Musiala gracing our screens as the knockout stages kick into gear. Liverpool and Real Madrid look the likeliest winners of this year’s competition given their histories with the tournament and the world class players that both teams have at their disposal.

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

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.

2024/2025 UEFA Championship League Winner Odds 

⚽ Team	📊 Odds
👉🏽 Liverpool	4.50
👉🏽 Real Madrid	5.50
👉🏽 Arsenal	6.50
👉🏽 FC Barcelona	6.50
👉🏽 Bayern Munich	7.50
👉🏽 Paris Saint-Germain	11.00
👉🏽 Inter Milan	12.00
👉🏽 Atletico Madrid	17.00
👉🏽 Manchester City	19.00
👉🏽 Bayer Leverkusen	23.00

Please note that the prices listed above are subject to change depending on results.

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
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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