Two thrilling Europa League qualifiers, Molde vs Elfsborg and Braga vs Rapid Vienna, headline our betting tips for Thursday.
We analyse each fixture and offer our expert predictions to help you maximise your winnings.
Molde vs Elfsborg: A Scandinavian Showdown
Norway’s Molde and Sweden’s Elfsborg have been in excellent form, and a high-scoring affair is on the cards, making the “Both Teams to Score” (BTTS) bet an enticing option.
Molde have been particularly impressive at home, scoring 11 goals in their last four matches and have yet to be held scoreless. Notably, Molde have scored in every home fixture across all competitions this season, highlighting their ability to score against any opponent at home.
The BTTS bet has paid off in eight of Molde’s last ten home games, indicating that while they tend to score at home, they’re also prone to conceding. This trend of both teams finding the back of the net is likely to continue in this fixture.
Elfsborg also come into this fixture with a remarkable scoring record, which should give them confidence heading into this tie. The Swedish side have scored in 12 consecutive matches, and while they haven’t reached the Europa League group stages since the 2013/14 season, their current form suggests they’re capable of making a deep run this time around.
One player to watch for the visitors is Michael Baidoo. The Ghanaian striker has struggled domestically but has found his stride in European competitions. He has both scored and assisted goals both home and away in this qualifying campaign, making him a key threat and a potentially profitable punt to score anytime at 4.0 odds on Betwinner.
Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
22/08 18:00 Molde – Elfsborg Both Teams to Score @ 1.60 (Betwinner)
Molde’s ability to score at home, combined with Elfsborg’s 12-match scoring run, suggests that we are likely to see goals from both sides.
The Both Teams to Score bet has landed in eight of Molde’s last ten home games and should also pay off in this fixture.
Back Both Teams to Score in this match at 1.60 odds on Betwinner.
Molde vs Elfsborg - Both Teams to Score @ 1.60
Braga vs Rapid Vienna: A Goal-Fest on the Cards
Braga and Rapid Vienna have both enjoyed impressive starts to their respective seasons. Both teams have shown a knack for scoring goals and should provide an entertaining, goal-filled spectacle on Thursday.
Rapid Vienna have been particularly impressive on the road, winning three of their opening four away matches, including impressive victories at Wisla and Trabzonspor in earlier qualifying rounds, which should fill them with confidence as they travel to Portugal.
Furthermore, having scored in all eight of their games this season, the Austrians will be confident of breaching Braga’s defence as well.
Braga, meanwhile, have also been in good scoring form. The hosts have scored at least once in five of their six matches this season, and they will look to assert their dominance at home to get a solid result ahead of the return leg.
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
22/08 20:30 Braga – Rapid Vienna Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.685 (Betwinner)
With both teams demonstrating a knack for scoring, the “Over 2.5 Goals” market is a solid choice for this match.
Braga’s ability to score consistently, combined with Rapid Vienna’s proven track record on the road, suggests that this game could see plenty of goals.
The 1.685 odds on Betwinner for Over 2.5 Goals in this match offer good value.
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