UEFA Conference League Knockout Phase Predictions 20/02/2025
Can Gent turn things around when they play as visitors against Real Betis in the second leg that will take place in Spain? The Belgians lost completely in Belgium, failing to respond to Real Betis’ three goals. Gent have to win by a four-goal margin in Spain to turn the tide around, but it looks unlikely, given the quality of players at Manuel Pellegrini’s disposal.
Heidenheim are slightly in charge of the draw, thanks to their 2-1 away win over Copenhagen in the first leg, but can the struggling Bundesliga team maintain their lead in front of their fans?
This week’s UEFA Conference League Knockout Phase predictions were based on current form, data and expert knowledge.
UEFA Conference League Knockout Phase prediction: 20/02/2025
Pafos and Omonia to exchange goals: Pafos vs Omonia
- Date: 20/02/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Pafos and Omonia don’t struggle to find the back of the net when they cross paths, and we expect them to do the same in the upcoming game.
Pafos and Omonia exchanged goals in the first leg of the Conference League round of 32 and given their previous meetings in different competitions, they are likely to repeat the same in the return leg. Both teams scored in four of their last five meetings in the Conference League and Cypriot top flight, so we can count on the pair to find the back of the net in the upcoming game.
Pafos vs Omonia prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Real Betis to wrap the draw with a win: Real Betis vs Gent
- Date: 20/20/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Gent’s struggle in the Conference League is down to their poor attack, and they may fall short in Spain as a result.
Real Betis outclassed Gent 3-0 in Belgium, and it is only logical to anticipate the same commanding display from the La Liga outfits. Real Betis put three goals past the Belgians, and what’s stopping them from entertaining their fans in the return leg? Gent will try to stage a shock but they may only fall to another defeat, as they failed to score a goal in their last two CL matches.
Real Betis vs Gent prediction: Home team to win
Heidenheim and Copenhagen to exchange goals: Heidenheim vs Copenhagen
- Date: 20/02/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Both teams found the back of the net in the first leg, and there’s a chance they will repeat the same in the next round.
Heidenheim and Copenhagen have struggled to keep clean sheets in this competition this term, and when they crossed paths in the first leg, they found the back of the net. The first leg was tight, and the Danish side can still fight for a comeback in Germany, making this encounter an interesting game.
Heidenheim vs Copenhagen prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Olimpija and Borac to struggle in the final third: Olimpija vs Borac
- Date: 20/02/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Both teams struggled to score goals in the first leg, and they are expected to repeat the same in the return leg.
Conference League matches involving either team normally lack goals and the first leg was clear proof. Only one goal was scored in that encounter after a red card. Both teams averaged less than three goals per game after seven CL matches, and we expect the same to repeat in the upcoming game.
Olimpija vs Borac prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Jagiellonia Bialystok and Backa Topola to delight fans with goals: Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Backa Topola
- Date: 20/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Matches involving either team usually end with three or more goals, and like the first leg, the second leg may follow suit.
Jagiellonia Bialystok and Backa Topola delighted fans with goals in the first leg and because the score is tight, we can anticipate high-intensity football from both teams. Both teams averaged over 2.5 goals per game in seven CL matches, so it is logical to expect at least three goals from the upcoming game.
Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Backa Topola prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Panathinaikos and Vikingur Reykjavik to entertain fans with goals: Panathinaikos vs Vikingur Reykjavik
- Date: 20/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Matches involving either team usually produce three or more goals, and the upcoming game may end as the first leg.
The first leg ended with three goals in Iceland, as Panathinaikos won the encounter 2-1. Three or more goals were scored in most of their matches in the league phase, and it is not a stretch to expect the return leg to follow suit.
Panathinaikos vs Vikingur Reykjavik prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Shamrock Rovers and Molde to entertain fans with goals: Shamrock Rovers vs Molde
- Date: 20/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- The first leg may have lacked goals, but matches involving either team usually produce three or more goals, and the upcoming game may prove that.
Shamrock Rovers and Molde averaged over 2.5 goals per game in six league phase matches. The first leg may have ended with only one goal, but the return leg is expected to have more noteworthy moments, as the result is tight and the qualification to the next round is up for both teams to grab.
Shamrock Rovers vs Molde prediction: Over 2.5 goals
APOEL to advance to the next round: APOEL vs Celje
- Date: 20/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Celje may have performed well offensively, but their porous defense may cost them the game against APOEL.
APOEL held Celje to a 2-2 draw away from home in the first leg, and with their home support, they are likely to finish the job off in Cyprus. Celje’s defense is one of the worst in the competition, conceding 13 goals in six matches. We think their shambolic defense may be their undoing in the return leg against APOEL, whose defense is among the best, conceding only five goals in the process.
