UEFA Europa League Semifinals Leg 2 Free Picks (Archive)
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Read on for this week’s UEFA Europa League semifinal leg 1 betting advice, soccer analysis, and free soccer picks.
Rangers FC vs. RB Leipzig
Thursday, May 05, 2022 – 03:00 PM EDT at Ibrox Stadium
Europa League Team Trends
- Rangers allows an average of 0.71 goals in their Europa League home games.
- Under 2.5 goals have landed in RB Leipzig's previous 3 Europa League matches.
- RB Leipzig concedes an average of 0.50 goals in their Europa League away games.
Semifinals Leg 1: What Did We Learn?
With a history-making treble in the balance, Rangers are watching the Scottish Premier League slip from their grasp. With a 1-0 first-leg deficit, the Europa League semifinal versus RB Leipzig could well be their last stop in the competition.
However, Giovanni van Bronckhorst will keep his sights on the aforementioned trophies and the Scottish Cup as his squad welcomes RB Leipzig to the Ibrox to rewrite last week's downfall in European competition.
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It was a valiant effort from the Scottish champions, who managed to keep RB Leipzig away from most of the action during the first leg in Germany despite missing numerous vital starters. Unfortunately, an 85th-minute blip allowed Angelino to assist his team in stealing the game, and now Bronckhorst and company must defeat the German visitors to remain in the tournament.
Leipzig has unquestionably improved under the guidance of Domenico Tedesco. Still, consecutive losses in their domestic outings have pressured the Germans as they've slipped outside of the UCL qualification spots.
A 1-0 lead over Rangers, who were missing their most prolific strikers, isn't the greatest lead, but they're still entering leg 2 with the upper hand.
Final Thoughts | Europa League Betting Odds
The available Europa League odds have the visitors as the betting favorites, and I'm surprised the price is so wide considering their lack of form in domestic action.
The first encounter was tight, but Rangers have little to lose this time around. I believe we'll witness more goals on the score sheet, and with the home advantage, don't be surprised if we see another historic Rangers success over a German giant.
Score Prediction: Rangers 2 - RB Leipzig 1
Soccer Pick: Over 2.5 Goals (-125) [1.80] [1.25u wager returns 1u of profit] at Everygame (visit our Everygame Review)
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. West Ham United FC
Thursday, May 05, 2022 - 03:00 PM EDT at Deutsche Bank Park
Europa League Team Trends
⦁ West Ham concedes an average of 0.64 goals in Europa League meetings.
⦁ Frankfurt is unbeaten in 10 of their last 11 Europa League encounters.
Semifinals Leg 1: What Did We Learn?
The hopes of West Ham United fans were dramatically raised when Frankfurt managed to eliminate Barcelona from the Europa League quarter-final. Still, those expectations were lowered when the traveling Germans walked into London Stadium and defeated the Hammers 2-1.
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The timing for David Moyes hasn't been kind; juggling an ever-growing injury and suspension list has assisted in his squad's poor form of late. West Ham will arrive at this week's second leg meeting with 1 win and 4 losses from their last 7 games in all competitions.
Frankfurt isn't faring well in their own domestic tenure as Oliver Glasner has failed to lead his team to success in their previous 6 home games in all competitions. The Germans are unbeaten in 11 consecutive Europa League outings, but their overall form can not be ignored.
Final Thoughts | Europa League Betting Odds
The best sportsbooks have plus money value on either side, with the home team owning a slight advantage in favorable probability.
Despite West Ham's rocky efforts of late, Frankfurt has been significantly more questionable in their overall form. I expect Moyes to find the balance his squad needs to pull out another historic night for the west London club.
Like their British counterparts Rangers, West Ham has nothing to lose, and we should anticipate a thrilling night of football. Within 90 minutes, I can visualize the visitors finding one more than Frankfurt to make for an exciting semifinal encounter.
Score Prediction: Frankfurt 1 - West Ham 2
Soccer Pick: West Ham Draw No Bet (+100) [2.00] [1u wager returns 1u of profit] at Everygame
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