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Europa League Predictions

Vitor Bruno has won three of his first four matches as Anderlecht coach

Anderlecht vs PAOK predictions: Back hosts to cut loose in return leg

James MiltonJames Milton
12 Aug 2026
Hristo Yanev's CSKA Sofia dominated the first leg by winning 3-0 against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Batumi, Georgia.

CSKA Sofia vs Maccabi Tel Aviv Prediction: Hosts backed to finish the job

Tom ClarkTom Clark
12 Aug 2026
Marco Silva's Benfica dished out a 6-1 thrashing to Hearts in the first leg in Lisbon.

Hearts vs Benfica predictions: Tynecastle to see goals aplenty

Aaron AshleyAaron Ashley
12 Aug 2026
Stephen Bradley's Shamrock Rovers are just 90 minutes away from the Europa League play-off round

Egnatia Rrogozhine vs Shamrock Rovers predictions: Goals to flow in Albania

James MasonJames Mason
12 Aug 2026
Pafos boss Ricardo Sa Pinto is aiming to mastermind a comeback against Salzburg

Pafos vs Red Bull Salzburg predictions: Cypriots can turn the tie around

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
11 Aug 2026
Balazs Borbely has already guided Ferencvaros past Vojvodina and Twente in the Europa League

Gornik Zabrze vs Ferencvaros predictions: Hungarians can defend their narrow advantage

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
11 Aug 2026
Vincenzo Italiano was appointed Besiktas boss earlier this summer

Besiktas vs Hradec Kralove predictions: Hosts to finish the job

Aidan PerkinsAidan Perkins
11 Aug 2026
Derek McInnes is hoping his side can overturn a first-leg defeat on Thursday

Rangers vs Jagiellonia Bialystok predictions: Tough night in prospect for Gers

Aidan PerkinsAidan Perkins
11 Aug 2026
The UEFA Conference League Trophy

Dynamo Kyiv vs Qarabag predictions: Hosts to edge first leg

Elliott BretlandElliott Bretland
5 Aug 2026
It could be a tough night for Larne boss Gary Haveron

Larne vs Iberia 1999 predictions: Georgians can prosper at Inver Park

James MasonJames Mason
4 Aug 2026
Balázs Borbély's Ferncvaros are fancied to win at home to Gornik Zabrze on Wednesday evening.

Ferencvaros vs Gornik Zabrze predictions: Hungarian hosts should take charge early on

James MiltonJames Milton
4 Aug 2026
Stephen Bradley's Shamrock Rovers are expected to impress at home to Egnatia Rrogozhine in the Europa League.

Shamrock Rovers vs Egnatia Rrogozhine predictions: Rovers to deliver statement of intent

authorR Kilvington
4 Aug 2026
Alessio Lisci will expect his PAOK side to pile the pressure on visitors Anderlecht.

PAOK vs Anderlecht Predictions: PAOK to bury Belgians at Toumba

Simon BarlowSimon Barlow
4 Aug 2026
Derek McInnes' Rangers will hope to bounce back from a Europa League defeat in Poland against Jagiellonia Bialystok.

Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Rangers predictions: Defensive problems leave Gers vulnerable

James MiltonJames Milton
4 Aug 2026
Marco Silva's Benfica dished out a 6-1 thrashing to Hearts in the first leg in Lisbon.

Benfica vs St. Gallen Predictions: Eagles set for end-to-end tie

Simon BarlowSimon Barlow
28 Jul 2026
Marco Silva will be hoping for a winning start in his first competitive match in charge of Benfica

St Gallen vs Benfica predictions: Silva's Benfica reign to start on a high

Tom HillTom Hill
21 Jul 2026
Mike Tullberg's Midtjylland hold a handy advantage heading into Thursday's return game with Bohemians

Besiktas vs Midtjylland predictions: Danish giants have nothing to fear

Tom HillTom Hill
21 Jul 2026
FC Twente celebrate a goal against PSV in the Eredivisie.

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Simon WinterSimon Winter
21 Jul 2026
Unai Emery's Aston Villa are one step away from European glory

Freiburg vs Aston Villa predictions: Villans to enjoy European success

Elliott BretlandElliott Bretland
19 May 2026
Chris Wood's penalty made the difference in the first leg as Nottingham Forest won 1-0

Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest predictions: Reds to make use of first-leg advantage

authorOliver Barnard
5 May 2026
Freiburg head coach Julian Schuster is seeking a place in the Europa League final

Freiburg vs Sporting Braga predictions: Freiburg to recover in second leg

Aidan PerkinsAidan Perkins
5 May 2026
Carlos Vicens' Braga have been highly impressive in reaching the Europa League semi-finals.

Braga vs Freiburg predictions: Breisgau Brazilians to struggle on the road

Joe CaseyJoe Casey
28 Apr 2026
Igor Jesus has scored seven goals to help Nottingham Forest reach the Europa League semi-finals

Nottingham Forest vs Aston Villa predictions: Repeat draw a real option

Jack OgalbeJack Ogalbe
28 Apr 2026
Vitor Pereira is preparing Nottingham Forest for a huge last-four clash with domestic rivals Aston Villa

Europa League and UEFA Conference League: Semi-final predictions

Aidan PerkinsAidan Perkins
28 Apr 2026
Julian Schuster's Freiburg were deserved 3-0 winners over Celta Vigo last Thursday

Celta Vigo vs Freiburg predictions: Resilient Germans can reach the final four

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
15 Apr 2026
Giovani Lo Celso's return from injury could be crucial for Real Betis against Braga in the Europa League

Real Betis vs Braga predictions: Betis can benefit from home support

Daniel ChildsDaniel Childs
15 Apr 2026
Nottingham Forest's Vitor Pereira is trying to balance Premier League survival and Europa League progress.

