While LOSC and OL are favorites in the Europa League, OGC Nice has a difficult relationship with Europe in recent years. The Aiglons remain on a series of eight matches without victory in C3 and a penultimate place in the general classification with three small points scored. This did not help Wednesday evening with its 1-2 defeat against AS Rome on behalf of the 1st day of this new season.
Lille and Lyon are a favorite this year. The data specialist and statistics Opta Classify the two clubs in the 4th and 5th places in its ranking listing the teams with the most likely to win the competition (8.1% and 6.7% respective, the favorite Aston Villa being at 23.3%). OL even exceeds the DOGUES concerning a direct qualification in the quarterfinals with 51.6% chance against 50.1%. A flattering prognosis for two teams that chain convincing performances on the European scene. For Nice, it's more complicated but it still goes. The gym is 18th with 18.4% chance of passing. And in view of the premiums that this Europa 2025-2026 league should report, it will be necessary to hope that this classification is true.
A winner at 13 million euros
Even if it reports less than its big sister the Champions League, the Europa League nevertheless remains attractive and therefore significant for the French stables. For all the others, since they will share 565 million euros.
First, each club will receive 4.31 million euros as an participation bonus. Can be added to this sum 450,000 euros in the event of a victory, 150,000 for a draw, or 2.7 million for the first in the classification of the qualifying phase. Woe to the last one who will only take away 75,000 euros.
The premiums will be more important during the final stages. The eighths will start at 1.75 million, then 2.5 for the quarters, 4.2 for the semi-finals, 7 for the final, and 6 additional for the big winner.
