When: 18:00
Where: Europa League Qualification

Sabah
The Azerbaijani club Sabah has qualified for the Europa League qualification for the first time in the club's history. After a disappointing league season, in which they finished only fifth and had a massive 41-point deficit to the league leaders, they achieved participation thanks to a cup miracle. In the final, they narrowly defeated Qarabag with a late equalizer in the 95th minute and the winning goal in the 120th minute. The league statistics do not yet allow conclusions, as the new season in Azerbaijan has not yet started. During the preparation, they played a friendly match that ended 2-2 against Rapid Bucharest.

Celje
The Slovenian club Celje could not defend its championship title and even missed out on the top three. Nevertheless, the season was not unsuccessful for them. They won the Slovenian Cup for the first time in 20 years, beating Koper 4-0 in the final, and impressed internationally by reaching the quarterfinals of the Conference League, where they narrowly lost to the strong Fiorentina. However, their only preseason match before the new season was lost 1-2 against Čukarički, which brought some sobering.

Injuries
Sabah has a full squad available with no absences. Celje, on the other hand, must do without Kučić due to an injury.

Head-to-Head
This will be a historically significant encounter, as Sabah faces a team like Celje for the first time in European qualification matches. There is no direct history between the two teams.

Match Prediction
Although Celje enters this clash as the favorite, Sabah will be determined to showcase its attacking strengths at home. Last season, Sabah scored in 15 out of 18 home matches and often played offensively, even against stronger teams. Celje, on the other hand, has shown defensive weaknesses away from home but remains a consistent threat in attack — especially in international competitions. Considering the attacking tendencies of both teams and their recent performances, we expect a match where both teams will score. Therefore, our recommendation is: Both Teams to Score – Yes at odds of 1.70.

My tip: Both Teams to Score: Yes (1.70)

When: 21:00
Where: UEFA Europa Conference League

Borac Banja Luka
Borac Banja Luka from Bosnia and Herzegovina finished just behind the champion Zrinjski last season and reached the round of 16 in the Conference League, where they narrowly lost 2-3 on aggregate to Austrian Rapid. The hosts want to make an impression again on the European stage and enter the qualification rounds with a strong and experienced team.

Santa Coloma
Santa Coloma from Andorra returns to European competitions after two years. Despite progressing to the third qualifying round last season against a Dutch team (AZ Alkmaar), the team is still considered a clear underdog. The chances of causing major problems for the home team are low, but they have experience in keeping defeats narrow.

Injuries
There is no specific information about injuries for either team, which suggests a largely unchanged starting lineup.

Head-to-head
There are no direct encounters between Borac Banja Luka and Santa Coloma due to the lack of historical matches in European competitions. This is their first meeting, adding extra appeal to this fixture.

Match forecast
Borac Banja Luka's attack is more experienced, and an engaged performance is expected to secure a positive result at home. Santa Coloma will try to keep the game defensive, but due to the host’s superior play, several goals, especially from Borac Banja Luka, are likely. The probability that more than 2.5 goals are scored is thus high, and the odds of 1.45 offer an attractive bet with solid value.

My tip: Over 2.5 goals (1.45)

When: 20:30
Where: UEFA Europa Conference League Qualifying Round

Željezničar
The Bosnian club Željezničar qualified for the Europa Conference League by winning the Bosnian Cup despite a disappointing fourth place in the league. At home, the Bosnians remain unbeaten in 2025 and have only recorded two draws in twelve matches, underlining the team's home strength. Coach Admir Adžem will do everything possible to use the home advantage and secure promotion.

Koper
The Slovenian club Koper finished third in their country, narrowly missing out on the Europa League. Despite a loss in the cup final, the team showed strong offensive capability with 60 goals in 36 league games. In the final phase of games, they often relied on defensive stability to achieve a good result.

Injuries
Currently, there are no reports of significant injuries for either team, allowing for an almost complete squad for the match.

Head-to-Head Meetings
This is a rare duel between Željezničar and Koper, so there is little experience from direct encounters. Both teams are roughly equal in strength, so the match can be decided by individual errors.

Match Prediction
Due to Željezničar's home strength and Koper's defensive tactics, we expect a close game with few goals. Željezničar enters as a slight favorite but cannot dominate clearly. Therefore, a bet on the double chance for Željezničar is particularly attractive, as it covers both a win and a draw. The offered odds of 1.38 provide a good risk-reward ratio for a safe bet.

My tip: Double Chance Željezničar (1.38)

When: 20:45
Where: Europa Conference League

Runavik
Runavik started the season in the Faroe Islands with mixed feelings. Although the championship began promisingly with only one defeat in nine games, the loss of the top spot to Klaksvik now seems almost impossible to recover. In their European history, Runavik has never passed the first qualifying round. At home, the team is not quite as strong and has already suffered two home defeats. The defensive performance is vulnerable, as shown by multiple goals conceded in three home games.

HJK Helsinki
HJK Helsinki had a weak start phase in the domestic league, which led to a coaching change. Under the new coach Miika Nuutinen, they achieved an impressive series of 12 unbeaten games, which was only recently broken by a clear 0:3 defeat against rivals KuPS. HJK plays at a higher level, especially in European competitions, where they regularly reached the group stage in the last two years. Offensively, the Finns show strong performances with an average of two goals per away game in the league.

Injuries
There is no detailed information on injuries for either team, but no major absences are known that would significantly affect the lineups.

Head-to-head meetings
Runavik and HJK have rarely met in European cup matches so far. The teams have not frequently faced each other in the competition, but HJK has shown significantly more consistency and experience internationally in the past.

Match forecast
The higher quality and experience of HJK combined with their strong offensive performance suggest a match with several goals. Runavik shows defensive weaknesses that the visitors will exploit. Additionally, statistics show that both teams conceded and scored an average number of goals in their recent encounters. Therefore, the bet on Over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.50 is very promising.

My tip: Over 2.5 goals (1.50)