Europa League Predictions

Benfica vs Saint-Gall: the Lisbon side cant afford another slip-up The trip to Switzerland did not give Marco Silva the start he wanted. Beaten 2-1 by Saint-Gall in the first leg, Benfica must turn the tie around in front of their own fans if they are to keep their Europa League run alive. Even a…

Midtjylland vs Beşiktaş : it is still wide open in Denmark The trip to Istanbul did not go Midtjylland’s way, but the Danish club is still alive in this tie. Beaten 1-0 after spending more than 75 minutes with 10 men, the Wolves kept the damage to a minimum and still have every chance going…

Beşiktaş vs FC Midtjylland : Istanbul wants its big European nights back The World Cup has barely wrapped up and European clubs are already back in the grind of competitive football. For Beşiktaş and FC Midtjylland, this tie means far more than a routine qualifying round. Win it and the dream of a league-phase place…

Saint-Gall vs Benfica : an early European date that already matters The new European season is up and running for Saint-Gall and Benfica, two clubs heading into the second qualifying round with very different ambitions. The Swiss side are dreaming of a shock in front of their own fans, while the Lisbon outfit will be…

Nottingham Forest – Aston Villa : A historic night at the City Ground The City Ground is set for one of its biggest European nights in decades. Nottingham Forest host Aston Villa in a Europa League semi-final first leg that carries the smell of old-school English football and history. For Forest, this is a return…

Freiburg – Celta Vigo: a first for history at the Europa-Park Stadion On Thursday night, the Europa-Park Stadion is set to erupt for a completely new Europa League quarter-final first leg. Freiburg host Spain’s Celta Vigo in a European scrap that should have plenty of bite. For Freiburg, it’s a chance to make history. For…

Bologna vs Aston Villa: tactical checkmate at the Stadio Dall’Ara On Thursday night, the Stadio Dall’Ara becomes the centre of Europe for a seriously tight Europa League quarter-final first leg. Bologna and Aston Villa meet for the third time in two seasons, with a place in the last four on the line. For Bologna, it’s…

Porto – Stuttgart: Dragons set on finishing the job Sitting on a precious 2-1 away lead, Porto host a Stuttgart side that refuse to throw in the towel. The Germans will throw everything at this tie and hope to snatch a quarter-final spot. Porto ruthless at home Last week in Germany Farioli’s men struck early…

Freiburg – Genk: Time for revenge in the Black Forest This Thursday night the Europa-Park Stadion will be on fire for a Europa League last-16 second leg that smells like high drama. Beaten by the smallest margin (1-0) in Belgium last week, Freiburg are up against it — they have to flip the script while…