The Champions League is Europe’s premier club competition, bringing together 36 of the continent’s elite teams in pursuit of glory.
Under the new format, each side plays eight group-stage matches, four at home and four away. The top eight teams advance directly to the round of 16, while those finishing 9th to 24th enter a two-legged playoff to decide the remaining spots. Teams placed 25th or lower are eliminated, with no Europa League consolation in this new era. From the round of 16 onwards, the tournament returns to its traditional knockout format.
While the tournament has evolved over the years, we’ve seen it all since we opened our online sportsbook in the 1990s and began offering betting odds on the Champions League.
From Manchester United’s injury-time comeback at Camp Nou against Bayern Munich, to the Miracle of Istanbul and even Gareth Bale’s outrageous overhead kick against Liverpool, we know this competition rarely sticks to the script.
That’s why our markets are designed to cover every possibility. Whether it’s goals, cards, correct scorers, shots on target, or who’s leading at half time, you can back your Champions League hunches right here at interwetten.
2025/2026 Champions League Betting
The 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League will kick off on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, and conclude with the final at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary, on 30 May 2026.
Liverpool will enter the tournament as early favourites with Arne Slot’s men coming off the back of a triumphant season in England after winning the Premier League. Crucially, the Reds have added excellent additions to an already strong squad, namely the highly sought-after Florian Wirtz.
Behind the Merseysiders are 2024/2025 La Liga winners and Champions League semi-finalists, Barcelona. Hansi Flick’s side looked set to book their place at last year’s final at the Allianz Arena to face Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), only for Inter Milan to flip the script during injury time at the San Siro.
With Barca’s last Champions League title dating back to 2015, it’s now surely a matter of when—not if—they claim another. With talents like Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, the Catalans have the personnel to mount another deep run this season.
Perennial Champions League contenders Real Madrid will start the season behind both Liverpool and Barcelona in the latest outright odds. This scepticism might be due to the arrival of new manager Xabi Alonso and the challenge he faces in quickly turning an embarrassment of riches into legitimate contenders, following a disappointing season under Carlo Ancelotti.
From the capital of Spain to the capital of France, Luis Enrique will lead a talented young PSG side on the continent next season. However, their place down the latest outright Champions League odds might come as a surprise, especially given they are the defending champions, having thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 in the 2025 final in Munich. Only time will tell if PSG can become the first club since Real Madrid in 2017 to go back-to-back.
Even so, Enrique’s charges will start ahead of Manchester City as favourites to win next season’s Champions League. Pep Guardiola has overseen sweeping changes at the Etihad Stadium over the summer as he bids to build his next title-winning machine, having said goodbye to the stalwarts who helped the club win the 2023 Champions League.
Champions League Betting Odds
UEFA Champions League betting odds offer a clear insight into how specific events during the tournament might unfold, whether you’re betting on the outright winner, top goalscorer, or specific match outcomes.
In simple terms, shorter odds indicate a higher probability of success, while longer odds show a lower probability. For example, if Real Madrid is priced at 4.00 and Shakhtar Donetsk is at 101.00, it highlights the difference between favourites and underdogs.
To that end, a €10 stake on Real Madrid at 4.00 would return €40 if successful, whereas the same bet at 101.00 on Shakhtar would pay out €1,010.
Champions League Betting Markets
You will find extensive UEFA Champions League betting options here at interwetten. From outright options like betting Champions League final teams to betting Champions League winner markets, or even looking for today's bets, you can back whatever hunch you have.
Below are some of the most popular markets available.
Match Result (1X2): Predict the outcome of a match — home win, draw, or away win.
Double Chance: Covers two possible outcomes in a match, such as a home win or draw.
Draw No Bet: Choose a team to win with your stake refunded if the match ends in a draw.
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Bet on whether both sides will find the back of the net during the game.
Correct Score: Predict the exact final score of a match.
Next Team to Score: Back the team you think will score the next goal.
First Goalscorer: Pick the player who will open the scoring.
Top Goalscorer: Bet on who will score the most goals across the entire Champions League campaign.
Total Goals (Over/Under): Bet on whether the total number of goals scored in a match will be over or under a set amount, such as 1.5 or 2.5 goals.
Winning Margin: Predict the difference in goals by which a team will win.
To Qualify: Bet on which teams will advance to the next round of the Champions League.
To Reach the Final: Bet on a team to make it to the final match, without needing to win the tournament.
Half-Time/Full-Time Result: Predict the match result at both half-time and full-time.
Penalty Shootout Winner: Pick which team will win if the match goes to penalties.
Live Champions League Betting
Given the high stakes, the Champions League is synonymous with drama, tempers boil over, cards are brandished, and iconic goals are scored. In other words, a lot can change after kick-off.
Our live betting markets give you the chance to react to these developments in real-time.
So, if a winger is consistently getting the better of a right back who’s already on a yellow card, you can explore the live Red Card market.
And if a goal seems imminent with gaping holes in a team’s defence, the Next Team to Score market lets you bet on which side will find the net next.
Champions League Betting Tips
The Champions League’s midweek nature means injuries and rotation play a crucial part as managers weigh up whether to chase the bright lights of European glory or prioritise matters closer to home.
So it's always wise to consider the latest betting tips for the Champions League to know how a team might line up before kick-off.
Specifically, when a club holds a significant lead going into the second leg or has yet to qualify for the next round during the group stage, motivation shifts as teams either “hold what they have” or throw the kitchen sink at the opposition.
Finally, this is a tournament where the unthinkable happens regularly, think PSG in 2017 letting a 4-0 lead slip by getting beaten 6-1 by Barcelona in the second leg. These moments remind us that anything can happen.