Thursday’s action presents several intriguing fixtures as the UEFA Europa League knockout phase heats up. Here are the four best bets to take:
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Fenerbahçe vs Anderlecht
Under José Mourinho, Fenerbahçe has been in formidable form, boasting an unbeaten streak of 12 matches, with 9 wins and 3 draws. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored at least two goals in 18 of their 22 Süper Lig matches this season. Anderlecht, on the other hand, has struggled on the road, losing 6 of their last 10 away games and conceding two or more goals in half of those fixtures. Given Fenerbahçe’s home advantage and offensive strength, a victory for the Turkish side in a high-scoring game seems likely.
Best Bet: Fenerbahçe to win and over 2.5 goals at 2.25.
FC Midtjylland vs Real Sociedad
FC Midtjylland has been prolific at home, finding the net in each of their last 24 home games. Real Sociedad, while favourites have shown vulnerabilities in defence, especially in away fixtures. Considering Midtjylland’s strong home-scoring record and Sociedad’s attacking capabilities, it’s plausible that both teams will score in this encounter.
Best Bet: BTTS – Yes at 1.89.
AZ Alkmaar vs Galatasaray
Galatasaray has been involved in high-scoring matches throughout their Europa League campaign, with over 2.5 goals occurring in six of their eight fixtures. Their offensive strength is evident, but they’ve also shown defensive vulnerabilities, conceding in multiple games. AZ Alkmaar, playing at home, will aim to capitalise on this, making a high-scoring game a probable outcome.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 total goals at 1.64.
FC Porto vs AS Roma
Both FC Porto and AS Roma have experienced mixed form recently. Porto has secured only one win in their last eight matches, while Roma has shown improvement under Claudio Ranieri but still faces challenges, especially in away fixtures. Given the evenly matched nature of these teams and the high stakes, a draw seems a plausible result in this first-leg encounter.
Best Bet: Draw at 3.25.
