Football Predictions

Football Predictions of Thursday, December 09

Champions League Predictions

Atalanta

Atalanta

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

18:00

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Villarreal

Villarreal

Atalanta play host to Villarreal at their Gewiss Stadium in a match which will see one of the two teams end their Champions League journey. The Orobici aim to put an end to their three-game winless run, and they have no other choice but to go all guns blazing at the Yellow Submarine. Since Atalanta have been scoring goals for fun in the Serie A of late, home win should defin ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 18:00

Europa League Predictions

Antwerp

Antwerp

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Olympiacos

Olympiacos

Bosuilstadion will host Thursday’s Europa League game between Antwerp and Olympiakos. Antwerp are stuck at the bottom of Group D, but a 2-2 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt helped them keep their Conference League hopes alive. The Belgians have no other choice but to go all guns blazing at Olympiakos, but they will have to do it without Buta, Coopman, Miyoshi, and Nsimba, who ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

Fenerbahce

Fenerbahce

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Frankfurt

Frankfurt

All eyes will be on Ulker Stadyumu when Fenerbahce and Eintracht Frankfurt take on each other in a highly-anticipated Europa League game. Die Adler aim to cement top position in Group D, and they would be more than happy with one point from the match. All Rode, Paciencia, and Hauge are likely to return to the starting XI. Head coach Oliver Glasner has no fresh injury worries ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

Legia

Legia

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Spartak Moscow

Spartak Moscow

A spot in the Europa League knockout stages will be at stake when Legia and Spartak Moscow face each other at Stadion Wojska Polskiego on Thursday evening. Legia aim to make amends for a 3-1 loss to Leicester City, with the team eyeing their second home win of the process. Wing-back Filip Mladenovic is banned for the match. Spartak Moscow, on the other hand, aim to build on ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

Lyon

Lyon

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Rangers

Rangers

All eyes will be on Parc Olympique Lyonnais when Lyon and Rangers go head to head in the Europa League round 6. Les Gones aim to keep their 100% record in Group A intact, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Defender Jason Denayer, who limped off with injury in a 2-2 draw with Bordeaux, is unlikely to feature against Rangers. All Da Silva, Dembele, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

Napoli

Napoli

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Leicester

Leicester

All eyes will be on Stadio Diego Armando Maradona when Napoli and Leicester go head to head in the Europa League derby. A place in the knockout stages is at stake, and we are positive that both sides are going to leave their hearts on the field. Napoli have been playing some high-scoring games of late, and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Keep in mi ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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PSV

PSV

All eyes will be on Reale Arena when Real Sociedad and PSV face each other in the Group B derby. A spot in the Europa League knockout stages is at stake, meaning that an entertaining game is on the horizon. La Real aim to bounce back from a 2-0 loss to Real Madrid, but they will have to do it without experienced midfielder David Silva, who struggles with a muscle injury.

... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

Sparta Prague

Sparta Prague

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Brondby

Brondby

Sparta Prague will be aiming to put an end to their three-game losing run in Group A when they take on Brondby on Thursday evening. The Czechs suffered a 2-0 loss to Rangers in their last group match, with the Gers ruining their Europa League playoffs hopes. Sparta are now eyeing a spot in the Conference League playoffs. Since Pavel Vrba’s men are two points clear of fourt ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

Sturm Graz

Sturm Graz

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Monaco

Monaco

Monaco will look to clinch top position in Group B when they take on Sturm Graz at Merkur-Arena. Monaco recorded a very important 2-1 win over Real Sociedad in their last group game, with the team booking their place in the Europa League knockout stages. Les Rouges et Blancs head into the match following a routine 4-0 win over Metz, and they surely want to put icing on the c ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

Braga

Braga

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Crvena Zvezda

Crvena Zvezda

Top position in Group F will be at stake when Braga and Crvena zvezda face each other at Estadio Municipal de Braga on Thursday evening. The Primeira Liga side have been impressive at home ground this season, and it is no wonder the bookies see them as favourites to pick up all three points from the decider. A man to watch in the home team will be Ricardo Horta, who scored a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

Celtic

Celtic

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Betis

Betis

Celtic play host to Real Betis at their Celtic Park in the last group game. The Hoops missed out on a place in the Europa League knockout stages, but they will continue their European journey in the Conference League. Since Celtic have little to play for in Thursday’s clash, we are positive that head coach Ange Postecoglou is going to mix the squad this time out. All Abada ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

