European action continues on Thursday, as the sixth matchday in the Europa League is staged. Tottenham’s trip to Rangers, and Ajax vs. Lazio headline the round. But, you can find our Europa League soccer picks today for December 12 here.
Europa League Soccer Picks Today
AS Roma vs. Braga
Roma have a 100% record in the two previous head-to-head clashes between these sides, while Braga have lost their last seven matches against Italian sides.
The Italian team looks hard to overlook after winning eight of their last ten Europa League group stage matches at the Stadio Olimpico.
Malmo vs. Galatasaray
Malmo have a positive record against Turkish sides in front of their own fans, winning three of the last four.
However, Galatasaray have been one of the best attacking teams in the competition this term, registering the most shots and most shots on target. An away victory looks a solid angle despite negative trends.
Olympiacos vs. Twente
Olympiacos have never suffered a home loss against Dutch visitors in six previous clashes.
Twente have also lost just one in six matches against Greek sides. However, Olympiacos looks like the obvious play after winning eight of their last eleven in Europe.
PAOK vs. Ferencvaros
Ferencvaros have suffered defeats in their last three matches against Greek sides without scoring. PAOK ended a six-game winless run on matchday five, but they haven’t won successive European matches since December 2023.
The visitors bring better form into this round after winning their last three.
Hoffenheim vs. FCSB
Hoffenheim have lost three of their last six in the Europa League, but their case is made stronger based on the fact that German sides are unbeaten in their last 24 meetings with Romanian clubs.
However, a case could be made for the visitors based on their excellent defensive record. FCSB have kept three clean sheets already this season, meaning a draw could be the interesting angle.
St. Gilloise vs. Nice
Nice have scored eight goals and conceded just twice in their last two matches against Belgian sides. However, only Qarabag have conceded more goals than the French club ahead of this round.
Therefore, a chance could be taken on the hosts to secure successive European wins for the first time since 2022-23.
Bodo/Glimt vs. Besiktas
Besiktas have a poor record against Bodo/Glimt, winning just once in the last four meetings. The Norwegian side have lost six of their last nine in the Europa League, failing to score in their last four.
Away wins are a rarity for Besiktas, and they will be looking for back-to-back wins on the road for the first time since February 2012. A tricky match, but the draw catches the eye.
Lyon vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Lyon have won just one of their last five home matches against German teams, while Frankfurt have recorded wins in each of their last six against French opposition.
The hosts have suffered defeats in two of their last three in front of their home fans. Therefore, the narrow preference is for the high-flying Bundesliga visitors.
Real Sociedad vs. Dynamo Kiev
Dynamo Kiev are winless in their last 20 matches against Spanish sides since a win over Real Madrid in the 1998-99 Champions League. Sociedad have suffered defeats in their only two previous encounters with clubs from Ukraine.
However, home advantage could be vitally important for Sociedad this week, meaning that the preference is for the Spanish side.
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