Tuesday, 11/08/2026: Lyon Host Sparta Prague in the Second Leg as Bodø/Glimt Travel to Royale Union SG

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Tuesday brings second-leg drama across the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League qualifying rounds. Lyon host Sparta Prague at home in a tie that was finely balanced after the first leg, while Bodø/Glimt travel to Belgium to face Royale Union SG, and Fenerbahçe are on the road at Sturm Graz.

We’ve picked out seven of the most interesting matches of the day, followed by our Banker Picks, Value Picks, and our daily Bet of the Day.


Lyon – Sparta Prague

Prediction: Both Teams to Score Odds: 1.85 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

The tie was tight after the first leg in Prague, and Lyon now have home advantage to try to see it through. Sparta showed they can compete with a side of Lyon’s quality, and this looks set to go right to the wire.

📊 Key Points

  • The first leg was competitive and produced goals at both ends.
  • Lyon hold a narrow edge in the betting markets with home advantage on their side.

Sturm Graz – Fenerbahçe

Prediction: Fenerbahçe to Win Odds: 1.90 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

Fenerbahçe travel to Austria for the second leg looking to close out the tie after home advantage in the first leg. Sturm Graz will need a big performance to turn things around.


Royale Union SG – Bodø/Glimt

Prediction: Bodø/Glimt to Win Odds: 2.00 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

Bodø/Glimt’s excellent form this season makes them slight favourites even away from home in the second leg of this qualifying tie.


Nijmegen – Olympiacos

Prediction: Olympiacos to Win Odds: 1.55 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

Olympiacos remain clear favourites to progress after their European pedigree told in the first meeting.


Apollon – Brann

Prediction: Brann to Win Odds: 1.80 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

Brann head to Cyprus with a solid platform from the first leg and should have enough to advance.


Iberia 1999 – Larne

Prediction: Larne to Win Odds: 1.85 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

Larne travel to Georgia looking to build on their first-leg advantage at home.


Sabah Baku – Aarhus

Prediction: Aarhus to Win Odds: 1.90 Confidence: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

Aarhus should have enough quality to see out the tie on the road in Azerbaijan.


⭐ Banker Picks

MatchPickOdds
Nijmegen – Olympiacos21.55
Lyon – Sparta PragueBTTS1.85
Apollon – Brann21.80

Combined odds: ≈ 5.16


🔥 Value Picks

MatchPickOdds
Royale Union SG – Bodø/Glimt22.00
Sabah Baku – Aarhus21.90
Iberia 1999 – Larne21.85

Combined odds: ≈ 7.03


🏆 Bet of the Day

Nijmegen – Olympiacos — Olympiacos to Win ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The safest structured pick on a night packed with second-leg European drama, though the standout tie of the round is undoubtedly Lyon’s home second leg against Sparta Prague.

Tuesday delivers one of the most dramatic nights of the European qualifying calendar, with several ties finely balanced heading into the second leg.

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