19 August 2026
LASK LinzCeltic bring strong domestic momentum and home advantage, but LASK’s excellent start suggests resistance. Expect Celtic’s attacking depth to edge an entertaining, competitive first leg.
Sabah BakuHapoel remain formidable as designated hosts, yet injuries reduce their attacking options. Sabah’s excellent qualifying form and defensive record make a controlled draw highly plausible.
Bodo/GlimtNEC possess home threat, but several injury doubts collide with Bodo/Glimt’s outstanding winning form. Both sides attack aggressively, making a high-scoring draw the strongest outcome.
CeljeSlovan have shown strong European home authority, while Celje remain dangerous enough to score. The hosts’ superior quality and momentum should secure a narrow victory.
MalagaAtletico’s squad depth and home dominance outweigh Julian Alvarez’s uncertainty and Sorloth’s absence. Newly promoted Malaga can compete, but sustained pressure should produce victory comfortably.
PanetolikosKalamata’s superb recent winning form contrasts sharply with Panetolikos’ struggles. A tight cup tie is expected, with home momentum favouring a disciplined one-goal success here.
Marumo GallantsSundowns remain overwhelming home favourites despite accumulated fatigue and injuries. Their superior squad, control and scoring power should break Gallants and preserve a clean sheet.
SeongnamGangwon’s superior top-flight quality and strong recent H2H scoring record make them deserved favourites. Seongnam can frustrate periods, but home pressure should eventually decide matters.
Dinamo SamarqandAGMK hold the stronger overall H2H and home edge, yet Dinamo’s recent scoring form is dangerous. Both defences concede enough to make 2-1 attractive again.
No settled predictions were recorded for this date.