As the Europa League heats up, Thursday’s fixtures promise thrilling encounters and intense matchups for advancement. Here are our tips for some of the key matches:

Rennes vs. AC Milan: AC Milan holds a significant advantage with a three-goal lead from the first leg. While Rennes may secure a consolation win, Milan is likely to advance comfortably.
Tip : Rennes 2-1 AC Milan (AC Milan win 4-2 on aggregate)

Freiburg vs. Lens: With the first leg ending in a stalemate, this tie remains finely balanced. Expect a closely contested match, potentially heading to penalties, with Freiburg edging past Lens.
Tip: Freiburg 1-1 Lens (Freiburg to win on penalties)

Toulouse vs. Benfica: Benfica carries a slender lead into the second leg and is expected to maintain their advantage. Toulouse may push for a win, but Benfica’s attacking prowess should see them through.
Tip: Toulouse 1-2 Benfica (Benfica win 4-2 on aggregate)

Qarabag vs. Braga: Qarabag holds a two-goal lead and is favored to secure qualification, especially with home advantage. Braga’s defensive struggles may continue, allowing Qarabag to advance comfortably.
Tip: Qarabag 2-1 Braga

Roma vs. Feyenoord: With the tie finely balanced after a draw in the first leg, Roma holds the edge with home advantage and Romelu Lukaku’s prolific form. Expect Roma to clinch a narrow victory and progress to the next round.
Tip: Roma 2-1 Feyenoord (Roma win 3-2 on aggregate)

Sporting Lisbon vs. Young Boys: Sporting Lisbon holds a commanding lead and is expected to seal the tie comfortably. Young Boys may push for a comeback, but Sporting’s quality should see them through.
Tip: Sporting Lisbon 3-1 Young Boys (Sporting Lisbon win 6-2 on aggregate)

Sparta Prague vs. Galatasaray: Sparta Prague will aim to overturn a deficit against Galatasaray. While Sparta may score, Galatasaray is likely to do enough to advance on aggregate.
Tip: Sparta Prague 2-2 Galatasaray

Marseille vs. Shakhtar Donetsk: Marseille faces a tough challenge against Shakhtar Donetsk. With uncertainties surrounding Marseille’s managerial situation, expect a closely contested match, potentially decided by penalties.
Tip: Marseille 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk (3-3 on aggregate a.e.t, Marseille to win on penalties)
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