Europa League Treble: Wins for Udinese, Inter and Atletico Madrid
Thursday nights offer ample opportunity for an accumulator, with a full schedule of Europa League fixtures. Al Hain-Cole has taken full advantage, picking out a treble worth 91/20
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Europa League Treble
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| Udinese |
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Young Boys |
| Kick-off: 18:00 GMT |
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| Tip: Udinese to win at 4/6 (1.67) with Paddy Power |
Udinese’s shock defeat in Switzerland last time out leaves them in need of a victory against Young Boys this evening in order to put their Europa League campaign back on track.
With a daunting trip to Russia on the horizon, a win tonight at the Stadio Friuli is imperative for Francesco Guidolin’s men, who trail leaders Liverpool by two points at the half-way point in Group A.The signs look good for the Zebrette, who are unbeaten in the last six matches on home turf in all competitions, and welcome a side that have not won in five matches on the road, losing four.
The win against Udinese was Young Boys’ only victory in five, while that reversal represents only the Italians’ second defeat in 14 games.
Expect the hosts to avenge that upset tonight, with Paddy Power offering generous 4/6 (1.67) odds for a home win.
| Academica |
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Atletico Madrid |
| Kick off: 18:00 GMT |
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| Tip: Atletico to win at 3/4 (1.75) with Paddy Power |
Having won all three of their Europa League ties so far this season, Atletico Madrid can already secure their place in the next round when they travel to face Academica this evening.
The holders are looking like a real force to contend with this season, having won 20 of their last 24 competitive matches, and each of the last 15 in this competition.Academica, on the other hand, are struggling with their first taste of European competition, and have picked up just a solitary point from their opening three matches.
The Portuguese side are more accustomed to mid-table obscurity, and have started this season in uninspiring form, winning just three of their 15 matches in all competitions.
Expect Diego Simeone’s men to outclass the minnows on Thursday night at inviting 3/4 (1.75) odds.
| Partizan Belgrade |
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Inter |
| Kick-off: 20:05 GMT |
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| Tip: Inter to win at 10/11 (1.91) with Paddy Power |
With just a point to their name in Group H so far, Partizan Belgrade are in desperate need of a win against Inter this evening to keep their slim hopes of progression alive.
Unfortunately for the Serbian club, they could not have picked a worse time to take on the Italian giants, who have won their last nine games on the bounce in all competitions.The most recent of these victories was the best yet for Andrea Stramaccioni’s men, as they brought Juventus’s 49-game unbeaten run to a halt with a 3-1 win in the champions’ own back yard on Saturday.
With the Nerazzurri buzzing, they will be confident of securing their place in the next round by picking up all three points here, just as they have managed in their last three Europa League away games, against Hajduk Split, Vaslui and Neftci Baku.
Odds of 10/11 (1.91) look too good to miss on in-form Inter to triumph in Eastern Europe yet again.
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Al Hain-Cole is a Liverpool fan, experienced tipster and avid follower of European football. He specialises in accumulators and if you would like to read more from Al you can follow him on Twitter here.
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