The 2024 UEFA Europa League qualifying campaign returns with an exciting set of second leg matches in the second qualifying round on Thursday. Teams from across the continent are currently battling it out for a place in the next phase of the competition, moving one step closer to a coveted spot in the newly revamped league phase.
With aggregate scores hanging in the balance, every game will be full of action as teams aim to overturn deficits or protect their leads. In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at a selection of the matches and pick out our top tips and exclusive booking code:
Elfsborg vs Sheriff Tiraspol
Despite going into the first leg as favourites to pick up a victory that would put them firmly in the driving seat to progress, Elfsborg were only able to take a narrow 1-0 lead into their home leg after an extremely tight encounter that saw Simon Hedlund eventually open the scoring after 86 minutes.
Nevertheless, Elfsborg are now in control of the tie and with them at home in this second leg, they will be extremely confident of progressing through against a side that have won just one of their last nine away matches in European competition.
With this, as well as Elfsborg having a fantastic record at home in the league this season, we expect the hosts to pick up a second victory here and book their place in the next round.
Elfsborg to win, 1.43
Silkeborg vs Molde
Silkeborg and Molde appeared to be two fairly evenly matched sides going into their first leg, but Molde showed their quality as they ran out 3-1 winners on the night to put them in a great position to advance into the next stage.
However, Silkeborg will be hoping that they can make the most of their home advantage and make their way back into the tie, but with a record of only nine wins in 25 European home matches, the history says they may struggle in this one.
With Silkeborg needing to put an emphasis on attacking football and Molde having a lead to protect, we can see the visitors getting plenty of chances on the counterattack to keep themselves in the game. For that reason, we believe this one will end in a draw, putting Molde through to the next stage.
Silkeborg & Molde to draw, 3.70
Trabzonspor vs MFK Ruzomberok
Trabzonspor were overwhelming favourites to pick up a first-leg victory against MFK Ruzomberok, and they did just that as they strolled to a 2-0 away win, putting them in a great position with the second leg taking place at their home ground.
Outside of a 5-2 thrashing of Tobol in the first leg of the previous round, Ruzomberok have shown very little attacking threat and should not be much of a challenge for a Trabzonspor side who boast much more quality in their ranks.
With this, we expect the hosts to pick up another comfortable victory to secure their place in the third qualifying round.
Trabzonspor to win & over 2.5 goals, 1.62
Exclusive Booking Code:
6VGBWD7 – Book Here
