As the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League’s second qualifying round is set to kick off on Thursday, football fans are set for plenty of exciting action with all nine thrilling first-leg matches on the schedule.
This stage of the competition marks a critical point for clubs across Europe, each fighting to advance one step closer to the continent’s second most prestige tournament. As every side battles for a lead to take into the second leg, Thursday’s fixtures promise to be intense clashes full of drama.
In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at a selection of Thursday’s matches and pick out our top tips and booking code:
Wisla Krakow vs Rapid Vienna
Wisla Krakow’s advancement into the second qualifying round after beating KF Llapi 4-1 on aggregate in the first round is an achievement in itself given that they compete in the second tier of Polish football.
Rapid Vienna, on the other hand, consistently compete for the top places in the Austrian top tier and have enjoyed a fantastic pre-season, winning three of their five games and most recently drawing 1-1 with AC Milan.
For these reasons, we believe that Rapid Vienna should fairly comfortably take the victory in this game.
Rapid Vienna to win, 1.74
Molde vs Silkeborg
Molde and Silkeborg come into this match appearing to be fairly similar in terms of the ability of their players. Molde do, however, have not only the home advantage but their players should also be much more match-fit than their opponents given they are halfway through their season, while Silkeborg have played just one competitive match in two months.
This should be a tough encounter, but with Molde being halfway through their season, where they sit third in the league, this should help them get over the line with a victory.
Molde to win, 1.64
Ajax vs Vojvodina
After a disappointing 2023/24 where Ajax finished fifth in the Eredivisie, they find themselves competing in the Europa League in back-to-back seasons, something they haven’t done since 2015 to 2017.
A strong pre-season under new boss Francesco Farioli, winning four consecutive matches heading into this one, as well as a much stronger overall squad than Vojvodina, should make this a verycomfortable win for the hosts.
Ajax to win & over 4.5 goals, 2.68
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by Sammy samzzy
I need sure games please
by Saint John
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