Europa League matchday 6 and Conference League matchday 5: Cercle for the win?

Football fans, attention: it’s matchday 6 for the Europa League and matchday 5 for the Conference League. What can Cercle bring to the pitch this time around? We’ll be dissecting some of the highlights of this 12 December, and share our insights. Do you agree with our predictions or not? You’re welcome to make your own, of course!

Olimpija vs Cercle Brugge

12/12 6.45 p.m.

Most likely to win: Cercle Brugge

Olimpija, from the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, has done well: it’s in spot 7, having lost only once. Cercle Brugge is 11th: we’re predicting an away victory to gain some places in the ranking!

Fiorentina vs LASK

12/12 6.45 p.m.

Most likely to win: Fiorentina

Fiorentina, famous from the Italian Serie A, has won 3 games and lost 1. LASK hasn’t won yet, and we don’t expect this encounter on the stronger team’s home turf to change that record.

AS Roma vs Braga

12/12 6.45 p.m.

Most likely to win: AS Roma

AS Roma is struggling to gain a foothold in the Europa League, and Braga has enjoyed a better-than-expected run so far. The Romans will turn the tide here with a victory.

Union vs OGC Nice

12/12 6.45 p.m.

Most likely to win: Union

Union’s season has known its ups and downs on all fronts, and OGC Nice isn’t the least of its opponents. Home advantage should make all the difference here, though: Union for the win.

Ajax Amsterdam vs SS Lazio

12/12 9 p.m.

Most likely to win: Ajax Amsterdam

Ajax meets Lazio in a Europa League highlight! The Dutch team is in 6th place after losing the previous game. The Italian side may be leading the ranking, but will lose to Ajax here, in the end.

Slavia Prague vs Anderlecht

12/12 9 p.m.

Most likely to win: Slavia Prague

Slavia Prague can’t be too happy with place 26 after 5 Europa League games. Anderlecht, meanwhile, is on cloud nine. The Czechs will rise to the occasion and keep the 3 points at home.

Olympique Lyon vs Eintracht Frankfurt

12/12 9 p.m.

Most likely to win: Olympique Lyon

In the second epic thriller in the Europa League, Lyon meets Frankfurt. Both can be considered shadow favorites for the title, but here, we predict home advantage to make the difference.

KAA Gent vs TSC

12/12 9 p.m.

Most likely to win: KAA Gent

KAA Gent needs a morale-boosting win after defeats all around. TSC, from the Serbian city of Bačka Topola, should pose little problems to the Buffalos. Victory for KAA Gent!