Europa Conference League action returns on Thursday and Aston Villa will look to get back to winning ways after they started their European campaign with a defeat on the road.
I have made predictions on matchday 2 fixtures but it's important to know that these predictions are merely based on gut feelings and current form.
Matchday 2 Europa Conference League Predictions
Astana vs Viktoria Plzen
Viktoria Plzen are the better side but Astana's home support would make it harder for the Czech Republic giants to dominate the game. A draw is likely but both teams scoring is feasible.
Prediction: Astana 1-1 Viktoria Plzen
Betting Tip: BTTS
Olimpija vs Slovan Bratislava
Another game that looks even. Both teams are capable of winning this game. The team with the least erros wins, hence I've backed the hosts to a tight win.
Prediction: Olimpija 2-2 Slovan Bratislava
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
Besiktas vs Lugano
Both sides are exciting to watch but it's relatively clear that Besiktas are the better side. Besiktas will have the home support, hence a huge advantage.
Prediction: Besiktas 3-1 Lugano
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
Bodo/Glimt vs Club Brugge
It looks like an even game. Club Brugge are stronger but Bodo/Glimt's home advantage can drag the game to stalemate I think.
Prediction: Bodo/Glimt 1-1 Club Brugge
Betting Tip: BTTS
Breidablik vs Zorya Luhansk
This game would produce at least three goals and there's a chance this tie could end in a draw. Both teams are even, hence a draw looks likely.
Prediction: Breidablik 2-2 Zorya
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
Gent vs Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Gent are the better side and playing at home should inspire them to get all three points. Maccabi Tel-Aviv will put up a fight for sure but I don't see them getting anything off the game.
Prediction: Gent 3-1 Maccabai Tel-Aviv
Betting Tip: Home to win
KI Klaksvik vs Lille
Lille are likely to get an easy ride over KI. They have some quality individuals at their disaposal, hence I have backed the Ligue 1 outfits to get a comfortable win.
Prediction: KI Klaksvik 0-3 Lille
Betting Tip: Away win
Ballkani vs Dinamo Zagreb
Zagreb are stronger but wouldn't find it easy to get the win at Ballkani. I expect a tight game but yet, still back the Croatian side to get all three points.
Prediction: Ballkani 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb
Betting Tip: Away win
Aberdeen vs HJK
Aberdeen haven't been solid in the Scottish Premiership this season but they won't want to let their league form influence their European campaign. HJK are a decent side, hence I am expecting a draw.
Prediction: Aberdeen 2-2 HJK
Betting Tip: BTTS
Aston Villa vs Zrinjski Mostar
An easy peasy game for Aston Villa, who started their Conference League campaign with a defeat. They are likely to win both halves at the Villa Park.
Prediction: Aston Villa 4-0 Zrinkski Mostar
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
Fiorentina vs Ferencvaros
I feel Fiorentina will have an easy game against Ferencvaros. They have a couple of brilliant individuals that can decide games for them, unlike Ferencvaros, who I expect to do more of defending.
Prediction: Fiorentina 3-1 Ferencvaros
Betting Tip: Home win
AZ Alkmaar vs Legia Warsawa
Legia Warsawa are good defensively and I expect them to make it harder for AZ Alkmaar to score goals for fun, like they normally do in the Eredivisie. A tight win for AZ is feasible.
Prediction: AZ Alkmaar 2-1 Legia Warsawa
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
Cukaricki vs Genk
Genk are the better side and I expect them to win. However, Cukaricki will put up a fight but their lack of scoring goals will thwart their chances of getting a win or draw off Genk.
Prediction: Cukaricki 1-3 Genk
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
Nordsjaelland vs Ludugorets
Nordsjaelland are likely to get all three points as they not only have the better team but are playing in front of their supporters. It's going to be a tight game though.
Prediction: Nordsjalland 2-1 Ludogorets
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 goals
PAOK vs Eintracht Frankfurk
PAOK are a stronger team at home and will give Eintracht Frankfurt headaches. I think the Germans have an edge but this game will be so close.
Prediction: PAOK 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
Betting Tip: BTTS
Spartak Trnava vs Fenerbahce
Spartak Trnava are a decent side but I've got Fenerbahce winning on my mind. The Turkish side has improved this term and I can imagine them getting a comfortable win.
Prediction: Spartak Trnava 1-3 Fenerbahce
Betting Tip: Away to win