Europa League Predictions & Betting Tips – Thursday, 17 September 2026

Nine Europa League matches are on the schedule this Thursday, with Juventus, Celtic, Crystal Palace and Real Sociedad all in action.

Here are our Europa League predictions for 17 September 2026.

⚽ Europa League Fixtures

• Levski Sofia vs Salzburg
• OFI Crete vs Hoffenheim
• Beşiktaş vs Marseille
• Celtic vs Ferencváros
• Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznań
• Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen
• Lillestrøm vs Torreense
• Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth
• Viktoria Plzeň vs Union St.Gilloise

Levski Sofia vs Salzburg Prediction

Salzburg are in excellent shape, with four wins and a draw from their last five. They scored 15 goals during that run, while Levski have won three of their last five.

Our Picks:
🎯 Salzburg or Draw – X2
⚽ Over 1.5 Goals

OFI Crete vs Hoffenheim Prediction

OFI have been difficult to beat lately and their recent results include an impressive 1-0 away win over Olympiacos. Hoffenheim have been far less consistent.

Our Picks:
🎯 OFI Crete or Draw – 1X
⚽ Under 3.5 Goals

Beşiktaş vs Marseille Prediction

Beşiktaş have found some momentum, scoring 11 goals across wins over Çorum FK, Fenerbahçe and Erzurumspor. Marseille arrive after a defeat to Rennes.

Our Picks:
🎯 Beşiktaş or Draw – 1X
⚽ Over 1.5 Goals

Celtic vs Ferencváros Prediction

Celtic have won two of the three previous meetings listed by FotMob. With the Scottish side also playing at home, they get the slight preference here.

Our Picks:
🎯 Celtic or Draw – 1X
⚽ Over 1.5 Goals

Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznań Prediction

Palace have won two and lost three of their last five. Lech arrive in better form with three wins, one draw and one defeat, scoring in every game during that run.

Our Picks:
⚽ Over 1.5 Goals
🎯 Both Teams to Score – Yes

Juventus vs NEC Nijmegen Prediction

Juventus have home advantage for their Europa League opener against NEC. This looks like one of Thursday’s clearer opportunities for the Italian side.

Our Picks:
🎯 Juventus to Win
⚽ Over 1.5 Goals

Lillestrøm vs Torreense Prediction

This is one of the harder fixtures to call, so we prefer the goals market rather than forcing a winner.

Our Picks:
⚽ Over 1.5 Goals
🎯 Under 3.5 Goals

Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth Prediction

FotMob lists two previous meetings between these teams, with Sociedad winning one and the other ending level. Home advantage gives the Spanish side a little extra appeal.

Our Picks:
🎯 Real Sociedad or Draw – 1X
⚽ Over 1.5 Goals

Viktoria Plzeň vs Union St.Gilloise Prediction

Union SG are unbeaten in five, winning four and drawing one. They have scored 14 goals and conceded only two across those matches, while Plzeň have two wins from their last five.

Our Picks:
🎯 Union St.Gilloise or Draw – X2
⚽ Over 1.5 Goals

🔥 Best Europa League Betting Tips Today

• Juventus to Win
• Salzburg or Draw – X2
• Union St.Gilloise or Draw – X2
• Beşiktaş or Draw – 1X
• Crystal Palace vs Lech Poznań – Over 1.5 Goals

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