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Europa Conference League Best Bets: Thursday, February 16th
After a long break from European competitions, it returns with action in the knockout stages. The World Cup has come and gone over the rest period and clubs have changed personnel one way or the other ahead of what promises to be an exciting round of football.
Here are the best value bets to go with ahead of the latest round of action.
In this article:
- Bodo/Glimt v Lech Poznan Preview & Best Bet
- Lazio vs CFR Cluj Preview & Best Bet
- Trabzonspor vs Basel Preview & Best Bet
- Braga v Fiorentina Preview & Best Bet
- Ludogorets v Anderlecht Preview & Best Bet
Bodo/Glimt vs Lech Poznan Preview
Thursday, February 16th, 17:45 (UK Time)
After the long winter break, Bodo will hope to kick-start their Conference League knockout stages in style when they host Lech Poznan. Bodo will begin 2023 with action in the Conference League before the new Eliteserien season gets underway, but many still view them as favourites to beat their opposition in front of the home fans. Amahl Pellegrino, who scored 25 goals in the last domestic campaign, is definitely the player to watch in this contest.
Meanwhile, the Polish side are in decent form after racking up back-to-back 1-0 wins over Legnica and Wisla Plock, but they face a Bodo side that is imperious at home. Mikael Ishaq has an eye for second half goals and he could help his side get one at the Aspmyra Stadium on Thursday.
Bodo/Glimt vs Lech Poznan Best Bet
Both sides have ample quality upfront to get on the scoresheet so it could be a case of who can outscore the other. The hosts are slight favourites to win but back goals to be scored at both ends after 90 minutes.
- Selection: Yes on Both Teams to Score
- Best Odds: 1.61 (bet365)
- Stakes: 6/10
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Lazio vs CFR Cluj Preview
Thursday, February 16th, 20:00 (UK)
Lazio will be keen to return to winning ways when they take on Cluj in the Conference League last 32 after a disappointing 2-0 home loss to Atalanta in their last game. The Biancocelesti are winless in their past four league appearances and will need to up their performance against a tricky Cluj side. Fit-again centre-forward Ciro Immobile is widely expected to lead the line for the hosts and that should boost their chances of a win.
On the other hand, the Romanians have suffered a serious dip in form, and they come into this first leg encounter on the back of two consecutive losses to Steaua and Universitatea Craiova.
Lazio vs CFR Cluj Best Bet
A win for the Italian looks valuable, but we are backing goals to come aplenty as well. The hosts are not the most solid side in defence and Cluj could have one eye on that piece of information.
- Selection: Over 2.5 Goals
- Best Odds: 1.90 (bet365)
- Stakes: 8/10
Trabzonspor vs Basel Preview
Thursday, February 16th, 17:45 (UK)
Arguably seen as the biggest clash of the knockout stages, Turkish side Trabzonspor will welcome Basel to the Medical Park Stadium on Thursday evening. Abdullah Avci’s men were not quite convincing in the Europa League Group H, but thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ferencvaros they booked their spot in the Conference League last 32.
Now, a number of stars like Marek Hamsik and Edin Visca are sidelined with injuries, as well as Bruno Peres, Dorukhan Tokoz, and Serkan Asan. With that in mind, the other players in the team will need to step up if they are to win in front of their home fans.
On the other hand, Basel will aim to build on the 3-1 win over Sion last weekend. Regardless, the RotBlau are having their worst moments in recent years.
Trabzonspor vs Basel Best Bet
The Turkish side will bank on their season-long unbeaten home form in all competitions in this fixture. Despite the injuries, they should still be able to navigate a win against the underwhelming Swiss side.
- Selection: Trabzonspor to Win
- Best Odds: 1.83 (bet365)
- Stakes: 7/10
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Braga vs Fiorentina Preview
Thursday, February 16th, 17:45 (UK)
Thursday’s Conference League game between Braga and Fiorentina remains one of the biggest ties of the round. The two teams meet for the first time in European competitions and Estadio Municipal de Braga will host this blockbuster.
In-form Braga defeated Maritimo 2-1 at the weekend to stay in the title race, and they are very much comfortable at home and could be a difficult evening for the Italian side in Portugal.
Meanwhile, the Viola suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Juventus in their last league match, and given their struggles in front of goal, backing Artur Jorge’s troops is inevitable.
Braga vs Fiorentina Best Bet
The home side have won their past eight games at home, while the Italians have struggled on the road. Taking form and momentum into account, good value comes with backing Braga to claim a win on home turf.
- Selection: Braga to Win
- Best Odds: 2.55 (bet365)
- Stakes: 6/10
Ludogorets vs Anderlecht Preview
Thursday, February 16th, 20:00 (UK)
Ludogorets will host Anderlecht in the first leg of the Conference League last 32 at the Huvepharma Arena. League football just returned for Ludogorets and they managed to nick a 2-1 win over Spartak Varna, with Kiril Despodov showing his importance once again.
While Jakub Piotrowski, Anton Nedyalkov, and Olivier Verdon are suspended, the winger could be the one to help his side edge their opponents.
Meanwhile, Anderlecht have been able to conjure some interesting results of late and warmed up for this crunch encounter with a comfortable 3-1 win over st. Truiden but beating Ludogorets in Razgrad is easier said than done.
Ludogorets vs Anderlecht Best Bet
Taking the side’s recent form into account, we believe that a draw is a more realistic outcome as the two teams are not far apart.
- Selection: Draw
- Best Odds: 3.30 (bet365)
- Stakes: 6/10
Odds via bet365 as of 10:00 February 14th 2023. Odds may now differ.
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