Sporting CP vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction & Match Preview

Sporting CP vs PSV Eindhoven
Europa League
Date: Thursday, 28 November 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Estadio Jose Alvalade (Lisbon).

The Lisbon Lions will be looking to secure their progress to the knockout phase when they take on Dutch runner-ups on Thursday.

Sporting CP vs PSV Eindhoven: Head-to-head (h2h)

PSV defeated Sporting 3-2 in their first-ever meeting in a UEFA competition.

Sporting CP vs PSV Eindhoven: Prediction

The Lisbon Lions will be looking to secure their progress to the knockout phase when they take on Dutch runner-ups on Thursday. Sporting are topping the Group D with two points ahead of LASK and PSV. After losing Matchday 1 clash in Eindhoven, the Portuguese side went on to record three wins on the trot.

Leonel Pontes’ men are sitting at 4th position on the Primeira ladder with the W-D-L record of 6-2-3 and they’ve won six of their last eight games.

PSV snapped their six-game winless streak across competitions with a 2-1 victory over Heerenveen on Sunday. The Rood-witten failed to impress against their Austrian counterparts as they were held to a goalless draw at Philips Stadium and lost convincingly in Linz (1-4).

If Mark van Bommel’s team lose this one and LASK defeats last-placed Rosenborg at home, they will be eliminated.

Sporting Lisbon have won 14 of their 20 home games in the EL group stage. They have 3-0-2 record at Jose Alvalade stadium in Primeira with an average of 2 goals scored per bout, whilst allowing 1.40.

Out-of-form PSV have won just one of the last five away fixtures in all competitions. They have 3-2-2 record on their travels in Eredivisie, scoring 1.86 goals per game and conceding 1.29.

The Thursday’s hosts have solid all-time record at this venue in the Europa League and are clearly in better shape than PSV at the moment.

The Rood-witten’s defence is all over the place – they’ve conceded 13 goals in their last five games, picking Sporting to net two or more makes sense here – and odds are great.

I’ll also back Bruno Fernandes to score anytime for the hosts. He has netted three goals in last six games for Sporting and Portuguese national team.

Sporting CP vs PSV Eindhoven: Betting Tips

• Sporting to score over 1.5 goals @ 1.90

• Bruno Fernandes (Sporting CP) to score Anytime @ 2.60.

Sevilla vs Qarabag Prediction & Match Preview

Sevilla vs Qarabag FK
Europa League
Date: Thursday, 28 November 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla).

As expected Sevilla have topped Group A without breaking much of a sweat. And, although the clash this week is nothing more than a formality now for the hosts, count on the latter to give Qarabag a run for their money.

Sevilla vs Qarabag Head to head (h2h)

Their only previous meeting was the reverse fixture of this tie which Sevilla won 3-0.

Sevilla vs Qarabag Prediction

Sevilla cruised to their third consecutive win last week after the hosts took down Valladolid with a 1-0 scorecard. The home side are now unbeaten in their past seven games in all competitions and have dropped points just twice in the process as well.

Julen Lopetegui’s men have also made no mistake in exerting their dominance in Group A. They have already booked their ticket to the next round. That too, as group leaders with two games remaining.

On the other hand, Qarabag are on a far from impressive streak at the moment. The visitors have not registered a win in any of their previous four games. Their most recent clash on the road saw them at the losing end of a 2-1 scorecard against Sumqayit. Prior to that matchup, the squad managed no more than a 1-1 draw against Zira at home.

Nevertheless, owing to their fellow group members being more or less dismal, Qarabag are still in contention to make it through to the round of 32 along with Sevilla. Be that as it may, getting the better of the Spanish outfit is, by all means, a herculean task, and it was on full display when they last locked horns as well.

Given that home advantage is also up Sevilla’s sleeve this Thursday, the visitors have little or no reason to have their hopes up in this one.

Furthermore, Sevilla have not passed up on opportunities to score goals and that is what can be expected this week as well. The hosts have found the back of the net twelve times already in their group matchups, three of which came from their last clash with Dudelange at this venue.

