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| comment | | "parent_author":"",<br>"parent_permlink":"europa",<br>"author":"bifeolly",<br>"permlink":"europa-league-round-of-16-prediction",<br>"title":"Europa League Round of 16 Prediction",<br>"body":"<center>\n![Europa League Round of 16 Draw.jpeg (https:\/\/steemitimages.com\/DQmQoZZekaA2bH5sRoy5By5So1y73ThPpvYgf2AFnfyPAgG\/images.jpeg)\n<\/center>\n\nThe second leg of the Europa League brings potential twists & turns for the participating teams. We could expect some comeback and cruise control for teams that finished the first leg a week ago.\n\nSpanish teams are dominating the qualification in the Champions League and we are looking for an even distribution of teams from different leagues in Europa League quarter final.\n\nHere is the prediction of Europa League Round of 16 second leg fixtures.\n\n<center> \n### Lokomotiv Moscow vs Atletico Madrid\n<\/center>\n\nAtletico has put the foot off the gas pedal for the second leg after demolishing the Russian side at the Spanish capital last week. Antoine Griezmann and co can take a breather in this match as they only need to control any potential damage in the match. Lokomotiv will be in gung-ho mode but expect Simeone's side to execute their deadly counter attacks in this match.\n\n#### Lokomotiv Moscow 1 - 1 Atletico Madrid\n\n### Viktoria Plzen vs Sporting CP\n\nThe Czech champions received battering during the first leg match as they lost 2-0 to Sporting. The latter shall expect a smooth sailing to advance to the quarter finals of Europa League.\n\n#### Viktoria Plzen 0 - 1 Sporting CP\n\n### Dynamo Kiev vs Lazio\n\nDynamo Kiev scored 2 precious away goals at the Italian capital in the first leg and put them as favorite to advance to the next round. Lazio coach,<br> Simone Inzaghi,<br> is optimistic that his side can advance far in Europe. Lazio is going to fancy their chance of progressing but will be falling short.\n\n#### Dynamo Kiev 3 - 1 Lazio\n\n### Athletic Bilbao vs Marseille\n\nThe Spanish side's journey in europe is coming to an end after losing to a French side that is looking to secure a Champions League spot through Ligue 1. The Spanish striker has been productive in europe and has scored 8 goals in his 9 matches in Europa League this season.\n\n#### Athletic Bilbao 2 - 1 Marseille\n\n### Zenit St Petersburg vs RB Leipzig\n\nThe Russian side has snatched up a precious away goal in the first leg in Germany. Abundant of experience in Europe will allow Zenit to advance as the German side has only tasted European football this season.\n\n#### Zenit St Petersburg 1 - 0 RB Leipzig\n\n### Arsenal vs AC Milan\n\nWenger's team secured their second consecutive wins during the weekend. It seems like the victory against AC Milan last week has revived the team's morale. Another win is needed to win over the fans support after one third of Emirates Stadium was vacant during the weekend. AC Milan is hoping for a miracle to turn around the scoreline and will be facing a stiff challenge from the reinvigorated Arsenal.\n\n#### Arsenal 3 - 1 AC Milan\n\n### FC Salzbug vs Borussia Dortmund\n\nThe Austrian side shocked the German giants with a win last week and is putting huge pressure on the German giant. Dortmund is hoping their attack can click on this must win fixture. A cagey match is expected in Austria for this match.\n\n#### FC Salzburg 0 - 1 Borussia Dortmund\n\n### Lyon vs CSKA Moscow\n\nLyon secured a narrow win in the Russian capital last week and look set to advance. Igor Akinfeev must storm the weather that will be created by the former Manchester United man,<br> Depay,<br> in order to have a slim chance of advancing.\n\n#### Lyon 1 - 0 CSKA Moscow\n\n\n*Comment below and share your score prediction for tonight's matches.*",<br>"json_metadata":" \"tags\":[\"europa\",<br>\"football\",<br>\"soccer\" ,<br>\"image\":[\"https:\/\/steemitimages.com\/DQmQoZZekaA2bH5sRoy5By5So1y73ThPpvYgf2AFnfyPAgG\/images.jpeg\" ,<br>\"app\":\"steemit\/0.1\",<br>\"format\":\"markdown\" " |
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