⚽UEFA Conference League Discussion Thread -- 2023/24 | SFs

[Mustang Shelby]

today, besides the europe league, also the groups of this year's conference league season have been drawn. in the following graphic you can see the groups and maybe find your favorite club again. furthermore, the respective squad values are displayed for each club.
if you had to go by this value, then aston villa (€604m) is the top favorite for the cup and the two clubs from klaksvik (faroe islands) and breidablik (iceland) with €3m squad value each are the complete outsiders in this competition

Aston Villa is the biggest favorite of this cup. They eliminated Scotland's representative Hibernian by scoring 8 goals in two matches. The only team in their group that can be considered difficult is AZ Alkmaar. I think they will beat them. They will probably come to the semi-finals easily, the important thing is will they be able to play the final? Because the Premier League teams have a big economic advantage in the conference cup.

[flipme]

today, besides the europe league, also the groups of this year's conference league season have been drawn. in the following graphic you can see the groups and maybe find your favorite club again. furthermore, the respective squad values are displayed for each club.
if you had to go by this value, then aston villa (€604m) is the top favorite for the cup and the two clubs from klaksvik (faroe islands) and breidablik (iceland) with €3m squad value each are the complete outsiders in this competition

Aston Villa is the biggest favorite of this cup. They eliminated Scotland's representative Hibernian by scoring 8 goals in two matches. The only team in their group that can be considered difficult is AZ Alkmaar. I think they will beat them. They will probably come to the semi-finals easily, the important thing is will they be able to play the final? Because the Premier League teams have a big economic advantage in the conference cup.

At first glance, Aston Villa are definitely the favorites. West Ham United won this trophy last season. Another English team could do it again. However, football is a game of surprises when the right tactics are applied. I think Frankfurt, Fenerbahce, Lille and Fiorentina are also among the favorites. Also, Aston Villa finished 7th in the Premier League last season. Unai Emery might downplay this cup and prioritize the Premier League. If they achieve a more assertive position in the Premier league, maybe they can ignore this cup.

[shogun47]

At first glance, Aston Villa are definitely the favorites. West Ham United won this trophy last season. Another English team could do it again. However, football is a game of surprises when the right tactics are applied. I think Frankfurt, Fenerbahce, Lille and Fiorentina are also among the favorites. Also, Aston Villa finished 7th in the Premier League last season. Unai Emery might downplay this cup and prioritize the Premier League. If they achieve a more assertive position in the Premier league, maybe they can ignore this cup.

Yes this could be a trophy that Aston Villa is most destined to win. Apart from the squad's value (by thy way I like that this is provided in the groups overview), Aston Villa is once again playing very well. They lost the one game against Newcastle, but that's not to be overemphasized when looking at the whole picture. They have been solid so far in the Premier League and in the play-offs for the Conference League as well, but I would still say that there is also Frankfurt, which is a strong team although they lost Kolo Muani now and that is like PSG losing Mbappe in relative terms. Great chance for Aston Villa this year to celebrate a title.

[Volgastallion]

Its not so easy to know who is the favourite in this competition, market value its always a clue but its not suficient to know.

But yes we are all thinking the same, the contenders are gonna be, Aston Villa, Lille, Fiorentina, Frankfurt, and someone more like AZ or teams like that.

But we are missing one important thing on this amalisys, the teams who falls from Europa League in to this competition , take in look that.

[MK-74]

Fenerbahce is the favorite in their group. The matches will be very comfortable for them.
We expect them to do very well in Conference League this year.

Beşiktaş's only rival is Club Brugge, I think they can beat the other teams very easily.

[boltz]

Lottery league is back once again and I couldn't hold myself not to place a bet on the following teams :

HJK - Paok = both teams to score.

Fenerbache - Nords = Fener to score 2 goals

Club Brugge - Besiktas = both teams to score

Lugano - Bodo = both teams to score

Total odds ~15

[rohang]

one play i love  today for conference league is fenerbahce  to win 1x2 @ 1.78 odds

They have won 17 games at home and drawn/lost 5.

