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Europa League Group Stage Matchday 2 happens on Thursday this week. Top games include Lazio Rome taking on Midtjylland and Olympiakos hosting Bundesliga squad Freiburg. Also on Friday, Man United travels to Tiraspol, Braga throws down against Union Berlin and Stade Rennes hosts Fenerbahce. Check out UEFA Europa League Odds, analysis, and free picks for six of the top Europa League matches taking place on Thursday, Sep. 15.

Soccer Betting Preview and Odds for the 2022-23 Europa League Group Stage – Matchday 2 Games

AS Monaco -1.5 +109 vs Ferencvaros +1.5 -139

When: Thursday, September 15 at 12:45 pm ET

In their first Europa League match, Ferencvaros played well. The underdog in this beat Trabzonspor 3 goals to 2. Ferencvaros must play better on Thursday if they hope to keep it close versus AS Monaco.

The French Ligue 1 squad has won 3 straight, including beating Red Star Belgrade in their first Europa League match. Monaco beat rival Lyon 2-1 in their last. AS can cover the handicap.

Europa League Pick: AS Monaco -1.5

FC Midtjylland +275 vs Lazio -106

When: Thursday, September 15 at 12:45 pm ET

Danish Super Liga team Midtjylland worked hard to qualify for the Europa League. In their first Europa match, the home dog in this lost by a goal to Sturm Graz.

Serie A team Lazio has won 2 straight. In their first Europa League game, Lazio blasted Rotterdam 4-2. Lazio should have no trouble winning this. If you see a decent handicap, lay it on Rome.

Europa League Pick: Lazio

Olympiakos +188 vs SC Freiburg +143

When: Thursday, September 15 at 12:45 pm ET

Olympiakos versus Freiburg projects as Thursday’s most competitive Matchday 2 game. Home squad Olympiakos fell to Nantes in a road match in their first Europa contest.

Freiburg beat Qarabag 2-1. The Bundesliga squad followed up the win with a 0-0 draw against Monchengladbach in their last. Freiburg is in better form. So the road team gets the nod.

Europa League Pick: SC Freiburg

Sheriff Tiraspol +1.5 +114 vs Manchester United -1.5 -144

When: Thursday, September 15 at 12:45 pm ET

Tiraspol dominated their first Europa League opponent. The home dog in this beat Omonia Nicosia 3-0.

On Thursday, Sheriff must play much better to have any shot of keeping it close versus Man United. The Red Devils lost to Real Sociedad in their first game. United knows they must pick it up versus Tiraspol to be in a position to move to the knockout stage. Man U beats the home dog by at least 2 goals.

Europa League Pick: Manchester United -1.5

Braga +122 vs FC Union Berlin +216

When: Thursday, September 15 at 3:00 pm ET

Both Portuguese Liga squad Braga and Bundesliga team Union Berlin are playing well enough to win this. Braga has won 5 straight.

Berlin has won 3-of-5 with a draw and a loss. Union has a chance in this, but the road team fell to Union St.-Gilloise in their first Europa League game. Braga has had no such hiccups in their recent matches. The home squad prevails.

Europa League Pick: Braga

Stade Rennes -154 vs Fenerbahçe +295

When: Thursday, September 15 at 3:00 pm ET

Both Fenerbahçe and Stade Rennes are playing great soccer. Turkish Liga squad Fenerbahçe shows 4 wins and a loss in their last 5.

Rennes has won 3-of-4 with a draw. The home team chalk blasted Ligue 1 rival AJ Auxerre in their last. Although the road team has a chance, Stade Rennes is in too good of form not to win this in regulation.

Europa League Pick: Stade Rennes

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