Europa League Predictions

Brann – Midtjylland: Scandinavian showdown in the Europa League Brann Stadion is gearing up for a big night on Thursday. With two matchdays left in the Europa League group phase, Brann host a Midtjylland side that’s all but in control — but the stakes mean completely different things for the two teams. Brann: Europe is…

Young Boys – Lyon: a European showdown that couldn’t come at a better time for Lyon Thursday night the Stadion Wankdorf hosts a clash between two sides well placed to reach the Europa League knockout stages. Young Boys are stuck in a rough patch domestically, while Lyon — against expectations — sit near the top…

Dinamo Zagreb – FCSB: a knockout night to stay alive Thursday night Dinamo Zagreb and FCSB are fighting for their European lives. Both sit on the edge of the top 24 — Zagreb 25th, Bucharest 27th — and with the group this tight every point counts. Between 18th and 28th there’s only a three-point gap:…

Braga – Nottingham Forest: a match that could change everything On Thursday night Braga and Nottingham Forest meet at the Municipal with plenty on the line. Both still have a shot at automatic qualification to the last 16, and this penultimate group game could tip the balance. The clubs have never met in competitive play,…

Fenerbahçe – Aston Villa: a proper arm-wrestle in the heart of Istanbul Aston Villa didn’t have time to stew over the Everton loss: a scorching trip is waiting. On Thursday night Emery’s men touch down in Istanbul to face a confident Fenerbahçe, and the atmosphere promises to be volcanic. This one matters. Villa can pretty…

Feyenoord – Celtic: both teams under pressure Feyenoord host Celtic on Thursday and have to react. Both teams sit outside the qualifying spots and can’t afford to make mistakes. Feyenoord : time to react after a run of poor results The Dutch club are living a season of two faces. Solid in the league with…

LOSC – Dinamo Zagreb: Dogues must hit back in the Europa League LOSC host Dinamo Zagreb this Thursday at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in a crucial clash in the fight for a Top 8 Europa League spot. Beaten by Red Star (1-0) last time out, the Dogues need to get back on track against a Croatian…

Porto – Nice : Dragons out to restart their Europa League campaign Porto host Nice this Thursday at the Estadio do Dragao, with a clear aim: get their European campaign back on track against a Côte d’Azur side in deep trouble. Porto : getting back to winning ways Despite two last-gasp wins over Salzburg and…