This should be a pretty straight forward win for fenerbahce, hopefully 

Another one i like is aston villa, worth atleast a sprinkle

[Joca97]

one play i love  today for conference league is fenerbahce  to win 1x2 @ 1.78 odds

They have won 17 games at home and drawn/lost 5.

This should be a pretty straight forward win for fenerbahce, hopefully 

Another one i like is aston villa, worth atleast a sprinkle

Fenerbahce looks really powerfull this year but they struggle sometimes and i think this wont be an easy win today. Nordsjeland is a good team with some pretty fast players that can make a difference and if they dont stop them Fenerbahce wont win easily here. The odd is juicy on Fenerbahce and i think it must come.

[Jossque]

Our representatives Fenerbahce and Besiktas will play their first group matches today.Fenerbahce will host Nordsjaelland at home.I expect Fenerbahce to be the leader of this group and will win the match even if it is difficult.I will expect them to score at least 2 goals today.My prediction for the match score will be 3-1.
Beşiktaş, on the other hand, will go away to Club Brugge.It is difficult to win here and a draw will be enough for Beşiktaş.They will have a very difficult job away and the morale may be down after the heavy defeat against Trabzon at the weekend.I think Brugge will most likely win the match 2-1.

[LTU_btc]

From all games that were played, Zrinjski comeback and win against AZ was the craziestone. AZ were leading 0:3 after 1st half, but in 2nd half Zrinjski somehow managed to score 4 goals without response. I just remind that's first time ever when team from Bosia and Herzegovina reached group stage and their first opponent was very strong. I imagine how sweet this win was for them, especially they way how they achieved it.
Legia win against Aston Villa is impressive too, but I'm not surprised that much. It's very difficult to win at Legia stadium.

[boltz]

This round of Conference will be tricky so I do expect some surprises in tonight's games.

However , this are my picks for tonight : Besiktas to win , Alkmaar to win , Fiorentina to score 2 goals and Fenerbache to score 1st half.
                                                       ~odds are around 6 so pretty great betting ticket as last night I had Under 2.5 goals on Lazio and that was the only game who took me out on several tickets .

[LTU_btc]

There is so many surprising results tonight, I'm not even sure which one can be called as biggest upset. Balkani taking 2:0 win against Dinamo Zagreb. Klaksvik got first ever point in UEFA tournament in Faroe Islands history. Their opponent Lille was tough one, but IIRC this season Klaksvik is still unbeaten at home in their European campaign.
Ferencvaros were leading 2:0 against Fiorentina away, but Fiorentina managed to get at least point from this game after scoring goal on 93rd minute and making score 2:2. What happened to Ludogorets that they lost to Nordsjaelland so big - 7:1?

[CLS63]

Even though Fenerbahçe had difficulties times from time to time I'm still happy that they won against Trnava. I think that we are one of the biggest favourites together with Aston Villa to win the Conference League title this year. If you will make a long-term bet I can recommend you to bet a small amount on Fenerbahçe's becoming champions as well.

[snipie]

There is so many surprising results tonight, I'm not even sure which one can be called as biggest upset.

European competitions are different than domestic league matches and big names might drop badly vs what was supposed a weaker team in a less known league..

Balkani taking 2:0 win against Dinamo Zagreb. Klaksvik got first ever point in UEFA tournament in Faroe Islands history. Their opponent Lille was tough one, but IIRC this season Klaksvik is still unbeaten at home in their European campaign.

Dinamo Zagreb defeat was unexpected even though they played away. They destroyed Astana by 5 goals to 0 then just lost like that vs a team playing in Kosovan league!

What happened to Ludogorets that they lost to Nordsjaelland so big - 7:1?

I didn't followed the game but that was definitely a shocking result! Same goes for Beşiktaş, they were leading with 2 goals then simply lost control in the last ten minutes of the game. They received a red card before that.

