UEFA Conference League Betting – Odds, Fixtures & Markets 2025/26
The UEFA Conference League is European football’s most open competition. Unlike the Champions League where a handful of giants dominate, the Conference League regularly produces upsets, underdogs and dramatic two-legged ties. For Kenyans, it offers a full card of matches every Thursday, accessible odds across all markets, and some of the best value in European club football betting. At Meridianbet Kenya, you can bet on every Conference League fixture — pre-match and live.
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What Is the UEFA Conference League and How Does It Work?
The UEFA Conference League is the third tier of UEFA club competitions, sitting below the Champions League and the Europa League. It was launched in the 2021/22 season to provide clubs across Europe — including those from smaller footballing nations — with a genuine pathway into continental competition. The 2025/26 season is the fifth edition of the tournament.
Conference League Format at a Glance
| Stage | Number of Teams | Format | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Rounds (Q1–Q3) | Varies | Two legs, home and away | Winners advance, losers exit |
| Play-off Round | Varies | Two legs, home and away | Winners enter league phase |
| League Phase | 36 teams | 6 matches per club (3H, 3A) — single table | Top 8 → R16; 9th–24th → play-offs; 25th–36th eliminated |
| Knockout Play-offs | 16 teams (9th–24th) | Two legs | 8 winners join top 8 in Round of 16 |
| Round of 16 | 16 teams | Two legs | 8 winners advance to Quarter-finals |
| Quarter-finals | 8 teams | Two legs | 4 winners advance to Semi-finals |
| Semi-finals | 4 teams | Two legs | 2 winners advance to the Final |
| Final | 2 teams | One match at a neutral venue | Winner is Conference League champion |
A key feature of the Conference League format is that teams eliminated from the Champions League and Europa League qualifying rounds are transferred into the Conference League, which is why you will regularly see higher-profile clubs joining the competition at various stages.
2025/26 Conference League: Where Is the Competition Right Now?
The 2025/26 UEFA Conference League has reached the Round of 16 second legs, which are being played today, Thursday, 19 March 2026. Eight ties are on the card. After today’s results, the quarter-final bracket will be confirmed, and the full schedule for the rest of the competition announced on 20 March 2026.
Remaining Competition Schedule
| Stage | First Leg | Second Leg |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | 12 March 2026 | 19 March 2026 (Today) |
| Quarter-finals | 9 April 2026 | 16 April 2026 |
| Semi-finals | 30 April 2026 | 7 May 2026 |
| Final | 27 May 2026 — Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany | |
Conference League Round of 16 Second Legs – Today’s Fixtures and Aggregate Scores
All eight Round of 16 second legs are being played today, Thursday 19 March 2026. The table below shows today’s fixtures, the first leg result, and the aggregate score going into tonight’s matches. Kick-off times are shown in both CET (Central European Time) and EAT (East Africa Time, Kenya).
Early Kick-Offs — 18:45 CET / 20:45 EAT
| Home Team | Away Team | First Leg Result | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEK Athens | Celje | Celje 0–4 AEK Athens | AEK Athens lead 4–0 |
| AEK Larnaca | Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace 0–0 AEK Larnaca | 0–0 — Tie level |
| Mainz | Sigma Olomouc | Sigma Olomouc 0–0 Mainz | 0–0 — Tie level |
| Rакów Częstochowa | Fiorentina | Fiorentina 2–1 Rакów | Fiorentina lead 2–1 |
Late Kick-Offs — 21:00 CET / 23:00 EAT
| Home Team | Away Team | First Leg Result | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayo Vallecano | Samsunspor | Samsunspor 1–3 Rayo Vallecano | Rayo lead 3–1 |
| Shakhtar Donetsk | Lech Poznań | Lech Poznań 1–3 Shakhtar Donetsk | Shakhtar lead 3–1 |
| Sparta Praha | AZ Alkmaar | AZ Alkmaar 2–1 Sparta Praha | AZ Alkmaar lead 2–1 |
| Strasbourg | Rijeka | Rijeka 1–2 Strasbourg | Strasbourg lead 2–1 |
Live odds for all eight ties are available now at Meridianbet Kenya. In-play betting opens at kick-off for each match.
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Conference League Quarter-Final Draw – What Does the Bracket Look Like?
