Battle For The Cup: All UEFA Europa League Schedule 2023

Betting Tips Africa is here with another football-oriented article to help football lovers learn more about the game and bettors make more money. This week’s edition of SoccerVista will be focusing on the schedule of UEFA’s second-class competition, the Europa League.

The Europa League is the second most important UEFA competition after the Champions League, and it is being contested this season by some of the very best teams in the world, like Manchester United, Arsenal, and Juventus, with Barcelona already knocked out. The calibre of clubs shows the level of competition for spaces in all modern UEFA competitions. 

This article will focus on the UEFA Europa League schedule 2023, and it will be a battle for the cup as traditional and heritage teams slug it out to determine who will lift the trophy at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary on 31 May 2023, where the match will be played. 

Before going into the main objective of this article, let us take a brief summary of what the Europa League entails. As the Union of European Football Associations, the formerly known UEFA Cup was renamed the UEFA Europa League (abbreviated as UEL or sometimes, UEFA EL) in 1971. Since then, it has been held annually for European football clubs that qualify.

The success of participating clubs in their respective national leagues and cup competitions determines their eligibility for the tournament. Spanish La Liga giant Sevilla is the most successful club in the history of the UEFA Europa League, with six title triumphs.

The champion of the UEFA Europa League earns a berth in the UEFA Super Cup and a spot in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League for the following season. This was a new qualification rule which began with the 2014–15 campaign. 

In addition to the UEFA Europa League schedule 2023, we will also be providing some insights into the teams to help our readers know more about them. Without further delay, let us delve into the objective of this article. Sit tight, and let’s get into it.

Sporting CP Vs Arsenal (Thursday, March 9th. 5:45 pm)

The Gunners are flying high in the Premier League, leading the rest of the pack at the summit. They are due to travel to Portugal to face one of the top teams in the country, Sporting CP.

Sporting are currently in the fourth position, behind the likes of Porto and Benfica. This is undoubtedly a promising fixture, as both teams have always prioritised attacking football

Arsenal is no doubt the favourite, with Mikel Arteta’s squad possessing some of the most exciting players like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, and so many more.

However, football is a funny old game and could turn out some upsets. The onus is on Arsenal, and bettors may stake on the North London giants to progress into the quarterfinals with reputable Bookies like Betway, Bet356, Bet9ja, Betking, etc.

N.B Arsenal vs Sporting CP Head to Head Statistics

  • Arsenal wins: 2
  • Sporting CP wins: 0
  • Draws: 2

Union Berlin Vs Union Saint-Gilloise (Thursday, March 9th. 5:45 pm)

Union Berlin are currently placed third in the Bundesliga standings after losing heavily to league leaders Bayern Munich with a 3-0 scoreline. Nevertheless, the Iron Ones have worked hard to get to where they are despite the stiff competition.

They will be facing Union Saint-Gilloise, a Belgian football side who have fought tooth and nail to secure a place in the knockout stages of the UEFA Europa League. 

Both teams pose a threat to one another, however, it is clear that the German side will be the favourites to progress into the next round. But Union Saint-Gilloise possesses a nasty low block and would do everything to frustrate Union Berlin whilst looking for opportunities in transitions or turnovers.

Bettors can place bets on either team to qualify for the quarterfinals with any of the reputable Bookies on Betting Tips Africa, like 1xBet, Msport, Supabets, SportyBet etc. Each of these Bookies offers excellent odds and are all licensed appropriately.

N.B Union Berlin Vs Union Saint-Gilloise Head to Head Statistics

  • Union Berlin wins: 1
  • Union Saint-Gilloise wins: 1
  • Draws: 1

Sevilla Vs Fenerbahce (Thursday, March 9th. 8:00 pm)

Sevilla is a powerhouse in the Europa League, which is evident in their record of being the club with the highest number of wins. Fenerbahce, on the other hand, has never won the Europa League, with their only European trophy being the Balkans Cup in 1966–67. 

Currently, Sevilla is placed fourteenth in the La Liga standings, while Fenerbache is placed in the second position on the Turkish Süper Lig table. This could be a keenly contested affair as Fenerbahce are generally in better form albeit in a weaker league.

Sevilla are considered favourites as they have the quality and, most importantly, experience in their favour. Bettors can make money by staking on this fixture with any Sportsbook on Betting Tips Africa, like Betika, Sportpesa, Premier Bet, Odibets, etc.

N.B Sevilla Vs Fenerbahce Head to Head Statistics

  • Sevilla wins: 1
  • Fenerbahce wins: 1
  • Draws: 0

Juventus Vs FC Freiburg (Thursday, March 9th. 8:00 pm)

Juventus being in the Europa League is a testament to the fact that European football is getting tougher, and the smaller teams are getting better with good tactical coaching and optimal performance.

