Thursday, 5 November 2026

AC Milan

Ferencvarosi TC

Our pick Home win Missed

Ferencvarosi TC arrive at San Siro on a five-match winning streak in the Europa League, with a six-point advantage over AC Milan. Milan need a response after losing their latest match in the competition.

Anderlecht

Red Bull Salzburg

Our pick Home win Correct result

Red Bull Salzburg sit one point above Anderlecht in the Europa League table, but their lengthy list of absentees threatens to complicate a close contest in Brussels. Anderlecht’s stronger defensive record in their last five matches offers a potential edge.

Crystal Palace

1899 Hoffenheim

Our pick Home win Missed

Crystal Palace sit one point and eight places above 1899 Hoffenheim after three Europa League matches. Both need a result to strengthen their position in a tightly packed early league-stage table.

Levski Sofia

1–0 FT

Jagiellonia

Levski Sofia are ten places and one point above Jagiellonia after three league-stage matches. Both need a response after their latest European results went in opposite directions.

Lillestrom

Plzen

Our pick Away win Correct result

Plzen arrive in Lillestrom on a three-match losing run and bottom of the Europa League table, while Lillestrom are two places and one point above them. Both sides need a response after losing their latest European match.

NEC Nijmegen

Omonia Nicosia

Our pick Away win Missed

NEC Nijmegen have eight players unavailable as they seek to close the two-point gap to Omonia Nicosia. The visitors arrive higher in the table and with the stronger European record.

Real Sociedad

Lyon

Our pick Home win Missed

Lyon sit 12th on six points, two places and two points above 14th-placed Real Sociedad. Both sides arrive with contrasting results across their three Europa League matches.

Sparta Praha

1–3 FT

Bournemouth

Our pick Away win Correct result

Bournemouth sit third in the Europa League table, five points above 16th-placed Sparta Praha. A fourth straight competition win would strengthen their position as the league phase continues.

AZ Alkmaar

1–2 FT

Juventus

Our pick Away win Correct result

Juventus have nine players unavailable and one more doubtful for their visit to AZ Alkmaar. Their strong start in the Europa League will be tested by an AZ side coming off back-to-back wins.

Bayer Leverkusen

Marseille

Our pick Home win Missed

Marseille arrive at BayArena on a three-game losing streak in the Europa League and sit 32 places below Bayer Leverkusen. The hosts have won all three of their matches in the competition without conceding.

Benfica

Lech Poznan

Our pick Home win Correct result

Benfica sit first in the Europa League league-stage table, eight points ahead of 32nd-placed Lech Poznan. Lech arrive without six players, as Benfica look to extend a five-match winning run.

Celta Vigo

1–2 FT

Union St. Gilloise

Our pick Away win Correct result

Celta Vigo need to turn home advantage into a response after a difficult start in the Europa League. Union St. Gilloise arrive unbeaten in the competition, with eight goals scored and just one conceded in three matches.

Celtic

3–2 FT

Beşiktaş

Our pick Home win Correct result

Celtic arrive on a run of three straight defeats and sit on zero points after three Europa League matches. Beşiktaş, seven points ahead, offer a stern test at Celtic Park.

Hapoel Beer Sheva

OFI

Our pick Home win Missed

OFI sit four places and two points above Hapoel Beer Sheva after three Europa League matches apiece. Both arrive on losing runs, but Hapoel’s home record in the competition offers a route to a response.

Sturm Graz

2–3 FT

Celje

Sturm Graz have ten players unavailable as they look to build on their latest Europa League win. Celje arrive without a win in three competition matches, with the hosts holding the stronger home record.

Sunderland

Dinamo Zagreb

Our pick Home win Missed

Sunderland sit nine places and three points above Dinamo Zagreb after three Europa League matches. The visitors need to upset the hosts’ unbeaten start to trouble the early standings.

Torreense

3–2 FT

Ararat-Armenia

Our pick Home win Correct result

Ararat-Armenia arrive without a point after three Europa League matches and need a response as they look to climb the standings. Torreense are three points ahead but have lost their last two in the competition.

UEFA Europa Conference League

Aarhus

0–0 FT

SC Braga

SC Braga arrive with the stronger Conference League record, but Aarhus will look to turn a home draw into a chance to disrupt the favourites. The sides meet with Braga ten places and two points ahead in the league stage.

Atalanta

Kairat Almaty

Our pick Home win Missed

Atalanta sit 15th and Kairat Almaty 31st after two matches, with a two-point gap separating them. Atalanta’s stronger home record in the competition gives them the edge in Bergamo.

FC Midtjylland

1–6 FT

Ajax

Our pick Home win Missed

Ajax arrive with the better head-to-head record and a higher place in the league-stage table, but Midtjylland’s home form in this competition offers a genuine challenge. The model leans towards the Danish side in a potentially open match.

FC Thun

Heart Of Midlothian

Our pick Home win Correct result

Heart Of Midlothian sit four places and one point above FC Thun in the Conference League standings. Thun will look to turn home advantage into a first point after two defeats in the competition.

