The Europa League gets underway again this season, with the opening matches starting later this week.
Only one Scottish team will compete in the Europa League this term, with both Rangers and Hearts failing to qualify for the competition through the playoffs. At the same time, Celtic’s 5-4 aggregate loss to LASK in the Champions League qualifiers condemned them to a second successive season in the second tier European competition.
Several new faces arrive in the competition this year, with English Premier League trio Sunderland, AFC Bournemouth and Crystal Palace all taking part. Meanwhile, Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan will also take part after failing to secure their own Champions League spots after underwhelming league campaigns last year. But who are the favourites to win the competition? And how do the bookies rate Celtic’s chances of success?
Here are the latest odds for the Europa League 2026/27.*
*All odds are offered by SkyBet and are subject to change at any time. Please gamble responsibly.
5. Crystal Palace
Winners of the Conference League last year, the Eagles are 12/1 to make it back-to-back European trophy wins. | Getty Images
6. Real Sociedad/Marseille/Celta Vigo
This European trio are all priced at 14/1 to lift the Europa League trophy in May. | Getty Images
7. Benfica/Hoffenheim
Could the trophy head to Portugal or Germany this year? The bookies have priced both teams at 16/1. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Lyon
The French side are priced at 18/1 to emerge victorious in May in Frankfurt. | AFP via Getty Images