With the Europa League Round of 16 officially getting underway on Thursday, a host of Europe’s elite will stay centre stage.
Alongside Premier League strugglers Manchester United traveling to Real Sociedad, the likes of Italian giants Roma and Lazio will also be looking to lay down their own respective markers.
Ahead of a stacked schedule from across the continent, we have taken a look at some of the most eye-catching Europa League betting tips that are available.
17:45 Fenerbahce vs Rangers
While Fenerbahce might have a real battle on their hands in the race to claim a first domestic crown since 2014, Jose Mourinho’s men are enjoying what has become quite the purple patch. Appearing to hit top gear at a crucial time of the season, the former Manchester United boss is dreaming of the chance to mount a genuine Europa League charge. Keeping up their recent flurry last weekend as they secured a routine 3-0 victory against Antalyaspor, the Yellow Canaries are unbeaten in all of their previous 18 consecutive appearances across all competitions. Extending on their Europa League adventure last month as they secured a 5-2 aggregate win against Anderlecht, Fenerbahce will also be excited by their continued success on home soil. Including a 3-0 victory against Anderlecht on February 13th, Mourinho’s side have won each of their last six showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 20-5.
Officially partying ways with Philippe Clement last week, Rangers find themselves at the heart of what has been a public crisis at Ibrox. Coming under a huge amount of scrutiny this season, the Blues remarkably sit 16 points adrift of Old Firm rivals Celtic. Falling to a shock 2-1 loss at home against Motherwell last weekend, interim boss Barry Ferguson’s has a huge job on his hands in Glasgow. Watching their Scottish Cup adventure come to an abrupt end on February 9th as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Championship outfit Queen’s Park, Rangers have lost three of their previous five domestic showdowns across all competitions. With their recent issues underlined by a 2-0 loss against St. Mirren last month, Rangers should be bracing themselves for another stern examination here. Signing off their Europa League group stage campaign with a late 2-1 defeat against Manchester United, Thursday’s guests have also notched just a sole clean sheet from any of their last nine outings.
Fenerbahce vs Rangers Betting Tip: Youssef En Nesyri to score anytime @ 7/5 with Pribet
20:00 Roma vs Athletic Bilbao
Watching Claudio Ranieri return to the Stadio Olimpico back in November, Roma have enjoyed a sensational rise under the former Leicester boss. Skyrocketing their way up the Serie A standings, Thursday’s hosts are riding what has become a major wave of momentum. Extending on their Europa League adventure last month as they claimed a 4-3 aggregate win against Porto, the Wolves have won each of their previous four consecutive appearances across all competitions. Keeping up their purple patch last weekend as they collected a 2-1 victory against Como, Roma have also suffered just a sole defeat from any of their last 10 showdowns across all competitions. With some billing Ranieri’s high-flying squad as a genuine Europa League contender this season, the Italian heavyweights have also gained a reputation for their dominance on home soil. In fact, Roma have won 10 of their previous 11 appearances at the Stadio Olimpico – a run that stems all the way back to December 2nd.
While Athletic Bilbao might find themselves at the heart of a real top-four tussle among Spain’s elite, the Lions are seeking some recent stability. Falling to a 1-0 defeat away at Atletico Madrid last weekend, Ernesto Valverde’s side have won just a trio of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Likewise, failing to register consecutive La Liga victories since the start of December, the former Barcelona boss will also have a mounting headache over his side’s struggles outside of the Basque Country. Including a 4-1 drumming at the hands of Besiktas on January 22nd, Bilbao are without a win from any of their previous four showdowns away from the Estadio San Mames. It should also be highlighted, Bilbao have registered just a sole clean sheet on their travels over the past three months. Despite enjoying a real group stage romp, Valverde’s inconsistent squad look set for a tricky test over in Rome.
Roma vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Tip: Roma win & Under 4.5 goals @ 6/4 with Luckster
Thursday’s Europa League Double
- Fenerbahce vs Rangers – Youssef En Nesyri to score anytime @ 7/5
- Roma vs Athletic Bilbao – Roma win & Under 4.5 goals @ 6/4
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