⚽UEFA Europa League Discussion Thread -- 2021/22 Winners: Eintracht Frankfurt!

[Inwestour]

In the upcoming game, Barcelona would be the favorite for any results of the games in the national championships in the last round. Another thing is that the defense of Barcelona is far from perfect and even outsiders from La Liga can score goals against it, if Frankfurt is no less successful, then Barcelona will have a difficult match. Even a second draw for Frankfurt will be a good result because in the penalty shoot-out all clubs have approximately equal chances.

Barcelona - Eintracht Frankfurt
1.4 - 4.5 - 8.00

Barcelona should win this match. Eintracht series, 6 matches without a win and if they failed to win at home, then it will be even more difficult for them at the Camp Nou. Eintracht lost the match to Freiburg, saving strength for the match with Barcelona, but they have nothing to achieve in the Bundesliga. Barcelona will win in regular time.

[KTChampions]

If it's so easy to score from penalties why don't stupid teams hit them all the time? 50 times per match? Think about it.
I have already written for what reason an unexpected result is possible - Barcelona's form is very doubtful if you watch their game (however, even the result against a clear outsider raises questions). You are confusing the quality of the game and the result. It's one thing to confidently win 6-0, and another 3-2 barely.

I didn't see any difficulty during the Barcelona game. It's not that penalties aren't kicked 50 times a game, but that if they are, it's almost always a goal. That's exactly what we saw in this match, twice in fact. It's a normal game moment, there's nothing wrong with it (penalties) and if it wasn't for them, you wouldn't think Barcelona's game was difficult. You just don't know what I'm talking about.

I know what you're talking about, but you don't seem to know where penalties come from. Do you think this is a random gift for the team and the team that gets three penalties into own gates in one game has no problems? Ok, keep being ignorant. But then don't be surprised if you see very different results in games with teams that play slightly better than outsiders.

[terrorJR]

Barcelona has a great chance of winning because they are playing at home, I am also optimistic that Barca can step into the final and can bring home a prestigious league trophy, because Barca's current performance is very consistent, my prediction is barca vs Frankfurt 2-1, to win barca.

It's clear that because they are one of the biggest clubs right now in the Europa League, both in terms of performance and in terms of popularity, it's quite clear that they are very well seeded.
but on the other hand they also have to be able to make a better game there because indeed they also didn't look good in the first leg then. but for Leg 2 I think something interesting will happen

[mia_houston]

Barcelona has a great chance of winning because they are playing at home, I am also optimistic that Barca can step into the final and can bring home a prestigious league trophy, because Barca's current performance is very consistent, my prediction is barca vs Frankfurt 2-1, to win barca.

Many things are decisive in winning a match, even though they act as a home team, Barcelona must not underestimate Frankfurt in the second leg later, because after all, Frankfurt game in the first leg yesterday was quite good and even they were able to score the first goal in that the match, I think Xavi will need to apply a different strategy to face Frankfurt and they must not only hope from an advantage as a home team.

[rozak]

In the upcoming game, Barcelona would be the favorite for any results of the games in the national championships in the last round. Another thing is that the defense of Barcelona is far from perfect and even outsiders from La Liga can score goals against it, if Frankfurt is no less successful, then Barcelona will have a difficult match. Even a second draw for Frankfurt will be a good result because in the penalty shoot-out all clubs have approximately equal chances.

Barcelona - Eintracht Frankfurt
1.4 - 4.5 - 8.00

Barcelona should win this match. Eintracht series, 6 matches without a win and if they failed to win at home, then it will be even more difficult for them at the Camp Nou. Eintracht lost the match to Freiburg, saving strength for the match with Barcelona, but they have nothing to achieve in the Bundesliga. Barcelona will win in regular time.

In the previous match, Barca managed to hold a 1-1 draw at home to Frankfurt. now playing at home, of course, Barca will have more power to optimize their beautiful game.
unfortunately, the odds offered for a Barca win are not so good. because the bookie sees Barca's ability to be better they place a smaller bet. maybe I won't bet on this fight. but there will be at least 2 goals for Barca's victory.

