Europa League Predictions

Almaty Central Stadium will host a highly-anticipated Europa League playoffs first-leg clash between Kairat and Anderlecht, with both sides looking to take an advantage into the return fixture. Kairat enjoyed a strong run domestically but struggled offensively in their Champions League double-header with Levski, ultimately dropping into the Europa League playoffs. The Kazakh ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 16:00

Jagiellonia Bialystok will be looking to build on their impressive Europa League campaign when they face Iberia in the playoffs first leg. The Polish side produced a major upset by eliminating Rangers in the third qualifying round, showing plenty of character against the Scottish giants. Jagiellonia have also won six of their last 10 matches in all competitions, while averag ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 17:00

Mjallby will be aiming to cause a European upset when they welcome Salzburg in the Europa League playoffs first leg. The Swedish side head into the clash after a thrilling 4-3 league victory over Sirius, but their European campaign has been far less impressive. Mjallby were eliminated by Slovan in the Champions League qualifiers after losing both legs, while their recent for ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 17:00

David faces Goliath in Istanbul as Besiktas take one Kauno Zalgiris in the Europa League playoffs first leg. The Turkish giants are in excellent form, having won five consecutive matches in all competitions, including both legs against Hradec in the previous qualifying round. Besiktas have been particularly solid defensively, conceding just five goals across their last 10 ma ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

Egnatia will be aiming to continue their impressive European adventure when they welcome Lillestrom in the Europa League playoffs, first leg. The Albanian side produced a stunning performance against Shamrock Rovers, cruising to a 5-1 victory in the second leg and booking their place in the playoffs. Egnatia have been in excellent form overall, winning six of their last 10 m ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

A place in the Europa League league stages will be at stake when Lech Poznan and Thun lock horns in a double-header. Lech Poznan are brimming with confidence as they aim to extend their winning run to five games in all competitions following a convincing 5-0 win over Klaksvik. Key striker Mikael Ishak will continue leading the line, while there are no fresh injury worries fo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

Papara Park will host a highly-anticipated Europa League playoff first leg when Trabzonspor and Ferencvaros go head-to-head in Turkey. As both sides are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach, we predict a 2-2 draw. Trabzonspor are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions, with a 1-1 draw against Kasimpasa at the weekend extending their positive run. Star s ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

Universitatea Craiova will be aiming to take a significant step towards the Europa League group stage when they host Ararat-Armenia in the first leg of the playoffs. Craiova booked their place in the final qualifying round by eliminating KuPS in round three and have been particularly strong at home, winning four of their last five there. The Romanian side are also averaging ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 18:00

Pankritio Stadium will be the centre of attention when OFI Crete and CSKA Sofia lock horns in the first leg of their Europa League playoff tie. OFI have endured a difficult preseason, particularly defensively, but they showed character by beating AEK Athens on penalties in the Greek Super Cup. The hosts have conceded 1.70 goals per game across their last 10 matches, while fa ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00

Check out our prediction below. A full analysis will be added closer to kickoff.

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00

Check out our prediction below. A full analysis will be added closer to kickoff.

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 20:00

Check out our prediction below. A full analysis will be added closer to kickoff.

This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 20:00

Egnatia will be looking to produce a major comeback when they host Shamrock Rovers in the second leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie. The Albanian side suffered a 3-1 defeat in the first leg, with their defensive shortcomings proving costly. However, Egnatia have been prolific in recent weeks, scoring an impressive 2.60 goals per game across their last 10 m ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2026 at 20:00

Rangers will be looking to overturn a one-goal deficit when they host Jagiellonia Bialystok in the second leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie. The Scottish side suffered a 2-1 defeat in the first leg, but they can take confidence from their attacking numbers, having scored 2.00 goals per game across their last 10 matches. Rangers have also seen BTTS in 90% ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2026 at 19:30

Tynecastle Park will host a fascinating second-leg encounter between Hearts and Benfica in the Europa League third qualifying round, although the tie is effectively decided after Benfica’s 6-1 demolition in the first leg. Hearts have struggled for consistency since losing several key players during the summer, winning just four of their last 10 matches. They have conceded ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2026 at 19:30

