Category: Europa League Predictions

Celta Vigo – Olympique Lyonnais: a fresh tactical scrap on the European stage Balaidos plays host on Thursday to the first leg of the Europa League last 16. Celta Vigo welcome Olympique Lyonnais in a tie that’s never been played at this level before. The Galicians had to scrap through a playoff against PAOK Salonika…

Nottingham Forest – Fenerbahçe: Forest have a big edge After a 3-0 win in Turkey in the first leg, Nottingham Forest turn up with a very comfortable lead. They ripped the game open early in Istanbul and now head home with the tie in their hands. Fenerbahçe are stuck. They need to score several goals…

Genk – Dinamo Zagreb: Belgian edge, but it’s far from over Hunting a spot in the Europa League last 16, Genk host Dinamo Zagreb at Cegeka Arena on Thursday. A 3-1 first-leg win gives the Belgians a big advantage, but this tie can still flip in a heartbeat. Genk: seal the job despite the doubts…

Celta Vigo – PAOK: Balaidos, 90 minutes from the last 16 One foot in the last 16. Celta host PAOK on Thursday in a return that actually matters. The Spaniards nicked a 2-1 win in Greece, so PAOK must go for it. Expect a tense night — balancing control with stubborn ambition will decide it.…

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…