As we head into the 5th round of the Wuropa League\’s group stage, let\’s see if we can spot a few matches with betting value on the best bookmakers green list.
Everton vs. Atalanta
The hosts are facing tough times in both Premier League and Europa league struggling to win matches in both competitions. They are sitting 16th in the Premier League table just three points above the danger zone and bottom of Europa League Group E with just 1 point earned in their 4 European fixtures. It’s very tough to back Everton to win a match until they resolve their problems and they will appoint a new manager after sacking Ronald Koeman few weeks ago. In the reverse match Everton found themselves 3-0 down at half-time following a mediocre performance. Atalanta are a decent side but it’s difficult for them to compete at their highest level in 2 big competitions (Serie A and Europa League) and they are not in a good shape right now failing to win their last 4 fixtures in all competitions. We will skip the winners market, but we expect goals in this match. Best pick for this match: Over 2.5 goals at 1.95 with BetVictor.
Athletic Bilbao vs. Hertha Berlin
Both teams find themselves in a difficult position sitting 3rd and 4th in the Europa League table and they need a win in this match to keep their qualifications hopes alive. Hertha are good travelers being without a win on the road this season in both Europa League and Bundesliga, and that should continue as Bilbao are a strong home side. We’ve seen a goalless draw in the reverse match, but we don’t expect the same outcome this time as both teams are in desperate need of points. Bilbao have troubles on their own, but they should have enough to win this clash and climb the standings. Hertha have big injury problems being without defender Niklas Stark, midfielders Vladimir Darida, Fabian Lustenberger and Valentin Stocker, winger Palko Dardai, and striker Julian Schieber. Best pick for the match: Bilbao to win at 1.7 with Unibet.
Rosenborg vs. Real Sociedad
Rosenborg will be looking to keep their qualification hopes alive when hosting the Spanish side Real Sociedad on Thursday. They are 5 points behind 2nd place Sociedad ahead of this match and have no other choice but to push from the start and win the three points. Rosenborg conceded 4 goals in the reverse match in Spain and they will be looking to get their revenge on home soil. Despite needing just one point to qualify further, Sociedad will not enter this match to defend. They are deadly on the break and they should have enough to return home with the three points taking advantage of Rosenborg huge defensive issues. Best pick for the match: Sociedad to win the match at 1.85 with Betfair.
Lyon vs. Apollon
Lyon are unbeaten in their last 10 matches in all competitions scoring 27 goals in the process. Not just that but they have a very strong defense keeping a clean sheet in their last 5 fixtures. They will be looking to carry over their superb European form and win this home match in style as they are aiming for a top place finish. They have a huge attacking firepower scoring goals for fun with Nabil Fekir and Memphis Depay performing at their highest level this season. This should be an easy win for the home side but the odds for such an outcome are low, Lyon being priced at 1.3 with the green-listed bookmaker WilliamHill. The French side are a real force when playing in front of their fans so we expect them to score at least 3 times on their own. Best pick for the match: Lyon to win and over 2.5 goals in the match at 1.83 with Ladbrokes.
Calculators
