Champions League Predictions & Odds
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is set to deliver another exhilarating season of Europe’s top football competition. With elite clubs like Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich vying for the trophy, fans can expect thrilling matchups and standout performances. The new League format will be exciting and the one or the other outsider team could do better than some favourites. On this page our experts will provide Champions League predictions and odds for each match day. Furthermore you can find outright bets on tournament winners and more details about the UCL. Early odds favor Manchester City to defend their title, but dark horses and surprise contenders could shift the landscape as the competition progresses. We are all curious for the new Champions League season.
Champions League Odds Comparison
Champions League Predictions
We provide Champions League predictions crafted by our betting experts. These tips are based on statistical data as well as the extensive experience of our editorial team. We strive to deliver the most accurate information possible to you for free. Our predictions aim to help you make informed decisions and enhance your betting experience.
More betting tips (for other competitions as well) are available on our football predictions page.
Champions League Outright bets
Outright bets for the UEFA Champions League offer an exciting way to engage with the tournament by predicting the ultimate winner before the final match. As the 2024/25 season kicks off, sportsbooks provide odds on various clubs, with favorites like Manchester City and Real Madrid often leading the pack. Bettors can wager on who will lift the trophy, with options ranging from well-established giants to potential dark horses. Odds fluctuate based on team performances and injuries throughout the season. For those seeking a thrilling bet, picking the Champions League winner can add an extra layer of excitement to every match.
Find a selection of odds on favorite teams as well as some runner ups.
Check out more details for the bookmakers on our betting sites overview.
New UCL Format from 2024/25
The first major change will be in the number of participating teams. Starting from the 2024/25 season, 36 European top teams will compete for the most prestigious club title, instead of the previous 32.
At first glance, increasing the number of teams by four might not seem significant, but it is. With the reform, the group stage is completely eliminated. Instead, the 36 teams will form a single league, where they will play eight matches—four home and four away—against eight different opponents.
The opponents were drawn on August 29, with each team facing two opponents from each pot, once at home and once away. During the league phase, teams cannot face opponents from their own country and can play a maximum of two teams from the same country.
The draw itself was slightly different.
After eight matchdays, the first phase of the Champions League will end, leading into the knockout stage. Only the top eight teams in the league table will automatically qualify for the Round of 16. The remaining eight spots will be contested in knockout-stage playoffs: teams ranked 9th to 16th will compete against each other, and teams ranked 17th to 24th will do the same. There is no longer a possibility of relegation to the Europa League.
From the Round of 16 to the final, however, everything remains unchanged. With the start of the knockout phase, the entire path is predetermined by the draw, and no further draws are required. Clubs from the same association can meet starting from the knockout-stage playoffs.