Europa League Quarterfinal Picks: Soccer Odds & Picks for Today (Apr 16)

The crucial action in Europe continues this week, as the semi-finals in both the Champions League and Europa League will be determined.

While many of the biggest teams in club competition will be in action in the Champions League, there are fascinating second leg ties to look ahead to in the Europa League quarterfinals. You can find the soccer odds and our picks for today’s matches in the competition here.

Europa League Odds & Quarterfinal Picks

Celta Vigo vs. Freiburg

Match Result	Odds
Celta Vigo	-103
The Draw	+251
Freiburg	+287

Spanish team Celta Vigo will have a mountain to climb in order to keep alive their European dreams following a 3-0 away loss against Freiburg last week.

However, the German club have been weak on their travels throughout the season, winning just four of their 15 clashes. The margin of victory last weekend ensures that they should go through, but Celta Vigo look like the logical win angle at -103 on Thursday.

Free Europa League Pick:

• Celta Vigo (-103)

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Nottingham Forest vs. FC Porto

Match Result	Odds
Nottingham Forest	+122
The Draw	+225
FC Porto	+241

There was nothing to separate Nottingham Forest and FC Porto in last week’s first leg, with the sides playing out a 1-1 draw.

Premier League survival remains Forest’s main aim for the season, but it is worth noting performance levels have improved since Vito Pereira’s arrival. Despite this, FC Porto look like the eye-catching play based on their prowess in Europe at the odds available.

Free Europa League Pick:

• FC Porto (+241)

Aston Villa vs. Bologna

Match Result	Odds
Aston Villa	-156
The Draw	+308
Bologna	+410

Unai Emery is a Europa League specialist, and his prowess in the competition ensures that Aston Villa are the outright favorites to win the competition.

Villa did much of the heavy lifting in their away game against Bologna last week, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice in the 3-1 success. A straightforward passage through to the final four looks likely for the EPL team.

Free Europa League Pick:

• Aston Villa (-156)

Betis vs. Braga

Match Result	Odds
Betis	-117
The Draw	+263
Braga	+324

The most interesting Europa League quarterfinal is set for Spain. Betis rode their luck in last week’s first leg, and they were incredibly fortunate to come away from Portugal with a 1-1 draw.

Braga may be better suited to playing on the counter-attack this week, making the prospect of an away win an interesting value selection at +324.

Free Europa League Pick:

• Braga (+324)