[hahay]

Basically there is still no team that will be certain to qualify, because in the first leg they got a draw. Indeed, there was a match between Braga v Rangers which was won by Braga 1-0 but I think this advantage still cannot guarantee Braga to qualify. So yes, the Europa League this time is very interesting I think and even, Barcelona being the favorite team for the title winner this season still can't guarantee they will qualify because Frankfurt is not a team to be underestimated.

[Mamun74]

Atalanta - Leipzig can be the toughest game this week. Atalanta were the better side in the first leg of this draw but they still had no choice other than making do with a 1-1 draw. Leipzig hardly managed to secure a draw for themselves. But this performance wouldn't help them in the second leg I believe. Atalanta are going to play in their home stadium this time and I expect them to be in control more than the previous game. Leipzig will have to do much more otherwise Atalanta would advance.

I think, both team are strong enough. Both team can be qualify for next round. But Atalanta more strong team.Atalanta played very well this season but Leipzig played very expensive. They improved much this season. Home or away i don't believe two things because its a game goals.Waiting for what happen in next round.

Leipzig is definitely the favorite in this match. Because the Atlanta team was in good form at the beginning of the season but gradually their performance has deteriorated. In the last 5 matches, they have managed to score only 4 points in Serie A. Leipzig, on the other hand, is in good form now. With the recent 4-1 win over Dortmund, the players are now more confident. That's why I want to keep the Leipzig team ahead.

Yeah,Leipzig is favourite team against any team this season. They scored 3-5 goals in almost every match this season. What a great performance they showing this season. They are improved much more this season i think.If both team can be win this match but i think Leipzig will be more favourite.

[izsara]

In the upcoming game, Barcelona would be the favorite for any results of the games in the national championships in the last round. Another thing is that the defense of Barcelona is far from perfect and even outsiders from La Liga can score goals against it, if Frankfurt is no less successful, then Barcelona will have a difficult match. Even a second draw for Frankfurt will be a good result because in the penalty shoot-out all clubs have approximately equal chances.

Barcelona - Eintracht Frankfurt
1.4 - 4.5 - 8.00

Barcelona should win this match. Eintracht series, 6 matches without a win and if they failed to win at home, then it will be even more difficult for them at the Camp Nou. Eintracht lost the match to Freiburg, saving strength for the match with Barcelona, but they have nothing to achieve in the Bundesliga. Barcelona will win in regular time.

Odds 1.4 for Barcelona is not really worth it in my opinion now because even though this could be an easy win, Franfurt is not a weak team even though they are not seeded.
8.00 is quite beautiful when you look at it now but it takes a miracle for this too, maybe I will just watch the match comfortably without any odds there now because in my opinion this is still not very profitable.

[snipie]

3 games will start in two days with a draw in the first leg, it is just like they will play vs each other for the first time, you never know the results..
According to bookies, Barcelona odds to pass are high, Atalanta has exactly same odds as Leipzig which will be the hardest match to guess.
Braga although it is leading with 1 goal, its odds are worse @3.85 vs Rangers @2!
Lyon - WHU games is quite hard to predict but I think Lyon could pass.

[LittleBitFunny]

Leipzig is definitely the favorite in this match. 

When it comes to knockout games, i always believe that the word 'favorite' does not exist; it is simply a tool to downgrade or belittle a certain team. Be it Atalanta, Leizpig, Lyon, WestHam, Barcelona or frankfurt; either of them can win the tie if they take their chances and score more than their opponents. Now that away goal rule does not exist, the tie is literally open and does not care if you are favorite or not

We call a team a favorite considering the form of the squad's players, considering the team's recent performance. However, anything can happen in knock out matches. It is very risky to bet in these matches. Still we find a team of choice and bet. And so in this match I chose the Leipzig team. Leipzig will be ahead in this match considering all the statistics.

[skarais]

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I think it's only natural why bookies put Barcelona as favorites in the second leg because Barcelona's improved performance has lifted the morale of the players for the better. The first leg is 1-1, it's a fair result but I'm sure Barcelona will do their best in the second leg and win the match.

Some of the second leg matches are still difficult to predict, but it is always possible to see a surprise at the end of the game especially when the underdog team is more motivated to win the match.

