<p>Matchday 5 represents the penultimate matchday of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa Conference League Group Phase.</p> <p>As a result, some teams will feel pressure to deliver positive results and qualify for the next stage of the competition. Some have already laid the foundations needed, but many must win to keep their hopes alive, especially those where the table is clustered, and goals may be the deciding factor.</p> <p>With another 18 games to be played, let’s take a look at some of our top UECL 25/26 Matchweek 5 betting predictions…</p> <h2>UECL 25/26 Matchweek 5 Betting Preview</h2> <p>The following fixtures have been scheduled to be played on Friday, December 12, in the morning:</p> <ul> <li>Fiorentina vs Dynamo Kyiv (04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>Breiðablik vs Shamrock Rovers (04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>Shkëndija vs Slovan Bratislava (04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>Drita vs AZ Alkmaar (04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>Universitatea Craiova vs Sparta Prague (04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>BK Häcken vs AEK Larnaca (04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>Jagiellonia Białystok vs Rayo Vallecano (04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>Samsunspor vs AEK Athens (04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>Noah vs Legia Warszawa (04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>Shelbourne vs Crystal Palace (07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>KuPS vs Lausanne (07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Lech Poznan vs Mainz (07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Lincoln Red Imps vs Sigma (07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Rijeka vs Celje (07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Aberdeen vs Strasbourg (07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Hamrun vs Shakhtar Donetsk (07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Raków Częstochowa vs Zrinjski (07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Rapid Wien vs Omonia (07:00 AEDT)</li> </ul> <h2>UECL Matchweek 5 Betting Predictions</h2> <p>As has been witnessed throughout this season’s competition, the UECL has produced some unpredictable results at times, which is the beauty of betting on European soccer for so many.&nbsp;</p> <p>Nonetheless, this means you can find plenty of value within the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-europa-conference-league">UECL 25/26 Matchweek 5 betting odds</a> listed at Sportsbet! Below, we’ve highlighted some of our top picks this week…</p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-europa-conference-league/fiorentina-v-dynamo-kiev-9895522">Fiorentina vs Dynamo Kyiv</a>&nbsp;-</strong>&nbsp;Both teams have been poor in this year’s competition; <strong>Fiorentina are the favourites to win</strong>, and we expect them to do so. However, we think the ‘<strong>Yes</strong>’ in the ‘<strong>Both Teams to Score</strong>’ market offers value.</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-europa-conference-league/aberdeen-v-strasbourg-9895584">Aberdeen vs Strasbourg</a></strong> - It’s been a competition of contrast for both; Aberdeen have been poor and are winless, and Strasbourg are unbeaten. We<strong> predict that the French side will win</strong>, with the ‘<strong>Strasbourg 3-1</strong>’ market offering value. Strasbourg conceded frequently, but Aberdeen struggled to score, thus creating value.</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-europa-conference-league/shelbourne-v-crystal-palace-9895591">Shelbourne vs Crystal Palace</a></strong> - <strong>Palace are huge favourites to win</strong> this game, and we predict they will be by a large margin. We think the ‘<strong>Over 2.5 Goals</strong>’ market will hit, with ‘<strong>Crystal Palace 3-0</strong>’ offering betting value. Despite Shelbourne only conceding four goals so far, the Premier League side should have too much quality on Friday morning. Oliver Glasner’s side needs the win to assure their place in the next round.</li> </ul>