⭐ Europa League 2025-26: our 10 favourites | OneFootball

The 2025-26 Europa League kicks off... this Wednesday night! OneFootball presents its ten favorites for the final victory.

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Aston Villa, AS Roma

Despite a poor start to the season in the PL (18th place), Aston Villa remains one of the main favorites to win the Europa League. Thanks to their financial resources, but also because they have the Europa League specialist on their bench.

Winner of four Europa Leagues, Unai Emery will pass on all his expertise to his squad. In a Premier League that has strengthened considerably, the Europa League could be an almost easier ticket to the Champions League for the Villans.

On the other hand, Roma, now discovering Gian Piero Gasperini’s methods, can also have high hopes and count on a coach who won the competition two years ago by defeating the invincible Bayer Leverkusen.

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Real Betis, Porto, Lille

Ranked as the fourth club most likely to win the competition according to Opta, Lille has a real shot this year. Now used to playing in Europe for several seasons, the club must prove it has grown and can take the next step this season. The challenge will be tough but not impossible?

They will still have to contend with the regulars of these competitions, starting with FC Porto. Perhaps not as strong as in previous seasons, the Dragons can still count on an attack well-versed in European Cups.

Betis, finalist of the last Conference League, is also one to watch, with an Antony ready to work miracles.

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Feyenoord, Nottingham Forest

Back in European competition for the first time in 30 years, Nottingham Forest wants to make an impression. And that’s good news, as the winner of the last edition has just arrived on their bench: Ange Postecoglou (former Tottenham coach).

Struggling in the league, Postecoglou managed to galvanize the Spurs and lead them to the Europa League title.

Feyenoord is also a serious outsider, having knocked out AC Milan and been honorably defeated last year in the Champions League. The Dutch club has a real chance.

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Lyon, Stuttgart, Bologna

In fact, and thanks to their experience in the competition, Lyon could have been ranked higher. But the somewhat limited and inexperienced squad might push the Gones to prioritize the league.

Stuttgart, for its part, can believe in its chances but will have to recover from the departure of Nick Woltemade to Newcastle.

Finally, Bologna is embarking on its second consecutive season in Europe. After a tough learning experience in the Champions League, the Italians arrive in the Europa League with a point to prove.

And for you, who are the big favorites for this 2025-26 edition of the Europa League?

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