We're only in the second round of Europa League qualifying but there's a couple of ties that wouldn't look out of place in the knockout stages.
Midtjylland went all the way to the last 16 before bowing out to Nottingham Forest last season but face a daunting test tonight away to Besiktas.
The Turkish giants bowed out at the same stage to Shakhtar Donetsk a year ago so they'll be desperate to make amends by flooring the Danes.
Besiktas vs Midtjylland top betting tips
Besiktas also had a poor domestic campaign last term, finishing fourth, and former Bologna boss Vincenzo Italiano has been handed the task of leading a revival.
This is a baptism of fire for the Italian but he has been backed in the transfer market, with Besiktas spending big on the likes of Leandro Trossard and Orkun Kokcu.
Midtjylland don't have the same spending power but they've managed to keep most of last season's team together, with Aral Simsir the only notable departure.
Winning in Turkey is still a difficult task though and Besiktas look decent value at evens for a win on the night, although the Danes could turn the tie around back on home soil.
The Turks should have most of the pressure so I also like the 21/20 on offer for Besiktas -1 in the corner handicap.
FC Twente vs Ferencvaros
There's another tasty Europa League tie in the Netherlands as FC Twente look to get their noses in front against Ferencvaros.
The Dutch side missed out on Europe last season but impressed in 2025/25, making a run to the Europa League knockouts before being edged out by Bodo/Glimt.
They now face a Ferencvaros side who blazed a trail to the last 16 in this tournament last term so it's a tough tie to predict.
The Hungarians have the advantage of having two games under their belt already, having swept aside Vojvodina in the last round.
They scored five times across the two legs so I've a feeling we'll see goals at both ends tonight and combining BTTS with over 2.5 goals pays 11/8 at Bet365.
St Gallen vs Benfica
It's a surprise to see Champions League regulars Benfica slumming it in the Europa League qualifiers and they face a test on the road against St Gallen tonight.
It has been all change at the Stadium of Light this summer, with Jose Mourinho leaving for Real Madrid and Marco Silva replacing him in the dugout.
The Eagles could only finish third in Portugal last term but have tooled up for the new campaign, with Georgiy Sudakov and Jhon Duran the big-name signings.
They should be too strong for St Gallen and Bet365 make Benfica 3/10 hot favourites for a win on Swiss soil tonight.
Benfica have conceded in their last eight away games though and may need some time adjust to Silva's tactics.
That makes BTTS and over 2.5 goals appealing again at 11/10 while a Benfica win with both teams to score is bigger at 15/8 with Bet365.
Super singles
- Besiktas -1 corner handicap 21/20 Bet365
- BTTS and over 2.5 goals in Twente vs Ferencvaros 11/8 Bet365
- BTTS and over 2.5 goals in St Gallen vs Benfica 11/10 Bet365
Upcoming match previews and betting tips
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- Thu 19:00 Vojvodina vs Ajax
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- Thu 19:45 Motherwell vs HB Torshavn
Racing tips
Rizzel has picked out two horses to watch at Sandown as he bids to follow up on a Wednesday winner.
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🇪🇺 HJK Helsinki v Coleraine (17:00, Conference League Qualifier 1st leg)
▪️HJK Helsinki to Win
🇪🇺 St Gallen v Benfica (19:00, Europa League Qualifier 1st leg)
▪️Benfica to Win
▪️Double
▪️1.01/1, Ladbrokes
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🇪🇺 HJK Helsinki 5-0 Coleraine
🇪🇺 St Gallen 2-1 Benfica
Motherwell vs HB Torshavn
Torshavn to score @ 6/4 (bet365) Nap
Think bookies have been generous here. While I would be surprised to see Torshavn get a result, pricing them up like Motherwell is playing a junior outfit is bizarre. They have lost some of their best players from last season, and their manager. They have had two friendlies as a warm up, meanwhile Torshavn are in the middle of their season and fully match fit. Not the team of a few years ago, but more than capable of turning up here and causing problems.
Small stake
Team to score acca @ 3/1 (bet365)
Malisheva
Tromso
Brann
Pafos
Zrinjski Mostar
Small stake effort for a bit of interest throughout the day.
Good luck 🤞
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Polissya v Copenhagen
Copenhagen team corners
Over 5 6/4 NAP
Over 6 13/5
Over 7 9/2