For the semifinals, I believe in these 4 teams.
1. West Ham
2. Atalanta
3. Barcelona
4. Rangers

[kro55]

Leipzig is definitely the favorite in this match. 

When it comes to knockout games, i always believe that the word 'favorite' does not exist; it is simply a tool to downgrade or belittle a certain team. Be it Atalanta, Leizpig, Lyon, WestHam, Barcelona or frankfurt; either of them can win the tie if they take their chances and score more than their opponents. Now that away goal rule does not exist, the tie is literally open and does not care if you are favorite or not

@ampere while you’re right in a way, but we would yet consider Barcelona, West Ham the favourites to win and I personally like the latter and have high hopes for them. Lastly now it’ll boil down to the burning desire to qualify for the next round and it’ll make all these teams very dangerous, hence I would advise on wagering very small amounts for this round to be on the safe side.

I know that when it comes to knockout, the word ""favorite"" does not exist for any team because the team that plays well on that particular day will simply advance to the next stage.

But obviously, the recent form does happen to have some effect on every team. I think the form of Barcelona and West Ham is really good. I really expect them to carry on with this form and when their next Europa League matches.

[Maidak]

Barcelona has a great chance of winning because they are playing at home, I am also optimistic that Barca can step into the final and can bring home a prestigious league trophy, because Barca's current performance is very consistent, my prediction is barca vs Frankfurt 2-1, to win barca.

Barcelona should be able to win in this match if they defend properly. Because if we look at the last match that they have played we will see that they did not defend properly at all, especially in the six yard box. And that is something the opponent will try to take advantage of. But I think Xavi knows that end will train his players according to that. I also expected a win for Barcelona in this match.

[Polkeins]

Leipzig is definitely the favorite in this match. 

When it comes to knockout games, i always believe that the word 'favorite' does not exist; it is simply a tool to downgrade or belittle a certain team. Be it Atalanta, Leizpig, Lyon, WestHam, Barcelona or frankfurt; either of them can win the tie if they take their chances and score more than their opponents. Now that away goal rule does not exist, the tie is literally open and does not care if you are favorite or not

There is logic in your words, but let's be honest Barcelona is always Barcelona. Although it must be admitted that it is really difficult to identify favorites in the other pairs. Everyone has chances, I would still bet on Barca, Atalanta (they show very nice football) and on the "fighting" West Ham. At least one English team should pass, I think.

[onetwostep]

Leipzig is definitely the favorite in this match. 

When it comes to knockout games, i always believe that the word 'favorite' does not exist; it is simply a tool to downgrade or belittle a certain team. Be it Atalanta, Leizpig, Lyon, WestHam, Barcelona or frankfurt; either of them can win the tie if they take their chances and score more than their opponents. Now that away goal rule does not exist, the tie is literally open and does not care if you are favorite or not

We call a team a favorite considering the form of the squad's players, considering the team's recent performance. However, anything can happen in knock out matches. It is very risky to bet in these matches. Still we find a team of choice and bet. And so in this match I chose the Leipzig team. Leipzig will be ahead in this match considering all the statistics.

I agree with you, Leipzig will be the favorite team in this match. If I had to bet, the team I would choose would definitely be Leipzig.
Atalanta is one of the best playing teams this year, but I also like Leipzig's performance. They played very well especially in the last matches and they were able to beat even a strong team like Dortmund

[Jasad]

Left two days with UEFA Europe League second leg match and almost match have draw except with Ranger success lead from Brage with 1 goal, I think not easy for predicting with 4 team lead to semifinal because three match are draw and second leg have 50% chance qualify to next round or semifinal. I brave with predicting will to semifinal just two clubs only with Ranger are guarantee easy lead to semifinal after have capital winning 1-0 on first leg, another team I think West Ham United lead to semifinal although got draw on first leg against with Lyon.

[Smartvirus]

Left two days with UEFA Europe League second leg match and almost match have draw except with Ranger success lead from Brage with 1 goal, I think not easy for predicting with 4 team lead to semifinal because three match are draw and second leg have 50% chance qualify to next round or semifinal.

