On Thursday, teams in the Europa League hit the pitch for Matchday 6. Olympiakos takes on Antwerp, Frankfurt heads to Istanbul, and Real Sociedad hosts PSV Eindhoven in 3 of the top matches. West Ham United is also in action versus Dinamo Zagreb. The most intriguing game pits Napoli against Leicester City. Keep reading for Europa League odds, analysis, and picks for 6 of Thursday’s best Europa League games.
Top Europa League Matches to Watch and Bet For Dec. 9th
Olympiakos +114 vs Antwerp +210
- When: Thursday, Dec. 9
Both teams are in decent form. Olympiakos has won their last 5 matches, including beating Fenerbahce 1-0 in a Europa League match on Nov. 25.
In the last head-to-head, Olympiakos beat Antwerp 2-1. So there are reasons to think the road team can take this. But Antwerp has won 2 straight. At the odds, the home team is the play.
Europa League Pick: Antwerp
Leicester City +220 vs Napoli +109
- When: Thursday, Dec. 9
Neither team shows great form. Leicester has lost 2 and drawn in their last 3. Napoli shows 3 losses, a draw, and a win in their last 5.
On Sep. 16, Napoli and Leicester City drew 2-2. Odds are attractive for either team. So if you prefer one over the other, bet with confidence. These two are so evenly matched, though, that backing another draw looks like the best play.
Europa League Pick: Draw
Frankfurt +131 vs Fenerbahce Istanbul +185
- When: Thursday, Dec. 9
Fenerbahçe won their last match by 4 goals. But on Nov. 29, the best they could do is draw 1-1 with Turkish Super Lig rival Goztepe.
Frankfurt dropped their last match. Before the loss to Hoffenheim the road favorite had won 3-of-4 with a draw. Even though these two drew in the last head-to-head, Frankfurt should take the victory in the rematch.
Europa League Pick: Frankfurt
PSV Eindhoven +300 vs Real Sociedad -126
- When: Thursday, Dec. 9
On Sep. 16, Sociedad and Eindhoven drew 2-2. Another draw is possible, but the odds make the road team an overlay.
Sociedad has a single win in their last 4. Granted, LaLiga’s Primera Division has better teams than the Dutch Eredivisie. But PSV is on fire with 4 victories, all by at least 2 goals, and a draw in their last 5. Taking a swing on the road dog makes sense.
Europa League Pick: PSV Eindhoven
Real Betis +135 vs Celtic +175
- When: Thursday, Dec. 9
Both teams are playing well. The difference? Celtic is 4-1 straight up in their last 5 with all 4 wins happening against Scottish Premiership foes.
Betis is 5-0 in their last 5 with 3 of the wins happening against LaLiga rivals and another in a Europa League match. The road chalk takes this.
Europa League Pick: Real Betis
Dinamo Zagreb +255 vs West Ham United -105
- When: Thursday, Dec. 9
In the first match between these two, West Ham rolled to a 2-0 victory. Dinamo Zagreb has played well since then, but they’re up against it on Thursday.
West Ham upset Chelsea 3-2 on Dec. 4. Don’t expect the home team to let up. Momentum is on the favorite’s side. So that’s the way we’ll play it.
Europa League Pick: West Ham United
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