The Old Lady will be playing against German opposition in their round of 16 stages but will meet stiff opposition as Freiburg are known to possess a quite nasty defensive block comprising Matthias Ginter, P Lienhart and so on. 

Juventus are currently placed eighth in the Serie A standings after a point deduction of fifteen points earlier this season due to financial breaches. Freiburg, on the other hand, are placed in a good position on the Bundesliga rankings.

They are on course to secure European football next season again next season. However, Juventus may have too much in stock for them. This does not in any way cancel out Freiburg’s chances to qualify, as they are also a tough nut to crack.

Gamers can make money on this fixture as reputable Sportsbooks like Merrybet, Nairabet etc., are ready to accept their bets.

Bayer Leverkusen Vs Ferencvaros (Thursday, March 9th. 5:45 pm)

The German outfit is currently placed eleventh on the Bundesliga rankings. They have been very inconsistent this season which has impacted them negatively. Hungarian side Ferencvaros are on course to win their domestic league, topping Kecskemét, who is in the second position by sixteen points.

While in a lesser-rated league, Ferencvaros cannot be underestimated as they are pretty dangerous and play some good football. This fixture may be quite a balanced one and can be difficult to predict.

However, gamers can still make money from it through world-renowned betting sites like Bet365, 1xBet and so on.

N.B Bayer Leverkusen Vs Ferencvaros Head to Head Statistics

  • Bayer Leverkusen wins: 1
  • Ferencvaros wins: 1
  • Draws: 0

Manchester United Vs Real Betis (Thursday, March 9th. 8:00 pm)

The Red Devils are just coming off the back of a morale-boosting Carabao cup win against Newcastle United. Erik Ten Hag has totally transformed the team from a heavily boring and directionless one into a super exciting juggernaut. 

United are currently third in the Premier League standings behind Manchester City and Arsenal. Real Betis are also having a great season, sitting comfortably in the fifth position. 

While Manchester United may be tagged favourites due to being a bigger club, Real Betis are no pushovers and are very likely to cause problems for the Red Devils. You can stake on this event with any of the numerous Bookies hosted on our site.

N.B Manchester United Vs Real Betis Head to Head Statistics

  • Manchester United wins: 0
  • Real Betis wins: 1
  • Draws: 0 

AS Roma Vs Real Sociedad (Thursday, March 9th. 5:45 pm)

This will no doubt be a tough game in all ways. Jose Mourinho’s teams are always known for being stingy when it comes to conceding goals. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, are in a rich vein of form, sitting in the third position behind Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga. 

AS Roma are also occupying the fourth position in Serie A, setting up a well-balanced matchup between both clubs. 

It will be a tough battle to decide which team will make it into the semifinals, and bettors can take advantage of this. They can stake on the team they think will likely progress with Bookies like Betway, Betboro and many more.

Additional information about these Bookies can be found on our website. Our experts have made sure to provide you with all the relevant information you need to make profits when gaming. 

Shakhtar Donetsk Vs Feyenoord (Thursday, March 9th. 8:00 pm)

The Ukrainian side will welcome the Dutch league leaders to their home in a clash that looks promising. Shakhtar Donetsk currently sits in the second position on the Ukrainian league standings with thirty points at the time of this writing. 

Both teams are quite attacking, but Feyenoord will have the advantage as they play in a more competitive league and possess better-quality players. However, Shakhtar are no pushover, and they will try to hurt Feyenoord as much as they can.

This upcoming game is a massive opportunity for you to make some money, and outstanding Bookies like WSB (World Sports Betting), Paripesa and many more are ready to take your bets. 

Note that you can learn more about these Bookies on Betting Tips Africa. Also, deep knowledge about your preferred bookie is one of the very first fundamentals of making profits in sports betting.

N.B Shakhtar Donetsk Vs Feyenoord Head to Head Statistics 

  • Shakhtar Donetsk wins: 2
  • Feyenoord wins: 0
  • Draws: 0 
Sofoluwe Mayowa

By Sofoluwe Mayowa

Mayowa was born and bred in Nigeria. As a kid, he has naturally always been in love with sports, especially football being his most loved sport. Having gained admission into a higher institution, he moved in to play for the school team but was turned down several times. He managed to get into the school team in his final year and was able to win two trophies, a personal award of excellence whilst taking home the “Best defender of the year award.” Shortly after leaving school, he moved to an independent grassroots club where he worked his way up until he could play at a semi-professional level. He had to stop playing the round leather game and focus on other things due to a lack of sponsorship and funds to get into a proper football academy. Mayowa first got involved in the world of sports betting in 2009 when Nairabet began its operations in Nigeria as the first Sportsbook in the country. He gathered a lot of practical knowledge about betting through this opportunity. Since then, he has always loved to pass his knowledge through writing and hopes to help many others in the world of sports betting along the line.