The Europa League group stage kicks off this week, with Thursday night promising thrilling action.
Bournemouth will embark on their famed European journey in the Basque Country, while Italian powerhouses Juventus will take center stage.
As we look forward to an exciting night of matches across Europe, here are some appealing betting tips for Thursday’s Europa League games.
Thursday, September 17th
20:00 BST: Besiktas vs. Marseille
Besiktas secured their place in the Europa League group stage last month with a convincing 3-1 aggregate win over Lithuania’s Kauno Zalgiris. Since returning from the summer break, they have certainly made an impression.
Currently sitting in second place in Turkey’s top league, the atmosphere in Vincenzo Italiano’s squad should be positive.
After a solid 3-0 victory against Erzumspor over the weekend, the Black Eagles are riding high on confidence.
Starting September with a notable 2-1 win against Turkish giants Fenerbahce, Besiktas has displayed impressive attacking form, winning their last three domestic matches by a total score of 11-3. They will aim to seize an advantage in this first leg.
On the other hand, Marseille, who started the season with a commanding 4-0 victory over Strasbourg, have faced significant challenges since then.
With mounting pressure on coach Bruno Genesio after a recent 1-0 defeat to Rennes, Marseille has lost their last three Ligue 1 matches, with a cumulative score of 6-2.
Additionally, after losing a dramatic match against Paris FC at the start of September, Marseille has exhibited troubling defensive vulnerabilities.
It’s worth noting that they have suffered five defeats in their last six competitive away games since the summer.
Betting Tip: A goal to be scored in both halves @ 3/5 1xBet
20:00 BST: Real Sociedad vs. Bournemouth
Following the departure of Andoni Iraola, Bournemouth is entering a new chapter under new manager Marco Rose.
Despite clinching a spot in the Europa League with a commendable sixth-place finish in England, they are still settling into their new identity.
After a thrilling 2-2 draw against Brentford in their last match, Bournemouth is eager to secure their first Premier League win of the season.
The team has been involved in high-scoring games, with six of their last seven matches resulting in both teams scoring.
Real Sociedad, despite having a decent start to September, faced a harsh reality check in their most recent game, suffering a 3-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.
They have only managed to win two out of their last 14 La Liga games and have struggled to back up victories this year.
In their Europa League opener, Sociedad will be looking to address their defensive issues, having conceded 4-1 to Real Madrid in their last game and recording just one clean sheet since April.
Betting Tip: Marcus Tavernier to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 8/11 BetUS
20:00 BST: Juventus vs. Nijmegen
After a heart-wrenching 3-2 loss to Sassuolo, Juventus is eager for a strong response to assert themselves as serious contenders in the Europa League.
Returning to their home ground in Turin, they will be looking to build on their impressive record, having lost only one of their last nine home matches.
However, it’s notable that their last six home encounters have ended with fewer than 2.5 goals.
Nijmegen had a remarkable season last year but appears to be struggling to replicate that success. They recently experienced a significant setback, losing 6-1 on aggregate to Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League qualifiers.
Last weekend, they fell short again, losing 3-0 to Cambuur, managing just one win in their last six competitions. Their challenges are compounded by a rough start to September with a 3-1 defeat to Feyenoord.
Betting Tip: Noe Lebreton to receive a card @ 5/2 1xBet
Accumulator for Thursday’s Europa League Matches:
- Besiktas vs. Marseille – Goal to be scored in both halves
- Real Sociedad vs. Bournemouth – Marcus Tavernier over 0.5 shots on target
- Juventus vs. Nijmegen – Noe Lebreton to receive a card
Placing a £10 bet on our accumulator with BetUS could yield £96.73 if all predictions hold true.
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Source: www.soccernews.com
