The Europa League is set for an exciting start as teams gear up for the group stage. In this article, we focus on the LASK Linz vs. Liverpool clash and provide predictions for Thursday’s games.
Panathinaikos vs. Villarreal (Thursday, 5.45pm)
Panathinaikos aims to capitalize on their strong league performance in their Europa League campaign’s kick-off against Villarreal.
Our prediction: Panathinaikos 3-1 Villarreal.
Rennes vs. Maccabi Haifa (Thursday, 5.45pm)
Rennes looks to continue their impressive form in the Europa League against Maccabi Haifa.
Our prediction: Rennes 2-0 Maccabi Haifa.
Servette vs. Slavia Prague (Thursday, 5.45pm)
After a 21-year hiatus, Servette faces Slavia Prague.
Our prediction: Servette 1-2 Slavia Prague.
Sheriff Tiraspol vs. Roma (Thursday, 5.45pm)
Roma, last season’s finalists, return to the Europa League against Sheriff Tiraspol.
Our prediction: Sheriff Tiraspol 1-2 Roma.
B. Leverkusen vs. Hacken (Thursday, 5.45pm)
Bayer Leverkusen takes on Hacken in their Europa League opener.
Our prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Hacken.
Qarabag vs. Molde (Thursday, 5.45pm)
Qarabag FK faces Molde as they kick off their Europa League group stage journey.
Our prediction: Qarabag FK 2-1 Molde.
Union SG vs. Toulouse (Thursday, 5.45pm)
Union SG and Toulouse clash as they strive for early success in the Europa League.
Our prediction: Union SG 1-1 Toulouse.
LASK vs. Liverpool (Thursday, 5.45pm)
Liverpool begins their Europa League campaign against LASK Linz.
Our prediction: LASK Linz 1-3 Liverpool.
West Ham vs. Backa Topola (Thursday, 8.00pm)
West Ham United starts their Europa League journey against Backa Topola.
Our prediction: West Ham United 4-0 Backa Topola.
Olympiacos vs. Freiburg (Thursday, 8.00pm)
Olympiacos faces Freiburg in their opening Europa League match.
Our prediction: Olympiacos 1-1 Freiburg.
Ajax vs. Marseille (Thursday, 8.00pm)
Ajax and Marseille clash in the Europa League group opener.
Our prediction: Ajax 1-1 Marseille.
Brighton vs. AEK Athens (Thursday, 8.00pm)
Brighton & Hove Albion starts their European campaign against AEK Athens.
Our prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 AEK Athens.
Sparta Prague vs. Aris Limassol (Thursday, 8.00pm)
Sparta Prague faces Aris Limassol in their Europa League opener.
Our prediction: Sparta Prague 2-0 Aris Limassol.
Rangers vs. Betis (Thursday, 8.00pm)
Rangers take on Real Betis in their first Europa League group stage game.
Our prediction: Rangers 2-2 Real Betis.
Atalanta vs. Rakow (Thursday, 8.00pm)
Atalanta BC returns to the European stage against Polish champions Rakow Czestochowa.
Our prediction: Atalanta BC 4-2 Rakow Czestochowa.
Sturm Graz vs. Sporting Lisbon (Thursday, 8.00pm)
Last season’s quarter-finalists, Sporting Lisbon, start their campaign against Sturm Graz.
Our prediction: Sturm Graz 1-3 Sporting Lisbon.
