May 4: Celta Vigo v Man Utd Betting Preview

MAN UNITED boss Jose Mourinho is focusing on a Europa League win and his team should take a step closer to the Final tonight. Lifting the trophy seals a Champions League group spot and Mourinho's men are evens favourites at bet365 to do so. The injuries have been stacking up...

Dec 8: Europa League – How They Stand

TONIGHT'S all about the Europa League and here's a summary of how the groups stand, what teams are through and what others need to do to make the last 32. Man United need a draw at Zorya to progress from Group A but the game is doubtful due to a frozen...

Nov 24: Europa League Betting Preview

IT'S Europa League night and once again we have to consider team news and take into account the fact some sides have already qualified. Let's start in Group A where Feyenoord, Fenerbahce and Man United are fighting for the top two places. Fenerbahce are 4-9 at bet365 to beat...

Sep 15: Europa League Betting Preview

MAN UNITED would prefer to be dining with the big boys in the Champions League but instead Jose Mourinho finds himself languishing in no man's land. It's where no Man United fans wants to be except possibly young Marcus Rashford. The England Under-21 star could be given his chance...

Jul 28: Europa League Betting Preview

IT'S difficult what to make of Aberdeen in Europe this season. Feeble against Fola Esch, vibrant against Ventspils – and at least they're still alive unlike Hearts and Hibs. Now comes the toughest test for Derek McInnes's men with a meeting against a Maribor side who love playing Scottish teams....

Jul 21: Europa League Betting Preview

IT looks like one in, one out and one don't know as far Scotland in the Europa League are concerned. Aberdeen are home and hosed after beating Ventspils 3-0, Hibs up against after losing at home to Brondby and Hearts favourites as they held Birkirkara 0-0 away. Let's start...

Jul 14: Europa League Betting Preview

SCOTTISH clubs have been notoriously slow starters in Europe the past few seasons but don't normally lose to teams from Gibraltar and Luxembourg. Celtic's defeat to Lincoln Red Imps was rightly described as the club's worst result of all-time and Aberdeen's defeat to Fola Esch wasn't far behind although...

May 18: Europa League Betting Preview

LIVERPOOL have put all their eggs in the Europe League basket so Jurgen Klopp will hope his men strike silver tonight. The German's had a decent debut season with runs to two finals but in the bread and butter of the Premier League his side weren't good enough. After...

May 5: Europa League Betting Preview

LIVERPOOL need a repeat of their Borussia Dortmund demolition job tonight to progress to the Europe League final. Jurgen Klopp's side trail Villarreal 1-0 after conceding a late goal last week but matched the La Liga outfit in most departments and played pretty well. The German boss rested key...

April 14: Europa League Betting Preview

IF Man City can knock out PSG then Liverpool can do the same to Borussia Dortmund. English football's stock is pretty low with just two teams making the last eight of the European tournaments. But two out of two progressing will be a marked improvement and tonight's tie at...

March 17: Europa League Betting Preview

IF Alex Ferguson was still in charge of Man United punters would be rushing to back them at 8-1 at boylesports to qualify for the Europa League last eight. Ninety minutes to overturn a 2-0 lead – the Red Devils used to do it five minutes plus Fergie time....

Mar 10: Europa League Betting Preview

THE Europa League is much maligned but there are plenty of big names aiming for a last-eight spot tonight. Clubs such as Dortmund, Leverkusen, Valencia and of course Liverpool and Man United would rather be in the big one. But the carrot of a Champions League place to the winner...

Mar 10: Liverpool v Man Utd Betting Preview

DEADLY rivals Liverpool and Man United meet in Europe for the first time tonight and it’s a tie that has captured the imagination. Jurgen Klopp’s men have a poor record against their fierce rivals – two wins in 10 and four defeats in a row to Louis van Gaal...

Feb 25: Jordan’s Europa League Tip

JORDAN has had a look the Europa League and come up with a game he likes for goals. He says: I’m sticking to the game that was the most open for both sides last week and that was St Etienne hosting Basel in a 3-2 win. The French have...

Feb 25: Europa League Betting Preview

IT'S the second leg of the dreaded Europa League last-32 ties and there are 15 matches to consider. Here are my thoughts on the English teams involved – Liverpool, Spurs and Man United – and I've add some views on some of the other games. Liverpool must be cursing...

Europa League: Who Needs What Tonight

IT'S the final round of the Europa League groups with 16 teams through to the last 32 and eight more places up for grabs. Here's an at-a-glance look at the sides who have made it and those still fighting to qualify. Group A Molde are through and Fenerbahce need...

