⚽UEFA Europa League Discussion Thread -- 2024/25 | League Phase

[LTU_btc]

A bit strange that there is no posts about Europa league qualifiers today, while Conference league is getting some attention. There is some interesting games like Ludogorets - Ajax or Dinamo Zagreb - Sparta Prague. I'm going with ML of some favorite - Ajax, Hacken, Union Roayale, and LASK.
Klaksvik - Sheriff is game of two small underdogs who surprised Europe in recent years. I go with under 2.5 goals there as we already saw how difficult to score at Klaksvik pitch, While I think that we can expect high scoring games between Slavia - Dnipro-1 and Olympiacos - Zrinjski. Home teams is heavy favorites and their easy wins is quite likely.

[Bobrox]

First leg of UEFA Europe League play-off round will play tomorrow and several teams already for fighting to qualify final phase and get chance participants in Europe League season 2023/24. I am interested with qualifier play-off round match Bulgarian team Ludogorets against with Eredivisie team Ajax Amsterdam. Usually, Europe League is not placed for Ajax Amsterdam but last season finished on 3rd standings place make them have to play in Europe League trough play-off round. A

Ajax Amsterdam is favorable for qualifying to next round due inconsistent performance from Ludogorets in domestic league and failure in UEFA Champion League qualifier and have to play in Europe League. Ludogorets won aggregate 6-3 on third round qualifying from Astana and they have good capital against Ajax Amsterdam, although not really favorable but qualifying to Europe League can forget their failure for qualifying to Champion League.

[buwaytress]

A bit strange that there is no posts about Europa league qualifiers today, while Conference league is getting some attention. There is some interesting games like Ludogorets - Ajax or Dinamo Zagreb - Sparta Prague. I'm going with ML of some favorite - Ajax, Hacken, Union Roayale, and LASK.
Klaksvik - Sheriff is game of two small underdogs who surprised Europe in recent years. I go with under 2.5 goals there as we already saw how difficult to score at Klaksvik pitch, While I think that we can expect high scoring games between Slavia - Dnipro-1 and Olympiacos - Zrinjski. Home teams is heavy favorites and their easy wins is quite likely.

My fault, partially. Been meaning to post here but I didn't find the time to bet so don't know much about odds or even potential setups but I would blindly go against Ajax if the odds are (and should be) 6/1 at least.

Fancy both Prague teams through, and at least a couple of favourites with second legs to fight for? Haecken up as expected already...

[Joca97]

So, probably Fenerbahche and Malmo is in next round already, it's difficult to expect that their opponents will make an comeback from 0:3. HJK made big statement by beating Maribor 0:2 away, before game it was very difficult to predict something there. AEK win is probably biggest surprise today, but despite their minimal win, Partizan is still favorite before 2nd leg in Belgrade.

Fenerbahce was losing 0-1 but was able to draw by halftime. Also Twente got a red card so this makes things easier for them. But in second half they still cannot score a goal. They were able to score but offside denied them a goal but i think they will win in the end for sure

[BitcoinHunt3r]

So, probably Fenerbahche and Malmo is in next round already, it's difficult to expect that their opponents will make an comeback from 0:3. HJK made big statement by beating Maribor 0:2 away, before game it was very difficult to predict something there. AEK win is probably biggest surprise today, but despite their minimal win, Partizan is still favorite before 2nd leg in Belgrade.

Fenerbahce was losing 0-1 but was able to draw by halftime. Also Twente got a red card so this makes things easier for them. But in second half they still cannot score a goal. They were able to score but offside denied them a goal but i think they will win in the end for sure

Yeah this is a good moment for Fenerbahce they should have taken advantage against 10 players especially playing at home and there's still plenty of time left, my bet is safe on this match because I bet on both teams to score on my parlay. In another match I was monitoring the match between Ludogorets vs Ajax it seems that Ajax was very aggressive in the first half having scored 2 goals but I need 1-2 more goals to secure one of my bets over 3 goals I know both teams are very active in scoring in every match.

Lol I just realized Fenerbahce already scored another 2 goals in 3 minutes    now Fenerbahce is in a safe position.

