Europa League Predictions for Thursday 17 September: Previews & Tips
By AfriPredictions · · 4 min read
Thursday 17 September brings 9 Europa League fixtures. Below is a short preview of each match with recent results, head-to-head history and the picks our model leans towards. All kick-off times are in Kenya time (EAT).
Picks at a glance
| Match | Kick-off (EAT) | Our free pick |
|---|---|---|
| OFI vs 1899 Hoffenheim | 19:45 | Double chance: Home/Draw @ 1.02 |
| Beşiktaş vs Marseille | 22:00 | Double chance: Home/Away @ 1.19 |
| Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan | 22:00 | Lech Poznan to win @ 1.09 |
| Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen | 22:00 | Over 2.5 goals @ 1.31 |
| Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC | 22:00 | Both teams to score: Yes @ 1.22 |
| Lillestrom vs Torreense | 22:00 | Double chance: Home/Draw @ 1.01 |
| Plzen vs Union St. Gilloise | 22:00 | Double chance: Home/Draw @ 1.01 |
| Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth | 22:00 | Both teams to score: Yes @ 1.31 |
| Levski Sofia vs Red Bull Salzburg | 22:45 | Double chance: Home/Draw @ 1.01 |
OFI vs 1899 Hoffenheim
Kick-off: Thursday 17 September, 19:45 EAT · Venue: Pankritio Stadium · Full match analysis
OFI's last 5 games read WDWWW (latest last): 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats, with 8 goals scored and 0 conceded. That is strong form. 1899 Hoffenheim have won 2 of their last 5 matches (DDWLW, latest last), scoring 12 and conceding 8. Goals-wise, OFI's recent matches have averaged 1.6 goals per game and 1899 Hoffenheim's 4.0.
Our free pick:
- Double chance: Home/Draw @ 1.02, our model rates it 92% likely
Beşiktaş vs Marseille
Kick-off: Thursday 17 September, 22:00 EAT · Venue: Besiktas Park · Full match analysis
Beşiktaş have won 4 of their last 5 matches (WWLWW, latest last), scoring 9 and conceding 2. That is strong form. Marseille's last 5 games read WLWLL (latest last): 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats, with 10 goals scored and 7 conceded. It is a run they will want to turn around. Goals-wise, Beşiktaş's recent matches have averaged 2.2 goals per game and Marseille's 3.4.
Our free pick:
- Double chance: Home/Away @ 1.19, our model rates it 79% likely
Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznan
Kick-off: Thursday 17 September, 22:00 EAT · Venue: Selhurst Park · Full match analysis
Crystal Palace's last 5 games read LLWWL (latest last): 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats, with 8 goals scored and 10 conceded. It is a run they will want to turn around. Lech Poznan have won 4 of their last 5 matches (WWWWL, latest last), scoring 16 and conceding 3. That is strong form. Goals-wise, Crystal Palace's recent matches have averaged 3.6 goals per game and Lech Poznan's 3.8.
| Crystal Palace win | Draw | Lech Poznan win |
|---|---|---|
| 4% | 10% | 86% |
Our model makes Lech Poznan the favourites at 86% despite playing away, with Crystal Palace on 4% and the draw at 10%.
Our free picks:
- Lech Poznan to win @ 1.09, our model rates it 86% likely
- Both teams to score: No @ 1.49, our model rates it 63% likely
Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen
Kick-off: Thursday 17 September, 22:00 EAT · Venue: Allianz Stadium · Full match analysis
Juventus have won 2 of their last 5 matches (WWDLL, latest last), scoring 9 and conceding 5. NEC Nijmegen's last 5 games read LLLDL (latest last): 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats, with 4 goals scored and 14 conceded. It is a run they will want to turn around. Goals-wise, Juventus' recent matches have averaged 2.8 goals per game and NEC Nijmegen's 3.6.
Our free pick:
- Over 2.5 goals @ 1.31, our model rates it 72% likely
Celtic vs Ferencvarosi TC
Kick-off: Thursday 17 September, 22:00 EAT · Venue: Celtic Park · Full match analysis
Celtic's last 5 games read LWWWL (latest last): 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats, with 7 goals scored and 9 conceded. Ferencvarosi TC have won 4 of their last 5 matches (WWWDW, latest last), scoring 14 and conceding 2. That is strong form. Goals-wise, Celtic's recent matches have averaged 3.2 goals per game and Ferencvarosi TC's 3.2.
Our free pick:
- Both teams to score: Yes @ 1.22, our model rates it 77% likely
Lillestrom vs Torreense
Kick-off: Thursday 17 September, 22:00 EAT · Full match analysis
Lillestrom have won 3 of their last 5 matches (DDWWW, latest last), scoring 8 and conceding 2. Torreense's last 5 games read LDDWD (latest last): 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat, with 7 goals scored and 6 conceded. Goals-wise, Lillestrom's recent matches have averaged 2.0 goals per game and Torreense's 2.6.
Our free pick:
- Double chance: Home/Draw @ 1.01, our model rates it 94% likely
Plzen vs Union St. Gilloise
Kick-off: Thursday 17 September, 22:00 EAT · Venue: Doosan Arena · Full match analysis
Plzen's last 5 games read WLWDL (latest last): 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, with 8 goals scored and 8 conceded. Union St. Gilloise have won 3 of their last 5 matches (LDWWW, latest last), scoring 13 and conceding 5. Goals-wise, Plzen's recent matches have averaged 3.2 goals per game and Union St. Gilloise's 3.6.
Our free pick:
- Double chance: Home/Draw @ 1.01, our model rates it 94% likely
Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth
Kick-off: Thursday 17 September, 22:00 EAT · Venue: Anoeta · Full match analysis
Real Sociedad have won 1 of their last 5 matches (LLDWL, latest last), scoring 4 and conceding 9. It is a run they will want to turn around. Bournemouth's last 5 games read LLDWD (latest last): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats, with 10 goals scored and 8 conceded. Goals-wise, Real Sociedad's recent matches have averaged 2.6 goals per game and Bournemouth's 3.6.
Our free pick:
- Both teams to score: Yes @ 1.31, our model rates it 72% likely
Levski Sofia vs Red Bull Salzburg
Kick-off: Thursday 17 September, 22:45 EAT · Venue: National Stadium Vasil Levski · Full match analysis
Levski Sofia's last 5 games read WWWLD (latest last): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, with 11 goals scored and 5 conceded. Red Bull Salzburg have won 4 of their last 5 matches (WWWWD, latest last), scoring 13 and conceding 2. That is strong form. Goals-wise, Levski Sofia's recent matches have averaged 3.2 goals per game and Red Bull Salzburg's 3.0.
Our free pick:
- Double chance: Home/Draw @ 1.01, our model rates it 97% likely
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