Motherwell
Freiburg
Motherwell will look to claim a major scalp when they face Freiburg in the Conference League playoffs, first leg. However, we predict a 2-1 away win as Freiburg chiefs did well to reinforce the squad. The Scottish side eliminated HJK in the third qualifying round, although they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat to Stenhousemuir in the League Cup at the weekend. Motherwell have gen ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:30
Lugano
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Lugano aim to continue their remarkable run of form when they welcome Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Conference League playoffs. The Swiss side eliminated NSI Runavik in the third qualifying round and have been scoring goals for fun, winning eight of their last 10 matches while averaging an impressive 3.7 goals per game. Their home form is even more convincing, with Lugano winning ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:30
Gent
Hibernian
Gent will be looking to put one foot in the Conference League group stage when they welcome Hibernian in the first leg of the playoffs. The Belgian side eliminated IFK Goteborg in the previous round and will be hoping to build on a 2-1 league victory over La Louviere at the weekend. Gent have been defensively solid at home lately, keeping three clean sheets in their last fiv ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:30
Atalanta
Hapoel Tel Aviv
Atalanta will be eager to make a flying start to their Conference League campaign when they welcome Hapoel Tel Aviv. The Italian side head into the first leg in confident mood after beating Athletic Bilbao in their final warm-up game, and they will be keen to carry that momentum into competitive action. Summer signing Gianluca Gaetano is expected to make his official debut, ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:30
Sion
Ajax
Sion will be looking to pull off a major upset when they welcome Dutch giants Ajax in the Conference League playoffs. However, we predict a 2-1 away win as the Amsterdammers made a promising start to the season. The Swiss side booked their place in this round by overcoming Noah in the previous stage and arrive in excellent form, winning four of their last five matches. They ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:15
Vikingur Reykjavik
Borac Banja Luka
Vikingur Reykjavik will try to keep their European adventure alive when they welcome Borac Banja Luka in the Conference League playoffs, first leg. The Icelanders produced a thrilling 3-2 win over Thun in the Europa League third qualifying round, but the result was not enough to overturn the first-leg deficit. Vikingur have been prolific in front of goal lately, scoring 2.1 ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00
Twente
Qarabag
Twente will be aiming to move one step closer towards the Conference League group stage when they welcome Qarabag to De Grolsch Veste. The Dutch side head into the first leg in good spirits after a convincing 3-1 league victory over Zwolle, while they also saw off Dunajska Streda in the previous qualifying round. Twente have been particularly strong at home, winning 80% of t ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00
Gornik Zabrze
Monaco
Gornik Zabrze will try to claim a major scalp when they welcome Monaco in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie. Given the huge gap in quality between the two sides, we predict a 2-1 away win. Gornik are looking to recover from their Europa League elimination against Ferencvaros, but a 2-1 weekend victory over Wisla should provide a much-needed confidence boos ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00
Drita
Inter Escalades
Drita play host to Inter Escaldes in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie, with both sides arriving in strong attacking form and confident of reaching the league phase. Drita cruised past Tre Fiori in the previous round and have been scoring goals for fun lately, netting 2.20 goals per game across their last 10 matches. Their home numbers are even more impres ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00
PAOK
Brann
Toumba Stadium will host a fascinating Conference League playoff first leg between PAOK and Brann, with both sides eager to take an important step towards the league phase. PAOK are looking to recover from their Europa League elimination at the hands of Anderlecht, having won just three of their last 10 matches in all competitions. The Greeks have also conceded 1.70 goals pe ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:45
Klaksvik
Riga FC
Klaksvik and Riga will meet at Torsvollur in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie, with the hosts looking to put their recent struggles behind them. Klaksvik suffered a heavy 6-0 aggregate defeat to Lech Poznan in the Europa League and have struggled badly in front of goal, scoring just 0.60 goals per game across their last 10 matches. They have also failed t ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:30
Tromso
Brighton
Tromso will try to claim a major scalp when they welcome Brighton in the Conference League playoffs, with the Norwegian side facing one of the main favourites for the competition. Tromso are looking to bounce back from a 3-2 defeat to Molde, although they did well to eliminate Cluj in the third qualifying round. They have been prolific in recent weeks, scoring 2.50 goals per ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00
Nordsjaelland
St Gallen
All eyes will be on Right to Dream Stadium when Nordsjaelland and St. Gallen lock horns in what promises to be one of the most entertaining Conference League playoff first legs. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 3-2 home win. Nordsjaelland have been in excellent form, winning five games in a row in all competitions after cruising past Valur 7-0 on agg ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00
Midtjylland
Rijeka
Midtjylland and Rijeka go head to head at MCH Arena in the first leg of their playoff tie. Midtjylland advanced past Bohemians 5-2 on aggregate in the previous round and have won four of their last five matches in all competitions. The Danish side have been dangerous going forward, averaging 2.00 goals per game across their last 10 outings, while Stanley Iheanacho is pushing ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00
Lincoln Red Imps
Larne
Lincoln Red Imps and Larne will lock horns at Victoria Stadium in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie, with both sides looking to put themselves in a strong position ahead of the return fixture. Lincoln Red Imps are struggling for consistency, going five games without a win in all competitions. They have also found goals hard to come by, scoring just 0.50 pe ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 17:00
Inter Turku
FC Copenhagen
A place in the Conference League group stage will be at stake when Inter Turku and FC Copenhagen lock horns in the first leg of their playoff tie. Inter Turku booked their spot in the final qualifying round by eliminating Vaduz and are enjoying an impressive spell in front of goal, most recently beating AC Oulu 3-2 in the Finnish championship. The hosts have lost only once i ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 17:00
