The stage is set for the sixth and final round of the UEFA Europa Conference League league phase, with Thursday’s action promising high-stakes drama as teams battle for crucial spots in the competition’s next stages.
With the fight for places in the top 24 to secure qualification and the coveted top eight positions that guarantee automatic qualification to the round of 16, every match carries immense significance.
Here we dive into the standout fixtures and highlighting our top tips and best booking code (odds at time of writing):
Chelsea vs Shamrock Rovers
Chelsea are undoubtedly the strongest side in the Conference League, and that has certainly shown in the opening five rounds of the league phase, with the Blues sitting top of the table with five wins having scored 21 and conceded just four.
Shamrock Rovers may be the highest-ranked opposition in the table that they have faced thus far, sitting sixth with 11 points from three wins and two draws, but the hosts are still the overwhelming favourites given their huge quality.
With this, we believe Chelsea will secure yet another victory to continue their flawless run in the Conference League, while we expect plenty of goals given the Blues’ record so far.
Chelsea to win & over 3.5 goals, 1.56
Vitoria Guimaraes vs Fiorentina
Jonathan Ikone has never been the most prolific goalscorer throughout his career, with his best season tally coming to just seven goals in 48 appearances, but the winger has enjoyed a strong start to this season, specifically in this competition.
Ikone has scored four goals in 19 appearances this term, all coming in seven appearances in the Conference League, with goals in three of the last four games in the competition.
While Fiorentina are matching up with a difficult opponent in Vitoria Guimaraes, who sit one place above the visitors in second place and have conceded just five goals, Fiorentina have scored a massive 17 times in this competition, and we believe their scoring will continue here.
With this, in-form Ikone, Fiorentina’s top scorer in the Conference League, is a good bet to get on the scoresheet yet again.
Jonathan Ikone to score anytime, 4.50
Rapid Vienna vs Copenhagen
Both of these teams will be fighting for their place in the top eight, with Rapid Vienna in ninth and only outside the top eight on goal difference, while Copenhagen are 16th and just two points adrift.
However, Rapid Vienna have endured a horrible run of results that has seen them lose three and draw three of their last six across all competitions, while Copenhagen are undefeated in their past 14 across all competitions, leading us to believe the visitors will secure the win here.
Copenhagen to win, 2.60
Hearts vs Petrocub Hincesti
Hearts are battling to ensure they finish in the top 24 altogether, coming into this game sitting 23rd in the table and just two points above the chasing pack after winning two and losing three of their five fixtures.
They will face a Petrocub side that have drawn one and lost four of their five games, meaning they are already eliminated from the competition, leaving Hearts as strong favourites to secure a win.
While the hosts have struggled for form throughout the opening stages of this season, they are undoubtedly the superior side heading into this one, and the Jambos should secure the win tonight.
Hearts to win, 1.33
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