UEFA Europa League 2025-26 League Phase – Matchday 3 Picks

The Europa League League Phase is currently storming the football audience worldwide. This second-tier club football tournament marks its 17th anniversary since its renaming from the UEFA Cup. The previous 2024-25 Europa League season replaced the group stage with a 36-team league phase. Now, the league phase is underway in the Europa League 2025-26 season. This time, several elite clubs joined the qualified teams from the previous stages. As two matchdays finished, teams had a taste of revenge and dominance. Now, the lost teams are firmly determined to pay back. In addition, the following matchdays will push away the teams not worthy of the knockout stage. So, the action gets heightened, and the football drama is at its peak. Don’t miss out on enjoying this top-tier football entertainment and guessing the favorite picks. Get our Europa League predictions regularly, exclusive only on Bettingpremier.

UEFA Europa League – Previous Matches Recap

The previous Europa League matchday in the league phase was far beyond entertainment. Several clean sheet moments caught the home teams off guard, and spine-chilling close encounters ended in narrow wins. LOSC, the Ligue 1 club, had a hard-fought victory against Roma. Despite having a home advantage, Roma struggled to break LOSC’s defense until the end. LOSC had an early goal and continued not to concede until the very end. Another interesting match took place between Feyenoord and Aston Villa. Feyenoord came up with their home advantage. However, they couldn’t handle the English club’s pressure. Eventually, Aston Villa scored twice in the second half. This home defeat forced Feyenoord to score in the successive matches. Lastly, Bologna and SC Freiburg tied the game, scoring a single goal. To sum up, matchday 3 was a pure week of drama and chaos. Know about every major football tournament and its latest updates.

Europa League Latest News

The upcoming Europa League fixture between Maccabi Tel Aviv and FC Midtjylland had several complications. Given Israel’s socio-political conflicts in Gaza, the Safety Advisor Group (SAG) banned Israeli fans from visiting M. Tel Aviv’s matches anymore. Therefore, the upcoming Aston Villa vs M. Tel Aviv clash will occur next month without their supporters. The Europa League’s decision has sparked controversy in the football circle. Be updated with every major sports news and updates only with Bettingpremier.

Europa League Predictions for the Upcoming League Phase Matchday 3 Games

RB Salzburg vs Ferencváros

Red Bull Salzburg F.C. will host the upcoming Europa League league phase fixture on October 23, 2025. They clash against the Ferencvárosi TC at Red Bull Arena Salzburg, starting at 12:45 p.m. ET.

RB Salzburg’s Current From

RB Salzburg’s current form is good enough in their domestic league. They are currently ranked 4th in the Austrian Bundesliga table. Salzburg have won in five of their last ten matches overall. Their offensive side appears decent, with an average score of 1.5 goals per match. Regarding defense, they never concede much. But still, they have occasional defensive lapses. They tend to perform well at home matches, where they have mainly won. In short, RB Salzburg is decent enough to fight against Ferencvaros, mainly through their home advantage.

Ferencváros’s Current Form

Ferencvaros is also a solid team with impressive stats. With above-average scoring potential, they appear equally competitive as RB Salzburg. Moreover, they have a strong away form, having recently won two away matches. Their recent form is good, and they have no problem delivering consistent output. Ferencvaros intimidates Salzburg with their 3.1 goals per match for their last ten games. However, RB Salzburg’s home advantage and solid offensive stats will help them to remain stable in this fixture. Yet, Ferencvaros has a slight edge given their superior defensive side.

Prediction

This Europa League match will be a tight contest. However, Ferencvaros has a decisive advantage given its strong overall form.

Braga vs Crvena Zvezda

S.C. Braga will face Crvena Zvezda in the upcoming Europa League clash on October 23, 2025. This game will occur at Braga Municipal Stadium at 12:45 p.m. ET.

S.C. Braga’s Current Form

S.C. Braga is a Portuguese club with a decent current form. They are currently ranked 8^th in the Liga Portugal. Braga has secured only four wins out of their last ten matches across all formats. However, they tend to draw matches mostly. This indicates their strong equalizing and defensive strength. With a diverse clash history in the Europa League, Braga brings its extensive range. Overall, their defense seems decent but not solid enough to compete with Zvezda.

Crvena Zvezda’s Current Form

FK Crvena Zvezda is an elite team in the Serbian domestic football league. With their consistency, they lead the Serbian Super Liga table. Zvezda is very consistent in scoring and defense. Particularly, Crvena Zvezda’s current form is too solid compared to Braga’s. They have scored 27 goals in their past ten matches. Defensively, they appear stronger and are more consistent. Although they have minimal error rates, their overall form will easily compensate for lapses.

