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 of Kuban Krasnodar and they'll be out if they don't win at home tonight (7.45pm).
The one advantage for Well is they actually have more Euro experience than their Russian rivals – but then again so does anyone who's been on the Eurostar.
If James McFadden can put in a big game and maybe score they've got a chance of winning the first leg – but for me it's a draw at best. Faddy is 17-2 at BetVictor to hit the opener and 3-1 to net at anytime.
Saints were backed by one or two at 7-1 to win in Norway and are a best 23-10 at Paddy Power to repeat the act in Belarus. However, I'll be on Minsk to edge it at 6-5 with Coral.
Well are also huge underdogs despite home advantage with BetVictor going a biggest 16-5. Kuban deserve total respect after drawing 1-1 at Zenit last time out and I'm sure they'll take a stalemate and expect to win at home.
They are 10-11 at bet365 and others to win on the night while the draw pays 5-2 at Paddy Power.
Elsewhere, we'll find out if Malmo are good or if Hibs are simply rotten. The Swedes head for Swansea (7.45pm) on the back of their 7-0 win in Edinburgh and I'll be on the Capital One Cup winners at 8-13 with Ladbrokes and Coral and even -1 at 6-4 at Ladbrokes.
Malmo followed their rout with a disappointing defeat at Gefle – and I've already been told by Hearts fans the answer to my first question.
Swans star Michu has been in good form in pre-season and I'll be after him at 9-2 with Betfred and Paddy Power to break the deadlock.
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I didnt realise I travelled to Denmark Mr F, haha! :)
Must admit, I totally agree with your preview, 1-0 defeat wouldn’t be a bad result! Expectation levels are obviouly a lot higher but Minsk are a bit of an unknown!
Only good thing is the match is being played 200 miles away from where they usually play due to stadium redevelopment so there’s likely to only be 1000 people at the game!
Great tipping today mr fixit! Gd luck with atletico tonight
2 draws for me and swansea win/overs
Definately fancy Minsk tomorrow night. Going to be next to no fans in the stadium too so a strange lack of atmosphere expected.
I fancy Swansea 4/7 and Minsk 11/10 too but the other stand outs could be Ukranian side Chernomoret Odessa 11/10 at home too Red Star Belgrade too make a decent treble
-1 Swansea looks good Mr F I think il be having some of that, I think Wilfried Bony will be to much to handle for Malmo’s defense tomorrow his @ 2.10 aswell
Realit, harsh but true mate, haha!
the motherwell game isnt on the list on hills online????
anyone know y????
Andy, Motherwell omission must be an oversight. They have Well at 13-5 and Kuban at 5-6.
Just keeping an eye on the Minsk v St Johnstone. The saints are favourites in running with Minsk now out to 15/8 after only 10 mins. Seems high to me!!