Taking into account that they scored three against this foe last time around as well, count on Seville to rack up the goals tally, quite possibly all on their own.

Sevilla vs Qarabag Betting tips

• Sevilla -1 Handicap @ 1.60 (3/5)

• Over 2.5 goals @ 1.50 (1/2).

Rosenborg vs LASK Prediction & Match Preview

Rosenborg vs LASK Linz
Europa League
Date: Thursday, 28 November 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Lerkendal Stadion (Trondheim).

Rosenborg are no longer in the race for a ticket to the next round. However, that is not the case for their foes LASK who are currently second in Group D, neck to neck with PSV. As such, count on the visiting contingent to settle for nothing less than the win in this one.

Rosenborg vs LASK Head to head (h2h)

Their maiden clash was the reverse fixture of this tie which LASK won 1-0.

Rosenborg vs LASK Prediction

Rosenborg dropped points last week on the road after the hosts managed no more than a 2-2 draw against Viking. The home side are now sitting fourth in the Eliteserien, and are in danger of missing out on a qualifying spot to the Europa next season as well.

Eirik Horneland’s men have come out on top just twice in their last ten games in all competitions. Having featured at the losing end in all of their Group D clashes so far, the home side are also out of contention to progress to the round of 32.

The Norwegian outfit have not been faring well in their recent home clashes either. They have been alternating between wins and defeats in their previous four games here.

On the other hand, LASK recorded their sixth consecutive win in their most recent matchup with Tirol on the road. The visitors slotted two unanswered goals past their counterparts in that latter clash, and have now kept a clean sheet in three of their previous four games.

At the moment, the guests are sitting second in Group D. They are also unbeaten in their previous two Europa clashes, the last of which was a thumping 4-1 win over PSV at home. The visitors were also successful in registering the win in their previous meeting with Rosenborg.

Taking into account the erratic form that the hosts are on, and the evident difference in quality between the two sides, LASK are the favorites to secure all three points in this one.

Furthermore, Rosenborg have been struggling to get their names on the scoresheet, and have found the back of the net just once in Group D. Meanwhile the visitors have racked up six goals to their tally, albeit only one of which came on the road.

With both sides preferring defense over offense, count on LASK to secure the bragging rights and to keep the scorecards below 3.5 goals as well.

Rosenborg vs LASK Betting tips

• LASK to win @ 1.75 (3/4)

• Under 3.5 goals @ 1.44 (4/9).

Malmo vs Dynamo Kiev Prediction & Match Preview

Malmo vs Dynamo Kiev
Europa League
Date: Thursday, 28 November 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Swedbank Stadion (Malmö).

Malmo missed out on the Allsvenskan title by a narrow one-point margin. And now, are currently in contention to miss out on a ticket to the round of 32 on similar grounds. With Dynamo Kiev on a positive form at the moment, it looks like Malmo have their work cut out for them this week.

Malmo vs Dynamo Kiev Head to head (h2h)

• Their only recent meeting was the reverse fixture of this clash which Dynamo Kiev won 1-0.
• Prior to that, they last met over two legs back in 1978 in the European Champions Clubs’ Cup, with the first leg in Kharkiv ending in a stalemate.
• The second leg witnessed Malmo register a 2-0 win.

Malmo vs Dynamo Kiev Prediction

Malmo made a return to winning ways prior to the international break after they picked up a convincing 2-0 win over Varnamo in the Svenska Cupen. The hosts have now dropped points just once in their last five games in all competitions as well.

At home, Malmo have looked their strongest. They have come out on top in five of their previous six clashes here. The Swedish outfit have not stumbled at home in their Europa league fixtures either, with their most recent one on home soil ending in a 2-1 win over Lugano.

On the other hand, Dynamo Kiev will be making the trip to Swedbank Stadion on the back of a 3-0 win over Mariupol at home. As of now, the visitors are the front runners to bag the last and final ticket to the round of 32, as they hold a slender one-point cushion over Malmo.

