Danny Rohl is in at the deep end with Rangers tonight as he takes charge for the first time against Brann in the Europa League.
The former Sheffield Wednesday boss was named as Russell Martin's successor on Monday so he hasn't had much time to assess his squad.
But this is a must-win game for Gers if they're to reach the knockout stages after Martin presided over defeats to Genk and Sturm Graz in their first two matches.
Brann vs Rangers top betting tips
Brann are in good form, with just two defeats in their last 11 game, and beat Utrecht 1-0 at home in their last Europa League match.
BoyleSports make them 11/10 favourites tonight, with Gers at 12/5, but it's a tricky one to call as the Ibrox side should get a lift from Rohl's arrival.
His first task is to stop Rangers from leaking goals so this game might be cagey and the half-time draw appeals at 23/20. I also fancy most goals to come after the break at 20/21.
Rohl has a familiar face in his squad as winger Djeidi Gassama arrived from Sheffield Wednesday in the summer. All five of his goals this season have come in Europe so he looks decent value at 13/8 to either score or assist tonight.
Nottingham Forest vs Porto
Another manager also faces a Europa League baptism of fire as Sean Dyche's first game as Nottingham Forest boss sees Porto head to the City Ground.
Dyche's more pragmatic approach should suit Forest better than Ange Postecoglou's style of play, which failed to muster a win in eight games.
The bad news for the former Burnley and Everton boss is that Porto are flying this season, with 10 wins and a draw in their first 11 games.
With the Portuguese giants in such superb form, I'm surprised to see them as 2/1 outsiders tonight and that price looks great value.
Dyche's style of football is a bit more direct and we could see a few corners as Forest will probably send plenty of crosses into the box.
Over 9.5 corners looks worth a punt at evens with BoyleSports while Forest -1 in that handicap also looks good at 7/5.
Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa have turned their season around in style and should make it six wins in a row against Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League.
The Dutch side claimed an excellent 2-1 win at Panathinaikos in their last European game but that's their only victory in the last five matches.
Three of those games ended in defeat so it's easy to see why BoyleSports make Villa 1/2 favourites.
Go Ahead Eagles could ask a few questions of Villa's defence though, with BTTS landing in their last four matches.
They've also had 11 shots on target across their first two Europa League matches so there could be some value in backing Emi Martinez for over 2.5 saves at 5/4 with Bet365.
Emi Buendia's goal of the bench at the weekend could earn him a start tonight and he's 5/2 at BoyleSports for anytime scorer.
Super Singles
- Djeidi Gassama goal or assist 13/8 Bet365
- Over 9.5 corners in Forest v Porto Evens BoyleSports
- Emi Martinez over 2.5 saves 5/4 Bet365
Upcoming match previews and betting tips
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- Thu 17:45 Go Ahead Eagles vs Aston Villa
- Thu 20:00 Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca
- Thu 20:00 Nottingham Forest vs Porto
- Thu 20:00 Celtic vs Sturm Graz
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