[Slow death]

yesterday's games didn't have results that caused me any surprise, as most of the favorite teams managed to win in their game, perhaps because they were playing against not very strong opponents. slavia praha wins the game against zorya, in this game slavia praha managed to score 2 goals and did not concede any goals, with that slavia praha will be able to play with some comfort in the second leg, they just needed to strengthen their defense and score 1 goal in the second leg, while for zorya, who will play at home in the second leg, things will be very difficult for them, they will need to score 3 goals and not concede a goal if they want to pass to another stage

ajax had a very comfortable victory in the game against lundogorets, in my opinion with these 4 goals that ajax scored in this game and only conceded 1 goal, it will guarantee that ajax in the second leg will focus on defense and move to another phase, I don't see Ludogorets managing to score 5 goals in the second round game without conceding a single goal, I believe that the entire Ludogorets squad must have already realized that, so it's possible that in the second round they won't try too hard and focus on the league game from them. Lask won in their game, but it is not a comfortable victory, which means that in the second leg everything is open, either team still has many chances to pass to another stage

olimpiacos won comfortably, I see that they will win again in the second round and move on to another phase. the sheriff could not win in their game, they were already losing but they managed to score 1 goal and with that they tied the game, but I see that in the second leg there are chances of them losing and not passing to another phase, union won comfortably, I see them also come out with victory in the second round game and move on to another phase. looking at all these teams, the only team I see with the potential to win the Europa League and Ajax, I'm only talking about those teams that played yesterday

[Jossque]

We can say that there were no surprises in the Europa League. The matches were generally predictable. Ajax defeated Ludogorets 4-1 away and we can say that they passed the round. Olympiacos won the match 3-1 with goals in the first half. Only the Hacken - Aberdeen match could have been won by Hacken.  After going 2-0 up, they conceded 2 goals in a row which led to a draw.
Sheriff, on the other hand, will most probably go through in the rematch at home after the away draw.

[LTU_btc]

We can say that there were no surprises in the Europa League. The matches were generally predictable. Ajax defeated Ludogorets 4-1 away and we can say that they passed the round. Olympiacos won the match 3-1 with goals in the first half. Only the Hacken - Aberdeen match could have been won by Hacken.  After going 2-0 up, they conceded 2 goals in a row which led to a draw.
Sheriff, on the other hand, will most probably go through in the rematch at home after the away draw.

It's actually quite rare case when almost all favorites win their games. As you said, probably only Hacken - Aberdeen game ended a bit unexpected and that Hacken wasted 2 goals lead. But from all results, I think that only Ajax is already 99% in next round.
Wouldn't be so confident about Sheriff, after all Klaksvik already eliminated few teams that is bigger than Sheriff.

[LTU_btc]

Probably most interesting game today is Aberdeen - Hacken, first leg ended 2:2, as in most other pairs leading teams have at least 2 goals advantage. It looks like on of these 50/50 games, but I'm going with Aberdeen to qualify. Saw few their games, they're looking solid, while I don't trust Scottish club in Europe, remember Rangers performance yesterday. Also, going with Olympiacos and Qarabag ML today.
I skip betting on Sheriff - Klaksvik game. Logic says that Sheriff should win, but I don't want to write-off Klaksvik.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Probably most interesting game today is Aberdeen - Hacken, first leg ended 2:2, as in most other pairs leading teams have at least 2 goals advantage. It looks like on of these 50/50 games, but I'm going with Aberdeen to qualify. Saw few their games, they're looking solid, while I don't trust Scottish club in Europe, remember Rangers performance yesterday.

The home team should be the favorite here but if we look at the betting market they are more favorite Hacken to qualify and we don't know the reason. I'm not going to take any chances in this match I mean I'm going to ignore who will qualify but I'm interested in the both teams to score option I assume they will do it again like in the first leg because this match is very decisive so both teams will do everything they can. I am attaching a screenshot regarding which team is predicted to qualify, but this is only the bookies prediction we can believe it and we can ignore it.