The quarter-final bracket was predetermined before the Round of 16 draw on 27 February 2026. This means we already know which sides will meet in the quarter-finals, depending on who advances tonight. The bracket is structured as follows:
| Quarter-Final | Tie A Qualifier (from R16) | vs | Tie B Qualifier (from R16) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-final 1 | Winner: Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lech Poznań | vs | Winner: AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Praha |
| Quarter-final 2 | Winner: Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca | vs | Winner: Fiorentina vs Rакów |
| Quarter-final 3 | Winner: Rayo Vallecano vs Samsunspor | vs | Winner: AEK Athens vs Celje |
| Quarter-final 4 | Winner: Mainz vs Sigma Olomouc | vs | Winner: Strasbourg vs Rijeka |
The semi-final bracket is also fixed: the winner of Quarter-final 1 meets the winner of Quarter-final 2 in Semi-final 1, and the winner of Quarter-final 3 meets the winner of Quarter-final 4 in Semi-final 2. The winner of Semi-final 1 is designated the nominal home team for the final in Leipzig.
How to Bet on the Conference League at Meridianbet Kenya
Placing a Conference League bet at Meridianbet Kenya takes a few minutes. Here is the step-by-step process from registration to confirmed bet:
- Create your account. Visit meridianbet.ke and register with your Kenyan phone number. The process takes under two minutes.
- Deposit via M-Pesa. Go to your account wallet, select M-Pesa, enter your deposit amount and confirm the M-Pesa prompt on your phone. Funds arrive instantly.
- Navigate to the Conference League. From the sports menu select Football betting → European → Conference League. You will see all upcoming fixtures and their current odds.
- Select your market. Click on the odds for the bet you want. Your selection is added to the bet slip automatically.
- Enter your stake and confirm. Type your stake in KES, review your potential payout, and tap Place Bet.
- Track your bet live. For in-play matches, follow live odds and scores directly from the Meridianbet Kenya site or app.
Conference League Kick-Off Times in Kenya (EAT)
| Match Slot | CET (Europe) | EAT (Kenya) | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early kick-off | 18:45 | 20:45 | Thursday |
| Late kick-off | 21:00 | 23:00 | Thursday |
Conference League Betting Markets Explained
Meridianbet Kenya offers a wide range of markets for every Conference League fixture, from simple match result bets to specific goal markets. Here is a breakdown of what is available and what each market means.
Match Betting Markets
| Market | What You Are Betting On | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Match Result (1X2) | Home win, draw, or away win at full time | Crystal Palace Win / Draw / AEK Larnaca Win |
| Double Chance | Cover two of three outcomes in one bet | Crystal Palace or Draw (1X) |
| Both Teams to Score (BTTS) | Whether both teams score at least one goal | Yes / No |
| Over/Under 2.5 Goals | Whether the total goals in the match is above or below 2.5 | Over 2.5 / Under 2.5 |
| Over/Under 1.5 Goals | Whether the match produces more or fewer than 1.5 total goals | Over 1.5 / Under 1.5 |
| Asian Handicap | One team is given a virtual goal advantage or disadvantage | Fiorentina -1 / Rакów +1 |
| Correct Score | The exact scoreline at full time | 1-0, 2-1, 0-0, etc. |
| First Goal Scorer | Which player scores the opening goal | Player X to score first |
| Half-Time / Full-Time | The result at half-time combined with the result at full-time | Home/Home, Draw/Away, etc. |
Outright Season Markets
| Outright Market | What You Are Betting On |
|---|---|
| Conference League Winner 2025/26 | Which club lifts the trophy in Leipzig on 27 May 2026 |
| To Reach the Final | Which club or clubs make it to the Leipzig final |
| To Win the Semi-final | Which clubs advance from each semi-final tie |
| Top Goal Scorer | Which player finishes the season as the competition’s leading scorer |
How to Build a Conference League Accumulator Bet
A Conference League accumulator — also called an acca — lets you combine multiple match selections into a single bet. All selections must win for the bet to pay out, but because the odds multiply together, even a modest stake on a four-fold or five-fold acca can return a significant amount.
The Conference League is particularly well-suited to accumulator betting because all matches are played on the same day (Thursday), meaning you can build a same-day acca covering several ties without waiting multiple days for results.
Example: How a Conference League Acca Works
| Selection | Market | Example Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Match A | Home Win | 1.70 |
| Match B | Over 2.5 Goals | 1.80 |
| Match C | Both Teams to Score — Yes | 1.75 |
| Match D | Away Win | 2.10 |
| Combined Acca Odds | 1.70 × 1.80 × 1.75 × 2.10 = 11.34 | |
In the example above, a KES 500 stake on a four-fold accumulator at combined odds of 11.34 would return KES 5,670 if all four selections land. All four matches must be correct — if one fails, the entire acca loses.
