Football tips for 19 Mar 2026: Analysis of 3 promising matches to watch, chasing 2 European trophies, today's football schedule.
On 19 March 2026, today's football tips focus on two European cup competitions: the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Conference League. Three English Premier League teams are vying to advance or face elimination. Here is an analysis and outlook on these 3 key matches.
- Europa League Round of 16, Second Leg / Kickoff at 03:00 GMT+7.
"The Villans" have a chance to reach the European cup quarterfinals for the third consecutive season after winning the first leg away. They lead the Europa League this season with 8 wins out of 9 matches (1 loss). At home in this competition, they are strong with 4 wins, but their last 5 home matches across all competitions show just 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses. In their last 6 matches overall, they have only 1 win, 4 losses, and 1 draw. Four players are injured, including Youri Tielemans and Boubacar Kamara, so they rely on key players Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers.
As for Lille, they risk elimination again like in the Conference League quarterfinals 2 years ago when they lost to Villa on penalties. Despite overturning a 0-1 home loss to Crvena Zvezda by winning 2-0 in extra time in the playoff round, their record against English teams is poor: only 3 wins in 20 matches, with 12 losses and 5 draws. Although they rested 6 key players in their recent 2-1 Ligue 1 win over Rennes, they still have 6 injured players, making a comeback against Villa unlikely.
Outlook Villa will narrowly advance.
- Europa League Round of 16, Second Leg / Kickoff at 00:45 GMT+7.
"The Tricky Trees" were defeated again in the first leg, having lost 2-3 at home in the league phase second match back in October. New coach Sean Dyche is still without a win in 6 matches (4 losses, 2 draws) since taking over during the playoff round when they beat Fenerbahce 3-0 away. However, their away record in the Europa League shows promise with 2 wins in the last 3 games (1 loss). In their last 5 away games across all competitions, they scored 9 goals. Key players like Igor Jesus, Morgan Gibbs-White, Omari Hutchinson, and Murillo are fit.
Midtjylland has performed well in this Europa League season with 7 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in 9 matches. However, a recent 0-1 home league loss to Nordsjaelland ended their 8-match unbeaten streak, possibly affecting confidence. Top scorer Frankolino (21 goals) is still injured, with 5 players sidelined overall. Junior Brumado (15 goals) and Aral Simshir (10 goals) remain hopes for scoring. Although Forest will fight hard, it may not be enough to overturn the deficit.
Outlook Match ends in a draw; Midtjylland advances.
- UEFA Conference League Round of 16, Second Leg / Kickoff at 00:45 GMT+7.
In the first leg, Palace failed to overturn a previous 0-1 home loss in the league phase despite 13 shots on goal, ending 0-0. Their latest Premier League game was also a 0-0 draw against Leeds United, who played with 10 men. Palace's Conference League record this season is 4 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in 9 matches. Their 4 away matches include 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Currently, 5 players are injured. Right back Daniel Munoz may not recover in time, but goalkeeper Dean Henderson could return. Jürgen Strand Larsen may lead the attack.
AEK Larnaca is one of only two teams still unbeaten in the Conference League, along with Strasbourg (7 matches: 3 wins, 4 draws). New coach Xavi Rosada took charge just 3 days before securing a draw away at Palace in the first leg. Their defense is strong, conceding only 1 goal in the competition and keeping 6 clean sheets. Their latest Cypriot league match ended with a 2-0 away win over Ethnikos. Key players Riad Bajic (10 goals), who scored against Palace in the league phase, and Jorgé Ivanovic (10 goals) provide sharp attacking options to seek revenge.
Outlook Palace’s run ends here.