Europa League Predictions

Viktoria Plzen – Panathinaikos: a last-16 spot up for grabs at the Doosan Arena Viktoria Plzen host Panathinaikos on Thursday in the Czech Republic for the Europa League return. After a cracking 2-2 in the first leg, nothing’s decided: the winner punches a ticket to the last 16. Ninety minutes, cup-final feel. Viktoria Plzen: solid…

Bologna – Brann: Italians looking to seal it at home Bologna head into this second leg with a slim edge after nicking a win in Norway in the first match. It’s far from over, but that away victory hands them the initiative before they face their fans. The tie is still alive. Brann only need…

Ferencváros – Ludogorets: all still to play for ahead of the return leg Beaten 2-1 in Bulgaria, Ferencváros must fire back at home if they want to stay in the Europa League. It’s a narrow gap, but narrow doesn’t feel comfortable — not with the pressure mounting ahead of this big night in Budapest. The…

Stuttgart v Celtic: Germans hold all the cards ahead of the return Stuttgart go into this second leg in a dream position after a thumping 4-1 win at Celtic Park in the first match. They hit Glasgow hard and now carry a proper advantage into the return. Back at the MHPArena the job is simple:…

Red Star Belgrade – LOSC: Serbian edge ahead of return to Belgrade Red Star Belgrade head into the second leg with a slim lead after that 1-0 first-leg win. At the Rajko Mitic Stadium, the Serbs will try to shut the door and book a spot in the last 16. Lille have little margin for…

Ludogorets – Ferencvaros: serial champions feeling the European squeeze Two local dynasties, one ticket to the last 16. Thursday in Razgrad, Ludogorets and Ferencvaros kick off their Europa League knockout tie with a familiar twist: both clubs dominate at home but are wobbling this season. The Bulgarians will hope their fortress does the talking. The…

Panathinaikos – Viktoria Plzen: Greek patience meets a Czech brick wall A tense game. Not a goal-fest. Not a pitch full of space. Think chess under heat. Thursday night in Marousi, Panathinaikos host Viktoria Plzen for the first leg of this Europa League tie — two months on from a dull 0-0 that left no…

Fenerbahçe – Nottingham Forest: Pereira’s baptism of fire New era, same chaos. On Thursday Forest lands in Istanbul with a brand-new boss, a messy season behind them and a volcanic crowd in front. Sukru Saracoglu doesn’t forgive mistakes, and for Vitor Pereira the reunion with Fenerbahçe already feels like a live-fire test. A Turkish side…

PAOK – Celta Vigo: Toumba on fire, nerves sky-high Thursday night, Toumba will roar. Not just because Thessaloniki’s ground is one of Europe’s most hostile, but because this Europa League tie is going to feel claustrophobic. PAOK and Celta walked the group stage side by side, separated by a single point. Tiny margins will decide…