The Europa League odds are now available as we are back with our favorite soccer expert advice and free betting predictions. Read on for this week’s UEFA Europa League quarter-final leg 1 betting advice, analysis, and free soccer picks.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. FC Barcelona
Thursday, April 07, 2022 – 03:00 PM EDT at Deutsche Bank Park
Form, Mentality, and Europa League Trends
- Frankfurt is unbeaten in 7 of their last 8 Europa League fixtures.
- Barcelona scores an average of 3.00 goals in their Europa League games on the road.
- Barcelona concedes an average of 1.50 goals in their Europa League away games.
Unfortunate Draw for the Germans
Seven teams waiting for the quarter-final Europa League draw were hoping to avoid one team - the eighth and most dangerous squad of the tournament, Barcelona.
The above sentiment will undoubtedly reflect on the German outfit Frankfurt, a team who've been quite fortunate to reach the final eight in the Europa League and is suffering from a questionable streak in 2022.
Sure, Frankfurt is undefeated in 6 games, but they've lost 4 of their previous 8 home games versus squads who fall into the lower half of the Bundesliga. To make matters worse, their recent form took a hit when drawing to Greuther Furth – the worst performing team in German topflight soccer.
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Barcelona will undoubtedly be rubbing their hands, and the expectations of reaching the Europa League semi-finals will feel like a guarantee. The multiple-time La Liga champions and Champions League winners have suffered a miserable past few years, but things are looking up.
Obtaining the La Liga trophy is out of reach for Xavi and the Catalans. Still, the rebuilt form they've established since their former midfielder has taken the reigns is exceptional – entering their 13th consecutive game without defeat, with 8 of their previous 9 games ending in victory.
Final Thoughts | Europa League Betting Odds
For obvious reasons, the available Europa League odds have priced Barcelona as the betting favorites, and given the form of Frankfurt and their rocky home form, this comes as no surprise.
Barcelona has strung together a 5-game win streak on the road whilst scoring at least 2 goals during these encounters. Match this against a goal-shy Frankfurt, and the in-form Barcelona should have no trouble securing a first-leg Europa League quarter-final success.
Score Prediction: Frankfurt 0 - Barcelona 3
Soccer Pick: Barcelona to Win and O1.5 (-110) [1.90] [1.10u wager returns 1u of profit] at Everygame (visit our Everygame Review)
West Ham United FC vs. Olympique Lyonnais
Thursday, April 07, 2022 - 03:00 PM EDT at London Stadium
Form, Mentality, and Europa League Trends
- Under 2.5 goals have landed in 4 of West Ham's most recent Europa League games.
- West Ham concedes an average of 0.50 goals in their Europa League matches.
- Lyon is unbeaten in 8 consecutive Europa League fixtures.
- Lyon has won 4 successive Europa League away games.
- Lyon has seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 Europa League matches.
Too Close to Call
Two of the most in-form teams during this year's Europa League tournament will square off on Thursday night when Ligue 1 slickers Lyon visit West Ham at the London Stadium.
The fashion in which West Ham eliminated Sevilla in the English capital during the last-16 tie was genuinely remarkable. After faltering to a 1-0 loss in Spain, David Moyes's men pushed extra time in the second leg to then deliver a 112th goal that saw the Hammers elevate their season hopes and send the most successful Europa League side in Sevilla back to Spain empty-handed.
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West Ham isn't a team to be overlooked whilst under the tutelage of Moyes and they enter this meeting with a pleasing home form. The Hammers have won their previous 4 games at the London Stadium and haven't failed to score on their hallowed grounds since the beginning of 2022, so expect a home crown to be relentless in their support for European glory.
Lyon has also provided their fans with European hope, and with a mid-table standing in the French Ligue 1, this tournament could resemble the only potential success they can find this term. Les Gones have won only 1 of their last 6 meetings versus teams from the English capital, a historical fact that the French side shouldn't take for granted.
Final Thoughts | Europa League Betting Odds
The best sportsbooks have positioned West Ham as the betting favorites, and with their recent home success, this price is expected.
With that said, we should anticipate a tight encounter, and I struggle to pick a clear winner. Goals have been short in both teams' recent endeavors, and for the first 45 minutes of play, I predict we'll witness alert defenses systems resulting in half time draw.
Score Prediction: West Ham 2 - Olympique Lyon 1
Soccer Pick: Halftime Draw (+110) [2.10] [1u wager returns 1.10u of profit] at Everygame
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