Football Predictions of Thursday, December 19
Europa Conference League Predictions
APOEL will be aiming to build on a 2-0 win over Paralimni when they take on Astana in the Conference League round 6. The Cypriotes are eyeing their fourth consecutive win in the Conference League, but boss must warn his men against complacency. Both Marquinhos and Sarfo are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team.
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This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Buoyed by a La Liga win over Villarreal, Real Betis will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on HJK in the Conference League round 6. Los Beticos survived Petrocub in their last Conference League game and they are seen as favourites to win Thursday’s clash as well. Giovani Lo Celso is back from suspension, while the likes of Bellerin, Carvalho,... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Borac Banja Luka and Omonia square off against each other at TSC Arena (neutral location) in what is expected to be a close Conference League encounter. Borac aim to build on a hard-fought 3-2 win over Sloboda, but seeing that Thursday’s game will be played in Serbia, home win should not be considered. Goalkeeper Nikola Cetkovic remains on the sidelines with injury for the... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Celje play host to TNS at their Stadin Z’dezele in what is expected to be an interesting Conference League game. Celje aim to recover from a 2-0 loss to Paphos and it seems as if they will not have a better chance than this to return to winning ways. All Ajhmajer, Iosifov, and Kucys are out of contention with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. <... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Jan Breydel Stadion will host Thursday’s Conference League game between Cercle Brugge and Basaksehir, the two teams who defeated Olimpija Ljubljana and Heidenheim respectively in their last games. Cercle Brugge are eyeing their third consecutive win in the league and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. A man to watch in the home team will be talented... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Chelsea and Shamrock Rovers square off against each other at Stamford Bridge in a David-vs-Goliath clash. The Blues are on a seven-game winning run in all competitions and they must be brimming with confidence ahead of the Conference League game. As Enzo Maresca is likely to stick to his rotation policy, all Pedro Neto, Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi, and Marc Guiu should b... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
All eyes will be on Tele2 Arena when Djurgarden and Legia square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Conference League game. Djurgarden did well to beat Vikingur Reykjavik in their last Conference League game and a triumph over Legia could see them climb to top eight in the standings. Tired legs should not prove to be a problem for Roberth Bjorknesjo’s troops as... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Hearts will be aiming to recover from a 1-0 loss to Kilmarnock when they face Petrocub at their Tynecastle Park in the Europa Conference League round 6. Jambos are on a three-game losing run in the Conference League, but they are still seen as hot favourites to beat the Moldovans in front of home fans. Frankie Kent limped off with injury in a 2-0 loss to Copenhagen, with Ad... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Out-of-sorts Heidenheim will try to put an end to their seven-game losing run in all competitions when they take on St. Gallen in the Conference League round 6. Heidenheim are low on confidence ahead of Thursday’s encounter, but this game could be the turning point for Frank Schmidt’s troops. Both Lennard Maloney and Julian Niehues are sidelined with injuries, while fit-... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Jagiellonia will be aiming to recover from the Conference League loss to Mlada Boleslav when they take on Olimpija Ljubljana. Jagiellonia aim to keep their 100% record at home intact, but Thursday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for the home team. Defender Adrian Dieguez Grande is banned for the match, while both Joao Moutinho and Damian Wojdakowski remain ... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Larne and Gent face each other at Windsor Park in a David-vs-Goliath Conference League game. Larne do not seem to be competitive at this level, with the team suffering a loss in each of their five league games. The Northern Ireland outfit will have a big fish to fry against Gent, but, as always, they will leave their hearts on the field in front of home fans. Adding to their... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
LASK will be aiming to put an end to their four-game losing run in all competitions when they face Vikingur Reykjavik on Matchday 6. LASK experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 7-0 loss to Fiorentina, but they are still seen as favourites to beat Vikingur in front of home fans. The good news for the hosts is that goalkeeper Jorg Siebenhandl is back from suspensio... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Thursday’s football game at Stockhorn Arena pits together Lugano and Paphos, the two teams who defeated Legia and Celje respectively in round 5. Lugano are surprisingly sitting in 5th place in the standings and a win over Paphos will see them move one step closer to booking their spot in the Conference League knockout stages. Midfielder Anto Grgic is back from the domestic... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Following a 2-2 draw with HJK, Molde will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Europa Conference League when they face Mlada Boleslav in round 6. Molde are eager to put an end to their four-match winless run and a triumph over Mlada Boleslav could see them climb to the playoffs berth. A man to watch in the home team will be Frederik Ihler, who scored a brace against He... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Panathinaikos will be aiming to extend their winning run to five games in all competitions when they face Dinamo Minsk in the Conference League round 6. PAO have been impressive at the back of late and they will continue relying on their rock-solid defence in Thursday’s encounter. Slovenia attacker Andraz Sporar remains in the recovery room, while Serbia forward Filip Djur... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Expect an electrifying atmosphere at Allianz Stadion when Rapid Wien and Copenhagen square off against each other in an eagerly-awaited Conference League game. Rapid Vienna suffered a dip in form, with the team failing to win the previous six games in all competitions, but a win over Copenhagen will see them climb to top eight in the Conference League standings. Experienced ... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
TSC will look to recover from a 3-0 loss to Gent when they take on Noah in the Conference League round 6. TSC have a chance to climb to the playoffs berth and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Armenians. Defender Jovan Vialukin continues to miss out with injury, while Nemanja Petrovic is pushing for a start after coming as a substitute in a 3-1 loss to Vojvodina ... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
All eyes will be on Estadio D. Afonso Henriques when Vitoria Guimaraes and Fiorentina lock horns in the Conference League derby on Thursday evening. Guimaraes rolled over St. Gallen 4-1 in round 4, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against the Serie A outfit. Rui Borges should have a full squad to choose from for the Fiorentina game.
The Viola, on the othe... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
EFL Cup Predictions
A spot in the EFL Cup semis will be at stake when Tottenham and Manchester United go head to head at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday evening. Spurs rolled over Southampton 5-0 at the weekend and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against Man Utd. Midfielder Yves Bissouma serves a one-game ban, while the likes of Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, Rich... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Coppa Italia Predictions
Buoyed by a thrilling 6-0 win over Lazio, Inter will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Udinese in the Coppa Italia last 16. The Nerazzurri rolled over Marco Baroni’s men at Stadio Olimpico on Monday, but bear in mind that Simone Inzaghi is going to mix the squad against Udinese. All Darmian, Asllani, Carlos Augusto, Zielinski, and Arnautovic ... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:00
Segunda Division Predictions
Following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Albacete, Cadiz will be aiming to escape the danger zone when they face Burgos on Thursday evening. The Yellow Submarine have won three of their last four home games and, as a result, the bookies see them as favourites to beat Burgos in front of home fans. Chris Ramos, who scored as a substitute against Albacete, is pushing for a start, w... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 19:00
Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero will host Thursday’s football game between Elche and Racing Santander. Los Franjiverdes are eyeing their seventh home win of the process and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play against the league leaders. Even though there are no fresh injury worries in the home team, Argentina midfielder Nicolas Castro should be recalle... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 19:00
Deportivo La Coruna play host to Castellon at Riazor in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Thursday’s program. The Galicians are eager to revive their playoffs hopes and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play against Castellon. The good news for the hosts is that talented forward David Mella is back from suspension, whil... Read More...
This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:15
Huesca and Tenerife face each other at Estadio El Alcoraz in what is expected to be an interesting La Liga 2 encounter. Huesca are on a three-game winning run in Segunda Division and they must be high on confidence ahead of the visit of Tenerife. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, but forward Hugo Vallejo remains in the treatment room.
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This match will be played on 19/12/2024 at 21:15