Freiburg were beaten 1-0 by Genk last week, putting them in a dangerous position in the second leg. However, the German side will fancy their chances of completing the comeback, given how much better they usually perform on home turf. Freiburg have only lost twice at the Europa-Park Stadium this season, and one of those defeats came all the way back in August. 

Although they were beaten by Union Berlin last time out, Freiburg dominated proceedings, but were somehow unable to find the back of the net. They managed 19 shots worth 1.19 xG, forcing Matheo Raab into six saves. Prior to that, Freiburg were unbeaten in 16 home matches across all competitions, with 12 wins in that stretch. 

Meanwhile, Genk suffered a 2-1 defeat against Union St Gilloise in their last away outing, meaning the Belgian side have kept just one clean sheet in their last 11 matches on the road.

For the second time this season, Midtjylland came away with a win at the City Ground, meaning Nottingham Forest have it all to do in the second leg. Vitor Pereira was left frustrated at the final whistle as his side failed to find the back of the net, despite the fact that they had 22 shots worth 1.72 xG. 

Forest will need to be attack-minded at the MCH Arena in the second leg, which could open up gaps for Midtjylland to exploit on the break. The Danish side have won all four of their Europa League games at home this season, with eight goals scored in their four matches so far. 

Forest have found the back of the net in each of their last five away matches, and will hope to be more ruthless in the final third on Thursday night. Midtjylland also have plenty of attacking firepower, which makes BTTS a target. 

Boos rang out at the full time whistle at Selhurst Park last week, as Crystal Palace were held to a 0-0 draw by AEK Larnaca. That was a shock result, and the Eagles now face the long trip to Cyprus for the second leg, but they will be hopeful that they can atone for their mistakes. Crystal Palace are still favourites to secure progression to the Conference League quarter-finals, but they will have to be more clinical in the final third. 

Palace recorded 13 shots and six big chances worth 1.98 xG in the first leg, but were denied by four crucial saves from Zlatan Alomerovic between the sticks. Oliver Glasner’s men came close on several occasions, but were just unable to find the decisive finish. In return, Larnaca were barely able to lay a glove on the hosts, and they managed just two shots in return.

Troy Parrott bagged himself a brace in the first leg against Sparta Prague, helping his side to a 2-1 win at the AFAS Stadium. However, the Dutch side really deserved more, as they racked up 27 shots and eight big chances.

Sparta Prague would probably have been happy with the 2-1 scoreline in the end, knowing that they are still firmly in the tie, and the Epet Arena can be a difficult away day for visiting sides. They beat Slovacko 5-2 at the weekend. Sparta Prague have played six European matches on home turf this season, and they have landed this selection in five of those matches.

Meanwhile, AZ haven’t been anywhere near as convincing on their travels, and they have lost five of their last seven away matches across all competitions. They conceded twice against both PSV and Utrecht recently, and this promises to be another difficult away game for them.