The Europa League play-off round gets underway tonight, with numerous first-leg ties set to shape the path to the league phase. A number of intriguing match-ups are on the schedule, as well as plenty of drama and entertainment promised as teams battle to reach the competition.
Midtjylland vs Kuopio
Midtjylland have looked a cut above the rest of the competition when competing in the Europa League play-offs this season, including comfortably beating Fredrikstad 5-1 on aggregate in the third qualifying round.
Furthermore, the hosts are on a brilliant 11-game unbeaten run across all competitions, and as they come up against a Kuopio side that they are largely expected to dominate, the hosts will be confident of extending that streak.
Given Midtjylland’s clear attacking quality, including scoring five goals in their last round, we expect the hosts to secure victory in this one.
Midtjylland & over 2.5 goals, 1.52 – Book Here
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SK Brann vs AEK Larnaca
SK Brann are the major favourites to secure the victory over AEK Larnaca in this tie and progress into the league phase of the Europa League, and Freyr Alexandersson will be looking for a statement victory in the first leg at home.
While Brann have lost each of their last two home matches, the hosts are usually a formidable force at their own ground, and with Larnaca failing to win any of their last four away fixtures across all competitions, we expect Brann to win this one.
SK Brann to win, 1.78 – Book Here
Aberdeen vs Steaua Bucharest
Aberdeen and Steaua Bucharest appear to be rather evenly-matched heading into their play-off encounter, but the difference between the two teams could prove to be their goalscoring form in recent games.
While Aberdeen have failed to score in either of their first two league fixtures, though they did beat lower-league Greenock Morton 3-0 in the cup, the visitors have scored a multitude of goals in their recent games.
One player in particular, Daniel Birligea, has been especially prolific in front of goal, with the striker netting three times in his last four appearances for the club and is good value to continue his run.
Daniel Birligea to score anytime, 3.50 – Book Here
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Lincoln Red Imps vs Braga
Lincoln Red Imps may boast the home advantage in this first leg encounter, but Braga are certainly the overwhelming favourites to record a comfortable victory and all but confirm their place in the league phase.
The hosts barely scraped past Noah in the last qualifying round, winning on penalties after a 1-1 aggregate draw, while Braga easily won 4-1 over CFR Cluj in the last round, showing their quality in comparison to teams in this competition.
Moreover, the visitors are unbeaten in their last 12 matches across all competitions, leaving them as strong favourites to secure a significant win in this one.
Braga to win & over 3.5 goals, 2.15 – Book Here
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