It is also worth mentioning that Dynamo Kiev have been tough to take down in their outings. They have so far avoided defeat in their last two trips across Europe by forcing their foes to share the spoils with them. Also, it was the visitors who secured the bragging rights in their previous h2h meeting as well.

Furthermore, it goes without saying that Dynamo Kiev are a far more experienced side on the global stage. As opposed to Malmo who are part of a less competitive domestic campaign. Hence the tag of favorites most certainly goes to Dynamo Kiev in this one.

Be that as it may, the hosts have admitted defeat just once in their last ten games here. Given that the visiting contingent have managed no more than a draw in three of their previous seven outings, the safest punt would have to be a double chance.

Additionally, both teams have looked solid at the back and have conceded just five goals between them in Group B. Taking into account that their last h2h encounter was also a low scoring affair, goals are expected to be hard to come by on Thursday.

Malmo vs Dynamo Kiev Betting tips

• Double chance: Draw or Dynamo Kiev @ 1.44 (4/9)

• Under 2.5 goals @ 1.60 (3/5).

Lugano vs FC Copenhagen Prediction & Match Preview

Lugano vs FC Copenhagen
Europa League
Date: Thursday, 28 November 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Kybunpark (St. Gallen).

Things are getting tight in Group B, with Dynamo Kiev breathing down FC Copenhagen’s neck on the ladder. With Malmo taking on Dynamo Kiev, and Lugano arguably the weakest of the lot, FC Copenhagen have been handed the opportunity to possibly tighten their grip at the top.

Lugano vs FC Copenhagen Head to head (h2h)

Their only prior clash was the reverse fixture of this matchup which Lugano lost by a 1-0 scorecard.

Lugano vs FC Copenhagen Prediction

Lugano picked up their first win in three games last week after the hosts slotted three unanswered goals past Thun on the road. The home side, however, have been struggling to get things going for them this season. At the moment, they have just two victories to boast of from their last seven fixtures in all competitions.

The hosts have not been faring any better in their Europa campaign either. With just two measly points to their name, the Swiss outfit have slumped to the bottom of the cluster. It is also worth mentioning that home advantage has been a myth for the hosts, who are currently without a win in their last nine games here.

On the other hand, FC Copenhagen have risen to the top of Group B, albeit only on goal difference. The visitors also managed to come out on top in their most recent clash with Hobro by a 2-1 scoreline and will be making the trip to Kybunpark on the back of that result.

Furthermore, it goes without saying that the away side are part of a far more superior domestic campaign. The home side meanwhile are just not used to taking on teams of this stature, especially on a weekly basis.

Taking into account that the guests posted a 1-0 victory in their maiden matchup two months ago as well, the win is more than likely to swing in favor of FC Copenhagen in this one.

However, the visiting contingent have secured the bragging rights just once in their previous five outings. Given that Lugano have forced both Malmo and Dynamo Kiev to share the spoils with them in their last two group clashes here, the safest punt would have to be a double chance.

Additionally, Lugano have looked adamant at the back. They are the only side that are yet to concede a goal at home in Group B. FC Copenhagen’s frontline have not been keen on racking up the goals tally on the road either, and have found the back of the net just twice across Europe.

As such, count on the scorecards to feature fewer than 2.5 goals on the charts come Thursday.

Lugano vs FC Copenhagen Betting tips

• Double chance: Draw or FC Copenhagen to win @ 1.40 (2/5)

• Under 2.5 goals @ 1.60 (3/5).

Lazio vs CFR Cluj Prediction & Match Preview

Lazio vs CFR Cluj
Europa League
Date: Thursday, 28 November 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Stadio Olimpico (Rome).

Lazio are on thin ice at the moment, as they find themselves nearing closer to the exit. Nothing but the win will do it for the hosts from now on, while a point alone this week would see CFR Cluj walk down the aisle to the round of 32. Nevertheless, count on Lazio to have their guns blazing when they welcome CFR Cluj on Thursday.

Lazio vs CFR Cluj Head to head (h2h)

The two sides have locked horns just once in recent times. CFR Cluj secured the bragging rights with a 2-1 scorecard.

