Europa League Betting Final Game Odds & Tactics: What Style Gives Bettors the Edge?

The Europa League Final will take place this Wednesday, with Manchester United and Tottenham set to square off in an all-Premier League affair. Playing style may well dictate who wins this one, so let’s get into all of that, as well as how to wager on the Final.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – 3:00 PM / Paramount+ / San Mamés, Bilbao, Spain

What are the Odds for the Tottenham Manchester United Game?

UEL Game Moneyline: Man U +142 vs Tottenham +189 – Draw +222
Odds to Win UEL: Tottenham +104 / Man U -144

Why Tactics Matter in the Europa League Final

You could argue that soccer is a lot like chess in that the managers of both teams try to set up tactics and a playing style that will give them the edge over their opponent.

Before we get to the Europa League Final betting preview, it is important to learn how both teams will play, and how that might affect the final score.

Learn What the Europa League Final Is Before You Bet

There are 3 major European tournaments every year. The Champions League is the top tier, while the UEFA Conference League is the least popular of the lot.

The Europa League sits right in the middle. The Manchester United Europa League history is good, as they have won this tournament before, plus they are also unbeaten in the tournament this season.

Tottenham won the first version of this one back in 1972. The big prize this time around is that the winner makes it into the Champions League next season.

How to Bet the Europa League Final

3 of the last 4 finals have gone to extra time and penalties to decide the winner, which suggests that teams tend to be evenly matched.

In each of those games, both teams scored, so the BTTS wager might not be a bad option. These are things to know when you learn to bet Europa League matches.

If one team scores early, the other is going to need to change their tactics, affecting the outcome.

Tactical Matchup: What Style Wins Finals?

The old adage about defense winning a championship does have a kernel of truth to it, especially if the defensively minded team is also good at counterattacking.

You look at Sevilla from a couple of years ago, grinding out results and eventually winning it all, while last season, Atalanta went all-out attack and totally destroyed Bayer Leverkusen 3-0.

There is no one style that wins regularly, as it is all about how teams adapt to different in-game situations.

When making your Europa League picks, you may want to consider live betting, so that you can track the game and wager accordingly.

Europa League Picks & Tactical Betting Angles

These teams have met twice already this season, with Tottenham winning both.

Both were decided by a single goal, with the Vegas betting odds suggesting we might get another close one.

United struggles on offense, so the UNDER might be the way to go, while making the BTTS wager a little riskier.

Pro Writer Henry Wtakins’ UEL Picks for the Final

I have to preface this by admitting that I am a Manchester United fan, and while they have been poor of late, you do have to remember that they are unbeaten in this tournament.

They have saved their best performances for the Europa League, so while it may not be the most popular pick out there, I am taking United to win 2-1.

Final Thoughts: Tactics First, Bets Second

Before making your Europa League Finals bets, take a moment to understand the tactics employed by both teams, When you have your picks, log in to MyBookie and makes those wagers.

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— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) May 8, 2025

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About the Author

• Henry Watkins
• Henry is originally from Scotland but now resides in Metro Atlanta with his chef wife Penny. As well as working as a Sports freelance writer, he also writes horror fiction. Watson is the author of Karaoke Night, Crueller, and Off The Grid.

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