[Lordhermes]

Probably most interesting game today is Aberdeen - Hacken, first leg ended 2:2, as in most other pairs leading teams have at least 2 goals advantage. It looks like on of these 50/50 games, but I'm going with Aberdeen to qualify. Saw few their games, they're looking solid, while I don't trust Scottish club in Europe, remember Rangers performance yesterday.

The home team should be the favorite here but if we look at the betting market they are more favorite Hacken to qualify and we don't know the reason. I'm not going to take any chances in this match I mean I'm going to ignore who will qualify but I'm interested in the both teams to score option I assume they will do it again like in the first leg because this match is very decisive so both teams will do everything they can. I am attaching a screenshot regarding which team is predicted to qualify, but this is only the bookies prediction we can believe it and we can ignore it.

Don't you think playing them corner over 8.5 is not safer than any other options available? Both team to score is realistic but I want to play safe. Not just this game, all the games today are decisive games and corners will be okey for me in all the games.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Don't you think playing them corner over 8.5 is not safer than any other options available? Both team to score is realistic but I want to play safe. Not just this game, all the games today are decisive games and corners will be okey for me in all the games.

Corner kicks are an interesting option in matches like this I mean when both teams have the same chance to qualify battle of life and death it's just that the betting market doesn't provide attractive odds, available options over 10 odds x1.5  up to over 12 odds x2.3 even on stake.com I didn't find this betting option it may be available after the match started. Over 10 may still be reasonable but the risk is not worth the odds except for parlay bets can be considered, I will wait for the live match to ensure all markets are available.

[buwaytress]

Ludogorets can't beat Ajax (I fell for that trap last time around) can they? One can argue the three-goal cushion could tempt players to dream complacently and maybe they lose? Nil-nil at half time, temptation to wait this out.

The home team should be the favorite here but if we look at the betting market they are more favorite Hacken to qualify and we don't know the reason. I'm not going to take any chances in this match I mean I'm going to ignore who will qualify but I'm interested in the both teams to score option I assume they will do it again like in the first leg because this match is very decisive so both teams will do everything they can. I am attaching a screenshot regarding which team is predicted to qualify, but this is only the bookies prediction we can believe it and we can ignore it.

Strange odds. Since Monday when I first checked, it's been absolute even, and when I looked earlier today, pretty much the same situation. But now, after seeing your post, I see the odds have, indeed, tipped in Haecken's favour.

It's my pick actually, but I'm not feeling extra confident here as I'm sure that's just the odds adjusting to market demand. Money must be heavy on the away team.

Game's starting!

[casperBGD]

Probably most interesting game today is Aberdeen - Hacken, first leg ended 2:2, as in most other pairs leading teams have at least 2 goals advantage.
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in first set, it was all but enough for teams to have 2 goal difference
Dinamo is knocked out from Sparta, and Aris scored 6 goals against Slovan, who would see that coming

Ludogorets can't beat Ajax (I fell for that trap last time around) can they?
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did you take it?

Hacken is up 0:2, but Aberdeen is coming back, just scored, they were down 2 goals in first match too, seems that they don't know how to play until conceive two goals

[bitgolden]

Don't you think playing them corner over 8.5 is not safer than any other options available? Both team to score is realistic but I want to play safe. Not just this game, all the games today are decisive games and corners will be okey for me in all the games.

Corner kicks are an interesting option in matches like this I mean when both teams have the same chance to qualify battle of life and death it's just that the betting market doesn't provide attractive odds, available options over 10 odds x1.5  up to over 12 odds x2.3 even on stake.com I didn't find this betting option it may be available after the match started. Over 10 may still be reasonable but the risk is not worth the odds except for parlay bets can be considered, I will wait for the live match to ensure all markets are available.

I don't really play on corners at all, that is a specific thing that some people do care about and follow, but usually what I gamble is either the winner, or the over/under on the goals scored, that's about it.

There are people who bet on even the amount of yellow cars, that is not something I like to use too much to be fair, they go into the research mode and literally check how many yellow cars the ref gave on his previous games and all to play that, it is really not that common thing and I rather not. Just winner and goals are obvious enough. Specially when we are talking about one-off games like these, it is really hard to make a bet like that because teams usually play differently compared to most of their games, it is do or go home games.

