UEFA Conference League Knockout Phase Predictions 13/02/2025
The likes of Real Betis and Heidenheim will try to join Chelsea and Fiorentina in the next round when they take part in the forthcoming dreaded playoff.
Real Betis and Gent will square off in Belgium for the first leg, while Heidenheim will take on Copenhagen. This is a two-legged playoff, so teams have a chance to make things right in the return leg.
This week’s 2024/25 UEFA Conference League Knockout Phase predictions were based on current form, data, and expert knowledge.
2024/25 UEFA Conference League Knockout Phase prediction: 13/02/2025
Celje and APOEL will struggle in the final third: Celje vs APOEL
- Date: 13/02/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Matches involving Celje usually end with three or more goals, but the upcoming game may lack goals, thanks to APOEL’s defensive resolve.
Celje scored 13 goals and conceded 13 goals in 6 matches, but they are likely to struggle against APOEL because the Cypriots conceded 5 goals and scored 8 goals in 6 matches. This game will be drab and lack goals.
Celje vs APOEL prediction: Under 3.5 goals
Backa Topola and Jagiellonia Bialystok to delight fans with goals: Backa Topola vs Jagiellonia Bialystok
- Date: 13/02/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Matches involving either team regularly produce three or more goals in this competition, and we think the upcoming game may follow suit.
Backa Topola averaged 3.83 goals per game in six Conference League matches, while Jagiellonia Bialystok averaged 2.50 goals per game in six matches. Both teams are expected to play aggressively and not back down when facing the goal.
Backa Topola vs Jagiellonia Bialystok prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Shamrock and Molde to exchange goals: Molde vs Shamrock Rovers
- Date: 13/02/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Both teams are threats in the attacking half and will not hesitate to display their attacking prowess in Norway.
Shamrock Rovers have performed better than Molde in this year’s Conference League campaign, but their defense has some questions, which Molde will happily attack. Both teams scored and conceded more goals than matches played, so we expect goals on both ends.
Molde vs Shamrock Rovers prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Panathinaikos to avoid a defeat in Iceland: Vikingur Reykjavik vs Panathinaikos
- Date: 13/02/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Panathinaikos are in better form and will likely play to avoid a defeat in Iceland.
Vikingur Reykjavik endured mixed reactions during the league phase and deserved a place in the playoff. However, they come up against a Greek side that has better quality in their squad. They may play at home, but they are unlikely to head to Greece in charge of this draw.
Vikingur Reykjavik vs Panathinaikos prediction: Away team to win or draw
Gent and Real Betis to struggle in the final third: Gent vs Real Betis
- Date: 13/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Both teams rarely score more than two goals per game, and their struggles in the attacking half will continue in the upcoming game.
Gent may average 2.66 goals per game in 6 Conference League matches, but the upcoming game may have less than three goals because Real Betis averaged 1.83 goals per game in 6 matches.
Gent vs Real Betis prediction: Under 3.5 goals
Borac and Olimpija to run out of ideas in the attacking half: Borac vs Olimpija
- Date: 13/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Both teams struggle to score goals, and the upcoming game will be nothing short of it.
Borac averaged less than two goals per game in 6 Conference League matches, and because Olimpija also struggle to score more than one goal per game, this encounter will likely be dull and cagey.
Borca vs Olimpija prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Pafos to find the back of the net: Omonia vs Pafos
- Date: 13/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Omonoia may have a decent backline, but Pafos find it effortless to get on the scoresheet.
Omonia conceded 7 goals in 6 Conference League matches, which means they let in at least one goal per game. Pafos scored 11 goals in as many matches as Omonoia, so we can rely on them to get at least a goal in Cyprus.
Omonia vs Pafos prediction: Away total goals; over 0.5
Copenhagen and Heidenheim to exchange goals: Copenhagen vs Heidenheim
- Date: 13/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Both teams look even and will play on the front foot to get that first goal.
Copenhagen scored 8 goals and conceded 9 goals in 6 Conference League matches, while Heidenheim scored 7 goals and conceded 7 goals in 6 matches. Both teams have scored and conceded more goals than matches played; we can anticipate at least one goal from each side.
