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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 Beskitas.

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 Beskitas 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 Beskitas -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 qualifers 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

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Rizzel has picked out two horses to watch at Sandown as he bids to follow up on a Wednesday winner.

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