Europa League Picks — Predictions for Quarterfinals (Apr 10)

Business picks up in the UEFA Europa League this week, as the first legs in the quarterfinal stage will be held. There are fascinating showdowns across Europe, including Lyon vs. Man United and Tottenham vs. Eintracht Frankfurt. Find the picks for all fixtures this week here.

Europa League Picks

Bodo/Glimt vs. Lazio

Lazio and Bodo/Glimt will collide for the first time in a European fixture on Thursday. However, it could be worth noting that Bodo have won their last three home matches against Italian sides.

But, this will be just their second appearance at the quarterfinal stage of a European competition. Lazio have already won seven of their fixtures in the Europa League this season, marking their best showing in Europe since 1999-2000.

Despite having a poor record in Norway, the preference is for the Italian side to take a first leg advantage on Thursday.

Rangers vs. Athletic Club

Athletic Club and Rangers will collide in a European competition for the first time since a tie in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1968-69.

The Spanish side have lost on both of their two trips to Scotland. Rangers will be playing in their 13th major European quarterfinal, but they haven’t won their last five first legs at this stage of the competition.

The Gers have also suffered defeats in three of their last six home matches in the Europa League. That is a major concern ahead of the visit of Bilbao, who could have home field advantage in a Europa League final this season.

Lyon vs. Man United

Lyon are winless in their four previous clashes against Man United, with each of the two matches played in France ending in draws.

The French side has scored 23 goals in the competition this season, marking their best attacking record since 2016-17. Man United have a fine record in the Europa League after losing just once in their last 21 matches.

The Red Devils have also avoided defeat in their last eleven first legs in major knockout ties. Despite an indifferent campaign, we are siding with the Red Devils to take a first leg advantage on Thursday.

Tottenham vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

Tottenham are unbeaten in their previous two matches against Eintracht Frankfurt, recording a 3-2 success in North London in the 2022-23 Champions League campaign.

Spurs will be playing in the last eight of a European competition for the first time since 2018-19. Tottenham have won just once in their last 13 quarterfinal matches.

Frankfurt have suffered just two defeats in their last 23 matches in the Europa League, and they could take a positive result back to Germany in the form of a draw on Thursday.