The UEFA Europa League Group Stage kicks off on Thursday, September 21st when non-qualifying Champions League teams throw down in first matchday games.
Bayer Leverkusen starts off the day of action as a -2.5 handicap line chalk versus BK Hacken. At the same time Leverkusen steps onto the pitch, Liverpool battles LASK Linz a -1.5 road favorite. Ajax, West Ham, and AS Roma are three other well-known UEFA squads that have their fist Europa matches on Thursday.
Check out UEFA Europa League odds, analysis, and free picks for six of Thursday’s best games.
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Matchday 1: September 21st, 2023
Bayer Leverkusen vs BK Hacken
UEL Odds: Bayer Leverkusen -2.5 +104, BK Hacken +2.5 -132
Thursday, September 21st at 12:45 pm ET
BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany
The road team in this is struggling in their UEFA league. BK Hacken shows a win and 2 losses in their three matches in the Swedish Allsvenskan.
Leverkusen is playing so well that they head into this off a weekend draw versus Bayern at Allianz. The home squad is playing like a possible Europa League champ. Bayer beats Hacken by 4 or 5.
Europa League Pick: Bayer Leverkusen -2.5 | Bet Bayer Leverkusen vs BK Hacken
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LASK Linz vs Liverpool
UEL Odds: LASK Linz +1.5 -114; Liverpool -1.5 -110
Thursday, September 21st at 12:45 pm ET
Raiffeisen Arena, Linz, Austria
This happens at Raiffeisen Arena in Linz, Austria, which is why Pool is only a -1.5 favorite. In addition, LASK doesn’t just have home pitch advantage. The Austrian team has won 4-of-5 in impressive fashion.
Liverpool is on fire. But all 4 victories came in the Premier where the Reds view every opponent as a rival. Pool might play down to LASK’s level. Linz shouldn’t win, but at +1.5 and a fair possible payout, the Austrian side is a great play.
Europa League Pick: LASK Linz +1.5 | Bet LASK Linz vs Liverpool
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Sheriff Tiraspol vs AS Roma
UEL Odds: Sheriff Tiraspol +570; AS Roma -202
Thursday, September 21st at 12:45 pm ET
Sheriff Stadium, Tiraspol, Moldova
The odds imply Tiraspol has no shot. Maybe, they don’t. After all, AS Roma finished second at the 2023 UEFA Europa League Final after falling via penalty kicks to Sevilla.
Then again, Roma isn’t in their best form. The road chalk had lost 2 straight before blasting Empoli 7-0. Roma could bounce and Tiraspol is at home. The draw is the play.
Europa League Pick: Draw | Bet Sheriff Tiraspol vs Roma
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Ajax Amsterdam vs Marseille
UEL Odds: Ajax Amsterdam +150; Marseille +171
Thursday, September 21st at 3:00 pm ET
Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ajax is a quality squad. However, the home team isn’t in very good form, which is why Marseille is a tepid dog at +171.
Still, although Marseille is in better form than Ajax, the team from Amsterdam has home pitch advantage. Also, Marseille has the look of an overrated French Ligue 1 squad. Backing Ajax makes sense.
Europa League Pick: Ajax Amsterdam | Bet Ajax vs Marseille
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Olympiakos vs SC Freiburg
UEL Odds: Olympiakos +187; SC Freiburg +146
Thursday, September 21st at 3:00 pm ET
Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus, Greece
Olympiakos gets Freiburg on their grass in Greece. Not only does Olympiakos take on Freiburg at home, but the Greek League squad has won 4-of-5 with a draw.
In addition, Freiburg has lost 2 straight, versus Stuttgart and Dortmund, by a combined 9 goals to 2. Losing to Dortmund by 2 goals and losing to Stuttgart by 5, means Freiburg is in awful form.
Europa League Pick: Olympiakos | Bet Olympiakos vs Freiburg
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West Ham United vs TSC Backa Topola
UEL Odds: West Ham United -2.5 -103; TSC Backa Topola +2.5 -123
Thursday, September 21st at 3:00 pm ET
London Stadium, London, England
Manchester City’s 3-1 victory against West Ham on Sep 16 broke a 3-match West Ham winning streak. The home chalk in this had beaten Chelsea, Brighton, and Luton Town.
The wins over Chelsea and Brighton impressed because they came by multiple goals. Backa Topola is on a 3-match losing streak versus teams that can’t touch West Ham’s roster. The home team wins by at least 3 and could win by 4 or 5.
Europa League Pick: West Ham United -2.5 | Bet West Ham United vs Backa Topola
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2023 UEFA Europa League Matchday 1 Schedule
| Date | Time | Round | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21 | 12:45 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Bayer Leverkusen | vs. | BK Hacken |
| September 21 | 12:45 p.m. | Matchday 1 | FK Qarabag | vs. | Molde |
| September 21 | 12:45 p.m. | Matchday 1 | LASK Linz | vs. | Liverpool |
| September 21 | 12:45 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Panathinaikos | vs. | Villarreal |
| September 21 | 12:45 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Servette | vs. | Slavia Prague |
| September 21 | 12:45 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Sheriff Tiraspol | vs. | AS Roma |
| September 21 | 12:45 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Stade Rennais | vs. | Maccabi Haifa |
| September 21 | 12:45 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Union St.-Gilloise | vs. | Toulouse |
| September 21 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Ajax Amsterdam | vs. | Marseille |
| September 21 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Atalanta | vs. | Raków Czestochowa |
| September 21 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Brighton & Hove Albion | vs. | AEK Athens |
| September 21 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Olympiakos | vs. | SC Freiburg |
| September 21 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Rangers | vs. | Real Betis |
| September 21 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | SK Sturm Graz | vs. | Sporting CP |
| September 21 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Sparta Prague | vs. | Aris Limassol |
| September 21 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | West Ham United | vs. | TSC Backa Topola |
2023-24 UEFA Europa League Odds to Win
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | +222 |
| Leverkusen | +530 |
| Milan | +970 |
| Brighton | +1275 |
| West Ham | +1400 |
| Roma | +1600 |
| SL Benfica | +2100 |
| Villarreal | +2500 |
| Atalanta | +2500 |
| Sporting Lisbon | +2700 |
| Galatasaray Istanbul | +2700 |
| Marseille | +3100 |
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Feyenoord Rotterdam | +3600 |
| Lens | +3700 |
| SC Braga | +4000 |
| Glasgow Rangers | +4100 |
| Rennes | +4300 |
| Freiburg | +4700 |
| FC Shakhtar Donetsk | +6400 |
| Slavia Prague | +7000 |
| Young Boys Bern | +7000 |
| Toulouse | +9000 |
| Sparta Prague | +10000 |
| Qarabag FK | +20000 |
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