The UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League semifinals second legs on Thursday, May 8, 2025, promise high-stakes action as teams vie for a spot in the finals. With Bodo/Glimt hosting Tottenham, Manchester United welcoming Athletic Bilbao, Chelsea facing Djurgarden, and Fiorentina clashing with Real Betis, bettors have a wealth of opportunities.
Below, we break down each match with a concise analysis, highlighting the BEST BETS for the first half and full game, intelligent prop bets, and the most probable outcomes.
Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham (Europa League Semifinal, Second Leg)
Bodo/Glimt trail 3-1 from the first leg in London but are formidable at home, especially on their artificial turf at Aspmyra Stadion, where they’ve won their last five European matches. Tottenham, despite their attacking flair, have struggled away in the Premier League, with only five wins from 18 games.
The return of key Bodo players like Andreas Helmersen and Patrick Berg boosts their chances of a spirited performance, but Tottenham’s quality and depth should see them through despite the challenging conditions. Expect an open, high-scoring game as Bodo push forward.
- BEST BET FOR 1ST HALF: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE YES (+240)
Bodo/Glimt’s aggressive home style and Tottenham’s attacking intent make early goals likely from both sides. - BEST BET FOR 1ST HALF: OVER 1.5 (+110)
- BEST BET: OVER 3 GOALS (-125)
Bodo’s need to overturn the deficit and Tottenham’s counter-attacking prowess point to a game with at least three goals. - Prop Bet: EXACT NUMBER of GOALS 3 (THREE) at (+300)
Bodo/Glimt will fight valiantly but Tottenham’s quality should secure their place in the final.
Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao (Europa League Semifinal, Second Leg)
Manchester United hold a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg in Bilbao, where Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro starred. At Old Trafford, United are unbeaten in Europe this season, with eight wins and five draws.
Athletic Bilbao, despite their strong La Liga defense, face a monumental task, especially with Nico Williams needing to produce magic against a resolute United backline. United may rotate slightly but will aim to maintain momentum under Ruben Amorim.
- BEST BET FOR 1ST HALF: MANCHESTER UNITED TO WIN 1st Half (+140)
United’s home dominance and Bilbao’s need to chase the game make an early United goal probable. - BEST BET: MANCHESTER UNITED TO WIN (-115)
United’s lead and home form make them overwhelming favorites to close out the tie. - Prop Bet: EXACT NUMBER of GOALS 3 (THREE) at (+300)
Chelsea FC vs Djurgarden (Conference League Semifinal, Second Leg)
Chelsea lead 4-1 from the first leg in Sweden, with Nicolas Jackson’s brace highlighting their attacking dominance. At Stamford Bridge, where they’ve scored 19 goals in five Conference League home games, Chelsea are near-unstoppable.
Djurgarden, despite their historic run, have struggled recently, winning just one of their last four matches. Enzo Maresca’s side will likely stick to their attacking philosophy, making a high-scoring game likely.
- BEST BET FOR 1ST HALF: OVER 1.5 GOALS (+120)
Chelsea’s relentless home attack should find the net early against a defensively shaky Djurgarden. - BEST BET: CHELSEA -1.5 (-110)
Chelsea’s superior quality and home form make a multi-goal victory highly likely. - Prop Bet: OVER 3.5 Goals (-107)
- Prop Bet: EXACT NUMBER of GOALS 4 (FOUR) at (+360)
Fiorentina vs Real Betis (Conference League Semifinal, Second Leg)
Fiorentina trail 2-1 from the first leg and face a tough challenge at home against a Betis side buoyed by Antony’s goal-scoring form. Both teams have leaky defenses, with Betis seeing both teams score in nine of their last ten games and Fiorentina failing to keep a clean sheet in five.
The Viola will adopt an attacking approach at Stadio Artemio Franchi, but Betis’ counter-attacking threat could exploit gaps.
- BEST BET FOR 1ST HALF: DRAW(+125)
Both teams’ attacking intent and defensive vulnerabilities suggest an early goal is likely. - BEST BET: DRAW (+255)
- Prop Bet: CORRECT SCORE Draw 1-1 (+550)
Fiorentina will push hard, but Betis’ resilience should secure their final berth on aggregate.
Bristol City vs Sheffield United (Championship Playoff Semifinal, First Leg)
Bristol City, finishing sixth with 68 points, host third-placed Sheffield United (90 points) in the Championship playoff semifinal first leg at Ashton Gate. The Robins secured their playoff spot with a dramatic final-day draw against Preston, but they’ve been winless in their last three games and haven’t beaten Sheffield United in their last seven meetings (five losses, two draws). Sheffield United, despite a late-season dip (two wins in six), boast a strong away record (43 points, second only to Burnley) and dominated Bristol City 2-1 at Ashton Gate in November. However, Bristol City’s home form (unbeaten in 14 of their last 15 league games) and both teams’ tendency to score (Bristol City saw BTTS in nine of their last 11) suggest a competitive, low-margin game.
- BEST BET FOR 1ST HALF: DRAW (+100)
Both teams’ cautious approach in this high-stakes first leg and recent tight encounters point to a level scoreline at halftime. - BEST BET: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (+100)
Bristol City’s home scoring streak (13 of 15 games) and Sheffield United’s consistent attack (15 of 17 games) make BTTS a strong pick. - Prop Bet: CORRECT SCORE Draw 1-1 (+500)
Bristol City will leverage home advantage to keep the tie alive, but Sheffield United’s quality should earn them a draw, setting up a tense second leg.
Betting Strategy and Final Thoughts
Tonight’s matches offer diverse betting opportunities, from goal-heavy encounters in Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham to Chelsea’s expected dominance against Djurgarden. For conservative bettors, single bets like Chelsea -1.5 or Manchester United to win offer value.
Always research team news and consider live betting for in-play value, especially in open games like Fiorentina vs Betis. Bet responsibly and enjoy the European football spectacle
