Ludogorets
Nice
Ludogorets can secure their spot in the Europa League playoffs with a win over Nice, and they go into this clash in solid form. Therefore, our prediction leans toward a 2-1 home win. The Bulgarian side have won 60% of their matches recently and remain unbeaten in four of their last five. At home, Ludogorets average 4.0 goals per game, scoring 2.2 and conceding 1.8, while kee... Read More...
This match will be played on 29 January 2026 at 20:00
Lille
Freiburg
As both Lille and Freiburg should be happy with one point from their last league game, we predict that they will play out a 2-2 draw at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Les Dogues head into this clash with a depleted squad, missing Bentaleb, Igamane, and Toure, while Andre and Sahraoui are major doubts. The hosts will be happy to secure a point to edge closer to the playoffs, but their ... Read More...
This match will be played on 29 January 2026 at 20:00
Go Ahead Eagles
Braga
Go Ahead Eagles take on Braga in the last game of the Europa League league phase. As the hosts have slim playoffs chances, we predict a 2-1 for Braga, who are eyeing a top-eight finish. Despite failing to win any of their recent games, the hosts remain competitive, drawing four of their last five. Their home fixtures consistently produce goals, averaging 3.5 per match, while... Read More...
This match will be played on 29 January 2026 at 20:00
Genk
Malmo
Genk are eager to secure a top-eight finish and with Malmo failing to book their spot in the playoffs, our prediction points toward a 3-1 home win. The hosts this clash with encouraging underlying numbers, especially at home where they average 2.13 expected goals and see 100% BTTS in recent outings. Their only absentee is forward Noah Adedeji-Sternberg, meaning Wouter Vranck... Read More...
This match will be played on 29 January 2026 at 20:00
FCSB
Fenerbahce
FCSB have no other option but to go all guns blazing at Fenerbahce in the decider as they face a must-win situation. However, our prediction points toward a 2-1 away win as the Turks should have a number of opportunities to score on the break FCSB have lost three of their last five games (WWLLL) and their home numbers show inconsistency: 1.75 points per game, conceding 2.00 ... Read More...
This match will be played on 29 January 2026 at 20:00
Crvena Zvezda
Celta Vigo
Crvena zvezda enter the final league-phase round with a realistic chance of sneaking into the top eight, sitting one point above Celta Vigo and backed by excellent home numbers. As Dejan Stankovic's men are brimming with confidence following a 1-0 win over Malmo, we predict a 1-0 home win. Fit-again midfielder Mirko Ivanović should strengthen the hosts’ control in midfiel... Read More...
This match will be played on 29 January 2026 at 20:00
Celtic
Utrecht
Celtic head into the final league-phase round knowing that a win guarantees their place in the Europa League playoffs, and given their recent form, we predict that they will defeat Utrecht 2-0 at Celtic Park. Martin O'Neill's men are unbeaten in five (WWWDD) and strong at home, winning 67% of matches at Celtic Park while averaging 2.67 goals scored. Even without suspended Re... Read More...
This match will be played on 29 January 2026 at 20:00
Betis
Feyenoord
Real Betis push for a top-eight finish that would seal automatic passage into the Europa League last 16 and given their excellent home record, we predict that they will defeat Feyenoord 2-1 in the decider. Los Beticos home numbers are outstanding. The Andalusians have taken 3.00 points per game at home, winning all their recent matches at Benito Villamarin while scoring 2.67... Read More...
This match will be played on 29 January 2026 at 20:00
Basel
Plzen
Basel enter the final round of the league phase needing a must-win result, sitting two points outside the playoff positions, but injuries to Metinho, Tsunemoto and Broschinski complicate matters. Anyhow, we predict a 2-1 home win as Plzen have little to play for. The Rotblau's form has been mixed, collecting 1.30 points per game overall, but their home record is a concern: B... Read More...
This match will be played on 29 January 2026 at 20:00
Aston Villa
Salzburg
Aston Villa host Salzburg in the final round of the league phase with Unai Emery’s men aiming to secure top position, while the visitors hold only slim hopes of reaching the Europa League playoffs. Anyhow, we predict 3-1 home win as Salzburg struggle on the travels. The Villans have no fresh injury concerns, though Emery is expected to rotate, which may slightly affect the... Read More...
This match will be played on 29 January 2026 at 20:00
Utrecht
Genk
Utrecht and Genk face each other in a highly-anticipated Europa League clash. As Utrecht have slim playoffs chances, we predict a 2-1 away win. The hosts are sitting 32nd in the standings, and they will be without midfielder Gjival Zechiel due to suspension. The Dutch side have struggled at home, failing to win in recent matches and scoring just 1 goal per home game on avera... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 20:00
Salzburg
Basel
Salzburg take on Basel in an eagerly-awaited Europa League encounter, with both sides vying for playoff qualification. Given Basel's shaky defence, our prediction points toward a 3-1 home win. The Red Bulls are missing striker Petar Ratkov, who recently joined Lazio, but Kerim Alajbegovic is back from a minor injury, boosting their attacking options. The Austrian side have b... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 20:00
Rangers
Ludogorets
Rangers host Ludogorets in a crucial Europa League clash, with the Scottish side holding slim playoff chances, having collected only 1 point from six matches. Given their excellent form, we predict that Rangers will crush Ludogorets 3-0 at their Ibrox. Confidence is high in Danny Rohl's team after a six-game winning streak in all competitions, and no fresh injury worries giv... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 20:00
Nice
Go Ahead Eagles
Nice face Go Ahead Eagles in a high-stakes Europa League showdown as both sides look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. As Nice are a more experienced side than Go Ahead Eagles, we predict a 2-1 home win. The French side are struggling for confidence, coming off a heavy 5-1 defeat to Toulouse, and now face further disruption with defender Melvin Bard injured and Antoine... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 20:00
Ferencvaros
Panathinaikos
Ferencvaros face Panathinaikos in an eagerly-awaited Europa League group stage clash, with playoff spots at stake. As Panathinaikos are low on confidence following a 4-0 loss to AEK, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Hungarians have yet to resume domestic action following the winter break, but their European form remains strong, averaging 2.60 points per away game and 2.20 over... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 20:00
Dinamo Zagreb
FCSB
Stadion Maksimir will host Thursday's Europa League clash between Dinamo Zagreb as both teams aim to secure a spot in the playoffs. Given FCSB's difficulties on the travels, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-1 home win. The Blues have shown mixed form, collecting 1.60 points per game overall, scoring 2.20 goals on average while conceding 1.60, with an expected goals (x... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 20:00
