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
Celta Vigo
Lille
High-flying Celta Vigo are brimming with confidence ahead of Lille's visit. As Les Dogues do not seem to be at their sharpest, we predict a 1-0 home win. Os Celestes have been steady of late, picking up 1.80 points per game overall, scoring 1.60 goals per match while conceding just 0.70, with 50% clean sheets at home. Midfielder Ilaix Moriba is banned for this fixture, but ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 20:00
Braga
Nottingham Forest
Braga take on Nottingham Forest in a mid-table Europa League clash with playoff implications. As Forest have been struggling under Sean Dyche, we predict a 2-1 home win. Braga’s home form has been solid, yielding 2.00 points per game, scoring 1.50 goals on average while conceding just 1.00, and maintaining 50% clean sheets at home. Their overall expected goals of 1.08 at h... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 20:00
AS Roma
Stuttgart
AS Roma welcome Stuttgart to their Stadio Olimpico in a mid-table Europa League clash. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment, we predict a 1-1 draw. Roma’s recent form shows 1.80 points per game overall, with a stronger home record of 2.25 points. The Giallorossi score 2.00–3.00 goals per game at home while conceding 1.00, maintaining a 50% clean sheet... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 20:00
Young Boys
Lyon
Young Boys host Lyon in a highly-anticipated round 7 Europa League game. Given Lyon's excellent run in all competitions, our prediction firmly points toward a 2-0 away win. The Swiss side have been having their ups and downs in the league phase, winning 3 and losing 3 games in the process. At home, they fare better with 1.80 points per match, scoring 2.20 goals but conceding... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 17:45
Plzen
Porto
Plzen and Porto square off against each other in a crucial Round 7 clash as both sides aim to solidify their positions in the Europa League playoffs. As Porto are a more experienced side than Plzen, we predict a 2-0 away win. Plzen’s form has been steady, collecting 1.60 points per game in the group stage, scoring 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.30. Their home record ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 17:45
PAOK
Betis
PAOK enter Round 7 in strong form, collecting 13 points from their last five matches and averaging 3.20 goals per game at home, the second-best home scoring rate in the group. However, we predict a 2-2 draw as both sides should be happy with one point from Thursday's encounter. Razvan Lucescu’s side also boast an impressive 80% home win rate in the Europa League phase, dri... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 17:45
Malmo
Crvena Zvezda
Malmo head into this Europa League round-7 clash with their qualification hopes all but gone after collecting just one point from 18 and scoring only 0.5 goals per game in the league phase. Given Zvezda's fine form in the competition, we predict a 1-0 away win. Malmo's overall form remains poor, taking 0.80 points per match, while defensive issues continue—conceding 2.00 g... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 17:45
Freiburg
Maccabi Tel Aviv
Freiburg and Maccabi Tel Aviv meet in a Europa League clash with the hosts looking to cement their place inside the top eight. Given Maccabi's shaky defence, we predict a routine 3-1 win for the Bundesliga outfit. Julian Schuster's men have been particularly strong at home, collecting 2.60 points per game in Freiburg and winning 80% of their matches. Their defensive numbers ... Read More...
This match will be played on 22 January 2026 at 17:45
