Europa League Final Odds: United Favoured, But Can Spurs Upset the Bookies?

When it comes to sports, there’s a certain thrill and rush of adrenaline and excitement when the favourite gets usurped. However, when the odds for a certain match feel pretty close, things can feel even more on the edge of your seat, with the constant thrill of wondering what will come next! In line with this thought, with the upcoming Europa League Final just over a week away now, it’s safe to say fans are practically chomping at the bit to find out which of the two teams will clinch the win. And, while United are the current favourites, Tottenham Hotspur aren’t far behind in odds.

So, could they upset the bookies and bring home the win, or are the bookies likely right to bet on Man United? We’ll be exploring all of that today!

Bookmakers Offers For the Europa League Final

Current Odds on the Europa League Final

At present, the odds on the Europa League Final are incredibly close, with odds on both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur being very short. In fact, Bet365, BetVictor, and Ladbrokes are currently offering incredibly low odds of just ⅘ (1.8), 4/6 (1.8), and 8/11 (1.73), respectively, on Man United to win, indicating that they seem incredibly confident in their choice of favourite.

However, things aren’t necessarily quite as clear cut as they might seem, as the Spurs are currently boasting very close odds of 1/1 (2.0) at Bet365, and 11/10 (2.1) for BetVictor and Ladbrokes. So, although United are the clear winners, it’s not even remotely outside of the realm of possibility for the Spurs to cinch a surprise win!

Factors That Could Play to Spurs’ Benefit

Despite not being the favourites, Spurs’ recent form has undoubtedly given the bookies a lot of confidence in their ability to compete against Man United. Perhaps one of the biggest contributors to this is the Spurs’ win against Manchester United in mid February, where they pulled off a 1-0 win – hardly groundbreaking, but certainly enough to indicate that they could be in with a chance. Still, it should be noted that, despite being in the final of the Europa League, neither team is clearly playing at their best, being currently 16th and 17th in the Premier League, respectively.

Plus, there’s also an external factor to consider for the upcoming final: the controversial appointment of Felix Zwayer as the referee for the game. No doubt his presence will upset the apple cart a little, as it were!

In the end, both teams are incredibly closely matched on recent form, but with sloppy performances of late, things could take an unexpected turn if the Spurs are simply able to kick themselves into gear and play at their best.

Final Thoughts

The Europa League has undoubtedly been a hugely exciting event this year, and with the Final just around the corner, no doubt that fans are preparing for an incredibly exciting match. This is perhaps not least of all due to the presence of the controversial appointment of Felix Zwayer as referee – so, it’s entirely possible that the Spurs could bring a surprise win and upset the bookies’ odds!