UEFA Conference League Predictions: Round of 16 - 13/03/2025

Chelsea carried a tight advantage into the second leg following a hard-earned 2-1 win over Copenhagen in Denmark in the first leg. The Blues are expected to finish the job off in England when both teams meet for the return leg.

Fiorentina have some work to do in Italy against Panathinaikos following their tight but entertaining 3-2 defeat to the Greek side in Greece in the first leg. Real Betis must avoid a defeat in Portugal against Vitoria Guimaraes if they fancy going through to the next round, having drawn 2-2 in Spain.

This week’s UEFA Conference League Round of 16 second-leg predictions were based on current form, data, and expert knowledge.

UEFA Conference League Round of 16 second-leg predictions

Djurgarden and Pafos will exchange goals: Djurgarden vs Pafos

• Date: 13/03/2025
• Kick-off: 18:45
• Djurgarden struggles to keep clean sheets when they play at home, and they may struggle yet again against Pafos.

Pafos won the first leg 1-0 in Cyprus; now they need to avoid a defeat in Sweden to go through to the next round. Although the outcome is still uncertain, Djurgarden has a poor home record when it comes to conceding goals, having both scored and conceded in their last three home matches in this competition. Expecting the visitors to get on the scoreboard isn’t delusional.

Djurgarden vs Pafos prediction: Both teams to score - yes

Lugano and Celje to delight fans with goals: Lugano vs Celje 

• Date: 13/03/2025
• Kick-off: 18:45
• Goals are usually scored in matches involving Lugano, and the upcoming game may follow suit.

The first leg may have produced only one goal, but the second leg in Switzerland is expected to be more interesting, as two of their last three Conference League home matches ended with over 2.5 goals. 

Lugano vs Celje prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Rapid Wien to finish the job off in Austria: Rapid Wien vs Borac

• Date: 13/03/2025
• Kick-off: 18:45
• Borac have a huge mountain to climb in Austria because Rapid Wien haven’t lost at home in this competition this term.

Rapid Wien played three home matches during the league phase and won two and drew one. They achieved a draw in the first leg away from home, and anticipating the Austrians to complete the task in front of their supporters is reasonable, given their victory against a formidable team like Copenhagen at home last year.

Rapid Wien vs Borac prediction: Home team to win

Cercle Brugge and Jagiellonia Bialystok will entertain fans with goals: Cercle Brugge vs Jagiellonia 

• Date: 13/03/2025
• Kick-off: 18:45
• Matches involving Cercle Brugge are fond of producing at least three goals, and we expect the upcoming game to follow suit.

Four of Cercle Brugge’s last seven matches ended with over 2.5 goals, including the first leg that ended in a 3-0 win for Jagiellonia. We expect the return leg to be as exciting and the hosts to put in a good shift, but the chances of them conceding are moderate.

Cercle Brugge vs Jagiellonia prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Legia Warszawa and Molde will display their attacking mastery: Legia Warszawa vs Molde

• Date: 13/03/2025
• Kick-off: 21:00
• Goals are usually scored in matches involving Legia Warszawa, and we expect the upcoming game to have many goal-scoring chances.

Six of Legia Warszawa’s last seven Conference League matches ended with over 2.5 goals, including the first leg, although they were on the wrong end of a five-goal thriller in Norway. We expect the upcoming game to produce at least three goals, given how most of the Polish side’s previous CL matches ended.

Legia Warszawa vs Molde prediction: Over 2.5 goals

Chelsea to maintain their winning run: Chelsea vs Copenhagen

• Date: 13/03/2025
• Kick-off: 21:00
• Chelsea haven’t dropped a single point in the Conference League this term, and we don’t expect that to change in the upcoming game.

Chelsea won all seven matches they played in the Conference League, including the first leg against Copenhagen last time out that ended in a 2-1 win. With the Blues touted as the favourites to win the competition, we expect them to win games like this in front of their fans.

Chelsea vs Copenhagen prediction: Home team to win

Fiorentina will turn the tide around in Italy: Fiorentina vs Panathinaikos

• Date: 13/03/2025
• Kick-off: 21:00
• Fiorentina haven’t dropped points at home in this competition, and there’s a slim chance of that changing in the upcoming game.

Fiorentina won all three home matches in the Conference League, and the upcoming game may end similarly, having lost by a slim margin (3-2) in the first leg. Panathinaikos are the underdogs for the second leg, and coupled with Fiorentina’s home record, we don’t expect the hosts to finish the game without scoring the most goals.

Fiorentina vs Panathinaikos prediction: Home team to win

Vitoria Guimaraes and Real Betis to exchange goals: Vitoria Guimaraes vs Real Betis

• Date: 13/03/2025
• Kick-off: 21:00
• Both teams displayed their attacking brilliance in the first leg, and we expect them to repeat the same in the upcoming game.

Vitoria Guimaraes scored twice and conceded twice in Spain against Real Betis. They will want to finish the job off in front of their fans, but the La Liga side are the favourites to go through to the next round. Expecting the visitors to find the back of the net isn’t a stretch.

Vitoria Guimaraes vs Real Betis prediction: Both teams to score - yes