Europa League Qualifier Stats: Corners, Yellow Cards & Shots on Target

Result lean

Rangers to win

Ibrox at full capacity for a European tie is a formidable environment. Rangers' 2022 Europa final pedigree meets Jagiellonia, Polish champions and well-organised on the counter. Expect sustained Rangers pressure generating corners and card-worthy challenges from a disciplined visiting side.

Result lean

Benfica to qualify (tie decided)

Benfica won the first leg 6-1 in Lisbon. Hearts need to win by five goals at Tynecastle — that isn't happening. This is a dead rubber for qualification; the interest is in the secondary markets. Both teams will be more open, goals are likely, and Hearts will fight for pride in front of their own supporters.

Result lean

BTTS and over 2.5 goals preferred — no clear winner selection

The standout open game of the round. Anderlecht beat Hammarby 4-2 on aggregate; PAOK dismantled Dynamo Kyiv 5-2. Both sides attack with quality and both have shown they can be breached. Corners and shots on target should be high from both directions.

Result lean

Beşiktaş to win

Istanbul home atmosphere, Kilicsoy and Kokcu in form after a 3-0 Q2 aggregate demolition of Midtjylland. Hradec beat Tromso 4-1 which shows quality, but defending in Istanbul is a different proposition. Cards lean high, corners lean Beşiktaş.

Result lean

Ferencváros double chance — one goal closes the tie

Ferencváros took a 1-0 lead back from Budapest. Górnik must score twice without reply — a near-impossible task if Ferencváros score an away goal. Górnik chasing the tie creates corners, shots and yellow cards but also space for counter goals.

Result lean

Maccabi Tel-Aviv to qualify

Maccabi arrive in devastating form. Their 6-0 Q2 aggregate against Sheriff Tiraspol and a 1-0 first-leg win make them heavy favourites. CSKA must attack immediately — expect a high-tempo opening with cards and corners leaning CSKA, but Maccabi's quality likely telling.

Result lean

Shamrock Rovers to qualify

Shamrock hold a commanding 3-1 lead. Egnatia must score twice in Albania without conceding — very difficult. Rovers can counter-attack and already have the tie in hand. Still worth watching for corner and card angles from the Albanian side chasing.

Result lean

Lech Poznań to qualify — but Faroe Islands upset potential

The classic Faroe Islands away trip — artificial pitch, difficult travel, passionate support. KÍ are excellent at Torsvøllur and unbeaten at home. Lech's squad quality should prevail over 180 minutes but this second leg is an upset risk. Ishak is Lech's key man.

Result lean

Omonia to win

A goalless first leg in Gibraltar means everything is to play for. Omonia host Lincoln at the GSP Stadium knowing one goal likely settles it. Lincoln will defend deep and look for a counter — classic lower-tier European chess with Omonia generating corners and shots.

Result lean

Universitatea Craiova to win

Another 0-0 first leg, another clean sheet second leg to play. Craiova are unbeaten in five at home and Koljic has been scoring. KuPS are defensively organised but will face a wave of pressure. Craiova should dominate shots and corners — both teams need to attack.

Result lean

Draw or Víkingur — tight tie, no clear favourite without first-leg score

Iceland's weather and tight pitch can disrupt away sides — especially Swiss clubs making the long trip. Víkingur press high at home and will use crowd energy. Thun need to be patient. Expect a compact game with corners leaning Víkingur and a low card count.