Europa League Predictions: Who Wins on Thursday?
The Europa League is back with another packed schedule – and this round is full of heavyweight battles, dangerous away trips, and underdogs with upset potential. Here’s our match-by-match look, with predictions for how it might play out:
Early Kick-Offs
FCSB vs Young Boys
Two evenly matched sides, but Young Boys’ pace could cause real problems. Expect a tight one.
Prediction: 1–1
Ludogorets vs Real Betis
Betis look the stronger team on paper, though Bulgaria is never an easy stop. Their quality should shine late.
Prediction: 1–2 Betis
Fenerbahçe vs Nice
One of the ties of the night. Istanbul’s atmosphere is electric, and Fenerbahçe might just edge it.
Prediction: 2–1 Fenerbahçe
Brann vs Utrecht
A clash of equals – both sides can score, both can concede.
Prediction: 2–2
Panathinaikos vs Go Ahead Eagles
The Greek giants should have enough at home to handle the Dutch visitors.
Prediction: 2–0 Panathinaikos
Bologna vs Freiburg
Two sides who love intensity – expect goals.
Prediction: 2–2
Celtic vs Braga
Glasgow is a fortress, but Braga can cause trouble. Narrow home win feels likely.
Prediction: 2–1 Celtic
Roma vs Lille
A heavyweight clash, but Roma at the Olimpico usually deliver.
Prediction: 2–0 Roma
Viktoria Plzeň vs Malmö
Plzeň look sharper and should control this one.
Prediction: 2–1 Plzeň
Late Kick-Offs
Maccabi Tel Aviv vs Dinamo Zagreb
Always tough in Israel, but Zagreb have more firepower.
Prediction: 1–2 Dinamo
Lyon vs RB Salzburg
Lyon’s quality in attack should be too much, though Salzburg will push.
Prediction: 3–1 Lyon
Sturm Graz vs Rangers
Rangers have the experience, but Sturm can frustrate at home.
Prediction: 1–1
Basel vs Stuttgart
Evenly balanced game, but Stuttgart might just sneak it.
Prediction: 1–2 Stuttgart
Feyenoord vs Aston Villa
The game of the night! Feyenoord’s home edge versus Villa’s Premier League power. Expect fireworks.
Prediction: 2–2
Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland
Forest at home should have enough to take this one.
Prediction: 2–1 Forest
Celta Vigo vs PAOK
PAOK are tough, but Celta’s La Liga quality should tip the scale.
Prediction: 2–1 Celta
Genk vs Ferencváros
Two lively teams – goals incoming.
Prediction: 2–2
Porto vs Crvena Zvezda
Porto are clear favorites and should dominate.
Prediction: 3–0 Porto
What to Expect
From Roma’s battle with Lille to Feyenoord’s showdown against Aston Villa, this Europa League night has it all: star power, home fortress atmospheres, and a few likely upsets. Brace yourself for goals – and maybe a shock or two.
