UEFA Europa League - Play offs First Leg - Score Predictions & Best Bets

PAOK vs Celta Vigo

A hostile atmosphere in Thessaloniki awaits Celta. PAOK are extremely strong at home and rarely concede easily, but Celta’s technical quality should see them create chances.

Prediction: PAOK 1-1 Celta Vigo

Best Bet: BTTS + Under 3.5 Goals

Brann vs Bologna

Brann are dangerous at home in Norway, especially physically, but Bologna’s Serie A quality and tactical discipline should give them control over the tie.

Prediction: Brann 1-2 Bologna

Best Bet: Bologna Draw No Bet

Dinamo Zagreb vs Genk

Two well-organised sides that thrive in European competition. Dinamo’s home advantage may prove decisive in what should be a tight encounter.

Prediction: Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 Genk

Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals

Fenerbahçe vs Nottingham Forest

A fascinating clash. Fenerbahçe’s attacking firepower at home makes them favourites, but Forest’s counter-attacking threat could punish them.

Prediction: Fenerbahçe 2-1 Nottingham Forest

Best Bet: BTTS

Ludogorets vs Ferencváros

A balanced tie between two sides used to European nights. Ludogorets’ home record in Europe is strong, but this could easily be cagey.

Prediction: Ludogorets 1-0 Ferencváros

Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals

LOSC Lille vs Crvena Zvezda

Lille have the superior squad depth and technical quality. Crvena Zvezda are always dangerous, but away from home they may struggle to control the tempo.

Prediction: Lille 2-0 Crvena Zvezda

Best Bet: Lille to Win to Nil

Celtic vs VfB Stuttgart

An electric Celtic Park under the lights. Stuttgart are strong in transition, but Celtic’s intensity at home should make this a high-tempo contest.

Prediction: Celtic 2-2 Stuttgart

Best Bet: BTTS + Over 2.5 Goals

Panathinaikos vs Viktoria Plzeň

Panathinaikos are very compact at home and hard to break down. Plzeň are experienced but may struggle to impose themselves away.

Prediction: Panathinaikos 1-0 Viktoria Plzeň

Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals

Final Thoughts

First legs in the Europa League often stay tight, with home sides looking to build narrow advantages. Lille, Bologna and Fenerbahçe look well positioned to take control, while Celtic vs Stuttgart could be the most open tie of the night.

Disclaimer: All Europa League predictions and betting tips are based on form analysis and historical trends. Football is unpredictable, always bet responsibly.