Dec 10: Fenerbahce v Celtic Betting Preview

CELTIC are out of the Europa League but for many punters they have been this season's “go-to team”. All five of their Group A games have gone over 2.5 goals and in all five matches both teams have netted. Unfortunately for Celtic giving away cheap goals has been a...

Nov 26: Europa League Betting Preview

I'VE posted a separate preview on the matches in Celtic's Group A and here I look at who needs what on a busy night of Europa League action. Group J is the tightest with all four teams still able to make it through. Monaco host Anderlecht with the French looking...

Nov 26: Europa League Group A Betting Preview

SKIPPER Scott Brown is the latest player to be ruled out of Celtic's crunch tie at home to Ajax. The enforced will be out for up to 12 weeks and Ronny Deila's squad is stretched with Kris Commons injured and fellow midfielders Nir Bitton and Stefan Johansen banned. Brown's...

NOV 5: EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW

THERE are three British teams in Europa League action on Thursday and while we knew Celtic would go full strength it's a surprise to see Liverpool and probably Spurs going the same way. Spurs were expected to rotate ahead of Sunday's derby meeting against Arsenal while Jurgen Klopp seems...

OCT 22: EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW

CELTIC boss Ronny Deila returns to Norway on Thursday but will he leave with three points? The former Stromsgodset gaffer has targeted back-to-back wins against the perceived weakest team in Group A but may have to settle for one point at Molde. The Norwegian champions lead a tight Group...

OCT 1: CELTIC v FENERBAHCE BETTING PREVIEW

CELTIC crashed out of Champions League contention despite winning all three of their homes ties and will do well to maintain that record tonight. Fenerbahce are better than Stjarnan, Qarabag and Malmo but were shocked in their Europa League opener. That 3-1 home loss to Molde will give Celtic...

SEP 17: AJAX v CELTIC BETTING PREVIEW

CELTIC have crashed out of the Champions League arguably to face tougher opposition in the Europa League. Ajax and Fenerbahce look better sides than the Malmo outfit that sent the Hoops packing from the elite stage – and that’s got to be worrying for boss Ronny Deila. While Celtic...

APRIL 20: EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW

SOUTHAMPTON'S super start to the season ended spectacularly against Everton but they can get back on track tonight. Ronald Koeman's taking the Europa League seriously and fielded two full-strength sides for the previous round and was rewarded with a 5-0 aggregate success over Vitesse. If anything Midtjylland are poorer...

AUG 6: ABERDEEN v ALMATY BETTING PREVIEW

ABERDEEN performed a great escape in Kazakhstan to keep alive their Europa League hopes. The Dons have a decent chance of qualifying for the play-off stage after battling back from a horror start to lose 2-1 at Kairat Almaty last week. After conceding two early goals Derek McInnes's men...

JULY 30: EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW

ABERDEEN wanted to go far in Europe – but not as far as any Scottish club has gone before. It’s a crazy 9500-mile round trip for the Dons to the edge of China and they’ll do well to come through a meeting with Kairat Almaty. The Dons are travelling...

JULY 2: EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW

WE'VE had a handful of Champions League and Europa League qualifiers over the past couple of days and now were hit with a full set. There are 48 ties on Thursday – some featuring well-known teams but many with sides most punters will be unfamiliar with. Without googling them...

MAY 27: SEVILLA v DNIPRO BETTING PREVIEW

SEVILLA love the Europa League as much as most clubs loathe it – and that's great credit to a team who have enjoyed another super season. The Spaniards are aiming for their fourth win in 10 years and if they beat Dnipro tonight they'll be where everyone else aims...

EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING LATEST

WOLFSBURG and Napoli are 7-1 joint favourites with 888sport to win the Europa League after the last-16 draw was made. The Germans will be fancied to knock out an Inter Milan side lucky to KO Celtic while Napoli have been handed a winnable tie against Dinamo Moscow. Napoli boss...

FEB 26: INTER MILAN v CELTIC BETTING PREVIEW

CELTIC beat Inter Milan to win the 1967 European Cup Final and luckily for them the game was played in Lisbon. On Italian soil the Hoops haven't won in 11 attempts and I can't see them breaking the sequence tonight. Unless we get a second 3-3 or another high-scoring...

FEB 19: CELTIC v INTER MILAN BETTING PREVIEW

CELTIC have sold out Parkhead for the Europa League clash with Inter Milan and let's hope fans are not disappointed when Shaqiri and not Shakira strolls on to the turf. And hopefully the tips won't lie as I expect a match with both scoring and ultimately Inter qualifying for...

