The Europa League semi-finals, commencing on Thursday night, present one of the most notable line-ups in recent memory. Find Europa League semi-final tips, predictions, and the latest match odds as Lucky Block previews this week’s two games.
Europa League Semi-Final Tips
- Roma vs Bayer Leverkusen – Bayer Leverkusen to Win & Both Teams to Score @ 33/10
- Marseille vs Atalanta – Atalanta to Win @ 7/4
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Europa League Semi-Final Predictions and Betting Tips
Bayer Leverkusen To Beat Roma & Both Teams To Score
- Thursday 2nd May
- Kick-Off 20:00 GMT
- Stadio Olimpico, Rome
For the second consecutive season, these two teams clashed in the Europa League semi-finals. Last season, the Italian team advanced with a 1-0 aggregate score in the final four but suffered a loss in the final against Sevilla, decided by penalties.
Roma secured victory in their most recent Europa League fixture, prevailing over Milan with a 3-1 aggregate score in the quarter-finals. Following a 1-0 win in the first leg, they clinched a 2-1 victory in the subsequent home match.
Leverkusen, on the other hand, secured a 3-1 aggregate victory over West Ham. They claimed a 2-0 win in the initial home leg and then settled for a 1-1 draw in the away match.
This game holds uncertainty as both teams have strong records in the competition. Roma has lost just one out of their last 25 home games in the Europa League, while Leverkusen remains unbeaten in all 10 of their Europa League fixtures this season.
Nevertheless, we expect Xabi Alonso’s team to come out on top and carry an advantage back to Germany for the second leg. With the league title already secured, they can now concentrate on pursuing a double or even a treble by winning the DFB Pokal, an achievement that would be truly remarkable.
Considering both teams’ impressive scoring records, it’s a straightforward choice for both teams to find the net. Roma has opened the scoring in their last 10 home matches in the Europa League, while Leverkusen has scored in every away game in the competition, making it a clear decision.
Atalanta To Beat Marseille
- Thursday 2nd May
- Kick-Off 20:00 GMT
- Orange Vélodrome, Marseille
This will be the first time these two teams face each other in a competitive match. Marseille have struggled against Italian opposition in European competitions, failing to win in their last seven meetings with two draws and five losses.
In their last Europa League matchup, the hosts secured a win by defeating Benfica 4-2 on penalties in the quarter-finals. They managed to overturn a one-goal deficit from the first leg with a 1-0 extra-time victory in the return match at home.
As for Atalanta, they defeated one of the favourites, Liverpool, with a 3-1 aggregate score in the quarter-finals. Gian Piero Gasperini’s squad established a three-goal lead in the tie after the first leg, which proved sufficient to weather a 1-0 loss in the second leg at home.
Atalanta’s impressive record extends beyond their recent victory against Liverpool. They have lost just one out of six opening legs to knockout ties when playing away from home in the UEFA Cup/Europa League, boasting two wins and three draws.
Additionally, the team remains undefeated in their last nine away matches in European competition, achieving five wins and four draws, marking their best streak on the road.
Despite the potential for a close match, we expect Atalanta to clinch a crucial away win against the strong French side, setting them up well for the second leg. With odds of 7/4 in their favour, it’s a favourable pick.
