With the European action rolling onto Thursday, we are treated to another stacked schedule from across the continent.
With both the Europa League and Europa Conference League’s semi-finalists set to be officially decided in midweek, we look set for another rollercoaster night of action.
For those of you looking to stick on a Thursday flutter, we have taken a glance at some of the most attractive European betting tips.
17:45 AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk
Putting in a nightmare first-leg performance over in Poland last week, AZ Alkmaar find their Europa Conference League dreams hanging by a thread. Eventually falling to a 3-0 drumming, Lee-Roy Echteld’s side are seeking what would be a real European miracle when they return to Holland on Thursday evening. However, making an immediate return to winning ways over the weekend as they secured their own 3-0 victory at home against Heerenveen, the Cheeseheads will be dreaming of a repeat display here. Despite facing a major uphill battle in midweek, AZ will certainly be excited by their extended dominance on home soil. Including a 2-1 win when they welcomed Czech giants Sparta Prague to town for a Europa Conference League showdown last month, Thursday’s hosts have remarkably won all of their last seven consecutive showdowns in front of their own supporters – a run that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate against Ajax on February 8th.
Despite facing what appeared to be a stern first-leg examination when they travelled to Poland last week, Shakhtar produced an astonishing display. Breezing their way to that thumping 3-0 victory, the Ukrainian icons will be dreaming of the chance to lay down another public marker here. Sat firmly in the driving seat to officially punch their Europa Conference League semi-final spot, Arda Turan’s camp have also found a real clinical edge since returning from March’s international break. Despite being left disappointed over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a thrilling 2-2 stalemate against bitter title rivals LNZ Cherkasy, Thursday’s guests have notched eight goals in just their previous three appearances across all competitions. Likewise, Shakhtar have also gained a reputation for their lively outcomes at both ends of the pitch. In fact, Turan’s side have seen five of their last six outings finish with over 2.5 goals.
AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk Betting Tip: AZ Alkmaar win & Both teams to score @ 11/4 with Pribet
20:00 Aston Villa vs Bologna
While some in Aston Villa’s camp might have been frustrated over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate away at Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa certainly laid down a major European marker on foreign soil last week. Getting their Europa League quarter-final adventure underway with a stellar 3-1 victory over in Italy, Unai Emery’s men are widely regarded as a standout title contender this year. Heading into March’s international break with a routine 2-0 victory at home against West Ham, the one-time Arsenal boss has also seen his squad register consecutive wins at Villa Park for the first time since the start of January. Extending on their European charge last month thanks to a thumping 4-0 aggregate win against French heavyweights Lille, Thursday’s hosts will be confident of making another Europa League statement and officially punch their semi-final ticket.
Although Bologna might have claimed an immediate domestic boost over the weekend as they clinched a 2-0 victory at home against Lecce, the Greyhounds find their Europa League dreams hanging by a thread. Missing out on the chance to claim an essential first-leg advantage at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara as they eventually fell to that 3-1 loss, Vincenzo Italiano’s side are seeking a real European miracle when they travel to Villa Park in midweek. However, extending on their Europa League adventure last month as they edged past domestic foes and Italian heavyweights Roma, Bologna have continued to shine on their travels. In fact, on what has become a sensational run, the former Fiorentina boss has remarkably seen his squad win all of their previous seven consecutive showdowns outside of Emilia-Romagna – a run that stems back to a 3-2 loss against Genoa on January 25th.
Aston Villa vs Bologna Betting Tip: Both teams to score @ 19/20 with Luckster
Thursday’s Europa League Double
- AZ Alkmaar vs Shakhtar Donetsk – AZ Alkmaar win & Both teams to score @ 11/4
- Aston Villa vs Bologna – Both teams to score @ 19/20
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