FEB 19: CELTIC v INTER MILAN SPECIALS

CELTIC have sold out Parkhead for Thursday's visit of Inter Milan and to celebrate William Hill's Owen Scott has put together some early prices and specials. The Scottish champs are 2-1 with William Hill to carve out a first-leg lead with the Italians a best 31-20 at McBookie and...

DEC 15: EUROPEAN DRAWS

MAN CITY will have to do it the hard way if they want to crack the Champions League after landing Barcelona for the second year in a row in the last 16. City are 9-4 with BetVictor to qualify while Barca are just 8-15 and of the other British...

DEC 11: EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW

AFTER two profitable nights on the Champions League we move on to the Europa League where there is less chance of making money in my opinion. Eighteen clubs will battle for the 10 remaining places in the knockout phase so like last night team news will be vital and...

NOV 27: EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW

FOUR teams have already qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League and may others will join them in the penultimate round of group matches on Thursday night. Red Bull Salzburg, Dynamo Moscow, Fiorentina and Legia Warsaw are all certain of their places in the last 32 are...

MAY 14: EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL BETTING TIPS

EVERY time Benfica reach a European final the line about them being cursed is rolled out. Seven times the curse has held up but at the eighth attempt I fancy the Portuguese side to beat it. Benfica return to Turin to face Sevilla having knocked out Juventus in the...

MAY 1: EUROPA LEAGUE SEMI-FINAL TIPS

ONE Europa League tie is finely balanced but the other is heavily weighted with the away side. The more interesting semi-final sees Juventus entertain Benfica trailing 2-1 from the first leg. It’s a big match for the Serie A leaders with the final being played in their Turin ground....

MAR 20: EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING PREVIEW

SPURS as we all know by now have sent a weakened squad to Portugal for their Europa League return with Benfica. A 3-1 win at White Hart Lane didn't flatter the Lisbon side who treat this tournament more seriously than most. They are always strong at home and looked...

FEB 27: EUROPA LEAGUE TEAM NEWS

TEAM news is vital when betting on tonight's Europa League matches. I've gathered some info and anyone who has pointers about other ties should post here. So let's start with Swansea and Spurs.Swansea coach Garry Monk will be without injured midfielder Jonjo Shelvey at Napoli. He joins Michu on...

EUROPA LEAGUE: HOW THINGS STAND

THERE were some comments about the high price on offer on Ludogorets at home to PSV and the reason is they're through. Eight teams have qualified which means there are 16 places up for grabs as we enter matchday five. I've nicked this from UEFA.com and it's basically a...

NOV 7: EUROPA LEAGUE ENGLISH TIPS

JERMAIN DEFOE should edge ahead of Martin Chivers and become Spurs' record Euopean scorer in tonight's return meeting with Moldovans Sheriff Tiraspol. I'll be on the England man, who has six Europa League goals in four games, to score first at 9-4 with bet365 and Ladbrokes and he's so...

OCT 24: BTTS/OVER 2.5 GOALS TIPS

CAUTION is advised as usual on Europa League games because we know a lot of favourites will prove to be a letdown. One way to go is to back both teams to score or over 2.5 goals as generally matches produce more strikes than Champions League matches – unless...

SEP 19: OVERS/UNDERS TREBLE

I WAS successful last week with an overs/unders treble and I'm having another go tonight. Last week I went with one under and two overs and it's the same again. The unders fixture has to be Dynamo Zagreb v Odessa simply because the Ukrainians don't do overs. It pays...

SEP 19: MR FIXIT’S SUPER SINGLE

IT'S been good pick, bad pick for me the last few days with Sunday a loser, Monday a winner (Honka), Tuesday a loser and Wednesday a winner (Arsenal). I hinted last night that Zulte-Waregem would be my Super Single as they tackle Wigan and I'm standing by the Belgians....

SEP 19: MR FIXIT’S EUROPA LEAGUE TOP TREBLE

EUROPA LEAGUE nights have to be treated with caution but there are some decent-looking prospects. I'm starting my treble with a side who could claim to be Europe's form team at the moment. Standard Liege have won 13 out of 13 games, including six European ties, and that momentum...

AUGUST 8: MR FIXIT’S TOP TREBLE

I'VE been looking at the Europa League card for a few hours now and this is my treble from a fairly long list of possibles. Hopefully I've chosen the correct ones as I go for three top trebles in a row. I'm kicking off with Kuban Krasnodar against Motherwell....

AUGUST 8: MR FIXIT’S SUPER SINGLE

I'M posting my tips on separate articles today and start with the Super Single which will be Swansea. Last night I picked three teams who didn't need to win – but did so by a collective 12 goals and I'm encouraged by Swans boss Michael Laudrup insisting he'll field...

