UEFA Champions League

Bet on the UEFA Champions League’s matches at Sportsbet.io

The UEFA Champions League has consistently been one of the most must-watch competitions in the world of football. Clubs from all over Europe compete to determine which one is the best on the continent. Are you ready to dive into the most talent-laden competition in the football world? Look no further than placing bets on the UCL! 

Get to place bets at Sportsbet.io with assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT). With the revamped UCL format firmly established after the 2024-25 season, the competition has become even more fun than expected. You can place bets on this competition and gain more knowledge about the UCL first. Learn more about Champions League betting here!

What you must know about the UEFA Champions League

The Champions League is one of the best and prestigious football competitions to watch. Most of the football world holds it in high regard, as it is an annual club competition where the most talented players and clubs compete to be known as the champions of Europe. 

Formerly known as the European Club since 1955, the competition was rebranded in 1992. Every club that wins this competition is handed the iconic trophy at the end, but the club only keeps a high-quality replica. The competition usually starts with the qualifying round in July. The competition proper starts in September and ends in May.

The Champions League has the best clubs from the top European countries. From the biggest competitions, multiple clubs are representing their country’s top-flight league in this competition. Every eligible football club would want to qualify for the Champions League for a shot at the trophy and the prize money.

How does the UEFA Champions League work?

As the most prestigious European club competition, the Champions League brings the biggest clubs around the continent together to compete for ultimate glory. Starting from the 2024-25 season, UEFA introduced a brand-new format that reshaped the competition structure. 

They replaced the traditional group stage with a single-league phase, which includes all 36 teams playing on one league table, compared to the 32-team format, which split the teams into eight groups. Now, they play in a Swiss-style format where clubs play eight UEFA Champions League matches. 

The top eight teams qualify for the Round of 16, while the teams ranked ninth to 24th compete in a two-legged play-off round to fight for the last eight spots.

As they progress through that round, the last 16 teams compete in a traditional knockout stage with two-legged Champions League fixtures, aside from the one-legged and winner-take-all Champions League Final. 

These are all available for predictions with Champions League crypto betting at Sportsbet.io, or you can use fiat options like the Canadian dollar.

Teams you should expect to succeed in the UEFA Champions League 

With the Champions League, some clubs have a heritage of success through the years. Certain clubs have been successful through the years as UCL winners, but some are consistently competing for the trophy. Here are the clubs you should expect to have strong Champions League campaigns every year: 

Real Madrid

As the most successful club in Champions League history, Real Madrid is the first club that most people will think of when it comes to this competition. They have 15 titles in UCL history, the latest in 2021-22. Real Madrid usually brings an elite squad to the Champions League, consistently making them contenders.

Liverpool

Liverpool, England’s most successful club in UEFA Champions League history, has built a storied legacy in the competition. The Reds have lifted the trophy six times, with their most recent triumph coming in 2019. In the modern era, they’ve reached the final three times (2007, 2018, and 2022), adding to their long-standing reputation as a European powerhouse.

Bayern Munich

Germany’s most successful club in the UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munich, have six trophies to their name, including their latest title in 2019-20. They have been the most consistent German side in the UCL, as they have continued winning through the years, and have remained competitive against all the other clubs from different countries.

Paris Saint-Germain

While Paris Saint-Germain only won their first UCL in the 2024-25 season, they have qualified for the UCL every season since the 2010-11 season, usually making it to the knockout stages. With this, you can expect them to make it far, as they are France’s best representatives, as they also reached the Final in 2020 before winning it in 2025 after trouncing Inter Milan 5-0 in the Final.

Barcelona

With five titles to their name, Barcelona have always been a contender. With a talent factor like the La Masia Academy, Barcelona will always have star players to rely on who can carry them to the top. 

Through the years, they have always found a way with their academy players leading the way, but they are also superb at recruiting other players to help. Expect Barça to remain competitive and be one of the teams most likely to win the Champions League.

Inter Milan

Italy has many top-tier clubs, but Inter Milan has come close to winning multiple times, like they did in 2023 and 2025. They are often competitive in their country and in the Champions League, which makes them a threat to win every season. They are not as prolific as AC Milan, who have five titles, but Inter have three Champions League wins of their own, which matters due to the pedigree.

Betting on the UEFA Champions League at Sportsbet.io

Placing bets on the UEFA Champions League fixtures makes the viewing experience immersive. Having skin in the game gives you something to root for, considering a huge payout is coming to you in return. 

Here at Sportsbet.io, there are multiple bet types for the Champions League matches. Check out these UEFA Champions League betting types:

Outrights

Placing outright bets for the Champions League works by making predictions before the tournament starts. The markets are open long before a ball is kicked, and it is your task to predict outcomes without much context. You can only base your Champions League predictions on the previous campaign and your projections for clubs and players.