Football is one hell of a game, really! You know, everyone since the heat of the pandemic (Covid-19), a lot of teams seems to have found a reason to compete and this have been on a whole new level. Placing bets now ain't about the top teams, especially in major leagues because, these mid tier teams aren't kidding around and the top teams could go rogue at any time.
Let's take what happened to Bayern Munich in the UCL for our most recent example. Everyone would have and I'm sure have placed bets on Bayern Munich expecting some goal rushed come back but to everyone's amusement, Villarreal advanced. Chelsea (although not a mid tier team) attempted it but, K. Benzema wasn't gonna let that happen on his watch and surely instigated the  UCL. He better brings it hone!

Meanwhile, I could hope that Barcelona might be the best team still still playing in the Europa and with Xavi as coach, it's possible or perhaps we would get another draw but, I very much doubt that.

[Wawa2013]

Leipzig is definitely the favorite in this match. 

When it comes to knockout games, i always believe that the word 'favorite' does not exist; it is simply a tool to downgrade or belittle a certain team. Be it Atalanta, Leizpig, Lyon, WestHam, Barcelona or frankfurt; either of them can win the tie if they take their chances and score more than their opponents. Now that away goal rule does not exist, the tie is literally open and does not care if you are favorite or not

We call a team a favorite considering the form of the squad's players, considering the team's recent performance. However, anything can happen in knock out matches. It is very risky to bet in these matches. Still we find a team of choice and bet. And so in this match I chose the Leipzig team. Leipzig will be ahead in this match considering all the statistics.

I agree with you, Leipzig will be the favorite team in this match. If I had to bet, the team I would choose would definitely be Leipzig.
Atalanta is one of the best playing teams this year, but I also like Leipzig's performance. They played very well especially in the last matches and they were able to beat even a strong team like Dortmund

Actually Atalanta is a strong team, even quite a lot of people predict Atalanta can qualify for the semifinals. But if we look at Atalanta's declining
form towards the end of the season, even Atalanta in Serie A is in 8th position with two consecutive defeats. I think it's natural that many people
start to change their minds and predict that Leipzig will beat Atalanta in the second leg, even though in the first leg the match ended in a draw.
Because Leipzig in the last few games have improved in performance, not only Dortmund were beaten by Leipzig. However, even Hoffenheim who
were in the top 6 were defeated by Leipzig with a big score. So I also chose Leipzig as the favorite to beat Atalanta in the second leg and qualify
for the semifinals.

[izsara]

I agree with you, Leipzig will be the favorite team in this match. If I had to bet, the team I would choose would definitely be Leipzig.
Atalanta is one of the best playing teams this year, but I also like Leipzig's performance. They played very well especially in the last matches and they were able to beat even a strong team like Dortmund

if you look at the odds they are showing now I think this is true and for sure Leipzig are quite favored but this is a random match in my opinion because their chances are still the same because they are quite balanced in terms of players.
Maybe now Atalanta are different from Leipzig in terms of their performance because Atalanta is experiencing a decline but on the other hand Leipzig are also on fire which makes this exciting

[CryptoBuds]

Actually Atalanta is a strong team, even quite a lot of people predict Atalanta can qualify for the semifinals. But if we look at Atalanta's declining
form towards the end of the season, even Atalanta in Serie A is in 8th position with two consecutive defeats. I think it's natural that many people
start to change their minds and predict that Leipzig will beat Atalanta in the second leg, even though in the first leg the match ended in a draw.
Because Leipzig in the last few games have improved in performance, not only Dortmund were beaten by Leipzig. However, even Hoffenheim who
were in the top 6 were defeated by Leipzig with a big score. So I also chose Leipzig as the favorite to beat Atalanta in the second leg and qualify
for the semifinals.

There is no doubt that Atalanta is a strong team. Their players are talented enough. And at the start of the season, we also saw some great performances from the Atalanta team. But the team is not in the form now. This is the important thing. Leipzig is not a weak team. It is very difficult to win against Leipzig with an unstable performance. But it is not impossible. Atalanta's recent performance is perhaps unstable. But if the players play well in their own position, Atalanta's victory is possible. Leipzig seems to be my favorite. However, I will refrain from betting on this match.