Europa League Odds & Picks – Group Stage Matchday 1 (Sept 8)
- The Europa League competition kicks off with ties at 12:45 pm and 3:00 pm ET on Thursday, September 8
- Feyenoord is in good away form while new signing Antony scored on debut for Manchester United
- See all the odds and best bets for the Europa League Group Stage Matchday 1
European football’s second-tier competition kicks off on Thursday with Arsenal, Manchester United, Roma and Real Betis among the outfits favored to lift the trophy in the Europa League odds heading into the Group Stage.
The winner will be decided at the final to be staged in Budapest on May 31 next year.
Europa League Matchday 1 Odds
| Matchup | Home | Draw | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC Union Berlin vs Union SG | -175 | +340 | +425 |
| AEK Larnaca vs Rennes | +390 | +275 | -137 |
| FC Zurich vs Arsenal | +800 | +460 | -315 |
| Fenerbache vs Dynamo Kyiv | -162 | +310 | +420 |
| HJK vs Real Betis | +750 | +410 | -278 |
| Ludogorets vs Roma | +510 | +330 | -195 |
| Malmo FF vs Braga | +235 | +240 | +118 |
| PSV Eindhoven vs Bodo/Glimt | -275 | +440 | +650 |
| Ferencvaros vs Trabzonspor | +133 | +235 | +210 |
| Lazio vs Feynoord | -103 | +275 | +255 |
| Man United vs Real Sociedad | -155 | +300 | +420 |
| Nantes vs Olympiakos | +143 | +235 | +190 |
| Omonia Nocosia vs Sherriff Tiraspol | +125 | +220 | +240 |
| Red Star Belgrade vs Monaco | +225 | +265 | +114 |
| Freiburg vs Qarabag | -250 | +390 | +650 |
| Sturm Graz vs FC Midtjylland | +165 | +245 | +160 |
Odds as of September 7 at Barstool Sportsbook
Roma is among the big favorites to start with a win at Ludogorets with a price of -195. Meanwhile, a close tie is expected between Sturm Graz and FC Midtjylland with the draw attractive at +245 in the odds above.
Lazio vs Feyenoord Prediction
Two of the big guns of the Europa League meet in the Group F clash of Lazio vs Feyenoord on Thursday. At the Stadio Olimpico, the game kicks off at 3:00 pm ET.
Both teams have shown good form in the early season ahead of the group stage in Europe.
Although Lazio lost its unbeaten record in Italy’s Serie A last weekend, it was by way of a 2-1 defeat against second-placed Napoli.
That ended a four-game unbeaten start, although they drew twice in that period. It is now ninth in the table.
Meanwhile, the Dutch team is in impressive form ahead of Lazio vs Feyenoord in the Netherlands – with five wins and a draw so far, handing it second place in the Eredivisie.
At Barstool Sportsbook, the oddsmakers see Lazio as the favorite for a home win in Group F at -103.
Let's go boys! ⚔ #UEL #lazFEY #Feyenoord pic.twitter.com/gJh15GcaEW
— Feyenoord International (@FeyenoordINT) September 7, 2022
However, Feyenoord has won all three of its road trip games this season – and looks good value at +255.
The draw is even more attractive at +275.
Feyenoord was a Europa Conference league finalist last season and was impressive away from home- winning four, drawing four and losing only one of its road trip games.
It has been in a hungry goalscoring mood and has hit 14 goals in its five league games so far – conceding five.
It was a 4-3 winner away at Go Ahead Eagles last weekend ahead of Lazio vs Feyenoord.
📝 @ApolloHeyes presents the preview for Lazio's Europa League opener vs Feyenoord#TheLaziali #SerieA #UEL #Lazio #Feyenoord #LazioFeyenoord https://t.co/kmYtkmkSAH
— The Laziali (@The_Laziali) September 7, 2022
Lazio has managed seven goals so far – not hugely prolific – with Ciro Immobile scoring twice.
These teams have met twice before in the Champions League in 1999-2000.
Feyenoord won 2-1 in Rome before a 0-0 draw in Rotterdam.
Pick: Draw +275
Manchester United vs Real Sociedad Prediction
England’s revitalized giant meets Spanish opposition in Manchester United vs Real Sociedad in Group E.
Under new coach Erik Ten Hag, Man. United has recovered from a poor start to win four straight games in England’s Premier League.
It is in fifth place following a 3-1 home win against Arsenal last weekend which has pumped the club full of confidence.
Meanwhile, Real Sociedad is in ninth place in Spain’s La Liga after two wins, one defeat and a draw.
It drew 1-1 at home against Atletico Madrid last weekend ahead of Manchester United vs Real Sociedad.
The English side is a big favorite for a home win with Barstool Sportsbook pricing it at -155. Get this Barstool Sportsbook promo code to bet on the Europa League this week.
Erik believes @MarcusRashford's positive mindset has had a big part to play in his fine early season form 😁📈#MUFC || #UEL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 7, 2022
With kick-off at 3:00 pm ET, Real Sociedad is rated at +420. The draw is +300.
The value here in Manchester United vs Real Sociedad, however, is in the goal scorer odds – with United’s new Brazilian signing Antony attractively priced at +320 to find the net.
He scored on his debut after he arrived from Ajax last weekend.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the favorite to score at +106. But he has not been a regular starter under the new coach.
🔛 Off to Manchester! 🙌#UEL | #EuropaRS | #AurreraReala pic.twitter.com/Kaech18haV
— Real Sociedad 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 (@RealSociedadEN) September 7, 2022
The team’s leading scorer is Marcus Rashford with three goals. He is also attractively priced at +185 to hit the net.
Real Sociedad lost its star forward Alexander Isak to Newcastle.
His replacement Umar Sadiq scored his first goal for the club in the draw against Atletico Madrid. He is priced at +290 to score on Thursday.
These teams met in the 2020-21 Europa League last 16.
Manchesrer United won 4-0 in Spain before a 0-0 draw in the return leg.
Pick: Antony to score (+320)
FC Zurich vs Arsenal Prediction
The English Premier League leader meets a struggling Swiss side in FC Zurich vs Arsenal.
Arsenal won its opening five games in the EPL before a 3-1 defeat at Manchester United last weekend.
FC Zurich, meanwhile, has lost five times and drawn twice without a win despite being reigning champions. It is in ninth place in the 10-team Swiss Super League.
Therefore, Arsenal is a huge favorite for an away win at -315.
Meanwhile, the home team is a huge underdog in FC Zurich vs Arsenal at +800.
The draw is +460 with kick-off at 12:45 pm ET.
FC Zurich won the league title last year but are now sitting ninth out of ten in the Swiss Super League! 🇨🇭😬#AFC #Arsenal #Zurich #UEL pic.twitter.com/JWSS37uj17
— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) September 7, 2022
With the London outfit so strongly favored in FC Zurich vs Arsenal, the best value is in individual offers.
Again, the goal scorer odds are attractive with Gabriel Jesus in fine form for Arsenal after his move from Manchester City.
He is priced at -120, the favorite among Arsenal players to get on the scoresheet.
Arsenal will wear the black away kit tomorrow in the Europa league against FC Zurich ⚫️⚪️🌓 #afc pic.twitter.com/SvqhKtZbkh
— The Arsenal (@davidhickman14) September 7, 2022
However, playmaker Gabriel Martinelli has also scored three times and is a wider price at +150.
And the best value is offered in choosing skipper Martin Odegaard to score. After three goals this season, he is priced at an attractive +230.
Pick Martin Odegaard to score (+230)
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