20 August 2026
BradfordSheffield Wednesday have home advantage, but Bradford arrive sharp after successive 2-0 wins. Both look competitive early this season, making a score draw highly plausible.
AnderlechtKairat are difficult to beat at home, yet Anderlecht possess greater European quality and attacking depth. The visitors can edge a tight contest despite absences.
FC Iberia 1999Jagiellonia bring strong recent form and superior attacking quality, while Iberia face a major step up. Home pressure should produce a controlled two-goal home victory.
SalzburgMjallby remain resilient at home, while Salzburg carry greater European experience but several injury concerns. A cautious first leg could finish evenly after balanced exchanges.
KaunoBesiktas are overwhelming favourites and have kept four consecutive European clean sheets. Their superior depth and home pressure should overwhelm Kauno without conceding comfortably here.
LillestromEgnatia arrive buoyed by a five-goal European win, but Lillestrom possess greater overall quality. An open match should favour the visitors by a narrow margin.
ThunLech have won four straight matches and recently scored five away in Europe. Thun carry attacking threat, but home momentum should push Lech narrowly ahead.
FerencvarosTrabzonspor remain dangerous at home, especially with Salah involved, yet Ferencvaros arrive experienced and settled. Both sides should score in a balanced first-leg European draw.
Ararat-ArmeniaCraiova have lost only once in five and possess a clear home-quality edge. Ararat-Armenia may defend deeply, but sustained pressure should deliver a clean win.
CSKA SofiaOFI gained confidence from recent cup success, while CSKA arrive with stronger competitive sharpness. Neither side looks dominant enough, making a low-scoring draw particularly attractive.
Viktoria PlzenRed Star retain formidable home support and attacking quality, while Plzen have struggled on recent league travels. Expect both to score, with hosts edging it.
Omonia NicosiaSint-Truiden are still searching for early-season rhythm, whereas Omonia arrive with stronger recent results. Home advantage balances the contest, making another tight first-leg draw likely.
AGF AarhusBenfica hold a major quality advantage and strong home record, while AGF have been inconsistent defensively. Sustained pressure should create enough chances for comfortable victory.
CopenhagenInter Turku are competitive at home, but Copenhagen bring superior depth, European experience and excellent recent form. The visitors should exploit spaces and score repeatedly.
LarneLincoln hold a slight home edge in a tie expected to stay tight. Larne have struggled for attacking consistency, making one decisive home goal plausible.
RijekaMidtjylland possess the stronger squad and home advantage, while Rijeka remain capable of scoring. Sustained Danish pressure should eventually produce a narrow first-leg home victory.
St GallenNordsjaelland have been strong at home in Europe, while St Gallen arrive in excellent form. Expect chances at both ends, with Danish quality edging it.
BrightonTromso have match fitness, home conditions and scoring momentum, but Brighton possess superior depth and technical quality. Expect resistance before the visitors narrowly take control.
Riga FCKlaksvik are formidable at home, yet Riga arrive in outstanding form and carry stronger overall balance. A disciplined away display could produce a narrow victory.
BrannPAOK hold home advantage and European pedigree, but Brann arrive in strong form and can score. A competitive contest should be decided narrowly by hosts.
Inter Club d'EscaldesDrita are favoured at home, but Inter arrive confident after a dominant six-goal aggregate win. Both teams should score before Drita edge an open contest.
MonacoGornik remain winless in European qualifying this season, while Monaco possess substantially greater quality. Home resistance may keep it competitive, but Monaco should ultimately prevail.
QarabagTwente have home advantage and the market edge, while Qarabag remain experienced European opponents. Both sides offer attacking threat, with Twente narrowly favoured to win.
Borac Banja LukaVikingur have won five of six recent home matches and previously beat Borac 2-0. Borac struggle defensively away, making another home victory the logical call.
AjaxSion are unbeaten in six and should provide resistance, but Ajax possess greater European quality and attacking depth. Visitors can secure a narrow first-leg advantage.
Hapoel Tel AvivAtalanta possess a major quality and depth advantage despite several injuries. Hapoel have struggled in away qualifiers, making a controlled home win without conceding likely.
HibernianGent and Hibernian both arrive in strong form, but Gent possess an excellent home record. Expect both teams to score before the Belgians edge ahead.
Maccabi Tel AvivLugano have won five of six, while Maccabi also arrive in excellent form. Both attacks are producing consistently, making a narrow, high-quality home victory plausible.
FreiburgMotherwell have a strong home resilience record, but Freiburg carry greater European quality and recently impressed against Crystal Palace. Expect a tight, low-scoring away victory.
Hradec KralovePanathinaikos have drawn frequently recently, but their superior individual quality and home advantage should tell. Hradec may resist early before the Greeks eventually pull clear.
Rapid ViennaHearts face several injuries, while Rapid also have absences but arrive with stronger European momentum. Expect a competitive first leg with the Austrians edging it.
FK JablonecRangers remain inconsistent and injury-hit, but Ibrox advantage and greater squad quality make them clear favourites. Jablonec can score, yet Rangers should respond with victory.
Austria ViennaBraga possess stronger European pedigree, home advantage and influential Ricardo Horta. Austria Vienna may miss attacking options, increasing the chance of a Braga clean sheet.
PafosDinamo Tirana arrive highly motivated after another European breakthrough, but Pafos possess greater overall quality. The visitors should absorb pressure and edge a close contest.
Partizan BelgradeGetafe are stronger on paper and nearly fully fit, while Partizan arrive confident after eliminating Tobol. Bordalas should favour control and a narrow home win.
RakowHajduk have scored freely in recent matches and hold home advantage, while Rakow remain unbeaten in this competition. Both should threaten, with Hajduk narrowly preferred.
KuPSShamrock Rovers retain strong domestic pedigree despite recent European disappointment, while KuPS remain dangerous. Home advantage should prove decisive in an open match with goals.
AlavesRayo lose true home advantage by playing at Butarque, while Alaves arrive encouraged by their opener. A tight tactical contest still marginally favours Rayo overall.
QuevillyRouen sit higher early in the table and hold a favourable long-term H2H record. Quevilly remain vulnerable away, making a narrow home victory the preference.
HillerodBoth sides have defensive concerns and their recent H2H meetings regularly produce goals. Vendsyssel have the slight home edge, but another score draw looks credible.
No settled predictions were recorded for this date.