The Europa League last 16 second legs get underway on Thursday afternoon this week and ahead of the second legs, we have on hand the best betting tips and latest odds for this round.
There are 8 Europa League matches for fans to sink their teeth into this Thursday and here at Lucky Block we are on hand with our comprehensive preview complete with Europa League tips, predictions and the latest match odds.
Europa League Tips and Predictions
West Ham vs Freiburg Tips
- West Ham to win & BTTS @ 5/2
Despite losing their Europa League last 16 first leg against Freiburg last week, we are backing West Ham to win on Thursday night in London as they look to advance to a quarter final in Europe for a second consecutive year.
The Hammers won the Conference League last year and this side has plenty of experience in Europe, so they won’t be phased by the one goal deficit this week.
The hosts on Thursday are marginally favoured to win the second leg but if the first match is anything to go by this could be a close matchup.
We also think both teams will score at the London Stadium this week, with West Ham likely to be exposed at the back if they push for an equaliser in the tie.
David Moyes’ side were unfortunate to lose the first leg with only a late Michael Gregoritsch finish separating the sides last week and this time they can get revenge to advance to the quarter finals stage.
Our selection for West Ham vs Freiburg is West Ham to win and both teams to score. You can back our pick with Lucky Block at a price of 5/2.
Brighton vs Roma Tips
- Back The Draw @ 3/1
Our second Europa League tip for this weeks action is for Brighton and Roma’s matchup at the Amex to end all square – despite a very one sided first leg.
Roma eased to victory in Italy last week with a confident 4-0 win all but securing their place in the quarter finals of the Europa League this season.
We think that they might find things harder this week as Roma make the trip to the South Coast of England, but after a horrific performance last week in the first leg it is hard to back the hosts.
Lucky Block have priced a draw in Thursday’s game at 3/1, which we think offers great value in a tie that is already pretty much settled.
Roma are likely to just sit back and soak up the pressure away from home this week, but we think they’ll still snatch a goal in what could be a much closer game than the first leg in Rome.
The visitors this week have drawn two of their last three games in Europe and with a resilient defensive performance expected this week we are backing them to make it three out of four.
Liverpool vs Sparta Prague Tips
- Liverpool To Win By 2+ Goals @ 4/5
Jurgen Klopp’s men have all but confirmed their place in the last eight of the Europa League before a ball has even been kicked this week, after a resounding win against Sparta Prague last time out.
Liverpool cruised to a 5-1 victory in Prague last week and they now take an almost insurmountable four goal lead into their home leg at Anfield on Thursday.
The Reds may choose to rest some key players this week with the Premier League title race heating up but we still think they will come out on top as comfortable winners at home.
Our tip for Liverpool vs Sparta Prague this week is for the Reds to win by at least two goals – with this selection available on Lucky Block at a price of 4/5.
Liverpool lost two games in the Europa League group stage this year but despite those two minor slip ups the Reds have been confirmed as the favourites to win the competition.
Even if they do rest some of their core players on Thursday, Liverpool’s youngsters have shown time and time again this season that they can step up on the biggest stage and they should still win comfortably this week.
NOTE: All three of our tips can be combined into one accumulator on the Lucky Block sports betting site, at odds of 24/1. A £20 stake would return £500.