Prediction

Considering both sides, Crvana Zveda appears more solid in every aspect. Although Braga has a home advantage, Zvezda’s away form is strong. Hence, Crvena Zvezda will win this Europa League match.

Fenerbahçe vs VfB Stuttgart

Fenerbahçe SK and VfB Stuttgart will face each other in the upcoming Europa  League on October 23, 2025. This Europa League fixture will occur at Chobani Stadium, Istanbul, at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Fenerbache’s Current Form

Fenerbache has consistently good form in the Europa League. They have won several qualification rounds with commanding victories. Fenerbache has won in four matches out of ten of their last across all formats. They average 1.5 goals per game and have a good European pedigree. Fenerbache has a strong home record, particularly. They have won in all home matches, indicating their dominance at home. This time, they get the home-field advantage, cementing their triumph.

VfB Stuttgart’s Current Form

VfB Stuttgart is an elite German club. They are currently ranked 4^th in the Bundesliga with impressive stats. Compared to Fenerbache, Stuttgart has more European experience. They have a stunning 80% winning ratio in their last ten matches. Having a solid position in the German league, VfB Stuttgart comes with a threatening power. Stuttgart has scored 2.1 goals per game in their last ten games. In terms of defense, VfB Stuttgart has a strong shielding play. They also have a good away form.

Prediction

VfB Stuttgart’s current form will make them the winners in this Europa League match.

Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa

Go Ahead Eagles and Aston Villa F.C. will face each other in the upcoming Europa League clash. The game will begin at De Adelaarshorst on October 23, 2025, at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Go Ahead Eagles’s Current Form

Go Ahead Eagles is in a weak position in the Europa League table. Currently ranked 13th, the team is struggling to find consistency. The Eagles’ outcomes have been irregular for their past ten matches. Although their goal-scoring ability is decent, they lack offensive firepower. In addition, their defense is weak, having suffered numerous goalless defeats. They also concede substantially at both home and away matches. Regarding the home form, they have no real advantage. They rarely win at home matches and tend to draw them. This shows their difficulties in utilizing home advantage against stronger clubs.

Aston Villa’s Current Form

Aston Villa has a strong position in the Europa League table. They rank 3rd in the standings, although their Premier League position is average. Aston Villa has a solid European foundation. They have played numerous European matches lately, giving them a good exposure. Regarding their squad strengths, they have an unbreakable defense. They either concede and equalize or never concede beyond their scores. It clearly shows the contrast against Go Ahead Eagles’ weak defense.

Prediction

Despite Go Ahead Eagles’ home advantage, Aston Villa will conquer this Europa League fixture.

Genk vs Real Betis

K.R.C. Genk and Real Betis Balompié will play in the Europa League on October 23, 2025. The game kicks off at 12:45 p.m. ET at Cegeka Arena.

Genk’s Current Form

Genk is in a good position in the Belgian football league. They have an average record of winning five of their last ten matches. Still, all their matches tend to fall within two goals on average. Their form is also inconsistent with irregular wins and defeats. However, they have a solid defense that rarely concedes. Regardless of the venue, Genk has a poor overall form. They have numerous goalless defeats in both home and away matches.

Real Betis’s Current Form

Real Betis is one of the elite Spanish Clubs, currently dominating the Spanish La Liga. With 15 points in their domestic league, Real Betis has the peak form to dismantle Genk. Real Betis has a consistent scoring capability, showing its superior team form. They also have a strong defensive side that rarely concedes. Overall, Real Betis has a better current form than Genk. Hence, they have a decisive advantage.

Prediction

Looking at both sides, Real Betis has an above-average offense and defense. Therefore, they can easily outscore Genk.

Lyon vs Basel

FC Basel 1893 will visit Olympique Lyonnais at the Groupama Stadium on October 23, 2025. This UEFA Europa League clash will start at 12:45 p.m. ET.

Lyon’s Current Form

Lyon is in a solid position in the Ligue 1 table. With seven wins out of their last ten matches, Lyon boasts stunning overall form. Lyon gets a home advantage this time. It will play a crucial role in the game. They have a stronger run compared to Basel. However, they score sparingly and heavily focus on defense. This might be a concern for the team as they are offensively underwhelming. Yet, their defense is firm that contains their opponents.