EUROPA LEAGUE: THE BRITS

ST JOHNSTONE shocked most punters by beating Rosenborg away – but I don't think they'll surprise me in Minsk (5pm). It's a tougher task for Tommy Wright's Euro heroes and they'll do well to leave eastern Europe with a one-goal defeat. Motherwell also face class opposition in the shape...

JULY 25: MR FIXIT’S TOP TREBLE

AFTER making plenty of profit on the overnight games backing USA, Panama and Mineiro I'm going for a decent-priced top treble and ignoring all the big favourites. I'm starting with Omonia Nicosia at home to Astra. The Cypriots are a decent outfit with plenty of Euro experience after 10...

MAY 15: EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL TIPS

Chelsea v Benfica, Wednesday, Amsterdm, 7.45pm, Live on ITV1 Match Odds: Chelsea 2.5, Benfica 3.2, the draw 3.4 CHELSEA'S interim boss Rafa Benitez insists he's led the club to a successful campaign and if they win the Europa League trophy it will be tough to dispute the Spaniard's assertion....

MAY 2: MILESEY’S LAY OF THE DAY

FENERBAHCE take a narrow 1-0 lead to Portugal for their Europa League semi-final second leg and while Benfica have an excellent home record the Turkish side can still progress. The defeat last week was Benfica's first inside of 90 minutes since their Champions League defeat to Spartak Moscow back...

MAY 2: BENFICA v FENERBAHCE BETTING TIPS

Europa League SF 2nd Leg, 8.05pm, Live on ITV4 Match Odds: Benfica 1.44, Fener 9.0, the draw 4.9 FENERBAHCE have the upper hand in this tie after ending Benfica's run of 29 matches without defeat. The Turkish giants' 1-0 success in the first leg was certainly merited – Egemen...

MAY 2: CHELSEA v BASEL BETTING TIPS

Europa League SF 2nd Leg, Thu 8.5pm Live on ITV1 Match Odds: Chelsea 1.54, Basel 7.6, the draw 4.5 AS readers of last week's previews will be aware I suspected Chelsea would be able to expose the fragility of FC Basel's young defence and so it proved. The Blues...

APRIL 25: BASEL v CHELSEA TIPS

Basel v Chelsea, Europa League, Thursday, 8.05pm, Live on ITV1 Match odds: Basel 3.05, Chelsea 2.56, the draw 3.45 I SHOULD start by giving immense credit to Murat Yakin’s Basel team who have defied the odds to reach the last four of a major European competition for the first...

APRIL 25: FENERBAHCE v BENFICA TIPS

Fenerbahce v Benfica, Thursday, 8.05pm, Live on ITV4 Match odds: Fener 3.05, Benfica 2.6, the draw 3.4 FENERBAHCE have ventured into uncharted waters as this is the first time the Turkish giants have reached the last four of a major European competition. Their run has been largely based on...

EUROPEAN DRAWS: LATEST BETTING

BARCELONA and Real Madrid were kept apart when the Champions League semi-final draw was made today. The two titanic ties are Barca v Bayern Munich and Real Madrid against Borussia Dortmund – after they met in the group stage. The games will be played on April 23 and 24,...

APRIL 11: MILESEY’S LAY OF THE DAY

SPURS travel to Basel in the Europa League and despite conceding two away goals and missing Gareth Bale through injury they can upset the odds and qualify. Basel have had a superb season to date, top of their domestic league and despite disappointment in not making it through the...

APRIL 11: MR FIXIT’S PREVIEW

IT'S all about the Europa League tonight with four ties that while not finely balanced are certainly there for the taking for either side involved. Chelsea go to Rubin Kazan, Benfica visit Newcastle and Fenerbahce travel to Lazio with two-goal leads while Basel and Spurs start level at 2-2....

APRIL 11: NEWCASTLE v BENFICA TIPS

Newcastle v Benfica, 8.05pm, Live on ITV4 Match odds: Newcastle 3.05, Benfica 2.56, the draw 3.45 NEWCASTLE have built their Europa League success on defensive strength and high levels of concentration but both qualities deserted them in Lisbon last week. Despite taking an early lead through in-form striker Papiss...

EUROPA LEAGUE: RUBIN KAZAN v CHELSEA TIPS

Rubin Kazan v Chelsea, 5pm, Live on ESPN Match odds: Rubin 2.78, Chelsea 2.82, the draw 3.45 CHELSEA are in command of this quarter-final tie thanks to an excellent 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge. Fernando Torres scored twice as Chelsea managed to find gaps in a defence that had...

