Stefano Pioli assures Fiorentina are ‘motivated’ for tomorrow’s Conference League play-off against Ukrainian team Polissya, but confirms Lucas Beltran was left out due to transfer activity.The

Free expert football tips, best bets and predictions for Thursday's Conference League play-off round, first leg matches.

UEFA will hold the Champions League group stage draw on August 28 in Monaco, as confirmed in a statement. The top competition will feature 36 teams divided into four pots according to their coefficient. Each club will know their rivals and the matches will be announced before August 30.

Brandt Sutton locked in his best bets for Thursday's Djurgarden vs. Chelsea Europa Conference League 2025 semifinal match on Paramount+ By Chelena Goldman May 8, 2025 at 1:13 pm ET • 2 min read

In their first continental fixture since the 2016/17 Europa League group stage, Mainz travel to Rosenborg for the first-leg of a Conference League playoff tie.RosenborgThe 26-time Norwegian champions

Thelin was asked if having the safety net of guaranteed Conference League football takes some of the pressure off going into these two games, but he dismissed that notion, saying they are only targeting the Europa League. Thelin believes his team "is growing" and is looking forward to experiencing a European atmosphere at Pittodrie.

EBERECHI EZE could still play in Crystal Palace’s European opener - as his proposed move to Tottenham drags on. Spurs are pushing hard to sign the England star, 27. And while it is believed a deal worth in the region of £60million is close, it is understood there remains a sticking point over payment conditions.

Crystal Palace vs Fredrikstad is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off, Thursday, August 21, 2025. The game will take place at Selhurst Park. TV channel: This fixture will be broadcast on 5, which in the UK is free-to-air television. Coverage starts at 7.30pm BST ahead of the 8pm kick-off.