<p><em>The UECL Round of 16 second legs will take place this weekend, with teams just one game away from reaching the last eight.</em></p><p>Some will feel they already have one foot in the next round after their first-leg heroics; others will have a lot of work to do if they are to keep their European title hopes alive.</p><p>Games will be played on Friday, March 20, with two kick-off times scheduled:</p><ul><li>Raków Częstochowa vs Fiorentina (04:45 AEDT) - Fiorentina lead 2-1</li><li>AEK Athens vs Celje (04:45 AEDT) - AEK lead 4-0</li><li>Mainz vs Sigma (04:45 AEDT) - tied at 0-0</li><li>AEK Larnaca vs Crystal Palace (04:45 AEDT) - tied at 0-0</li><li>Sparta Praha vs AZ Alkmaar (07:00 AEDT) - AZ lead 2-1</li><li>Shakhtar Donetsk vs Lech Poznan (07:00 AEDT) - Shakhtar lead 3-1</li><li>Rayo Vallecano vs Samsunspor (07:00 AEDT) - Vallecano lead 3-1</li><li>Strasbourg vs Rijeka (07:00 AEDT) - Strasbourg lead 2-1</li></ul><h2>Quick Picks</h2><p><strong>Our pick:</strong> Fiorentina to win</p><p><strong>Value bet:</strong> AZ Alkmaar And Draw</p><p><strong>Long shot:</strong> AEK Larnaca to qualify</p><h2>Betting Preview</h2><p>Crystal Palace have struggled against AEK Larnaca in the two games played between them this season. They met in the League Phase, with the Cypriot side stealing a 1-0 victory at the time. The English side managed to avoid defeat in the first leg, but still haven't scored a goal against them.</p><p>Still, they'll be favourites to win due to their quality compared to AEK; the Cypriots are unbeaten in their last four across all competitions. In the League Phase of the UECL, they only conceded once across six games. If you're new to <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-uefa-conference-league">Conference League betting</a>, understanding defensive records like this can be crucial when assessing value.</p><p>Sparta Praha vs AZ Alkmaar and Raków Częstochowa vs Fiorentina could both offer something to watch, with both games ending 2-1 to the team playing away in the second legs. All the teams involved have shown the ability to score goals regularly. However, it's worth noting that neither of them have conceded all that frequently.</p><h2>Betting Markets to Watch</h2><p>The game between Raków Częstochowa vs Fiorentina appears to offer value, with the Italian side considered the underdogs. They've shown a tendency to concede goals, especially in Poland, having lost 4-2 in the return game against Jagiellonia Bialystok, before winning 5-4 on aggregate. For those looking to explore more Italian football markets, our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/serie-a-betting-guide-2025-26">Serie A betting guide</a> offers useful context.</p><p>However, they managed to do enough that time, and we think it's likely that they will do so again this time. We went with the '<strong>Over 2.5 Goals</strong>' market in the first leg, and we think this will hit once again based on what has happened before.</p><p>Based on previous results, AEK Larnaca to qualify for the next stage offers value. They've been extremely difficult to break down, and Palace have struggled in recent matches against them. Again, we think the '<strong>Under 2.5 Goals</strong>' offers value, with both teams having struggled to score throughout the tournament.</p><h2>Our Prediction</h2><p>Check the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-europa-conference-league">UECL betting odds</a> at Sportsbet.</p><p>Our top predictions are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>AEK Larnaca to qualify</strong></li><li><strong>Fiorentina to win as underdogs</strong></li><li><strong>Az Alkmaar And Draw</strong> - AZ hold a one-goal advantage and know a draw is enough to help them qualify.</li></ul><h2>Keep Reading</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-europa-league">Everything you need to know about betting on the Europa League</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-uefa-champions-league">How to bet on the Champions League like a pro</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/soccer/soccer-news/what-is-xg-soccer-explained">What xG actually tells us (and what it doesn't)</a></li></ul>