Tuesday’s football tips: Lyon bet appeals at 6/5 as they bid to sink Sparta Prague in Europe

It's a big night in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers and French giants Lyon have a bit of work to do if they're to avoid crashing out against Sparta Prague.

The Czechs won 2-1 at home in last week's first leg and now have a lead to defend when they head to France.

But it's only a narrow advantage and Lyon will be hoping they can turn the tie around with a passionate crowd behind them at the Groupama Stadium.

Lyon vs Sparta Prague top betting tips

Lyon will be frustrated that they're trailing in this tie after building a 1-0 half-time lead in Prague last Tuesday.

Despite slumping to defeat, the Ligue 1 side actually edged it on the stats, having 11 shots to Sparta's nine and getting four of them on target.

That suggests they should be able to salvage this tie at home and Bet365 make them 7/10 favourites to go through.

A win on the night is just 12/25 but backing Lyon to be winning at half-time and full-time offers a lot more value at 6/5 with Bet365.

Lois Openda should lead the line for Lyon and the Belgian striker is 20/21 with the same firm for anytime scorer. Backing him to score two or more boosts his odds to 11/2.

Bodo/Glimt vs Union Saint-Gilloise

Bodo/Glimt enjoyed a memorable run in the UEFA Champions League last season and they're on course for a return to the group phase after drawing 3-3 with Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium last week.

I thought that first leg might be a cracker and wasn't disappointed as we saw four goals in a thrilling first half before both sides netted at the death.

Odin Bjortuf's stoppage-time leveller for Bodo/Glimt could end up being decisive and the Norwegians are now 1/3 hot favourites to go through.

The likes of Manchester City and Inter Milan slipped up on Bodo/Glimt's plastic pitch last term so I'm combining the home win with BTTS at 15/8 with Bet365.

The first leg was pretty spicy, with seven yellows cards, and we could see more as the tie is decided. I can't see a market for cards yet but backing a penalty being awarded pays 13/8 with some firms.

Sturm Graz vs Fenerbahce

Sturm Graz have a mountain to climb in Austria tonight after losing 2-0 away to Fenerbahce in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League qualifier.

The Austrians battered Hearts 6-0 on aggregate in the last round but the Turks are a big step up in class and that showed in the first leg.

Sturm Graz could only manage a single shot on goal throughout the 90 minutes in Istanbul are now 12/1 rank outsiders to progress.

Turkish sides are often poor travellers though and Fenerbahce might be tempted to sit back and defend their lead. That makes backing Sturm Graz in the double chance a decent option tonight and it pays 5/6 with Bet365.

The Austrians have to go for it so there should be plenty of space for Fenerbahce to exploit on the counter attack.

Brazilian striker Talisca has scored in all three of the Turks' Champions League qualifiers so far and he's 5/4 with Bet365 to keep up his perfect record.

Super singles

• Lyon HT-FT 6/5 Bet365
• Bodo/Glimt win and BTTS 15/8 Bet365
• Talisca anytime scorer 5/4 Bet365

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