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Europa League predictions from AI models

In the Europa League, 36 clubs play eight matches each during the league phase. Before kick-off, a panel of AI models works through identical match data, and the selection favoured by the largest group is published as our Europa League prediction, shown with the bookmaker odds on offer at publication. Once the match is over, that bet is settled and remains on our record, whatever the outcome.

The full match breakdown covers team form, league position, head-to-head record, injuries, suspensions and the betting line.

2026/27 season · upcoming matches and predictions · updated 12 October

Predictions for upcoming Europa League matches

18 matches · 15 October

Kick-off times · UTC

15 October
16:45Lyon–Crystal PalaceLikely score: 1:1 · 13%Our pick:O 2.51.668 of 16 AI models picked this bet1 2.19X 3.592 3.0716:45AZ Alkmaar–Hapoel Be'er ShevaLikely score: 1:1 · 10%Our pick:H1 (−1)1.422 of 15 on this bet · 3 more in the same direction1 1.29X 5.572 8.9916:45Lech Poznań–Bayer LeverkusenLikely score: 1:2 · 9%Our pick:BTTS1.539 of 16 AI models picked this bet1 4.59X 4.262 1.6416:45Salzburg–MilanLikely score: 0:2 · 12%Our pick:21.823 of 16 on this bet · 2 more in the same direction1 3.93X 3.862 1.8216:45Sparta Prague–LillestrømLikely score: 1:1 · 14%Our pick:H1 (−1.5)2.0014 of 16 AI models picked this bet1 1.34X 5.232 7.9816:45Union Saint-Gilloise–Real SociedadLikely score: 1:1 · 13%Our pick:12.368 of 16 AI models picked this bet1 2.38X 3.572 2.7416:45Celje–OmoniaLikely score: 1:1 · 12%Our pick:22.786 of 16 on this bet · 3 more in the same direction1 2.48X 3.392 2.7416:45Torreense–SunderlandLikely score: Our pick:H2 (−1)1.6010 of 16 on this bet · 3 more in the same direction1 7.45X 5.002 1.3719:00Bournemouth–Sturm GrazLikely score: 2:0 · 11%Our pick:BTTS1.909 of 16 AI models picked this bet1 1.19X 7.122 12.6419:00Marseille–OlympiacosLikely score: 1:1 · 12%Our pick:X21.707 of 16 on this bet · 3 more in the same direction1 2.27X 3.502 2.9619:00Rennes–OFI CreteLikely score: 3:0 · 11%Our pick:H1 (−1.5)1.759 of 16 on this bet · 2 more in the same direction1 1.24X 6.062 10.7819:00Hoffenheim–BeşiktaşLikely score: 2:0 · 11%Our pick:X21.846 of 16 on this bet · 4 more in the same direction1 1.93X 3.932 3.4319:00Benfica–CelticLikely score: 2:0 · 11%Our pick:H1 (−1.5)1.7314 of 16 AI models picked this bet1 1.24X 6.062 10.5619:00Jagiellonia Białystok–Ararat-ArmeniaLikely score: 2:1 · 10%Our pick:O 2.51.626 of 16 AI models picked this bet1 1.40X 4.752 7.1119:00NEC–Levski SofiaLikely score: 2:0 · 11%Our pick:11.874 of 16 on this bet · 2 more in the same direction1 1.81X 3.722 4.1319:00Celta Vigo–JuventusLikely score: 1:1 · 13%Our pick:U 2.51.847 of 16 AI models picked this bet1 3.46X 3.302 2.1319:00Dinamo Zagreb–AnderlechtLikely score: 2:1 · 10%Our pick:11.987 of 16 on this bet · 2 more in the same direction1 2.01X 3.512 3.5719:00Ferencváros–Viktoria PlzeňLikely score: 1:1 · 11%Our pick:O 2.51.669 of 16 AI models picked this bet1 1.94X 3.732 3.57

Our pick is the main bet, the pick of the largest group of AI models, and it counts towards our accuracy and profit statistics; the likely score is calculated separately and is one possible scenario for the match, not a second bet.

Full project methodology

Europa League in the 2026/27 season

18 matches · 16 September — 17 September

After 18 matches, teams are scoring 2.6 goals per game on average. Over 2.5 goals landed in 56% of games, and both teams scored in 39%.

MetricSeason 2026/27
Goals per match2.61
Home wins44%
Draws11%
Away wins44%
Both teams to score39%
Over 1.5 goals72%
Over 2.5 goals56%
Over 3.5 goals28%

This season — from 18 played matches.

Total — goals by both teams in a match; shares are of all matches played.

Europa League table

after 1 round

#TeamWDLPGoalsPts
1Juventus10015:03
2Crystal Palace10014:03
3Sparta Prague10014:13
4Beşiktaş10014:13
5Union Saint-Gilloise10013:03
6Ferencváros10013:13
7Bayer Leverkusen10012:03
8Benfica10012:03
9OFI Crete10012:03
10Olympiacos10012:13
11Lyon10012:13
12Torreense10012:13
13Bournemouth10012:13
14Omonia10011:03
15Sunderland10011:03
16Salzburg10011:03
17Hapoel Be'er Sheva01010:01
18Dinamo Zagreb01010:01
19Sturm Graz01010:01
20Rennes01010:01
21Jagiellonia Białystok00111:20
22Anderlecht00111:20
23Lillestrøm00111:20
24Real Sociedad00111:20
25Celta Vigo00110:10
26AZ Alkmaar00110:10
27Levski Sofia00110:10
28Celtic00111:30
29Celje00110:20
30Milan00110:20
31Hoffenheim00110:20
32Ararat-Armenia00111:40
33Marseille00111:40
34Viktoria Plzeň00110:30
35Lech Poznań00110:40
36NEC00110:50

The leader is highlighted.