UEFA Europa League Matchday 1 betting predictions | September 24

The UEFA Europa League returns for another season, and the opening day of the league phase serves up nine compelling fixtures across Europe on Wednesday, September 24.

Highlights including past European Cup winners Crvena Zvezda and Celtic clashing in Serbia, Real Betis taking on Nottingham Forest in Spain, and Ligue 1’s Nice hosting Serie A’s Roma in France.

Below you will find BettingPlanet.com’s free soccer betting preview for each matchup, highlighting key stylistic edges, recent form themes, and practical wagering angles.

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PAOK FC vs Maccabi Tel Aviv

Wednesday, September 24 – 7:45pm EEST – Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki, Greece

PAOK FC are very strong at home and make life tough with set pieces and pressure. Maccabi Tel Aviv can break quickly, but they give up space out wide. At Toumba Stadium, the Greek side are undefeated in their last five, so back the favorites with top sportsbooks.

Midtylland vs Sturm Graz

Wednesday, September 24 – 6:45pm CEST – MCH Arena, Herning, Denmark

Midtjylland usually start fast at home and put plenty of balls into the box. Sturm Graz are organized but don’t create as many clear chances on the road. With the crowd behind them, the Danish side should edge a tight match.

Dinamo Zagreb vs Fenerbahçe

Wednesday, September 24 – 9pm CEST – Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb, Croatia

Dinamo Zagreb are comfortable on their own field, but Fenerbahçe carry more individual match-winners up front. If the Turkish side maintain control in midfield, one good moment may decide it.

Real Betis vs Nottingham Forest

Wednesday, September 24 – 9pm CEST – La Cartuja de Sevilla, Seville, Spain

Real Betis move the ball well and usually control the tempo at home. Nottingham Forest are physical but have been inconsistent to start the Premier League season. With the crowd and better creators, Betis are more trustworthy.

Braga vs Feyenoord

Wednesday, September 24 – 8pm WEST – Estádio Municipal de Braga, Braga, Portugal

Braga attack with numbers at home and leave space in defense. Feyenoord counter well and usually find the back of the net on the road. Both teams have enough firepower to create chances, and neither defense is strong enough to keep a clean sheet.

FC Crvena Zvezda vs Celtic

Wednesday, September 24 – 9pm CEST – Rajko Mitić Stadium, Belgrade, Serbia

Crvena Zvezda enjoy playing at home and usually start well, but Celtic keep the ball well and create steady chances from crosses and cutbacks. The hosts are dangerous on set pieces, so a safety play on the visitors makes sense.

SC Freiburg vs FC Basel

Wednesday, September 24 – 9pm CEST – Europa-Park Stadion, Freiburg, Germany

Freiburg are reliable at home, defend set pieces well, and have recorded comfortable back-to-back wins in the Bundesliga. Basel are rebuilding, but they have been good this season, recording four wins from six games. The German side’s structure should lead to more chances and a home result.

Nice vs AS Roma

Wednesday, September 24 – 9pm CEST – Allianz Riviera, Nice, France

Nice like long spells of possession, but Roma are built for away games with solid defending and set-piece strength. One clean chance could be enough, and the Italians are usually clinical in those moments. Take the under for insurance.

Malmö FF vs Ludogorets Razgrad

Wednesday, September 24 – 9pm CEST – Eleda Stadion, Braga, Portugal

Malmö press high and use their wings to pin teams back at home. Ludogorets can counter, but they often defend deep and concede corners on the road. The Swedish side will create enough looks to get it done.