FK Crvena Zvezda

2–1 FT

Inter Club d'Escaldes

Inter Club d'Escaldes are 35th of 36 with no points after two matches, and travel to face a Crvena Zvezda side one point and 13 places above them. The Andorran club must respond to back-to-back defeats in the competition.

KuPS

0–0 FT

Gent

Our pick Away win Missed

KuPS are 34th of 36 in the Conference League standings after two matches and are still searching for their first point. Gent sit 17th, three points ahead, giving the Finnish side a chance to make up ground.

Lincoln Red Imps FC

1–0 FT

HNK Hajduk Split

HNK Hajduk Split arrive on a three-match winning streak and sit 25 places above Lincoln Red Imps FC in the Conference League standings. Lincoln, meanwhile, are looking to end a run of two straight defeats.

Mjallby AIF

Borac Banja Luka

Our pick Home win Correct result

Mjallby AIF have conceded once in two Conference League matches, while Borac Banja Luka arrive with 11 goals across their last five in the competition. Their contrasting strengths frame a finely balanced third-round clash.

Trabzonspor

SC Freiburg

Our pick Away win Correct result

Trabzonspor arrive with six points from two Conference League matches, but SC Freiburg’s attacking record makes them a dangerous underdog. Can the visitors turn that threat into a result in Trabzon?

FC Copenhagen

2–1 FT

FC Iberia 1999

Our pick Home win Correct result

FC Copenhagen arrive unbeaten in eight, with 14 goals across their last five matches. FC Iberia 1999 have scored once in two Conference League games, setting up a sharp contrast in Copenhagen.

FC Lugano

3–0 FT

Kauno Žalgiris

Our pick Home win Correct result

Second-placed Lugano are six points ahead of Kauno Žalgiris after two matches in the Conference League stage. They have won all four of their home games in the competition, while Kauno have lost both matches.

Getafe

Brighton

Our pick Away win Correct result

Brighton arrive unbeaten and yet to concede in this competition, while Getafe need a response after slipping to 30th. The hosts have reason to believe: they won the sides’ only previous meeting.

Monaco

FC Nordsjaelland

Our pick Home win Correct result

Monaco have won four in a row in the Conference League and sit four points above Nordsjaelland. The visitors arrive unbeaten in seven in the competition, setting up a lively test at Stade Louis II.

Panathinaikos

2–1 FT

CSKA Sofia

Our pick Home win Correct result

Panathinaikos lead the Conference League table after two matches, five points and 22 places above CSKA Sofia. A third straight win would strengthen their position at the top.

Riga

FK Jablonec

Our pick Home win Missed

Riga are three places and one point above FK Jablonec after two Conference League matches. Both sides come into the meeting after a draw, with Riga unbeaten in eight matches in the competition.

St. Truiden

Brann

Our pick Home win Missed

Both clubs have six points after two matches, with Brann ahead in third on goal difference and St. Truiden seventh. The Belgian side bring two clean sheets in this competition, while Brann arrive on a three-game winning run.

Twente

Pafos

Twente take a three-match winning streak into their Conference League meeting with Pafos. They sit five points above their visitors after two games, but Pafos will look to turn a recent draw into a result away from home.

Universitatea Craiova

Egnatia Rrogozhinë

Our pick Home win Correct result

Universitatea Craiova have scored four goals in two Conference League matches, while Egnatia Rrogozhinë have drawn both of theirs. The hosts’ greater attacking return meets an opponent who has proved difficult to beat.

Pro League

Our pick Home win

Al Kholood have lost five league matches in a row and conceded 18 goals across their last five. Al Khaleej Saihat arrive after a win, with the hosts seeking a response in Ar Rass.

Our pick Away win

Abha have the chance to make progress from the bottom of the table, but face an Al Shabab side unbeaten in five league matches. The visitors arrive on a two-game winning run.

Our pick Home win

Al-Qadisiyah arrive with a strong recent record and sit second, while Al-Fayha are 13th and have yet to win away in the league. The visitors’ latest result was a win, but the hosts have the stronger case.

Serie A

Our pick Home win Missed

Fifth-placed Atletico Paranaense have a significant league advantage over 13th-placed Vasco DA Gama, but both arrive after defeats. Vasco’s recent head-to-head record offers a reason to believe they can make this a contest.

Our pick Home win Correct result

Serie A leaders Flamengo have won four in a row and are unbeaten in ten. Gremio arrive on a two-game winning run, but their away record presents a tougher challenge.

Our pick Home win Correct result

Four of the last five meetings between Botafogo and Atletico-MG produced two goals or fewer. Their latest encounter ended 1-1, with both teams now looking to respond after consecutive league defeats.

Our pick Home win Missed

Sao Paulo’s strong home record contrasts with Corinthians’ difficult away form and recent defensive struggles. But Corinthians won the latest meeting 3-2, adding an edge to this São Paulo derby.

Liga Profesional Argentina Thu 5 Nov

Liga Profesional Argentina

Aldosivi

River Plate

Our pick Away win Correct result

Aldosivi’s recent league form points to an uphill task, but their 3-1 win over River Plate in July offers a reminder that the underdogs can cause a surprise.