The Europa League continues on Thursday night and we take a look at the games between Feyenoord and Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest and Midtjylland offering up a suggested bet in each for your consideration.
FEYENOORD v ASTON VILLA
Feyenoord were away to Braga in Week 1 and they went down 1-0 conceding a 79th minute goal. They were in League action on the weekend, beating Groningen 1-0 on the road and they remain top of the Eredivisie table with 6 wins and a draw in their opening 7 games.
Aston Villa were at home to Bologna in Week 1 and they by a 1-0 margin thanks to a winner in the 13th minute. They were firm favourites for the game starting at 8/10. Aston Villa are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions and on the weekend beat Fulham 3-1 at home in the League, a result that leaves them 16th on the Premier League table.
Head-to-Head
These sides haven’t met since the Cup fixture back in 2010 when Villa won 3-1.
Betting – Click here to bet
Feyenoord 2.90
Draw 3.50
Aston Villa 2.45
Verdict
While Aston Villa have shown improved form of late, I am a bit surprised to find them trading as favourites in this game as they already must have had one eye on the relegation battle in the EPL. I think Feyenoord are the value to pick up 3 points at home.
BET: Feyenoord win at 2.90
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NOTTINGHAM FOREST vs FC MIDTJYLLAND
Nottingham were away to Betis in their opening fixture and they came from behind early in the first half to take a 2-1 lead after the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, they conceded an 85th minute equaliser. Nottingham are without a win in their last 7 matches and on the weekend hosted Sunderland in the English Premier League where they went down 1-0 to slip to 17th on the EPL table.
Midtjylland had to qualify for the Europa group stage, but they showed they are intent on making a fist of things when they beat Sturm Graz 2-0 at home in their opener thanks to a goal in each half. Midtjylland have won their last 4 games in all competitions and they are second in the Superliga after a 2-1 home win over Randers FC on the weekend.
Head-to-Head
These sides have never met previously .
Betting – Click here to bet
Nottingham Forest 1.50
Draw 4.75
Midtjylland 6.50
Verdict
Forest are strong favourites at home and I fancy them to win without conceding.
BET: Result and Both Teams to Score, Notts Forest and No at 2.70
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
