There are 16 Europa League matches on Thursday. Six teams are aiming to get nine points so they can advance to the next round, which would be one victory away. Eight teams are in the tournament with 0 points after the first two matchdays, and they are battling for their lives.
The schedule is jam-packed with events leading up to the World Cup in Qatar, so fixtures are arriving at a furious pace. Teams have limited time to exercise or rest in between games; could this lead to any unexpected outcomes on Matchday 3 for our Europa League predictions?
Matchday 3 odds for the Europa League
| Matchup | Home | Draw | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zürich vs PSV Eindhoven | +460 | +355 | -190 |
| HJK vs Ludogorets | +240 | +250 | +112 |
| Malmo vs Union Berlin | +290 | +240 | +100 |
| Monaco vs Trabzonspor | -175 | +325 | +450 |
| Omonia Nicosia vs Manchester United | +1100 | +550 | -435 |
| Red Star vs Ferencvaros | -112 | +265 | +295 |
| Sturm Graz vs Lazio | +360 | +310 | -148 |
| Arsenal vs Bodo/Glimt | -455 | +575 | +1050 |
| Midtjylland vs Feyenoord | +210 | +280 | +115 |
| Fenerbahce vs AEK Larnaca | -275 | +400 | +725 |
| Olympiakos vs Qarabag | -117 | +280 | +300 |
| Rennes vs Dynamo Kyiv | -215 | +340 | +375 |
| Roma vs Real Betis | -125 | +275 | +340 |
| Braga vs Union St Gilloise | -122 | +245 | +370 |
| Freiburg vs Nantes | -190 | +325 | +500 |
Odds from OKBET Sportsbook as of October 5. For a discount on your bets on this week’s Europa League games, visit OKBET Sportsbook.
With odds of -455 to defeat Bodo/Glimt on Matchday 3 of the Europa League, Arsenal is the overwhelming favorite. Manchester United, who are -435 away to Omonia Nicosia despite their humiliating loss in the Manchester derby at the weekend, are closely behind the Gunners. The most exciting games on Thursday, in the opinion of the oddsmakers, are Feyenoord’s away game against Midtjylland and HJK’s home game versus Ludogorets.
Both the match between Arsenal and Bodo/Glimt, with a total set at 3.5, and PSV Eindhoven’s trip to Zürich, with a short price of -180 on over 2.5 goals, are predicted to produce goals.
Real Betis vs. Roma Prediction
Roma has one win and one loss in the Europa League, but they are coming off a weekend comeback victory against Inter at San Siro. Real Betis has begun well domestically and has a perfect record through the first two matchdays, despite their weekend loss to Celta Vigo.
These clubs are definitely the best in their group and were predicted to advance before the draw was made. But if Roma loses, Ludogorets, which also has three points and will play HJK on Thursday, would also be in a tough scenario.
The squad that overcame Inter is anticipated to remain the same under Jose Mourinho. Last year, Mourinho led Roma to victory in the Europa Conference League, and this year, he plans to take his team even farther. The visitors are anticipated to have a strong team as well, knowing that a victory would put them in control of Group C.
Roma is full of confidence going into this match and appears like a solid chance to grab all three points after giving up just one goal in four home games in Serie A and the Europa League. Betis has lost two of its last three away games and went scoreless last weekend. Although the high odds on Roma winning to zero are intriguing, there is value on the moneyline.
Pick ON Roma to win to nil | +210
Nantes vs. Freiburg Prediction
In nine Ligue 1 games, Nantes has just one victory, and on Matchday 2, they fell to Qarabag 3-0. While all is going on, Freiburg is dominating the Bundesliga, winning both of its Europa League games, and hasn’t lost since the middle of August. Unsurprisingly, the host team is well favored.
This is a squad that is badly lacking in confidence, and one can’t help but worry about Antoine Kombouaré’s future after seeing Nantes be destroyed 4-1 by Monaco over the weekend. The Bundesliga’s best team, Freiburg, is at the other end of the scale after overcoming Mainz over the weekend to tie Union Berlin on points.
The host club doesn’t exactly score freely, but Freiburg has maintained three clean sheets in four games while Nantes’ defense has struggled. This seems to be a match for the home team to win by a couple of goals, and a score prediction of 2-0 seems reasonable. Therefore, gamblers have two options: Freiburg -1.5 at +150 or the home team to win by a score of 0 at +160.
Pick ON Freiburg -1.5 | +150
Prediction for Rennes vs Dynamo Kyiv
Rennes has gone seven games without a loss in all competitions, earning four points in each of their two Europa League games. As they take on a Dynamo Kyiv team that has suffered defeats to Fenerbahce and Larnaca, they are in a strong position in Group B. Dynamo has won its past two league games by a combined score of 1-0, but they have struggled on the international scene and are the underdogs in this matchup.
Rennes’ form, if anything, minimizes how they have performed. In Ligue 1, the only teams with a superior projected goal differential per 90 minutes are Lens and PSG. Enner Valencia’s strike in the 91st minute allowed Fenerbahce to salvage a point at Roazhon Park on Matchday 2.
In nine of Rennes’ past ten games, both sides have scored. The home team has the talent to win, but it is also probable that they will give up at least once.
Pick ON Rennes to win and both teams to score | +235
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