UEFA Europa League - Round 5 - Score Predictions & Best Bets

Aston Villa vs Young Boys

Villa Park has been a fortress in Europe. Young Boys struggle defensively away from home.

Prediction: Aston Villa 2-0 Young Boys

Best bet: Villa to win & clean sheet

Fenerbahçe vs Ferencváros

Fenerbahçe at home are intense and attack-minded; Ferencváros can score but lack defensive structure.

Prediction: Fenerbahçe 3-1 Ferencváros

Best bet: Fenerbahçe to win & over 2.5 goals

Viktoria Plzeň vs SC Freiburg

Two energetic sides. Freiburg are more complete, but Plzeň at home will make it competitive.

Prediction: Viktoria Plzeň 1-2 Freiburg

Best bet: Over 2.5 goals

Porto vs Nice

Porto’s European pedigree and home atmosphere should give them the edge. Nice may create chances but lack consistency away.

Prediction: Porto 2-1 Nice

Best bet: Porto to win & both teams to score

Feyenoord vs Celtic

Expect a classic: high tempo, attacking football. Both teams score freely but concede too often.

Prediction: Feyenoord 2-2 Celtic

Best bet: Both teams to score & over 2.5 goals

Ludogorets vs Celta Vigo

Celta more technical, Ludogorets gritty at home. Tight contest but Spaniards should nick it.

Prediction: Ludogorets 1-2 Celta Vigo

Best bet: Celta to win & both teams to score

Roma vs Midtjylland

Roma at home are usually dominant; Midtjylland can threaten but lack Roma's attacking depth.

Prediction: Roma 3-1 Midtjylland

Best bet: Roma to win & over 2.5 goals

LOSC Lille vs Dinamo Zagreb

Lille dynamic and creative at home; Dinamo stubborn but vulnerable to pace.

Prediction: Lille 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb

Best bet: Lille to win & both teams to score

PAOK vs Brann

PAOK are very strong at home in Europe. Brann unlikely to control possession or tempo.

Prediction: PAOK 2-0 Brann

Best bet: PAOK to win & under 3.5 goals

Rangers vs Braga

Two aggressive pressing sides. Rangers at Ibrox usually rise to European nights.

Prediction: Rangers 2-1 Braga

Best bet: Rangers to win & both teams to score

Bologna vs RB Salzburg

Bologna are improving but Salzburg’s European experience counts big here.

Prediction: Bologna 1-2 RB Salzburg

Best bet: Both teams to score

Genk vs Basel

Evenly matched. Genk home slightly stronger; Basel dangerous on the break.

Prediction: Genk 1-1 Basel

Best bet: Both teams to score

Go Ahead Eagles vs VfB Stuttgart

Stuttgart have more quality across the pitch and should control the tie.

Prediction: Go Ahead 0-2 Stuttgart

Best bet: Stuttgart to win & clean sheet

Maccabi Tel-Aviv vs Lyon

Lyon more talented but inconsistent. Maccabi strong at home — upset potential.

Prediction: Maccabi Tel-Aviv 1-1 Lyon

Best bet: Both teams to score

Panathinaikos vs SK Sturm Graz

Pana at home intense and attack-heavy; Sturm will struggle to match the tempo.

Prediction: Panathinaikos 2-1 Sturm Graz

Best bet: Over 2.5 goals

Nottingham Forest vs Malmö

Forest physical and aggressive at home; Malmö lack punch in big away games.

Prediction: Nottingham Forest 2-0 Malmö

Best bet: Forest to win & clean sheet

Crvena zvezda vs FCSB

Zvezda extremely strong at home; FCSB can compete but may get overpowered physically.

Prediction: Crvena zvezda 2-1 FCSB

Best bet: Zvezda to win & both teams to score

Real Betis vs Utrecht

Betis technical superiority should shine through, especially at home.

Prediction: Real Betis 3-1 Utrecht

Best bet: Betis to win & over 2.5 goals

Final Thoughts

Matchday 5 brings an exciting blend of heavyweight clashes and tricky away trips. Strong home picks include Aston Villa, Fenerbahçe, PAOK, Rangers, Panathinaikos, and Real Betis, while games like Feyenoord vs Celtic and Rangers vs Braga promise goals.