Europa League Predictions > Mar 9th & 10th

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Check out the odds for the first legs of the last 16 in the Europa League. Give us your thoughts and recommended bets down below! 

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Porto vs Lyon

Following on from their previous result, Porto will be hoping for more of the same after a 4:2 Primeira Liga success against Paços de Ferreira. The Dragons lead the title race in the Portuguese top-flight, being six points ahead of the defending champions Sporting. Fixtures featuring Porto have tended to be absorbing ones recently, with a lot of goalmouth action anticipated. Over their past six clashes alone, the sum of 20 goals has gone in for both teams combined (at an average of 3.33 goals per game), with 12 of these accredited to Porto. They managed to beat Lazio twice in the previous round and look forward to continuing that run. Regarding the selection issues, Fernando Andrade (Cruciate Ligament Rupture) and Wilson Manafá (Patella rupture) aren’t available for Porto manager Sérgio Conceição.

Lyon will come into the match following on from a 4:1 Ligue 1 win over FC Lorient in their most recent game. However, the away side is 9^th in the French top-flight, but not too far from the continental qualification. The stats tell the story, and Lyon has been scored against in 5 of their last six matches, letting opponents get six goals in all. At the back, Lyon has not been doing too well. On the other hand, LOL finished on the top of its Europa League group, which secured them a direct spot in this round. However, the visitors need to be more confident to be competitive in this tie.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

Porto has been in excellent form, and their confidence is sky-high. They didn’t have much trouble against Lazio, and they are slight favorites in this tie. We believe they will secure the home advantage and win this match.

Goals Market Prediction

Lyon has a talented offense, but their defense hasn’t been too tight this season. Their head-to-head clashes have been pretty efficient so far, and we expect a similar encounter again. We anticipate goals in both nets in this clash.

Porto to Win @ 2.10

BTTS Yes @ 1.60

Correct score 3:1 @ 15.00

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Real Betis vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Real Betis
In last game, they lose to Atletico Madrid at 1-3, which have been winless for four matches. As they have a over-scheduled matches in these days, they are fatigued. They play poorly on offensive, with only three scoring goals recently.

Eintracht Frankfurt
They defeat Hertha Berlin at 4-1 in last game, which ends their losing streak and inspires them a lot. They play well as guest, with 60% winning percentage in recent 10 away games. They have psychological advantage as they got a 3-0 clean sheet from Real Betis in their last clash.

Verdict:
Real Betis are in poor condition while Eintracht Frankfurt are in form. In addition, Real Betis just play a high-intensive game yesterday. Eintracht Frankfurt have more time to rest. So Eintracht Frankfurt are more likely to win in upcoming game.

Real Betis vs Eintracht Frankfurt
1X2 Pick: 2

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Barcelona vs Galatasaray

Barcelona fans will want to repeat their previous result, being a 2:1 La Liga triumph over Elche CF. It was their fourth straight win in all competitions and helped them remain third in the Spanish top-flight. Barcelona has been on a persistent run of goalscoring form, hitting the target in one hundred percent of their last six games. They’ve managed to rack up 17 during that time while also conceding a total of 7. Xavi raised the level of Barca’s game, and although they are far from the title race, the hosts are more competitive for the top-four finish. Gavi and Dani Alves are ineligible players who cannot play in this game through suspension.

Since being defeated in their last game at the hands of Konyaspor in the Super Lig competition, Galatasaray and their fans will hope to get a better result this time. The current campaign has been a total disappointment for the Turkish side. They are in a low 12^th place, being only eight points ahead of the relegation zone. Galatasaray have been dangerous upfront in the lead-up to this encounter, scoring ten times in their previous six matches. While their manager Domènec Torrent will no doubt take that as a positive sign, Galatasaray can also improve defensively after being scored against in 6 of those same outings. Although they are underdogs in this tie, the visitors will try to secure a positive result.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

Barcelona is in a much better momentum, and the home side is a firm favorite in this game. They should secure a comfortable advantage ahead of the trip to Istanbul, and we think Barcelona will win by at least two goals. 

Goals Market Prediction

Six of Barcelona's last seven games went over a 2.5 margin, while Galatasaray has also been involved in high-scoring matches recently. This one shouldn’t be much different, and we should see at least three goals in total.

Barcelona AH -1.75 @ 1.55

Over 2.5 FT @ 1.50

Correct score 3:0 @ 6.50

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Sevilla vs West Ham

Sevilla is preparing for this match after a 0:0 draw in La Liga against Alaves. Injury problems hit them hard, and they couldn’t keep the pace in the title race. Nevertheless, Sevilla still sits in 2nd place in La Liga. Their latest results illustrate the point that there was a lot of resilience in the hinterland of Seville. Sevilla has been stingy, with the number of goals that have flown into their net over the last six outings on 4. In the previous round, they were better than Dinamo Zagreb, celebrating a 3:2 aggregate win. However, selection issues won’t skip them this time either. Besides a number of injured players, Thomas Delaney will not be able to play in this match due to suspension.

After a losing effort in their last game against Liverpool in Premier League action, West Ham United and their traveling fans will hope for a better result here. It was their second straight defeat, and the Hammers want to bounce back in the Europa League first-leg. In the course of their six previous matches, David Moyes's West Ham United have found the net a total of 6 times, therefore, yielding them a goals scored per game average of 1. West Ham hasn’t been convincing in its last three road games, remaining undefeated just once. Regarding the selection issues, Angelo Ogbonna (Cruciate Ligament Rupture) will not play in this match.

Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction                                                                            

Although the home side will struggle with available players, they are still favorites in front of their fans. The English side hasn’t been too good on the away pitches lately, and Sevilla should secure the home advantage in this one.

Goals Market Prediction

Sevilla kept the clean sheet just twice on the previous seven occasions on the home ground, while West Ham has a lot of talent in the offense. Therefore, we think both teams are capable of scoring in this clash.

Sevilla to Win @ 2.10

BTTS Yes @ 1.90

Correct score 2:1 @ 9.00