Europa League: Round of 32 Fixtures
It is heading towards the business end of the Europa League season as the last 32 is soon to become just 16. With first legs played in a multitude of neutral venues last week as Europe continues to grapple with the COVID 19 pandemic, it promises to be another fascinating week of European football action.
Arsenal vs Benfica
Match Winner Odds:
Arsenal
Despite a mixed campaign in the Premier League, Arsenal will be hoping to continue their decent form in Europe this term. They were unlucky only to draw against Benfica in the first leg but with no home advantage to speak of, they will need to be at their best once more here.
Mikel Arteta is continually attempting to implement his philosophy with the Gunners, who are a side very much in transition, but they can be unplayable when they get ticking.
Benfica
Portuguese giants Benfica are notoriously difficult to beat in European competition and they will provide a stern test here for Arsenal. They are well off the pace in the Portuguese domestic league and look to be battling for a Champions League spot next term and how they would love to secure their place in the competition by winning the Europa League.
Odds and Predictions
Both sides will fancy their chances coming into this one and goals look guaranteed.
Both teams to score – YES – 0. 45
Score Prediction:
Arsenal 2 – 1 Benfica – 11.45
Result Prediction:
This should be a superb fixture between two of the biggest sides left in the competition, but Arsenal should have too much in the tank when it matters.
Arsenal to win the match – 0.79
Leicester City vs Slavia Prague
Match Winner Odds:
Leicester City
High-flying Leicester City will be eager to continue their excellent form this season as they take on a Slavia Prague side, they found hard to break down last time out. The Foxes sit 2nd in the Premier League table and look to be in the mix for a top 4 finish but they won’t see the Europa League as a distraction this term.
Slavia Prague
Domestically Slavia Prague have a healthy lead over cross-city rivals Sparta Prague in the Czech First Division, allowing them to pour all their efforts into this tie with Leicester City. They revelled in their role as underdog last time out and how they would love to frustrate Brendan Rodgers’s side once more this week.
Odds and Predictions
Slavia Prague are resolute at the back and goals could be hard to come by with so much to play for here.
Both teams to score – NO – 0.85
Score Prediction:
Leicester City 2 – 0 Slavia Prague – 6.75
Result Prediction:
Although Slavia Prague will make this tricky for Leicester, the Foxes should have way too much about them here.
Leicester City to win the match – 0.57
Manchester United vs Real Sociedad
Match Winner Odds:
Manchester United
As they continue to fight on three fronts, Manchester United will be looking to make serene progress as they take on Real Sociedad. Much of the damage was done in the first leg, with United 4-0 up but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be keen to see his side put on a show here and he may integrate some fringe players.
Real Sociedad
It has been a season of two halves for Real Sociedad, who started the campaign impeccably but have faded drastically ever since. Their 4-0 thumping at the hands of United last week will still be hurting and they will want to restore some pride here, for both La Liga and themselves.
Odds and Predictions
Both teams could have a real go here and goals could be very much on the cards.
Both teams to score – YES – 0.58
Score Prediction:
Manchester United 2 – 2 Real Sociedad – 11.81
Result Prediction:
This could be a very open game between two good sides and whilst the tie looks dead and buried, this leg could end up finishing as an entertaining draw.
The match to finish as a draw – 2.62
