With the Europa League quarter-finals set to be decided on Thursday, we look set for what will be a nail-biting night of European action.
As Aston Villa look to finish off the job and punch their final eight ticket, Roma and Bologna will meet for an all-Italian showdown at the Stadio Olimpico.
For those of you looking to stick on a midweek flutter, we have taken a glance at some of Thursday’s most attractive Europa League betting tips.
Thursday, March 19th
BST 20:00 Roma vs Bologna
While Roma might have come flying out of the traps when opening up the 2025/26 campaign back in August, Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have come crashing back down to earth on either side of getting the New Year underway.
Despite snatching a 1-1 stalemate when they travelled to their domestic foes for their first-leg showdown last week, the former Atalanta boss does find some mounting pressure on his shoulders.
Failing to pick up any kind of momentum over the weekend as they suffered a second-half collapse away at Como as they eventually fell to a 2-1 loss, Roma have won just a pair of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to January 22nd.
It should also be noted, Thursday’s hosts have recorded just two clean sheets over the past couple of months.
Despite opening 2026 in the midst of an extended wobble, Bologna have come roaring back in an eye-catching fashion.
Despite missing out on the chance to claim a first-leg advantage last week as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate in Emilia-Romagna, the Greyhounds have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions.
Picking up some perfect momentum over the weekend as they snatched a 1-0 victory away at Italian high-flyers Sassuolo, Bologna will travel to Rome on Thursday night smelling the chance to make a heavyweight Europa League statement.
It’s also worth highlighting, Vincenzo Italiano’s side have won all of their previous five straight showdowns on the road by an aggregate score of 8-1.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score @ 4/5
20:00 Porto vs Stuttgart
Putting in an eye-catching performance over in Germany last week as they secured a 2-1 first-leg victory, Porto are sat in the driving seat to extended on their Europa League adventure here.
Leading the chase at the top of the Primeira Liga table and holding a seven-point buffer in the race to get their hands on a first domestic crown since 2022, the Dragons have lost just a pair of their previous 21 appearances across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to December 4th.
Looking to make another European statement in midweek, Francesco Farioli’s side have also gained a reputation for their extended dominance on home soil.
In fact, Porto are unbeaten in all of their last 11 straight showdowns at the Estadio do Dragao (10 wins, one draw).
Missing out on the chance to claim a first-leg advantage last week as they eventually fell to that 2-1 loss on home soil, Stuttgart have an almighty job on their hands here.
However, claiming an immediate response over the weekend as they secured a gritty 1-0 victory against Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig, Sebastian Hoeneb’s side should be excited by their rugged success away from the MHPArena.
Storming their way to a stunning 4-1 Europa League romp away at Scottish heavyweights Celtic last month, Stuttgart have lost just a pair of their previous 10 showdowns on the road – a run that stems all the way back to the end of November.
Despite travelling to Portugal on Thursday night pencilled in as a real underdog contender, Die Roten should be confident of asking some real questions.
Betting Tip: Porto win @ 3/2
20:00 Real Betis vs Panathinaikos
While Real Betis might have opened up the New Year in the midst of a real Champions League chase, Manuel Pellegrini’s men have come crashing back down to earth.
Putting in a downbeat display over in Greece last week as they slumped to a first-leg 1-0 loss, the former Manchester City boss will be firmly under the microscope here.
Failing to pick up some much-welcomed momentum over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Celta Vigo, Betis have failed to win any of their previous five appearances across all competitions.
Likewise, despite opening Thursday’s return to Andalusia pencilled in as a landslide contender, Pellegrini’s camp have failed to win any of their previous four consecutive matchups in front of their own supporters.
Putting in a stellar first-leg performance on home soil last week as they claimed a 1-0 victory in Athens, Panathinaikos travel over to Spain on Thursday night holding a slender advantage.
Despite facing what looks set to be a stern examination in Andalusia, the Greek heavyweights are enjoying what has been an extended purple patch.
Extending on their Europa League adventure last month as they edged past Plzen thanks to a nail-biting penalty shootout victory in the Czech Republic, Rafa Benitez’s side are unbeaten in all of their previous nine appearances across all competitions.
Despite being pencilled in as a real underdog contender in midweek, Panathinaikos shouldn’t be overlooked and they are more than capable of asking some real questions on foreign soil.
Betting Tip: Antony over 0.5 shots on target @ 1/2
Our Thursday Europa League Accumulator:
- Roma vs Bologna – Both teams to score @ 4/5
- Porto vs Stuttgart – Porto win @ 3/2
- Real Betis vs Panathinaikos – Antony over 0.5 shots on target @ 1/2
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