Ferencvaros

Ferencvaros

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen will look to cement top position in Group G when they take on Ferencvaros on Thursday evening. The Bundesliga side have been scoring goals for fun in the Europa League group stages, and they surely want to put icing on the cake on a very successful campaign. Patrick Schick, who scored four goals in a 7-1 crushing of Greuther Furth, is likely to be rested in ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

Genk

Genk

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Rapid Vienna

Rapid Vienna

There will be fireworks when Genk and Rapid Wien face each other at Cegeka Arena in a highly-anticipated Europa League game. Genk are in a position to make it to both Europa League and Conference League playoffs, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at Rapid. The good news for the hosts is that both Cuesta and Munoz have recovered from their respective injuries, while ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

Lazio

Lazio

Prediction:
3-2

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Galatasaray

Galatasaray

Buoyed by a 3-1 win over Sampdoria, Lazio will look to give fans yet another reason for celebration when they take on Galatasaray at Stadio Olimpico. The Biancocelesti rolled over Lokomotiv Moscow 3-0 in their last group game, with the team booking their place in the Europa League knockout stages. Lazio, though, want to finish the process in top position, and they are likely ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

Ludogorets

Ludogorets

Prediction:
2-3

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Midtjylland

Midtjylland

Midtjylland will be aiming to book their place in the Europa League knockout stages when they take on Ludogorets in Razgrad on Thursday. The Danes proved their worth in a 3-2 win over Braga, and they are seen as favourites to win the decider as well. Head coach Bo Henriksen rested several first-team regulars in a 2-0 Danish Cup win over Brondby, but he is likely to field the ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

Marseille

Marseille

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Lokomotiv Moscow

Lokomotiv Moscow

Olympique Marseille will be aiming to seal their spot in the Conference League last 32 when they host Lokomotiv Moscow to their Stade Velodrome on Thursday. OM failed to impress in their last league match, with the team losing to Brest at home ground. Jorge Sampaoli should opt to make changes to the starting XI, with both Under and Milik pushing for a start. The Argentine ta ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

West Ham

West Ham

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Dinamo Zagreb

Dinamo Zagreb

West Ham will look to cement top position in Group H when they take on Dinamo Zagreb in London on Thursday evening. The Hammers have already booked their place in the Europa League knockout stages, but they surely want to finish the process in style. Masuaku should replace injured defender Johnson in the starting XI, with both Fornals and Benrahma pushing for a start as well ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

Europa Conference League Predictions

Alashkert

Alashkert

Prediction:
0-2

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv

Alashkert and Maccabi Tel Aviv go head to head in Yerevan in the Conference League group stages round 6. Alashkert do not seem to be competitive at this level, with the team losing each of their five group games, and, no doubt, they are low on spirits ahead of Thursday’s clash. Maccabi Tel Aviv, on the other hand, booked their place in the Conference League last 32 despite ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

AZ

AZ

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Randers

Randers

AZ Alkmaar will be looking to cement top position in Group D when they take on Randers at AFAS Stadion on Thursday. AZ made a slow start to the season, but they have been showing signs of improvement of late. The Eredivisie outfit head into the match following back-to-back wins over Fortuna Sittard and Sparta Rotterdam, and they are surely capable of beating Randers at home ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

CFR Cluj

CFR Cluj

Prediction:
0-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Jablonec

Jablonec

Stadionul Dr. Constantin Radulescu will host Thursday’s Conference League game between Cluj and Jablonec. Cluj are stuck at the bottom with only one point in their pocket, and, as a result, they have nothing to play for in the last group match. Head coach Daniel Petrescu should rest key players against Jablonec, with all Bordeianu, Chipciu, Stefan, and Paun pushing for a s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

CSKA Sofia

CSKA Sofia

Prediction:
0-3

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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AS Roma

AS Roma

Nacionalen Stadion Vasil Levski will host Thursday’s Conference League game between CSKA Sofia and Roma. The Bulgarians missed out on a place in the knockout stages, with the team collecting only one point in total in the process. The rock-bottom side have nothing to play for in the last group game, and given their three-match losing run, we do not believe that there is a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

Zorya

Zorya

Prediction:
1-2

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Bodo Glimt

Bodo Glimt

Bodod will look to clinch top position in Group C when they take on Zorya at Slavutych-Arena on Thursday evening. Bodo are eyeing their first away win of the process, and they are surely capable of beating Zorya, who have nothing to play for in the last group game. Important midfielder Ulrik Saltnes, who misses the CSKA Sofia game with injury, is back to contention, while So ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