Since this is a tougher wager to make, the rewards have a high ceiling. Here are the bets you can place in the outrights: 

• Winner - This is the most obvious wager to place, as you are predicting who will win the Champions League before a ball is kicked. It can be challenging due to the number of teams, but you should know the favourites before placing the wager.

• Top scorer - Predict which player will score the most goals in the competition.

• To reach the final - Pick the two clubs you think will participate in the UEFA Champions League Final.

In-play betting

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to place bets on football matches while they’re happening? That is the primary idea behind in-play betting. You can utilise the context from the matches you watch in the bets you place. 

Here are the betting market types to expect from in-play UCL betting: 

• 1x2 - Predict a home win, draw, or away win in this market. The UEFA Champions League odds shift depending on the momentum of the match.

• 2nd/3rd goal - When a goal has been scored, you can predict who will score the 2nd, 3rd, or any subsequent goal in this in-play bet. 

• Both teams to score - Use the context of the match and predict if both teams will score a goal.

• Correct score - Predict the exact match score when the final whistle is blown.

Future

This is the classic version of betting, where you make a UEFA Champions League prediction on upcoming matches. Bet on UCL matches coming up to see the many outcomes you can predict there. 

Here are the most popular markets on the future/upcoming Champions League betting type: 

• 1x2 - Bet on which team you will win, as the 1 represents a home win, the ‘x’ is a draw, and the 2 is an away win.

• Asian Handicap - The favourite is given a handicap, so they must win over the given spread. Underdogs must keep it within the spread to win the market, or they could just outright win the match. This is meant to balance the dynamic, so favourites have it harder to succeed.

• Both teams to score - Predict if both teams will score a goal or not.

• Anytime goalscorer - You pick a player you think will score in the match at any point.

• First card - Predict which team will get a yellow card or red card first, but you can also predict if no card will be given.

How to bet on UEFA Champions League matches

To start gambling at Sportsbet.io and make the most out of the betting markets, you must know the steps for Champions League sports betting. Here is the process to follow:

1. Sign up for a Sportsbet.io account by clicking the green button in the top-right corner. 

2. Input your username, password, email, and more.

3. After adding all the details, deposit funds into your new account.

4. Finish the transfer with the QR code scan on your crypto wallet app or by copying the wallet address and pasting it into your crypto wallet.

5. Access the sportsbook. Pick football, find the Champions League markets, and pick the match you want to bet on.

6. Select the market or prediction you want to make, and input the wager amount.

7. Confirm the bet and wait for the market’s results!

How to read the UEFA Champions League betting odds

The numbers you see beside the Sportsbet.io markets for the Champions League are more important than you think. The bookmaker Champions League tells you the likelihood of the market you are betting on, which is also dictated by the type of UCL betting odds available. Here are the types of odds at Sportsbet.io and how to read them: 

• American - Positive (+) odds are given to underdogs, as they will tell you the potential profit you can make from a 100 USDT wager. The negative (-) odds are given to favourites, showing you what amount of wager is needed for a 100 USDT payout.

• Decimal - With this type of betting odds, the higher the odds, the more unlikely you are to see that outcome. However, that also means the reward is higher than the lower odds, which are likely to happen with lesser rewards. To get your potential payout, just multiply the odds by your wager.

• Hong Kong - Often found in decimal form with the plus and minus signs, this type of odds is reliant on the proximity of the odds to the number one. The odds lower than one mean the bet is less profitable, while the greater odds mean they are riskier and have more payout potential. If you bet on a market with the odds at exactly 1, the bet is 1/1.

Useful tips for your UEFA Champions League bets

You must build a strong foundation when placing bets on the Sportsbet UCL markets. Here are some tips to keep in mind: 

• Set a budget - Before placing a wager, you must have a budget to base your bets on, as going in blind is harmful to your wallet.

• Research for the matches - You must do your research ahead of time, as the bets you place could be costly if you do not have the basis for your wagers. 

• Diversify your bets - Sportsbet.io provides plenty of betting markets, and it will be a disservice if you only bet on one market every time.

Place your UEFA Champions League bets at Sportsbet.io

The UEFA Champions League is one of the most prestigious sporting competitions in the world. At Sportsbet.io, you can capitalise on that by winning some good payouts in the form of Bitcoin (BTC) or Tether (USDT). Here, you can place bets on any of the 36 participating clubs, which will go all the way to the Final, usually held in May of every year.

With the mobile app on both iOS and Android, you can place bets wherever you want, and you can even get live streams here. Promotions like Match of the Day or Rapid Betting are there to help you get a good glimpse into the perks you can enjoy. Make the most out of your predictions, and revel in the pinnacle of club football in Europe.