UEFA Conference League Final 2026 – Venue, Date and What Is at Stake
The 2025/26 UEFA Conference League final will be played on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany. The stadium has a capacity of approximately 47,000 and will host what will be the fifth Conference League final.
What Does the Conference League Winner Receive?
| Achievement | Prize (approximate) |
|---|---|
| League phase participation | €3.17 million base fee |
| Win bonus (per league phase win) | €400,000 |
| Draw bonus (per league phase draw) | €133,000 |
| Round of 16 qualification | €800,000 |
| Quarter-final qualification | €1,300,000 |
| Semi-final qualification | €2,500,000 |
| Runner-up (finalist) | €4,000,000 |
| Winner bonus | €7,000,000 |
| Estimated total for the winner | €15 million or more |
Beyond prize money, the Conference League winner qualifies automatically for the following season’s UEFA Europa League league phase — a significant financial and sporting reward. If the winner has already secured a Champions League or Europa League spot through their domestic league, they retain the right to choose which competition to enter.
Who Has Won the Conference League? A History of Past Winners
The Conference League has been running since 2021/22. The competition has so far been won by four clubs from three different countries:
| Season | Winner | Country | Runner-Up | Final Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | Roma | Italy | Feyenoord | 1–0 | National Arena, Tirana (Albania) |
| 2022/23 | West Ham United | England | Fiorentina | 2–1 | Fortuna Arena, Prague (Czech Republic) |
| 2023/24 | Olympiacos | Greece | Fiorentina | 1–0 (AET) | AZ Stadium, Athens (Greece) |
| 2024/25 | Chelsea | England | Real Betis | 4–1 | Stadion Miejski, Wrocław (Poland) |
English clubs have won the Conference League twice — West Ham United (2023) and Chelsea (2025). Italian clubs have won once (Roma, 2022), and Greek clubs once (Olympiacos, 2024). Fiorentina have the unfortunate distinction of having lost two finals (2023 and 2024).
Frequently Asked Questions: Conference League Betting
- What is the UEFA Conference League?
- The UEFA Conference League is the third tier of UEFA club competitions, below the Champions League and the Europa League. It was launched in 2021/22 and the 2025/26 season is its fifth edition. It features 164 clubs from 54 of the 55 UEFA member associations.
- How does the Conference League format work?
- The main competition features a 36-team league phase where every club plays six matches against different opponents. The top eight clubs go directly to the Round of 16. Teams finishing 9th to 24th play two-legged knockout play-offs. From the Round of 16 onwards, it is a standard two-legged knockout until the one-match final.
- Who are the previous Conference League winners?
- Roma (2022), West Ham United (2023), Olympiacos (2024), and Chelsea (2025). Chelsea are the current title holders, having beaten Real Betis 4–1 in the 2025 final in Wrocław, Poland.
- What time do Conference League matches kick off in Kenya?
- All Conference League matches are played on Thursdays. Early kick-offs are at 18:45 CET, which is 20:45 East Africa Time. Late kick-offs are at 21:00 CET, which is 23:00 East Africa Time.
- Can I bet on the Conference League from Kenya?
- Yes. Meridianbet Kenya is a licensed betting operator in Kenya. All Conference League fixtures are available for pre-match and live betting. You can deposit and withdraw using M-Pesa.
- When and where is the 2025/26 Conference League final?
- The final will be played on 27 May 2026 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany.
- What does the Conference League winner receive?
- The winner earns an additional €7 million for winning the final. When combined with prize money earned throughout the tournament, a winning club can collect upwards of €15 million in total. The champion also qualifies automatically for the following season’s UEFA Europa League.
- What betting markets are available for Conference League matches?
- At Meridianbet Kenya you can bet on Match Result (1X2), Both Teams to Score, Over/Under Goals, Asian Handicap, Correct Score, Double Chance, First Goal Scorer and Half-Time/Full-Time. Outright markets include Conference League Winner, To Reach the Final and Top Goal Scorer.
- How many teams are in the Conference League?
- A total of 164 teams from 54 UEFA member associations participate across all stages of the 2025/26 Conference League, including qualifying. The league phase itself features 36 teams.
- What is a Conference League accumulator and how does it work?
- An accumulator combines multiple match selections into one bet. All selections must win for the bet to pay out. The odds of each selection multiply together, so even a small stake can return a large payout if all legs land. Conference League accas are popular because all matches are played on the same Thursday, allowing bettors to combine several ties on a single bet slip.
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