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Europa Conference League Best Bets: Thursday September 8th
We’re set for UEFA Europa Conference League best bet this Thursday. The qualifications have been done and completed and now is the time for the group stages of Europe’s third biggest competition. Some teams are overwhelming favourites to win their games, while there are others with tricky fixtures to navigate as European football takes its full course on Thursday.
In this article:
- Molde vs Gent Preview & Best Bet
- Slovacko vs Partizan Belgrade Preview & Best Bet
- Hearts vs Basaksehir Preview & Best Bet
- Villarreal vs Lech Poznan Preview & Best Bet
- FC Ballkani vs CFR ClujPreview & Best Bet
Molde vs Gent Preview
Thursday, September 8th, 20:00 (UK)
Molde FK are on a run of four consecutive wins in the Eliteserien, and the latest came against Bodo/Glimt over the weekend. In that match, Molde FK only managed 35% ball possession, but they were devastating on the counterattacks.
They have only suffered a defeat in their past seven home games, winning the remaining six games. In terms of form and strength, Molde seemingly have the edge over their Belgian opposition. On the other hand, Gent suffered a 2-1 defeat at Charleroi in their league game over the weekend.
Molde vs Gent Best Bet
De Buffalo were in the Europa League in the earlier part of the qualification, but dropped to this competition following a 4-0 defeat to Omonia Nicosia. Gent have won just one of their past five games in all competitions and will need a turnaround to pick up at least a point from Aker Stadion. I am backing the hosts to claim a win on home turf.
- Selection: Molde to Win
- Best Odds: 1.90 (bet365)
- Stakes: 8/10
Slovacko vs Partizan Belgrade Preview
Thursday, September 8th, 17:45 (UK)
Slovacko, who are Czech Cup winners, are making their European Group Stage debut as one of the nine teams doing so in the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL). They were brilliant in their play-off, winning 4-0 against AIK.
Although, their recent form will need to be improved if they are to begin on a winning note against Partizan.
Meanwhile, Partizan travel to Mestsky Stadion Miroslava Valenty with a decent record of seven games without a defeat. The last time they tasted defeat was in early August and are looking strong for an opening round win in the competition.
Slovacko vs Partizan Belgrade Best Bet
Slovacko will look to make an early impression but Partizan have the better momentum at the moment and will fancy their chances at claiming all three points. It is a tricky tie for both sides on paper but I’m backing the visitors to avoid defeat no matter what.
- Selection: Partizan Belgrade to Win or Draw
- Best Odds: 1.50 (bet365)
- Stakes: 7/10
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Hearts vs Basaksehir Preview
Thursday, September 8th, 17:45 (UK)
Hearts are returning to Europe for the first time since the 2004/05 campaign. Their dream of making an impact in the Europa Conference League will require them to go the extra mile if they are to progress from a group that has Fiorentina, RFS and matchday one opponents Basaksehir. In all competitions, Hearts have won only one of their past six games.
Meanwhile, Basaksehir are yet to taste defeat in their opening ten games this season. Their formidable form makes them huge favourites in this contest. One striking stat is that the Turkish side are yet to concede more than a goal in a game this season.
Hearts vs Basaksehir Best Bet
Hearts will have to do the extra in order to take something out of the game but the visitor’s resilience at the back will give them the upper hand in this fixture and should see them record an opening day win.
- Selection: Basaksehir to Win
- Best Odds: 2.25 (bet365)
- Stakes: 6/10
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Villarreal vs Lech Poznan Preview
Thursday, September 8th, 17:45 (UK)
Villarreal are another strong team in the Europa Conference League this season and are even among the favourites for the title. They hold a record of not conceding a goal in four La Liga games so far and are growing in confidence in Europe as well.
On a personal note, Unai Emery is in search of his fifth European crown and Polish side Lech Poznan will test his side’s resolve in their group opener on Thursday. The Polish outfit are not doing badly at the moment too, having won their past three league games since edging Dudelange in their playoffs. It is also their first appearance in Europe since the 2010/11 season.
Villarreal vs Lech Poznan Best Bet
The Yellow submarines are overwhelming favourites to win this game and I reckon there could be a good amount of goals as well.
- Selection: Over 2.5 Goals
- Best Odds: 1.50 (bet365)
- Stakes: 9/10
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FC Ballkani VS CFR Cluj Preview
Thursday, September 8th, 17:45 (UK)
Topflight champions Ballkani will become the first Kosovan side to play in the group stages of a UEFA Club competition when they make their debut on Thursday. They played in three rounds of qualifying, scoring 17 goals in the six games. They have also won their past five games, conceding just once.
On Cluj’s part, they have struggled a bit this term and this is their second successive Conference League appearance. Although they did not progress from the group last term, they will be hoping for a better return this time.
In their past nine fixtures on the road in European competitions, they have failed to win one and that hands Ballkani the advantage.
FC Ballkani vs CFR Cluj Best Bet
For obvious reasons, the bookmakers have Cluj as favourites to win this one but I’m going against that to back the hosts to take something out of the game. They are in a much better form at the moment and the extra 12th man in the form of home advantage should help their cause.
- Selection: Ballkani To Win or Draw
- Best Odds: 1.66 (bet365)
- Stakes: 6/10
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Odds via bet365 as at 10:00 on September 7th 2022. Odds may now differ.
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