Betano Betting Insights: Barcelona Favored for Champions League Win

New betting insights from Kaizen Gaming’s sports betting brand Betano show that FC Barcelona is emerging as the clear favorite among players to lift the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League trophy.

Based on wagering activity across 19 countries, Betano’s data reveals that 40.5% of users are backing Barcelona to win Europe’s most prestigious club competition.

Trailing behind the Catalan giants are:

• Real Madrid with 14.1% of wagers

• Liverpool FC with 13.5%

• Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) with just 7.5%

The data indicates a notable decline in confidence for PSG, who stormed to victory last season but now rank far lower in player expectations.

Europa League: AS Roma Emerges as Bettors’ Favorite

Beyond the Champions League, Betano also highlighted betting trends for the Europa League and Conference League.

• AS Roma is the most heavily backed side in the Europa League, with 23.5% of wagers predicting José Mourinho’s squad will go all the way.

• Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest follow closely, each securing 21.9% of outcome bets.

• In the UEFA Conference League, Crystal Palace stands out as the bettors’ choice, with 32.3% tipping them to win the tournament.

Possible Champions League Final: Barcelona vs Liverpool?

Betano players are also forecasting a blockbuster Barcelona vs Liverpool Champions League final. According to the data:

• 36% of bets back Barcelona to reach the final

• 23% of bets favor Liverpool to get there

If this prediction comes true, football fans could witness another thrilling clash reminiscent of the legendary 2018/19 semi-final, where Liverpool overturned a 3–0 deficit at Anfield to eliminate Barcelona.

Other Betting Highlights

• Bayern Munich, Betano’s newest Official Partner, has been backed by 5% of players to win the 2025/26 Champions League.

• Kaizen Gaming recently extended its sponsorship with Sporting CP until the 2028/29 season.

• Betano also became the front-of-shirt sponsor for Flamengo, strengthening its presence in South America.

• Outside of football, Betano partnered with Konami in Brazil, introducing the game supplier’s slot portfolio to the local iGaming market.

Key Takeaway

Betano’s latest betting data underscores strong public sentiment toward Barcelona’s resurgence in European football, while clubs like Roma, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace attract significant support across UEFA’s other competitions.

As the 2025/26 European football season unfolds, these insights highlight not only fan confidence but also the broader role of betting markets in shaping narratives around the game.