EUROPA LEAGUE: BASEL v SPURS TIPS

FC Basel v Spurs, 8.05pm, Live on ITV1 Match odds: FC Basel 2.52, Spurs 2.98, the draw 3.65 LOYALTY is an admirable quality but sometimes it can be misplaced. Veteran centre-back William Gallas has been one of Andre Villas-Boas’ automatic picks in the Europa League but some of the...

EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING TIPS

PUNTERS can double their money by backing Spurs and Benfica to win their Europa League ties tonight. Spurs are 2-5 at bet365 to see off Basel at White Hart Lane and Benfica 1-2 (various) against Newcastle in Lisbon. I played my hand early yesterday by tipping Gareth Bale to...

EUROPA LEAGUE: FENERBAHCE v LAZIO BETTING TIPS

I'LL take a good look at the four Europa League games in the morning but here are Milesey's thoughts on Fenerbahce v Lazio – the one I think is tough to call. Milesey writes: For some reason the market seems to consistently underestimate Lazio, even though they have been...

APRIL 4: MR FIXIT’S TIPS

FIRST it was Lionel Messi then it was Cristiano Ronaldo – two successful Super Singles on the two best players in the world. Messi paid 3-1 v PSG and Ronaldo 9-4 v Galatasaray – and it makes perfect sense to aim for three in a row with a player...

EUROPA LEAGUE DRAW AND BETTING LATEST

CHELSEA and Spurs are joint favourites for the Europa League after all three English teams avoided each other in the quarter-final draw. After seeing off Steaua Bucharest at Stamford Bridge, the Blues will face Russian outfit Rubin Kazan while Spurs, who clung on to beat Inter Milan after extra...

MARCH 14: MR FIXIT’S TIPS

I'VE posted my thoughts on the English teams in Europa League action tonight elsewhere but here are my best bets in the other ties. My double is Zenit and Rubin at home and remember Fenerbahce and Lazio will both play behind closed doors. Zenit St Petersburg v FC Basel...

MARCH 7: EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING

MY top Europa League tips are elsewhere with Viktoria Plzen featuring as my Super Single and on my treble. So I need the Czechs to beat Fenerbahce with Anzhi and Benfica the other two on my treble. Here are my thoughts on the other ties. Spurs v Inter Milan...

FEB 14: EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING

AFTER the thrills and spills of the Champions League it's time to resume action in the Europa League. As usual team news is vital because even at this stage some will rest stars, especially those going for league titles or Champions League slots. Two side being heavily backed are...

SUPER CUP: CHELSEA v ATLETICO MADRID

Friday, Monaco, 7.45pm, live on Sky Sports 2 I DON'T know what to make of the Super Cup clash between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, a game that will be played much like a friendly even though there is a trophy at stake. In truth it's a game neither side...

AUGUST 27: MR FIXIT’S FOOTBALL TIPS

IT'S a Bank Holiday in England but there are no Bank Holiday fixtures outside the Blue Square Premier. In Scotland it's not a Bank Holiday but we do have typical Bank Holiday weather. So instead of hitting the golf course I'll be hitting the keyboard and trying to come...

AUGUST 9: EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING

LIVERPOOL and Dundee Utd are the latest British clubs in European action – and it should be a repeat of Wednesday with one in and one out. Celtic as expected made it through to a Champions League play-off while Motherwell's hopes were ended at the hands of Panathinaikos. Liverpool...

SUMMER SOCCER: PUT YOUR TIPS HERE

BY popular demand I'm putting up this post so anyone wanting to tip up football during the close season can do so. The site is basically in holiday mode but I'll be doing bits and pieces on golf etc and having a quick look at the football to see...

JULY 5: EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING

THERE are stacks of Europa League qualifiers tonight but finding value isn't easy. A combination of extremely short-priced favourites against unknown quantities and early in the season at that suggests punters should be playing it safe. One visitor to this site flagged up Dutch cracks Twente who are at...

EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL: ATLETICO MADRID v ATHLETIC BILBAO

Wednesday, Bucharest, 7.45, live on C5 ROMANIA will be hit by a Spanish armada today as fans of Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid gather for the Europa League Final. The game promises to be a cracker with Atletico the higher placed La Liga team but Athletic the ones who...

EUROPA LEAGUE BETTING TIPS

THE reign in Spain is mainly on the wane. Shock defeats for Barcelona and Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals ended La Liga's domination of Europe this season. Attention now turns to the Europa League and there could be an all-Spanish final, with Sporting Lisbon the only side who...

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