Ferencvaros
Trabzonspor
A narrow advantage is all Ferencvaros have to protect as they welcome Trabzonspor for the second leg, having secured a valuable 1-0 victory in Turkey. The Hungarians did not create a huge amount in the first encounter, producing only 1.01 xG, but their defensive discipline helped them secure the result. Ferencvaros have kept clean sheets in 50% of their last 10 matches and c ... Read More...
This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:30
Anderlecht
Kairat Almaty
Anderlecht will be aiming to finish the job when they take on Kairat Almaty for the second leg, with the Belgian side holding a commanding 3-0 advantage from the first encounter. Anderlecht dominated possession in Kazakhstan with 69% and now have home advantage to complete what looks like a straightforward task. They have won 80% of their last five home matches, scoring 2.60 ... Read More...
This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:30
Thun
Lech Poznan
Thun's pride will be at stake when they welcome Lech Poznan for the second leg, with the Swiss side facing an almost impossible task after a humiliating 7-0 defeat in Poland. Given the attacking potential of both sides, we predict a 2-2 draw. Despite the heavy loss, Thun managed four shots on target in the first leg and will hope to produce a much more competitive display at ... Read More...
This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:00
CSKA Sofia
OFI Crete
Three goals down after a surprising first-leg defeat, CSKA Sofia return home knowing they need an extraordinary comeback to keep their Europa League hopes alive. The Bulgarians were not in action domestically at the weekend, so they should have fresh legs for this demanding contest. CSKA have won 60% of their last five home matches and average 2.20 goals per game on home soi ... Read More...
This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:00
Aarhus
Benfica
Aarhus have a mountain to climb in the return leg after Benfica claimed a 3-1 victory in the opening encounter, with the Danish side now needing to produce something special to keep their European hopes alive. Their recent form offers little encouragement, as they are winless in four matches and have conceded 2.00 goals per game across their last 10. Aarhus have also seen BT ... Read More...
This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 19:00
Salzburg
Mjallby
Salzburg return home from Sweden with a slim 1-0 advantage, but the first leg suggested the tie could have been settled much earlier given their overwhelming dominance. The Red Bulls registered 25 goal attempts and produced 2.48 xG before finally finding a late winner. They have scored in all of their last 10 matches, averaging 2.00 goals per game, while their overall xG sta ... Read More...
This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00
Plzen
Crvena Zvezda
Following a 3-0 loss in Belgrade, Plzen face an uphill task as they welcome Crvena Zvezda for the return meeting under new boss Radoslav Kovac. The Czech side failed to create a decent scoring opportunity in Belgrade and must produce a completely different attacking display if they are to give themselves any hope of a comeback. Plzen have won 67% of their last six home match ... Read More...
This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00
Omonia
St Truiden
A spot in the Europa League league stages will be at stake when Omonia and St. Truiden meet in the decisive second leg, with the Belgian side holding a narrow 1-0 advantage from the opening encounter. Omonia now have home advantage and will be determined to overturn the deficit, but they must find a way through a St. Truiden defence that protected its lead in the first leg. ... Read More...
This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00
Lillestrom
Egnatia
Lillestrom and Egnatia face each other at Arasen Stadion with everything to play for after a 0-0 draw in Albania. Lillestrom defended impressively in the first leg but must adopt a more attack-minded approach on home soil. Their recent form is a concern, with only a 30% win rate across their last 10 matches and just 1.00 goal scored per game. Garnas, Jebara, and Olsen have a ... Read More...
This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00
Kauno Zalgiris
Besiktas
Kauno Zalgiris will have a mountain to climb in the tie with Besiktas after a 3-0 defeat in the first leg, with the star-studded Turks now looking to finish the job in Lithuania. Kauno were completely outplayed in Istanbul and will need a huge improvement to compete with their much stronger opponents. The hosts have won 67% of their last six home matches, conceding only 0.50 ... Read More...
This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 18:00
Iberia 1999
Jagiellonia
Iberia 1999's pride will be at stake when they face Jagiellonia in the Europa League playoffs, return leg. Despite the 4-0 defeat, Iberia created plenty of opportunities in Poland, registering 18 attempts and seven shots on target. The Georgian side have seen both teams score in 70% of their last 10 matches, while their games average 3.50 goals. Amiran Dzagania is pushing fo ... Read More...
This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 17:00
Ararat Armenia
Universitatea Craiova
A place in the Europa League league phase will be decided in Armenia as Ararat and Universitatea Craiova face each other at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium after a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Ararat struggled to create chances in Romania, managing just five attempts while seeing only 32% possession. However, their home form offers encouragement, with the Armenian side winn ... Read More...
This match will be played on 27 August 2026 at 17:00
Crvena Zvezda
Plzen
All eyes will be on Stadion Rajko Mitiv when Crvena Zvezda and Plzen go head-to-head in the first leg of their Europa League playoff tie. Zvezda will be eager to put their disappointing Champions League qualifying campaign behind them after suffering a 3-0 aggregate defeat to Hapoel Beer Sheva. The Serbian champions now have a new boss in Albert Riera, who will be keen to ma ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 20:00
Benfica
Aarhus
Estadio da Luz will be packed when Benfica and Aarhus go head-to-head in the first leg of their Europa League playoff tie. Benfica are among the main favourites to lift the trophy and booked their place in the playoffs with an emphatic 7-2 aggregate victory over Hearts. Marco Silva is expected to field his strongest possible XI after rotating his squad in the 1-1 draw with H ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 20:00
St Truiden
Omonia
St. Truiden will be hoping to finally get their season up and running when they welcome Omonia in the Europa League playoffs. The Belgian side have drawn both of their opening league games against Lommel and Cercle Brugge, but their recent overall form offers some encouragement, with just two defeats in their last 10 matches. St. Truiden have also been particularly strong at ... Read More...
This match will be played on 20 August 2026 at 19:00
OFI Crete
CSKA Sofia
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
