With the European action rolling onto Thursday, the penultimate round of Europa League group stage fixtures will steal centre stage.
As Aston Villa travel to Istanbul for a heavyweight showdown against Fenerbahce, the likes of Roma and Celtic will also feature on a frantic Thursday from across the continent.
For those of you looking to stick on a midweek flutter, we have taken a glance at some of the most eye-catching Europa League betting tips.
17:45 Fenerbahce vs Aston Villa
While Fenerbahce might have a real battle on their hands in the race to claim a first domestic crown since way back in 2014, the Turkish giants are enjoying what has become a real purple patch.
Last seen over the weekend securing an action-packed 3-2 victory away at Alanyaspor, Domenico Tedesco should find the mood in his camp at a red-hot high.
Making a heavyweight statement earlier in the month as they clinched a 2-0 win against arch-rivals and reigning Turkish champions Galatasaray, the Yellow Canaries have won seven of their previous eight appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to a 1-1 stalemate against Basaksehir on December 6th.
It should also be highlighted, Fenerbahce have suffered just a sole defeat across any front since the end of September.
Enjoying their longest unbeaten run since returning from November’s international break, some in Tedesco’s camp could be smelling the chance to make a heavyweight statement in Istanbul.
Missing out on what they had billed as a golden opportunity as they slumped to a shock 1-0 loss at home against Everton over the weekend, Aston Villa will be desperately seeking an immediate response here.
Nevertheless, receiving a string of plaudits rom across the continent this season, Unai Emery’s men are widely regarded as a standout Europa League contender this season.
Sat in bronze medal position among England’s elite, the former Arsenal boss has also seen his squad continue to impress outside of the Midlands.
Extending on their FA Cup adventure earlier in the month as they secured a 2-1 win away at Tottenham, Aston Villa have lost just one of their previous eight showdowns on the road – a run that stems all the way back to November 1st.
Likewise, despite falling to a shock 2-1 loss against the Go Ahead Eagles on October 23rd, Villa have won each of their other five Europa League matchups this season.
Fenerbahce vs Aston Villa Betting Tip: Ezri Konsa Over 0.5 fouls @ 11/10 with Pribet
20:00 Nice vs Go Ahead Eagles
Enduring what has become an infamous and record-breaking Europa League rut this season, Nice have rightfully come under a huge amount of scrutiny.
In fact, sat rock-bottom of the group stage table and becoming somewhat of a laughing stock from across the continent, Claude Puel’s men have astonishingly failed to put a single point on the board during this year’s tournament.
With their knockout stage dreams already going up in smoke prior to opening 2026, Nice have remarkably lost all of their six Europa League appearances this season by an aggregate score of 13-4.
Likewise, last seen over the weekend putting in another nightmare performance while in domestic action as they slumped to a woeful 5-1 drumming away at Toulouse, it is no surprise that the Eagles have gained a reputation for their glaring defensive struggles.
It’s also worth noting, Puel’s struggling squad have failed to record a single clean sheet across any competition since the end of October.
If the Go Ahead Eagles are to spring an upset over the next fortnight and punch their knockout stage ticket, then the Dutch outfit face what is a must-win showdown when they travel to France in midweek.
However, despite playing out a thrilling 2-2 stalemate away at Ajax over the weekend, Melvin Boel’s men are searching for some much-welcomed recent stability.
Last seen in European action falling to a 2-1 loss against Lyon, Thursday’s guests have failed to win any of their previous 11 straight appearances across all competitions – a rut that stems all the way back to a 2-1 victory against Feyenoord on November 9th.
Getting the New Year underway with another thrilling 2-2 draw against Sittard, the Go Ahead Eagles have also shown their own respective defensive issues.
It should also be highlighted, Boel’s side have seen eight of their previous nine showdowns finish with both teams getting on the scoresheet.
Nice vs Go Ahead Eagles Betting Tip: Milan Smit over 0.5 shots on target @ 19/20 with Luckster
Thursday’s Europa League Double
- Fenerbahce vs Aston Villa – Ezri Konsa Over 0.5 fouls @ 11/10
- Nice vs Go Ahead Eagles – Milan Smit over 0.5 shots on target @ 19/20
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