All 4 Europa League quarter-final second leg predictions

Tom HillTom Hill
14 Apr 2026
Unai Emery's Aston Villa hold a 3-1 lead heading into the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final with Bologna.

Aston Villa vs Bologna Predictions: Villans to outfox Italians once again

Tom HillTom Hill
14 Apr 2026
Francesco Farioli's FC Porto have lost just four times in all competitions so far this season.

Nottingham Forest vs Porto predictions: Dangerous Dragons can stun City Ground

Jamie GriffithJamie Griffith
14 Apr 2026
Freiburg head coach Julian Schuster is seeking a place in the Europa League final

Freiburg vs Celta Vigo predictions: Breisgau Brazilians can turn on the style

Aaron AshleyAaron Ashley
8 Apr 2026
Unai Emery's Aston Villa will be facing familiar foes when they take on Bologna

All 4 Europa League quarter-final first-leg predictions

Joe CaseyJoe Casey
8 Apr 2026
Francesco Farioli's FC Porto have lost just four times in all competitions so far this season.

FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest predictions: Farioli's Dragons to take down Forest

Steve DaviesSteve Davies
7 Apr 2026
Unai Emery's Aston Villa are one step away from European glory

Bologna vs Aston Villa predictions: Villans to succeed in Italian job

Alex JackAlex Jack
7 Apr 2026
Carlos Vicens' Braga have been highly impressive in reaching the Europa League semi-finals.

Braga vs Real Betis predictions: Spaniards to find it tough in Braga

Elliott BretlandElliott Bretland
7 Apr 2026
Rafael Benitez's Panathinaikos hold a slender 1-0 lead but have lost only two of their last 18 matches so look capable of a positive result

Real Betis vs Panathinaikos predictions: Benitez's boys can blunt Betis threat

James MiltonJames Milton
18 Mar 2026
Unai Emery's Aston Villa hold a 3-1 lead heading into the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final with Bologna.

Aston Villa vs Lille predictions: Villans can stay resolute

Aaron AshleyAaron Ashley
18 Mar 2026
Mike Tullberg's Midtjylland won four out of four during the league phase of the Europa League.

Midtjylland vs Nottingham Forest predictions: Danish Wolves to finish off Forest

Tom HillTom Hill
18 Mar 2026
Francesco Farioli and his Porto side are holding an advatage as they welcome Stuttgart

Porto vs Stuttgart predictions: Estadio do Dragao goal-fest forecast

Enda McElhinneyEnda McElhinney
18 Mar 2026
Vincenzo Italiano has masterminded Bologna's club record 10-match unbeaten run in Europe

Roma vs Bologna predictions: Visitors can be last Italian team standing

Tom McGarryTom McGarry
18 Mar 2026
Claudio Giraldez could yet guide Celta Vigo into the Champions League

Celta Vigo vs Lyon predictions: Sky Blues to hold table toppers

Elliott BretlandElliott Bretland
11 Mar 2026
Porto will be missing several key figures on Thursday including Luuk de Jong

Stuttgart vs Porto predictions: Dragoes set for tough trip to Germany

Alex WrigleyAlex Wrigley
11 Mar 2026
Vitor Pereira is preparing Nottingham Forest for a huge last-four clash with domestic rivals Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland predictions: Goals on the cards at City Ground

Joe CaseyJoe Casey
11 Mar 2026
Unai Emery has seen Aston Villa's form dip following a number of major injury blows.

Lille vs Aston Villa predictions: Villa set for narrow loss in France

Elliott BretlandElliott Bretland
11 Mar 2026
Borja Iglesias is Celta Vigo's leading scorer this season

Celta Vigo vs PAOK predictions: No Greek tragedy for hosts

Tom McGarryTom McGarry
25 Feb 2026
Vitor Pereira will be aiming to guide Nottingham Forest to safety in the rest of the season

Nottm Forest vs Fenerbahce predictions: Forest to progress among the goals

Alex JackAlex Jack
25 Feb 2026

Europa League Predictions

Your Guide to the Europa League

The Europa League delivers a unique brand of drama to the European football calendar. Under the Thursday night lights, the competition brings together a vibrant mix of established heavyweights, ambitious challengers, and rising clubs from across the continent, all fighting for a place in the final and a coveted European trophy.


From tense group stage encounters to the high-stakes drama of the knockout rounds, the Europa League is a true test of a squad's depth and resilience. We share the fans' passion for this competition, providing expert analysis and data-driven predictions for every matchday. This is your home for sharp, insightful coverage that gets straight to the heart of the action.


Expert Predictions for Every Matchday


Navigating the Europa League requires a deep understanding of its unique challenges. Our pre-match prediction articles are crafted by seasoned football writers who combine statistical analysis with an expert grasp of the European football landscape. We provide detailed previews for key fixtures, digging into the data to find compelling betting angles and narratives.


Our analysis is built on a clear, evidence-backed point of view. We explore whether a side like Roma can carry their domestic form onto the European stage, or if a team facing a difficult away trip to a hostile atmosphere, such as Red Star Belgrade, can grind out a result. The predictions are designed to give you an edge, offering insights into how different tactical styles will match up and which teams are poised to succeed.


British Teams on the European Stage


The journey of British clubs in the Europa League is a central focus of our coverage. We follow the progress of Premier League sides like Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest as they test themselves against continental opposition, and track the European campaigns of Scottish giants Rangers and Celtic as they navigate a path through the tournament.


Whether it's a Premier League club looking to secure their first win of the group stage or a Scottish side needing a crucial result at home, our previews provide a dedicated focus on how these teams are faring. We analyse the unique challenges they face, from tricky away ties against Danish champions Midtjylland to tough encounters with Belgian challengers like Genk, offering a detailed perspective on their European adventures.