UEFA Europa League Semifinal: Betting the First Leg Games

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The 2023 UEFA Europa League Semifinals kick off on Thursday with first leg matches. Serie A team AS Roma takes on Bundesliga squad Bayer Leverkusen in one match. Then in the other, La Liga team Sevilla throws down against Serie A power Juventus.

Which teams get it done in the first leg? Which team gets it done?

Check out Europa League betting lines, analysis, and free picks for the matches happening on Thursday, May 11.

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AS Roma vs. Bayer Leverkusen

When: Thursday, May 11 at 3:00 pm ET
Where: Olimpico Stadium, Roma, Italy
Handicap Odds: AS Roma -0.5 +107 / Bayer Leverkusen +0.5 -136
Money Line Odds: Bayer Leverkusen +260 / AS Roma +112 / Draw +234
Goals Total Odds: O 2.5 +111 / U 2.5 -141

Why AS Roma is a Good Bet versus Bayer Leverkusen

Roma isn’t in great form, but the draws and losses make sense. There’s no shame in losing 0-2 against Internazionale, a Champions League contender.

Not only that, but AS Roma has no reason to go all out versus Inter when their lone shot at a championship is to win the Europa League.

In their last Europa League match, Roma dusted Feyenoord Rotterdam 4-1. Expect that Roma side to show up on Thursday.

AS Roma Last 5

L – 0-2 vs. Internazionale
D – 1-1 vs. Monza
D – 1-1 vs. AC Milan
L – 3-1 vs. Atalanta
W – 4-1 vs. Feyenoord Rotterdam

Why Bayer Leverkusen is a good bet versus AS Roma

In their last meaningful match versus a top Bundesliga rival, Leverkusen prevailed over Leipzig 2-0. The draw against Union Berlin and FC Cologne make sense because like Roma, Leverkusen won’t waste effort in meaningless matches.

Bayer has not shot of winning the Bundesliga. So saving players for this has been the goal in the last couple of games.

Bayer Leverkusen Last 5

L – 1-2 vs. FC Cologne
D – 0-0 vs. FC Union Berlin
W – 2-0 vs. RB Leipzig
W – 1-4 vs. Union St-Gilloise
D – 0-0 vs. VfL Wolfsburg

Final Betting Analysis: AS Roma vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Roma has the edge because this happens on their pitch. But in the second half of the season, Leverkusen has played great soccer.

Bayer not only has the win over Leipzig but they’ve also got a win over Bayern in their last 10 matches. Leverkusen can turn it on at will. They will do so on Thursday for the upset money line victory.

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Juventus vs. Sevilla

When: Thursday, May 11 at 3:00 pm ET
Where: Allianz Stadium, Torino, Italy
Handicap Odds: Juventus -0.5 -131 / Sevilla +0.5 +103
Money Line Odds: Sevilla +370 / Juventus -125 / Draw +260
Goals Total Odds: O 2.5 +115 / U 2.5 -145

Why Sevilla is a Good Bet versus Juventus

Sevilla is playing fantastic soccer. The road team in this shows 4 victories and a single loss. The

Also, Sevilla bounced back after the loss with a 3-2 victory over Espanyol in their last. The La Liga squad can surprise.

Sevilla Last 5

W – 3-2 vs. Espanyol
L – 0-2 vs. Girona
W – 0-1 vs. Athletic Club
W – 2-1 vs. Villareal
W – 3-0 vs. Manchester United

Why Juventus is a Good Bet versus Sevilla

This happens on Juve’s pitch. So Juventus has an edge. In addition, Juve is in good form. The losses to Napoli and Internazionale were by a single goal.

Juve drew with Bologna before winning their last couple of matches. The home team is playing terrific soccer.

Juventus Last 5

W – 0-2 vs. Atalanta
W – 2-1 vs. Lecce
D – 1-1 vs. Bologna
L – 1-0 vs. Internazionale
L – 0-1 vs. Napoli

Final Betting Analysis: Juventus vs. Sevilla

We can make a case for Juventus or Sevilla. But it’s tough to go against Juve because this happens on their pitch.

Also, although Sevilla did bounce back from the loss to Girona by beating Espanyol, it wasn’t easy. Espanyol scored 2 goals, which is a sign Sevilla’s defense isn’t playing well. Juve is the pick.

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