Tips of the day

UEFA Europa Conference LeagueWon1:2

Beitar JerusalemAustria Vienna

Why this pick: The visitors are the favorites, but Beitar should not be underestimated. The prediction is based on both teams scoring. Both sides scored in all four of the Israeli team’s home qualifying matches. Both teams scored in 7 of Austria’s 11 games. Away from home in qualifying, Austria score 1.64 and concede around 2.5 goals. A high-scoring match with goals for both sides is expected.

UEFA Europa LeagueWon1:1

Lincoln Red Imps FCOmonia Nicosia

Why this pick: In the first leg, I still wouldn’t bet on the favourite, because Lincoln have improved noticeably in defence. The Gibraltarians are gradually gaining experience, and they are not that easy to thrash away from home. Omonia will in any case have the return leg at their home stadium in mind. The visitors will be quite satisfied with a narrow win — the main thing for them is not to concede and not to panic in defence. Lincoln will do everything possible to hold on to 0:0, because it is difficult to rely on their attack.

UEFA Europa Conference LeagueWon1:3

Sheriff TiraspolFC ST. Gallen

Why this pick: The visitors surpass their opponent in status and squad value: €31.9 million versus Sheriff’s €6.5 million. The Swiss side are playing better and have experience beating top clubs. Confident football is expected from the visitors, who should capitalize on their advantage in class. I’ll take the away win.

UEFA Europa LeagueLost0:1

Hradec KrálovéBeşiktaş

Why this pick: In this matchup, both teams have a chance to score. Hradec Králové’s main advantage will be home-field factor, while Beşiktaş have a higher class of players. I expect the teams to exchange goals.

UEFA Europa LeagueLost1:0

Red Bull SalzburgPafos

Why this pick: The current Salzburg remain a team that is rather difficult to predict. However, one thing is certain – we should not expect closed football from the Austrians. They are highly motivated to draw their opponents into an open exchange of attacks. I believe that is exactly the scenario we will see in the match against Pafos. I am betting on both teams to score.

UEFA Europa LeagueWon2:1

JagielloniaRangers

Why this pick: All other factors suggest that Jagiellonia will at least avoid defeat. At the same time, Rangers' superiority in class makes a scenario in which the Scots lose by a wide margin and allow the hosts to score more than two goals unlikely.

UEFA Europa LeagueWon0:3

Maccabi Tel AvivCSKA Sofia

Why this pick: I think the visitors will focus on defense. I suggest considering the nominal hosts' team total under. The match will take place in Georgia, although Maccabi is no stranger to this. In the upcoming game, we are betting on the visitors' defense.

UEFA Europa LeagueWon1:1

KuPSUniversitatea Craiova

Why this pick: Universitatea Craiova are favorites even away, judging by the odds, but I would still consider betting on the underdog. It is not only about the home-field factor. Overall, the Finnish championship is currently in full swing, and the hosts should be in excellent form — they have a winning streak in their domestic league. Physically, they should be better prepared than Universitatea Craiova, who have only just finished pre-season and played several official games, including in the qualifying rounds of European competitions.

Why this pick: Dallas are the favorites. The hosts are playing at home and have a twofold advantage in squad value. Querétaro had a poor previous season, but they should not be underestimated. The visitors scored against Minnesota and have a high xG figure of 1.89. The Mexicans' defense leaves much to be desired. A Dallas win is expected, but both teams are likely to score.