[LTU_btc]

Dinamo is knocked out from Sparta, and Aris scored 6 goals against Slovan, who would see that coming

Maybe Aris win wouldn't be biggest surprise, but in what way they did it, probably even their biggest fans didn't expected to see Aris winning 6:1. While Dinamo had one their leg in group stage, but wasting 2 goals lead is big failure.
After all, Sheriff eliminated Klaksvik as expected, but it was close game and I don't regret avoid betting on it. Did anyone watched Ajax - Ludogorets game? It's very strange to see Ajax making 0 shots on target in whole game at home and losing against team like Ludogorets. Though. it doesn't matters much as everything was decided in first game. Zorya were not far from sending game to extra time, but Slavia scored late goal and Czechia will have 2 teams in EL group stage.

[BitcoinHunt3r]

I don't really play on corners at all, that is a specific thing that some people do care about and follow, but usually what I gamble is either the winner, or the over/under on the goals scored, that's about it.

There are people who bet on even the amount of yellow cars, that is not something I like to use too much to be fair, they go into the research mode and literally check how many yellow cars the ref gave on his previous games and all to play that, it is really not that common thing and I rather not. Just winner and goals are obvious enough. Specially when we are talking about one-off games like these, it is really hard to make a bet like that because teams usually play differently compared to most of their games, it is do or go home games.

Sometimes if both teams' chances of winning are the same then we will bet on the other side like the corner kick in this match the potential is very good as the two teams fight for life and death so their efforts will be higher here, I just checked the final result Aberdeen 1 - 3 Hacken and total corners kick are 15 it exceeds the target of what the gambling market provides. By the way Hacken only drew in the first leg and today they are win  it's a bit strange to see them win when playing away the opposite should have happened.

[cygan]

also here i don't want to withhold the group draw for this year's europa league from you. in my eyes group b is the strongest on paper (with ajax, marseille, brighton and aek) and therefore the most difficult. as far as the squad is concerned, fc liverpool has the most expensive (and the best?) squad and the club from moldavia sheriff tiraspol with a whole €13m the 'cheapest' as far as this competition is concerned

[Oneandpure]

First participating in UEFA Europe League, Brighton Albion have been in difficult group, Group B is not easily for Brighton Albion because have to face with favorite teams Ajax Amsterdam and Atalanta have much experienced with Europe competition. Group G filled by Ajax Amsterdam, Atalanta, Brighton Albion and AEK Athens. First standings position will automatically qualify to next round and 2nd standings place will get play-off round and against with teams eliminated from Champion League. Brighton Albion have good performance in Premier League and success signed Ansu Fati will make them confidence for first participating in Europe League, how possibility with Brighton Albion in Europe League season 2023/24 will qualify to next round or eliminated in group stage.

[emrecemsan]

First participating in UEFA Europe League, Brighton Albion have been in difficult group, Group B is not easily for Brighton Albion because have to face with favorite teams Ajax Amsterdam and Atalanta have much experienced with Europe competition. Group G filled by Ajax Amsterdam, Atalanta, Brighton Albion and AEK Athens. First standings position will automatically qualify to next round and 2nd standings place will get play-off round and against with teams eliminated from Champion League. Brighton Albion have good performance in Premier League and success signed Ansu Fati will make them confidence for first participating in Europe League, how possibility with Brighton Albion in Europe League season 2023/24 will qualify to next round or eliminated in group stage.

In my opinion, Group B is the most interesting one. It is like a group of death in the Europa League now. Brighton, Marseille and Ajax...

I'm really sorry for AEK Athens.    Because they don't have much chance against any of these teams. They would probably end up at the bottom of the group. When it comes to which teams would qualify for next stage it is really not easy to predict. Because Brighton are a strong team as much as the others. Maybe they don't have a big experience in European competitions. But they are playing great in Roberto De Zerbi's management.

I think Brighton and Ajax will be the teams to qualify.