Basel’s Current Form

FC Basel, on the other hand, has a strong scoring capability. They have averaged two goals per match for the past ten games. Basel boasts a superior offense with an above-average scoring capability. Their recent form is excellent with multiple wins across all formats. They have scored 20 goals in their past ten games. Basel is also good at away matches and can win or draw the game. This time, they visit Groupama Stadium, facing Lyon’s home form.

Prediction

This Europa League match will be a tight contest. However, Basel’s better offense will give them a slight edge to win.

Malmo vs Dinamo Zagreb

Dinamo Zagreb will visit Malmö FF on October 23, 2025, at Eleda Stadion. This UEFA Europa League match will start at 03:00 p.m. ET.

Malmo’s Current Form

Malmo’s offensive form is a considerable factor in this matchup. They are offensively very underwhelming with low scores per match. Overall, they have scored only eleven goals in their previous ten matches. This shows how weak their attacking form is. Although they get a home advantage, Malmö shows only weak performance in every game. Moreover, they also show a depleted defensive side. They have conceded more frequently in recent matches.

Dinamo Zagreb’s Current Form

Dinamo is the leading team in the Europa League table, ranking first in the standings. Their goal-scoring form has been more consistent in recent matches. They average 2.7 goals per game in their last ten matches, which indicates their elite offensive side. Moreover, their defense is stable, with good midfield stability. They also have good stats like possession rates, passes, and pass accuracy. Above all, they are dominant at away matches.

Prediction

Dinamo Zagreb shows superior form in every factor. Although they are the visitors, Malmö’s home form remains ineffective. Therefore, Dinamo Zagreb will win in this  Europa League League Phase match.

Celta Vigo vs Nice

RC Celta de Vigo will host OGC Nice in the Europa League fixture on October 23, 2025. The match will kick off at 03:00 p.m. ET at Balaídos Stadium.

Celta Vigo’s Current Form

Celta Vigo enters this match with a strong home form. They displayed a strong home form and attacking capabilities recently. Vigo effectively creates scoring opportunities and has a high average goal. However, they have shown defensive vulnerabilities as they concede goals. But their overall technical strengths gives them an edge to win.

Nice’s Current Form

Nice has a poor current form recently. Although they show occasional surprises, their ability to upset at away matches remains a question. Their defense is somewhat reasonable. But their offense is not potent enough to break Celta Vigo’s strong midfield dominance. The match is likely to be competitive, with goals from both teams.

Prediction

Given both sides’ complementing strengths and weaknesses, this Europa League clash will be close. Yet, Celta Vigo’s home advantage will favor them to win.

M. Tel Aviv vs Midtjylland

Maccabi Tel Aviv F.C. will engage in a fierce football battle against FC Midtjylland at TSC Arena. The game begins on October 23, 2025 at 03:00 p.m. ET.

M. Tel Aviv’s Current Form

M. Tel Aviv is struggling to find rhythm and momentum recently. They struggle at both home and away matches lately. Offensively, they have a reasonable average with 1.9 goals per game. Defensively, they have occasional lapses. Overall, M. Tel Aviv only has home advantage as their sole strength in the upcoming game.

Midtjylland’s Current Form

Midtjylland has better team dynamics than M. Tel Aviv. Ranked at 2^nd in their domestic league, Midtjylland has a dominating capability. Offensively, they threaten with 2.2 goals per game. They also have several clean sheet victories lately. This indicates their rounded form, enabling them to cause away upsets to opponents.

Prediction

M. Tel Aviv’s poor form concerns their winning chance despite having a home advantage. Therefore, Midtjylland will win in this game.

Roma vs Viktoria Plezn

AS Roma will welcome Viktoria Plezn on October 23, 2025. The Europa League League Phase game will occur at Stadio Olimpico at 03:00 p.m. ET.

Roma’s Current Form

AS Roma is a Serie A sensation that currently stands at 2^nd position in the Italian league. Having won over eight out of ten matches, they show a strong winning record lately. Roma heavily focuses on defense rather than scoring. Regarding defense, they have one of the league’s best defense. They have numerous clean sheet victories recently. Above all, they get a home advantage this time. Roma has a great home form, significantly boosting their winning probability.

Viktoria Plezn’s Current Form

Viktoria Plezn’s attacking ability is good with an average of 2.3 goals per game lately. But their current form will struggle against Roma’s superior European experience. Defensively, they have a strong midfield play and conversion statistics.

Prediction

Both sides arrive with a similar strengths and weaknesses, showing a close contest. But Roma’s home form and strong domestic status gives them an edge to win.