UEFA Conference League Round of 16 Predictions 06/03/2025
Chelsea returns to European action this week when they take on Copenhagen away from home in the Conference League Round of 16 first leg. The Blues finished the league phase without a defeat and intend to remain unbeaten in the knockout stage.
Panathinaikos and Fiorentina will entertain their fans in Greece, as Antony’s Real Betis welcome Vitoria Guimaraes of Portugal in Spain.
This week’s Europa Conference League Round of 16 first leg predictions were based on current form, head-to-head data, and expert knowledge.
Conference League Round of 16 first leg predictions: 06/03/2025
Panathinaikos and Fiorentina to exchange goals: Panathinaikos vs Fiorentina
- Date: 06/03/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Panathinaikos scored in every Conference League match they played this term, so expecting one against Fiorentina shouldn’t be a problem.
Fiorentina has struggled to maintain clean sheets in this competition, but they have also struggled to score goals. Panathinaikos scored in every Conference League game this term, and playing in front of their fans should give them enough reason to find the back of the net.
Panathinaikos vs Fiorentina prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Real Betis to come out on top in Spain: Real Betis vs Vitoria Guimaraes
- Date: 06/03/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Real Betis may have finished outside the top eight, but their form lately is enough to bank on them to get the win over Vitoria Guimaraes.
Real Betis come into this game coming off a 2-1 comeback win over Real Madrid in La Liga. Vitoria may have finished in the top eight, but their current form isn’t as sparkling as during the first half of the season. With Antony and Isco consistently putting in good displays, the La Liga team has a good chance of controlling this draw from the first leg.
Real Betis vs Vitoria Guimaraes prediction: Home team to win
Legia Warsaw to avoid a defeat in Norway: Molde vs Legia Warszawa
- Date: 06/03/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Molde struggled in the league phase and also went through thick to get past the playoff. What are the chances they'll beat a Legia Warszawa side that finished in the top eight?
Molde finished in 23rd place during the league phase and only got past Shamrock Rovers by penalties. Legia Warszawa are a better side that will play to win, but a draw will be a good result.
Molde vs Legia Warszawa prediction: Away team to win or draw
Copenhagen and Chelsea to entertain fans with goals: Copenhagen vs Chelsea
- Date: 06/03/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Matches involving Chelsea in this competition are fond of ending with three or more goals, and the upcoming game may follow suit.
Chelsea’s six Conference League matches all ended with over 2.5 goals, thanks to their super front line. Copenhagen’s matches may not have produced three or more goals regularly, but coming up against the Blues, they can’t help but follow suit.
Copenhagen vs Chelsea prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Jagiellonia Bialystok and Cercle Brugge to exchange goals: Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Cercle Brugge
- Date: 06/03/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Both teams have scored more goals than matches played, and we expect them to display their attacking points.
Jagiellonia Bialystok scored 10 goals in 6 league phase matches, and six in two playoff matches. Cercle Brugge scored 14 goals in 6 games. It’s obvious both teams don’t struggle to find the back of the net, and when they cross paths, they are likely to display their attacking mastery.
Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Cerlce Brugge prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Pafos to avoid a defeat in Cyprus: Pafos vs Djurgarden
- Date: 06/03/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Pafos may have finished outside the top eight, but they were only three points behind Djurgarden of Sweden. The upcoming game should be exciting.
Pafos play their best football at home, in front of their fans, and their performance in the playoff is a fresh reminder of what they can achieve in Cyprus. They lost just once in their last four home matches in this competition, and expecting the Cypriots to avoid a defeat against Djurgarden shouldn’t cause any fuss.
Pafos vs Djurgarden prediction: Home team to win or draw
Rapid Wien to avoid a defeat in Bosnia: Borac vs Rapid Wien
- Date: 06/03/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Borac have issues in the attack, and averaging less than 1.0 goals scored per game isn’t good enough to beat a superb goalscoring team like Rapid Wien.
Not only did Rapid Wien finish in 4th place in the league phase, but they displayed their attacking mastery in full force. The Austrians scored 11 times in 6 matches, scoring at least two goals per game on average, which is enough to get at least one point against the Bosnia outfits.
Borac vs Rapid Wien prediction: Away team to win or draw
Celje and Lugano will entertain fans with goals: Celje vs Lugano
- Date: 06/03/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Matches involving both teams are fond of producing at least three goals, and the upcoming game will not be different.
Lugano averaged 3.0 goals per game in six League Phase matches, while Celje averaged 4.33 goals in six LP matches, and in the playoff, three goals on average were scored. There’s no reason not to anticipate at least three goals from the upcoming game.
Celje vs Lugano prediction: Over 2.5 goals
