On October 23, the UEFA Europa League returns with another exciting round of league phase fixtures, bringing drama and top-quality football across Europe.
The evening begins at 18:45 with two thrilling clashes. Go Ahead Eagles will host Aston Villa in Deventer, aiming to make home advantage count against the English side’s attacking power. At the same time, Feyenoord welcome Panathinaikos to Rotterdam in a matchup between two teams known for their passionate fans and attacking intent.
Later in the night, at 21:00, the spotlight turns to some of Europe’s biggest names. Nottingham Forest take on FC Porto at the City Ground in what promises to be a fiercely contested battle for vital points. Lille face PAOK in France, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in the standings, while AS Roma host Viktoria Plzen at the Stadio Olimpico in a clash that could prove decisive for qualification hopes.
With the competition heating up, every goal, save, and tactical decision will shape the race for knockout stage spots. October 23 is set to deliver another unforgettable Europa League night filled with energy, tension, and moments of brilliance.
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Feyenoord vs Panathinaikos
Feyenoord is in crisis, they started this competition with two losses and haven’t scored a goal yet. The team looks static in attack, and the chances they create aren’t dangerous. The midfield lacks a connection between creativity and execution, and the attack relies on individual efforts. They were defeated by Braga and Aston Villa.
The pressure from the home crowd could be crucial in improving their game. The team is led by Robin van Persie, who is also guiding the team in the league, where they are currently in first place and unbeaten after 9 matches, winning 8 of them.
On the other hand, Panathinaikos is playing great offensively, in the first round, they defeated Young Boys 1:4 away, but in the second round, they were shocked by a loss to G.A. Eagles at home with a score of 1:2. Swiderski has scored two goals so far in the group stage, while Kyriakopoulos and Palmer-Brown each have one.
The team is strongest in transition and quickly shifts from defense to attack. They are led by Christos Kontis, who needs to strengthen the defense, they are playing in variable form in the league and are currently in 7th place, having gone four matches without a loss.
Feyenoord will start offensively to gain an early advantage in this match, but Panathinaikos will be waiting for any mistakes.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa
The Dutch team G.A. Eagles surprised everyone by winning against Panathinaikos last round away with a score of 1:2. They are a tough and disciplined team that always aims for more goals. In the first round, they were defeated by FCSB at home. Edvardsen and Smit lead the attack, and at home, the team always plays with high pressing and gets great support from the fans.
However, they easily lose focus in defense and often leave a lot of space behind the ball line. Just participating in this competition is a big achievement for them, but playing on two fronts is causing their league form to drop.
On the other hand, Aston Villa looks like the most complete team in the group with a perfect 6 points and no goals conceded so far. In the first round, they defeated Bologna 1-0, and in the second round, they outplayed Feyenoord away with a score of 2-0. John McGinn is in top form with two goals scored so far, while Watkins and Guessand provide security in the attack.
Unai Emery has the team tactically perfectly prepared, knowing when to press and when to slow down the pace. They are currently in 11th place in the Premier League, but they haven’t lost in 5 matches, with 3 consecutive wins.
A dynamic match is expected, as the Dutch will try to disrupt the rhythm with quick transitions, but Villa has the experience and individual quality. We expect an away win and at least 3 goals during the match.
2 & 3+ (Aston Villa to Win & Over2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:3
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AS Roma vs Viktoria Plzen
After the unexpected loss to Lille in the last round, AS Roma will be looking for redemption at the “Olimpico“. The Italian team has earned 3 points so far, which they got in the first round after winning against Nice away with a score of 1:2. Defender Gianluca Mancini scored a goal, while Ferguson and Soule contributed to the offense. Roma often involves the midfield in their attacks, but this leaves gaps in their defense.
They also lack consistency in finishing, they create many chances, but their efficiency is low. The team is led by Gian Piero Gasperini and is currently in 4th place in the league, having achieved 3 consecutive victories, although they were defeated by Inter over the weekend.
Plzen enters this match unbeaten and plays an aggressive style of transition football. In the first round, they drew with Ferencvaros away with a score of 1:1, and in the second round, they secured a convincing victory against Malmo FF at home with a score of 3:0. Durosinmi is the most active in attack with two goals scored, while Vydra has one goal. The team is managed by Martin Hysky, who focuses on counterattacks through fast wingers. Plzen is dangerous on set pieces and can create problems with their tall attackers.
We expect Roma to take charge of the game and gain an early advantage in the match. We believe that Roma’s quality will shine through in this game.
1 (AS Roma to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Lille vs PAOK
Lille is one of the most stable teams in the current group stage, having won two matches so far. In the first round, they defeated the Norwegian team Brann 2:1 at home, and in the second round, they outplayed AS Roma, achieving a victory of 0:1 away from home. The French team shows excellent organization and variety in their attack. Giroud, Haraldsson, and Igamane lead the offense, while the midfield, with Andre and Bentaleb, provides stability.
The win in the previous away match boosted the team’s confidence, which is characterized by strong physical play and compactness in defense. In the league, they have been inconsistent and currently sit in 6th place, playing efficient matches.
PAOK entered this competition with high hopes, but their loss to Celta Vigo 3:1 in the previous round showed that their defense has serious weaknesses. In the first round, they drew with Maccabi Tel Aviv at home in a match with no goals. The attack relies heavily on Giakoumakis, while the wingers often find themselves isolated. The midfield is technically skilled, but it lacks the quality to handle the French pressure.
The team is led by Romanian Razvan Lucescu, who is doing a great job managing the team in the domestic league, but he will need to make further improvements if they want to achieve more in this competition.
Lille will dominate with an offensive press, while PAOK will start defensively, hoping to capitalize on an opponent’s mistake. However, their form and home advantage give us reason to expect a victory for Lille.
1 (Lille to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Nottingham Forest vs FC Porto
Nottingham didn’t start this tournament very well, as they failed to win in the first two rounds. In the first round, they drew with Betis away with a score of 2:2, and in the second round, they lost to Midtjylland at home with a score of 2:3. Even though the attack is working, with Ndoye, Wood, and Igor Jesus being a constant threat in front of the goal, the problems in defense are ruining the team’s stability. The midfield, with Gibbs-White and Douglas, is trying hard to control the game.
Forest plays with high intensity, but lacks tactical maturity, which was evident in their previous match in this tournament. In the Premier League, they are in poor form, sitting in 18th place with only 5 points after 8 matches played.
On the other hand, FC Porto started their campaign perfectly, winning both of their matches played so far, scoring 3 goals and conceding just one. In the first round, they defeated Salzburg, and then they also beat Crvena zvezda. The team looks well-balanced, playing disciplined defense with quick transitions in attack. Gomes William is in fantastic form with two goals, and veteran Pepe stabilizes the game with his experience.
Coach Francesco Farioli sets the team up in a compact structure, focusing on pressing in the midfield. They are currently in first place in the best Portuguese league, with 3 points more than Sporting CP.
Nottingham will try to take advantage of the home atmosphere with an aggressive approach, but Porto is experienced in such matches and knows how to capitalize on the opponent’s defensive mistakes.
2 (FC Porto to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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