Manchester United kept their season alive with an epic Europa League triumph over Lyon and now face a tricky semi-final against Athletic Bilbao.
The Red Devils flirted with disaster against 10-man Lyon in the last round before three extra-time goals saved their skins. Fans at Old Trafford could barely believe what they were seeing but Bilbao's defence is unlikely to be as charitable.
Athletic Club have the meanest defence in La Liga, conceding 26 times in 33 games, and have extra motivation to reach the final as it's being hosted in their own San Mames stadium.
Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United top betting tips
BoyleSports make Bilbao 7/10 favourites to reach the final, with United at 23/20, and that's because they've been far more consistent than Ruben Amorim's unpredictable side.
But the Red Devils drew with Real Sociedad on their last trip to the Basque country in the last 16 before sealing the deal with a 4-1 win at Old Trafford.
I wasn't too impressed with Bilbao against Rangers in the last round, even though they won comfortably enough in the end. Their defence did catch the eye though so I'd be surprised if we saw a lot of goals across the two legs of the semi-final.
First legs are often cagey but under 2.5 goals pays just 4/6 at BoyleSports, while betting against BTTS is also short at 4/5. Adding those two bets together boosts the odds to 11/10 in a bet builder.
This one could get a bit spicy and Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta looks good for a card at 13/5 at the Bilbao midfielder usually puts himself about.
Noussair Mazraoui will be up against the tricky Nico Williams and the United full-back is a tempting 2/1 at SkyBet for over 1.5 fouls.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Bodo/Glimt top betting tips
It now looks like Ange Postecoglou will be moving on from Tottenham this summer even if he leads the club to Europa League glory.
The Aussie has presided over Spurs' worst Premier League campaign, with Sunday's 5-1 battering by Liverpool summing up their dysfunctional campaign.
But the former Celtic boss could still live up to his boast of always delivering a trophy in his second season at a club as only BodoGlimt stand between Tottenham and a place in the Europa showpiece.
Nobody expected the Norwegian side to get this far and BoyleSports make Bodo/Glimt 3/1 outsiders to reach the final, with Postecoglou's side 1/4 hot favourites.
But Kjetil Knutsen's men have beaten the likes of Porto, Besiktas, Lazio and Olympiakos in Europe this season so they have to be respected.
Going for goals is usually the best option with Spurs and combining BTTS with over 2.5 goals pays 11/10 at BoyleSports.
Tottenham always give the opposition a few sights of goal so I also like the 11/10 at SkyBet for Guglielmo Vicario to make over 2.5 saves.
Djurgarden vs Chelsea
Chelsea have been hot favourites for UEFA Conference League glory since before a ball was kicked and they should have too much class for Djurgaden in the semi-finals.
The Swedish side are 12/1 outsiders to reach the showpiece and even a home win in the first leg is pretty big at 13/2 with BoyleSports.
It's hard finding value with the Blues 1/3 favourites tonight but a Chelsea win with under 3.5 goals looks decent at 6/5.
Nicolas Jackson got back among the goals at the weekend for Enzo Maresca's side and he looks good at 7/5 with BoyleSports for anytime scorer if the Blues boss opts against rotating his frontline.
Thursday's Super Singles
- Noussair Mazraoui over 1.5 fouls 2/1 SkyBet.
- Guglielmo Vicario over 2.5 saves11/10 SkyBet.
- Nicolas Jaclkson anytime scorer 7/5 BoyleSports
Upcoming match previews and betting tips
- Thu 19:30 Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
- Thu 20:00 Athletic Bilbao vs Manchester United
- Thu 20:00 Tottenham Hotspur v Bodo/Glimt
- Thu 20:00 Real Betis v Fiorentina
- Thu 20:00 Djurgarden v Chelsea
- European BTTS Tips: Back Bodo/Glimt to grab a goal in 5/1 treble
- Midweek Goals Accumulator Tips: Back Blues goals in 8/1 Acca
- SlipsTips’ Tips: Side with player-based selection at the City Ground
- Football Bet of the Day: Head to Hangzhou once again on Thursday
Racing tips
Rizzel is off to France for his headline pick today and hopes he's on Cloud Nine.
As always, leave your own comments and tips below.
Morning! Me bet today is………….
Zhejiang Greentown win
Shanghai Port FC v Beijing Guoan btts
Betis v Fiorentina btts
Tottenham v Bodo Glimt btts
Chelsea win
Betfair 6.46/1 0r 3.89/1 hedged Good luck today with bets!!!
WON!!! Again! (Could get used to this winning feeling!!!)
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Rosenborg 🇳🇴 (5.00pm)
Ath. Bilbao 🇪🇺 (8.00pm)
Real Betis 🇪🇺 (8.00pm)
Over 2.5 goals treble 5/1 👍
Inplay
Dalian yongbo
Team goals over 4.5 odds 4.33
Ko 1100 levante w v Barcelona w
Team goals
Barcelona
Over 4.5 2.25
Over 5.5 3.75
Over 6.5 6.5
Penalty awarded in each of the 2 Europa games tonight 10.50/1 Ladbrokes
Not the greatest of odds, but worth a flutter .
Lovely cocker 👏
Bodo to beat Tottenham
2 up
8/1 sky
Has a good chance
Don’t like betting against my own team but bilbao are a good side and bottom line is we just ain’t very good , would loved to be proved wrong though ,
Ath. Bilbao to win
Tottenham Over 3.5 match goals
Double pays 3.4/1 👍
One bet I’m more than happy to lose , united 3-0 up