With just a single point separating the top six clubs in this season’s tournament, there are a string of European giants who are looking to mount a genuine Europa League charge.
As the likes of Premier League high-flyers Aston Villa steal centre stage, we have a stacked schedule from across the continent.
So, for those of you looking to stick on a Thursday flutter, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive Europa League betting tips.
17:45 Midtjylland vs Genk
While Midtjylland might have a real battle on their hands in the race to recapture their domestic crown this season, the Wolves have enjoyed a largely impressive Europa League flurry. Although Mike Tullberg’s camp might have been last seen in European action falling to a close-fought 2-1 loss away at Italian giants Roma, the Herning-based outfit are sat in the driving seat to wrap up a famous knockout stage ticket. Opening Thursday’s fixtures sat in silver medal position and looking to take a giant leap towards wrapping up a top-eight finish, Midtjylland have won each of their other four Europa League showdowns this season. Collecting a heavyweight scalp back on October 2nd as they secured a pulsating 3-2 win away at Premier League outfit Nottingham Forest, Tullber’s side will be dreaming of a repeat display here. Pencilled in as a standout contender at the MCH Arena on Thursday evening, the Danish heavyweights have also not suffered a single defeat in front of their own supporters since the end of September.
Although Genk might have signed off November with back-to-back victories, Thorsten Fink’s men have drastically failed to find any kind of stability this season. Almost sat in Pro League limbo, the Blues have come under some increasing scrutiny and should be bracing themselves for another stern examination on foreign soil. Watching their Belgium Cup adventure come to an end earlier in the month as they fell to a 3-1 loss at home against Anderlecht, the one-time Hamburger boss has seen his squad muster just a pair of wins from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Marking their return from November’s fortnight interval with a 1-0 defeat against KV Mechelen, Genk have also shown some worrying defensive struggles on either side of the international break. Along with shipping seven goals in their previous three showdowns away from the Cegeka Arena, Fink’s side have also recorded just a pair of clean sheets on their travels since the start of March.
Midtjylland vs Genk Betting Tip: Midtjylland win & Under 4.5 goals @ 7/5 with Pribet
20:00 Freiburg vs Red Bull Salzburg
Left frustrated over the weekend as they eventually fell to a 2-1 loss away at Heidenheim, Freiburg will be desperately searching for an immediate response here. Nevertheless, losing just a pair of their previous nine appearances across all competitions, Julian Schuster’s side have also gained plenty of plaudits from across the continent. Already putting 10 points on the board from their first five Europa League showdowns, the German outfit are sat in the driving seat to punch a knockout stage ticket this year. Signing off November with a sensational performance as they cruised their way to a 4-0 romp at home against Mainz, Freiburg have also gained a reputation for their extended dominance on home soil. Including a 2-0 Europa League victory against Utrecht on October 23rd, Schuster’s camp have won all of their previous four consecutive appearances in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 10-1. Likewise, Freiburg are unbeaten in all of their last 10 matchups at the Europa-Park Stadion (eight wins, two draws).
While Salzburg might still be leading the chase at the top of the Bundesliga standings, Thomas Letsch’s men have certainly shown some glaring issues on either side of November’s international break. Despite being last seen over the weekend claiming a welcomed 2-0 victory away at BW Linz, that is the only win that the Austrian giants have claimed from any of their previous five appearances across all competitions. Likewise, putting in a nightmare Europa League performance a fortnight ago as they slumped to a 4-1 drumming at the hands of Italian outfit Bologna, Thursday’s guests are once again installed as a major underdog contender here. Marking their return from November’s international break with an action-packed 3-2 loss at home against Tirol, Salzburg also have a real battle on their hands in the race to get their European charge back on track. In fact, Letch’s inconsistent squad have registered just three points from their first five European showdowns.
Freiburg vs Red Bull Salzburg Betting Tip: Johan Manzambi over 0.5 shots on target @ 19/20 with Luckster
Thursday’s Europa League Double
Midtjylland vs Genk – Midtjylland win & Under 4.5 goals @ 7/5
Freiburg vs Red Bull Salzburg – Johan Manzambi over 0.5 shots on target @ 19/20
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