Europa League
2026-04-09 - SC Freiburg vs Celta Vigo
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; UEFA Europa League: Quarterfinals – 1st Leg
Europa Park Stadion – Freiburg, Germany
Thursday, 09th April 2026 - kickoff 21:00 CET
SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg are making history with their first European quarterfinal run, and they have done it with some authority — including a big 5-1 win against Genk to get here.
Their form at Europa-Park has been solid, and they have lost only two of their last 10 continental matches.
Even in the Bundesliga, they have been competitive, mixing results but showing they can score and defend when it matters. Last weekend, they dropped a 2-0 lead against German champions Bayern Munich and lost 2-3, but they put on an excellent performance.
SC Freiburg is a side that thrives on organisation and intensity, and in front of their home fans, they’ll be confident of setting the tone early.
Celta Vigo
Celta Vigo arrive with strong La Liga and European momentum — they have been tough to beat recently, especially on the road, with an unbeaten run away from home that includes four wins and two draws in their last six trips.
Last weekend, Celta Vigo came back from behind to win 2-3 against Valencia and snap their three-match winless streak in the domestic championship.
Celta Vigo’s attack can be lively, and they are not shy about taking chances, which makes them a real threat on transitions.
The big question is whether Celta Vigo can handle SC Freiburg’s pressure in Germany. If they absorb early pressure and hit on the break, they can definitely take a result back to Spain.
The Betting Verdict
This has the makings of an open, entertaining tie. SC Freiburg’s home strength and European confidence give them a slight edge, but Celta Vigo’s recent unbeaten run away from home suggests they won’t just sit back.
Expect chances at both ends and a competitive first leg. I believe this is another match where both teams will score, and that’s the main bet I recommend taking.
The Pick :
SC Freiburg 2-1 Celta Vigo
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take both teams to score: YES at odds of 1.83 at Cloudbet
