Europa League tips: Paddy trader delivers his verdict on Thursday’s games

Europa League action returns this week and Paddy trader Emmet O'Keefe has his top picks.

* All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.

Thursday 5.55pm: Arsenal v Benfica – Kieran Tierney to have 1 or More Shots on Target

Arsenal v Benfica
BT Sport 1

Arsenal must really have a go at the Europa League if they are to have a successful season. I’m not huge on the match betting but I like Kieran Tierney to have 1 or More Shots on Target.

It’s a bet that’s landed in two of his last five matches. Tierney is so important to Arsenal’s attacking game and I can see him having a couple of chances here.

8pm: Man Utd v Real Sociedad – Daniel James to Score Anytime

Man Utd v Real Sociedad
BT Sport 2

It’s a tough game to call with United boasting a big lead from the first leg. Solskjaer could field a weaker team due to the tie being over. The bet I like in this one is Daniel James to Score Anytime.

He scored in the first leg and he’s netted in his last two Premier League games. He’s full of confidence at the moment.

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8pm: Leicester City v Slavia Prague – Slavia Prague to Qualify

Leicester City v Slavia Prague
BT Sport ESPN

The way this game is set up and no crowd in the stadium, after drawing 0-0 in the first leg, it’s an advantage to be away in the second leg. You have the benefit of the away goals as well as the home side not having fans. I think there could be some questions about Leicester’s motivations.

Brendan Rodgers will be desperate to finish in the top four this season, so the Europa League could take a backseat. Slavia Prague are dominating the Czech league and the Europa League will be their priority. Slavia Prague to Qualify is a bet that makes a lot of sense.

Europa League betting tips:

Kieran Tierney to have 1 or More Shots on Target
Daniel James to Score Anytime
Slavia Prague to Qualify

* All prices are bang up to date with our snazzy widgets, while odds in copy are accurate at time of publishing but subject to change.

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