Lazio vs CFR Cluj Prediction

Lazio made no mistake in securing back to back wins post the international break and posted a 2-1 victory against Sassuolo in their last matchup. The hosts are certainly in fine form at the moment and have succumbed to defeat just once in their previous six games in all competitions.

Be that as it may, the home side have stumbled thrice in their last four games in Group E. Leaving their hopes of progression, hanging by a thread. The home side have garnered no more than three measly points from a possible twelve, and have a six-point deficit to scale with just two more games left.

On the other, CFR Cluj are surprisingly in contention for a ticket to the round of 32 along with Celtic. The visitors are on a five-match unbeaten run at the moment, the most recent of which was a thumping 4-0 victory against Chindia Targoviste.

However, the guests have not been at their best on the road this season. The Romanian outfit have come out on top just once in their previous five outings. They have secured the bragging rights just once in their last two trips across Europe as well.

Meanwhile, Lazio have been a force to reckon with, in their own backyard. Simone Inzaghi’s men have stumbled just once at home this season, that too against current Group E toppers Celtic by a narrow 2-1 scorecard.

Taking into account the dismal form that CFR Cluj are on away from home, the win is more than likely to swing in favor of Lazio in this one.

Furthermore, despite the promising form that the hosts are on at the Stadio Olimpico, Lazio have just one clean sheet from their past five games here. Considering that both teams did find the back of the net together in their last h2h meeting, count on Cluj to salvage a consolation goal at the least this Thursday.

Lazio vs CFR Cluj Betting tips

• Lazio to win @ 1.50 (1/2)

• Both teams to score @ 1.70 (7/10).

Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Standard Liege Prediction & Match Preview

Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Standard Liege
Europa League
Date: Thursday, 28 November 2019
Kick-off at 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
Venue: Estádio D. Afonso Henriques (Guimarães).

Vitoria de Guimaraes’s hopes of progressing have been put to bed already. Nevertheless, with their pride on the line, count on the hosts to eye all three points for the taking when they welcome Standard Liege this week.

Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Standard Liege Head to head (h2h)

• Their only recent meeting was the reverse fixture of this encounter which Standard Liege won 2-0.
• Prior to that clash, the two sides played out a stalemate way back in 1995.
• Their previous fixture here, which was also in 1995, saw the hosts register a 3-1 win.

Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Standard Liege Prediction

Vitoria de Guimaraes have been hit by a sharp decline in form and have had a taste of success just once in their last five games. Their previous clash at home saw them at the losing end of a 2-0 scorecard against Braga, while on the road, they managed no more than a 1-1 draw in their clash with Moreirense.

The hosts have not hit the ground running in their Europa campaign so far either, and have slumped to the bottom of the cluster. They have garnered no more than one measly point and are already five points away from third-placed Frankfurt.

However, Vitoria de Guimaraes have arguably been at their strongest on home this season and have stumbled just twice so far.

Meanwhile, Standard Liege pulled off a 2-1 win over Eupen last week post the international break. Be that as it may, the visitors are yet to ensure consistency in their matchups. The away side have been alternating between wins and defeats in their last five clashes.

It is also worth mentioning that Standard Liege have been struggling to pick up the win on the road, and have admitted defeat in both of their trips across Europe so far. Given that the Portuguese outfit have looked a lot sharper in their clashes on home soil, the tag of favorites goes to Vitoria de Guimaraes in this one.

In spite of the aforementioned, it needs saying that the hosts have been forced to share the spoils thrice already. One of which was in their most recent group clash here with Arsenal. Hence, the safest punt would have to be a double chance.

Furthermore, Vitoria de Guimaraes’s frontline have been disappointing in the final third and have found the back of the net just thrice in Group E. Meanwhile, Standard Liege have also been struggling to get their names on the scoresheet, especially on the road, and have scored just once whilst conceding six.

Hence, count on the final scorecards to feature fewer than 2.5 goals on the scorecards by all means.

Vitoria de Guimaraes vs Standard Liege Betting tips

• Double chance: Vitoria de Guimaraes or Draw @ 1.40

• Under 2.5 goals @ 1.90 (9/10).