With the Europa League stealing centre stage on Thursday night, we are treated to a bumper schedule from across the continent.
With both Liverpool and Brighton looking to lay down their own respective markers on Thursday night, we have found a pair of Europa League markets that are worth keeping an eye out for.
20:00 Liverpool vs Toulouse
Suffering real frustration last season as they eventually missed out on the chance to book a top-four finish, Liverpool certainly haven’t shown any signs of a hangover this time around. Enjoying what has been an eye-catching start to the 2023/24 campaign and looking to lay down another marker on Thursday night, it is no secret that Jurgen Klopp’s side are tipped as a leading Europa League contender.
Marking their return from October’s international break with a rugged 2-0 victory against bitter local rivals Everton, the former Borussia Dortmund boss has also seen his squad impress while on the European stage.
Along with getting their Europa League adventure underway on September 21st with a turnaround 3-1 victory away at Austrian outfit LASK, the Reds have collected six points from their first two Group E showdowns.
Bagging at least a pair of goals in 10 of their previous 11 appearances across all competitions, Liverpool’s attacking superstars should be smelling the chance to enjoy another fruitful night at Anfield here.
On the flip side, while Toulouse might still be fancying their chances of following Liverpool out of Group E this year, the French outfit will be more than aware that they face a monumental challenge on Merseyside in midweek.
Forced to settle for a 1-1 stalemate at home against Reims over the weekend on their return from October’s international break, Les Violets have recorded just a pair of wins from any of their previous 10 contests across all formats.
Along with that recent inconsistent spell stemming all the way back to August 13th, it should also be highlighted that Toulouse have recorded just a pair of victories on their travels since the end of April.
Betting Tip: Diogo Jota to score anytime @ 6/5 with
20:00 Brighton vs Ajax
While Brighton might have gained a string of plaudits last season on what was a history-making campaign at the Amex, Brighton do find themselves in the midst of a recent wobble. Knowing that they face what is a must-win showdown on the south coast in midweek, Thursday’s hosts should be smelling a golden opportunity to make a major statement of intent here.
Marking their return from October’s international break with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of defending Premier League champions Manchester City, Roberto De Zerbi’s side are now without a win from any of their previous five appearances across all competitions.
Getting their first Europa League point on the board in France on October 5th as they eventually snatched a 2-2 stalemate against Marseille, the Seagulls are still waiting to reach top gear.
Excited to make a return to the Amex on Thursday night, the former Sassuolo boss will be calling on summer recruit Joao Pedro to spearhead their charge here.
Including a brace against AEK Athens on September 21st, the ex-Watford starlet has notched three goals in his first two Group B showdowns.
In the midst of what has become a major nightmare since opening up the 2023/24 campaign, it is no secret that Ajax are enduring an infamous crisis across all fronts.
Sacking manager Maurice Steijn over the weekend after just four months in charge, the Dutch heavyweights suddenly find themselves at the heart of an Eredivisie relegation scrap.
Remarkably collecting just five points from their first seven domestic appearances and sat second bottom of the table with just a single top-flight victory to their name.
Likewise, including a 4-3 defeat against Utrecht on Sunday lunchtime, Ajax have also won just a pair of their first 11 contests across all formats.
Betting Tip: Joao Pedro to score anytime @ 29/20 with
Thursday s Europa League Double
Liverpool vs Toulouse Diogo Jota to score anytime @ 6/5
Brighton vs Ajax Joao Pedro to score anytime @ 29/20
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