Europa League: Tottenham vs Royal Antwerp, Dundalk vs Arsenal & Napoli vs Real Sociedad
The final round of fixtures in the group stages of the Europa League get underway with plenty to play for across the board. Tottenham are flying high in the Premier League but are out to secure top spot in Group J, when they take on current group leaders Royal Antwerp. Arsenal have secured their passage to the knockout stages, but they face an intriguing trip to Ireland to play Dundalk whilst Napoli and Real Sociedad battle it out to secure their passage to the last 32 in Group F.
Group B
Dundalk vs Arsenal
Match Winner Odds:
Dundalk
With 5 defeats from their opening 5 group games, many would believe Dundalk have been outclassed in the Europa League this term but that has not been the case. They have troubled Molde, Rapid Vienna and Arsenal in Group B and they will want to go out on a high here.
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta is a man under pressure in the Arsenal hot seat and he will be hoping to get back to winning ways here. The Gunners have secured top spot in Group B but with big Premier League fixtures over Christmas, a win here could do wonders for his youthful side.
Odds and Predictions
Dundalk look to play on the front foot and both teams should register at least one goal in this one.
Both teams to score – YES – 1.12
Eddie Nketiah looks to be the future of Arsenal’s forward line and he could well net again here.
Eddie Nketiah to score anytime – 1.85
Score Prediction:
Dundalk 1 – 3 Arsenal – 10.24
Result Prediction:
Dundalk will have a real crack at a second string Arsenal, but the Gunners should come out on top here.
Arsenal to win the match – 0.13
Group F
Napoli vs Real Sociedad
Match Winner Odds:
Napoli
Despite enduring an indifferent start to the season, Napoli still sit top of Europa League Group F and in pole position to qualify. They are a side full of goals and they will be hoping to use home advantage to full effect here.
Real Sociedad
High-flying Real Sociedad have become one of the sides to watch in European football in recent times – which is reflected by their second place standing in La Liga. They have struggled a little in the Europa League however and need a result here to be sure of their progress to the last 32.
Odds and Predictions
Both sides look to get the ball down and play and this should be an entertaining encounter.
Both teams to score – YES – 0.67
Belgian Dries Mertens has been prolific for Napoli over the past few seasons and he could be their go-to man again here.
Dries Mertens to score anytime – 1.59
Score Prediction:
Napoli 2 – 2 Real Sociedad – 13.66
Result Prediction:
This should be an excellent game, between two good sides and a score draw looks the most likely result.
The match to finish as a draw – 2.62
Group J
Tottenham vs Royal Antwerp
Match Winner Odds:
Tottenham
With Jose Mourinho’s men sat top of the Premier League, confidence is currently sky-high in the Spurs camp. They have assured their passage to the last 32 of the Europa League but need a win here to secure top spot in Group J.
Royal Antwerp
The Belgian side have surprised many to sit top of Group J currently and they too have secured their route into the last 32. With their 1-0 win over Spurs earlier in the campaign fresh in the memory, they will be looking to complete a famous double here.
Odds and Predictions
Tottenham tend to keep things very tight at home and could shut out the Antwerp attack.
Both teams to score – NO – 1.00
Gareth Bale has been the go-to man for Tottenham in the Europa League so far this season.
Gareth Bale to score anytime – 1.85
Score Prediction:
Tottenham 3 – 0 Royal Antwerp – 8.51
Result Prediction:
Tottenham and Royal Antwerp have enjoyed solid campaigns so far this term, but Spurs should prevail comfortably at home.
Tottenham to win the match – 0.33
