Aston Villa still lead the betting for Europa League success, but Unai Emery’s struggling team faces a challenging last-16 match against Lille away tonight.
Bet365 offers odds of 3/1 for Villa to claim the trophy, even though they have won only one of their last seven games.
Lille is unbeaten in four matches and will be eager to add to the woes of the Premier League side.
Lille vs Aston Villa top betting tips
Emery’s team suffered a 4-1 defeat at home to Chelsea in their previous match, and the Villa manager will expect a better performance in France tonight.
Scoring goals has been a challenge for Aston Villa lately, and Lille has faced similar issues.
Therefore, betting on a low-scoring first leg might be advisable, though under 2.5 goals is available at 4/5 with Bet365. Better odds can be found for betting against BTTS at evens.
Andre Onana is a crucial player for Villa in midfield, and the Belgian is evens with Bet365 to commit over 1.5 fouls.
Nottingham Forest vs Midtjylland
Nottingham Forest faces a Europa League rematch against Midtjylland tonight, seeking to avenge their City Ground loss to the Danish team during the group stage.
That 3-2 defeat marked the beginning of a tough period for Ange Postecoglou, and Forest is now on its fourth manager this season.
Vitor Pereira began with an exciting 3-0 victory against Fenerbahce but hasn’t won in four games since.
Forest managed a commendable 2-2 draw at the Etihad in their last match, which explains why Bet365 has them as 11/20 favorites tonight.
Igor Jesus has been a key player for Forest in Europe, scoring seven times to become joint top scorer in the Europa League.
The Brazilian is expected to lead the attack again tonight, and he’s 11/10 to score with Bet365. The same odds apply to midfielder Elliot Anderson having a shot on target.
Crystal Palace vs AEK Larnaca
Crystal Palace is in a similar spot to Forest, looking to rectify their Conference League loss at home to AEK Larnaca.
The Cypriots won 1-0 at Selhurst Park in October but have been struggling, winning just once in their last four games across all competitions.
The Eagles appear to be on the rise, winning three of their last four matches, making them clear favorites at 2/9 for the first leg of this last-16 tie.
The arrival of Jorgen Strand Larsen has revitalized Palace’s attack, and the Norwegian is adapting quickly.
The tall striker is priced at 5/6 to score anytime at Bet365, but opting for him to score a header raises the odds to 6/1.
Oliver Glasner’s squad won 8-2 in corners the last time Larnaca visited, so betting on Crystal Palace at -3 in the corner handicap is appealing at 11/10.
Interested in betting on a team with a goal advantage or underdog status? Check out our Masterclass on Handicap Betting for insights into shifting margins.
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