[Joca97]

Even though Fenerbahçe had difficulties times from time to time I'm still happy that they won against Trnava. I think that we are one of the biggest favourites together with Aston Villa to win the Conference League title this year. If you will make a long-term bet I can recommend you to bet a small amount on Fenerbahçe's becoming champions as well.

Fenerbahce i think didnt even go with their most powerfull line up and still won easily. I think this is their 15th win in a row in all competitions and i think they still didnt get a draw or let alone lose. Aston Villa for me aint looking bright they keep on struggling with everyone in the group and barely won against Zrinjski.

[slaman29]

Fenerbahce i think didnt even go with their most powerfull line up and still won easily. I think this is their 15th win in a row in all competitions and i think they still didnt get a draw or let alone lose. Aston Villa for me aint looking bright they keep on struggling with everyone in the group and barely won against Zrinjski.

Then it seems like Turkish teams are going up on the rise with Galatasaray also on a non-losing streak, I honestly didn't rate Turkish teams so much because of international performances but it seems one must pay attention to results in this league.

Besiktas though I see along with Bodo/Glimt are bottom Group D but I would have favored them to win this group.

[Ondekinecakabilirim]

Even though Fenerbahçe had difficulties times from time to time I'm still happy that they won against Trnava. I think that we are one of the biggest favourites together with Aston Villa to win the Conference League title this year. If you will make a long-term bet I can recommend you to bet a small amount on Fenerbahçe's becoming champions as well.

Fenerbahce i think didnt even go with their most powerfull line up and still won easily. I think this is their 15th win in a row in all competitions and i think they still didnt get a draw or let alone lose. Aston Villa for me aint looking bright they keep on struggling with everyone in the group and barely won against Zrinjski.

You have the right statistics and analysis. Fenerbahçe won their 15th game this season. Also, they didn't go into this match with their best squad. Of course, we have to admit that they struggled a bit against Spartak Trnava, but they won. I think Ismail Kartal made a mistake by making too many changes in the team. It would have been better if he had changed only 4 or 5 players. He changed almost the whole team. Anyway, I think Fenerbahçe will comfortably go through this group to the next round. I expect them to play at least quarterfinal or semifinal.

[3meek]

I liked the game Fiorentina vs Ferencvaros... The odds for Fiorentina to win were 1.5, but they conceded two goals and had a hard time scoring two goals at the end of the match... I thought that Fiorentina would win this game easily, but Ferencvaros proved to be a strong club... Now Fiorentina have two draws and they are in third place...

[Joca97]

I liked the game Fiorentina vs Ferencvaros... The odds for Fiorentina to win were 1.5, but they conceded two goals and had a hard time scoring two goals at the end of the match... I thought that Fiorentina would win this game easily, but Ferencvaros proved to be a strong club... Now Fiorentina have two draws and they are in third place...

I dont like Fiorentina this season,they are really bad in all competitions and im glad that i avoided this match because i would have betted that Fiorentina wins. They also got lucky with that 93th minute goal and this gives them hope to try and pass the group but if they play like this they will be eliminated for sure.

[Volgastallion]

I liked the game Fiorentina vs Ferencvaros... The odds for Fiorentina to win were 1.5, but they conceded two goals and had a hard time scoring two goals at the end of the match... I thought that Fiorentina would win this game easily, but Ferencvaros proved to be a strong club... Now Fiorentina have two draws and they are in third place...

I dont like Fiorentina this season,they are really bad in all competitions and im glad that i avoided this match because i would have betted that Fiorentina wins. They also got lucky with that 93th minute goal and this gives them hope to try and pass the group but if they play like this they will be eliminated for sure.

Fiorentina is allways the same, a team without control of himself. One day they play really good and other day they play like shit, the most surprise thing about Fiorentina for me is one player, and this player is Arthur, man i cant believe how bad he is playing, i remember him when he was one of the diamonds for the future generations.