Anderlecht will be looking to defend their slim lead when they host PAOK in the second leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie. The Belgian side produced an excellent defensive display in Greece, securing a 1-0 victory despite being under pressure. Anderlecht have been inconsistent recently, winning only three of their last 10 matches, but they have scored in e ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2026 at 19:30

CSKA Sofia will look to finish the job when they host Maccabi Tel Aviv in the second leg of their Europa League qualifying tie. The Bulgarian side take a commanding 3-0 advantage into the return fixture and are expected to name an unchanged starting XI. CSKA have been in impressive form, winning five of their last 10 matches, while their home record is even stronger, with a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2026 at 19:00

Vikingur Reykjavik will be looking to produce a much-improved performance when they host Thun in the second leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie. As Vikingur are a real force to be reckoned with at home, our main prediction leans toward a 3-1 home win. The Icelandic side face a huge task after suffering a 3-0 defeat in the first leg, but their home form offe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2026 at 18:30

Ki Klaksvik will be aiming to overturn a one-goal deficit when they welcome Lech Poznan in the second leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie. The Faroese champions have struggled for consistency lately, winning three, drawing three and losing four of their last 10 matches. Goals have been scarce, with under 2.5 goals landing in six of their last eight games. K ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2026 at 18:30

Universitatea Craiova and KuPS meet in the Europa League third qualifying round (second leg) with everything to play for after a 1-1 draw in Finland. Craiova were the better side in the first encounter and will be confident of finishing the job in front of their home fans. The Romanian side have won 60% of their last 10 home matches, scoring an impressive 2.40 goals per game ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2026 at 18:00

A spot in the Europa League playoffs will be at stake when Pafos and Salzburg lock horns in the second leg. Given the attacking potential of both sides, our prediction leans toward a 2-2 draw. Pafos trail 1-0 but will be confident at home, having won three of their last four matches there. They have scored 2.00 goals per game across their last four home outings and kept thre ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2026 at 18:00

Omonia will be looking to make home advantage count when they welcome Lincoln Red Imps in the second leg of their Europa League qualifying tie. The first meeting ended 1-1, leaving everything to play for, but the Cypriot side will be confident of progressing after an excellent run of form. Omonia have won seven of their last ten matches in all competitions and have been part ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2026 at 18:00

Gornik Zabrze will be looking to overturn a narrow 1-0 deficit when they welcome Ferencvaros in the second leg of their Europa League qualifying tie. The Polish side were beaten in Budapest but will take confidence from their impressive home record, having won 60% of their last ten matches at their own stadium. Gornik have also averaged 2.2 goals per home game during that pe ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2026 at 18:00

Besiktas will be looking to finish the job when they welcome Hradec to Istanbul for the second leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie. The Turkish giants take a narrow 1-0 advantage into the return fixture and will be confident of progressing in front of their passionate supporters. Star signing Leandro Trossard is expected to make his Besiktas debut, adding a ... Read More...

This match will be played on 13 August 2026 at 18:00

A place in the Europa League playoff round will be at stake when Iberia and Larne lock horns in the second leg of their third qualifying round tie. The first meeting ended goalless, with Iberia registering only four goal attempts, but the Georgian side are expected to adopt a much more attack-minded approach on home soil. There are no fresh injury worries for Iberia, while A ... Read More...

This match will be played on 11 August 2026 at 17:00

Benfica will be aiming to continue their impressive European campaign when they welcome Hearts to Estadio da Luz for the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie. Given the huge gap in quality and experience between the two teams, we predict a 4-1 home win. The Eagles produced a commanding display in the previous round, crushing St. Gallen 6-2 on aggregate ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2026 at 20:00

Thun will be aiming to get their European campaign back on track when they host Vikingur Reykjavik in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie. The Swiss side head into the match desperate for a response after suffering a humiliating 6-0 league defeat to Young Boys. Thun were also unfortunate to bow out of the Champions League qualifiers against Dinamo ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2026 at 19:00

PAOK will be aiming to seize the initiative when they welcome Anderlecht to Toumba Stadium for the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie. As PAOK have turned their stadium into a real fortress, we predict a 2-1 home win. The Greek outfit impressed in the previous round, eliminating Dynamo Kyiv 5-2 on aggregate thanks to a series of dominant displays. A ... Read More...

This match will be played on 6 August 2026 at 18:45