Gent

Gent

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Flora

Flora

After shocking Partizan in their last group game, Flora will be looking to claim yet another major scalp in Group A when they take on Gent at Ghelamco Arena. The Estonians proved their worth in the triumph over Aleksandar Stanojevic’s troops, with the team keeping their knockout stages hopes alive. Flora, though, are not regarded as good travelers, and we do not believe th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

LASK

LASK

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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HJK

HJK

Thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Maccabi Tel Aviv, LASK clinched top position in Group A, and a place in the Conference League last 16. The Black and Whites aim to finish the process in style, and we are positive that they will go for a win in Thursday’s clash. Midfielder Florian Flecker is back from a domestic ban, while all Filipovic, Lawal, and Raguz are out of cont ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

Partizan

Partizan

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

17:45

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Anorthosis

Anorthosis

Following a shocking 1-0 loss to Flora, Partizan will look to give fans some cheer when they take on Anorthosis in Belgrade on Thursday evening. Aleksandar Stanojevic’s troops are leading the chase for the domestic trophy, and they are with one foot in the Conference League last 32. Considering that the Black and Whites are a real force to be reckoned with at home, we beli ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 17:45

Basel

Basel

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Qarabag

Qarabag

St. Jakob-Park will host Thursday’s Conference League game between Basel and Qaragab, the two teams who are vying for top position in Group H. Basel did well to beat Kairat Almaty 3-2 in their last group game to climb to first place in the standings. A man to watch in the home team will be Brazil attacker Arthur, who has been scoring goals for fun in all competitions this ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

FC Copenhagen

FC Copenhagen

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Slovan Bratislava

Slovan Bratislava

Slovan Bratislava will look to seal their spot in the Conference League knockout stages when they take on Group F leaders Copenhagen at Parken Stadium. Since PAOK take on rock-bottom Lincoln Red Imps on Thursday evening, this has to go down as a must-win game for the Slovaks. A man to keep an eye on in the away team will be experienced midfielder Vladimir Weiss, who found th ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

Feyenoord

Feyenoord

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Maccabi Haifa

Maccabi Haifa

Feyenoord will look to put icing on the cake on a very successful Conference League group stages campaign when they host Maccabi Haifa to their De Kuip on Thursday evening. The Rotterdammers have already booked their place in the Conference League last 16, but they surely want to finish the process in style. Midfielder Guus Til is banned for the match, while Iran internation ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

Omonia

Omonia

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Kairat Almaty

Kairat Almaty

Omonia and Kairat, the two teams who missed out on a place in the knockout stages, take on each other at Neo GSP Stadium on Thursday evening. Omonia are eyeing their first win of the process, and they will not have a better chance than this to get one. Midfielder Kiko, who was sent off in a 2-2 draw with Qarabag, misses out through suspension, while Comoros international Fou ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

PAOK

PAOK

Prediction:
3-0

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Lincoln Red Imps

Lincoln Red Imps

PAOK and Lincoln Red Imps face each other in a David-vs-Goliath clash at Toumba Stadium. The Black and White Eagles face a match point as a win over Lincoln should see them book their place in the Conference League last 32. Even though PAOK are on a five-game winless run in all competitions, anything but a routine home win would be a major surprise.

The rock-bottom s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

Tottenham

Tottenham

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Rennes

Rennes

This match has been postponed.

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This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

Union Berlin

Union Berlin

Prediction:
2-2

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Slavia Prague

Slavia Prague

There will be fireworks when Union Berlin and Slavia Prague face each other at Olympiastadion on Thursday evening. Union Berlin aim to build on a Bundesliga win over Leipzig, and, no doubt, they are brimming with confidence ahead of the Conference League decider. Since the Germans are one point behind Slavia in Group E, this has to go down as a must-win game for the home sid ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

Vitesse

Vitesse

Prediction:
4-1

Match Time & Date:

9 December 2021

20:00

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Mura

Mura

Vitesse will be aiming to book their place in the Conference League last 32 when they take on Mura in the last group game. The Vitas showed character in a 3-3 draw with Rennes, with the team coming from two goals behind to share the spoils with the Ligue 1 outfit. This has to go down as a must-win game for the hosts, and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field. Bo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 9 December 2021 at 20:00

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