With the Europa League group stage getting back underway on Thursday, we are treated to a stacked schedule from across the continent.
As Aston Villa look to take a giant leap towards punching their knockout stage ticket, a host of European heavyweights will steal centre stage in midweek.
Ahead of what should be a pulsating night of European action, we have taken a look at some of the most attractive Europa League betting tips.
Thursday, November 27th
BST 17:45 Ludogorets vs Celta Vigo
Although Celta Vigo might have entered November’s international break with an action-packed 4-2 victory against reigning Spanish champions Barcelona, it appears that was just a minor blip for Los Celestes.
Flying out of the traps since opening up their respective Europa League adventure back in August, Claudio Giraldez’s camp could have their sights set on mounting a genuine European charge this season.
With the mood around Galicia at a red-hot high, the Sky Blues can take a giant leap towards punching their knockout stage ticket on Thursday evening.
Last seen in Europa League action storming their way to a stellar 3-0 romp away at Dinamo Zagreb, Celta Vigo should be excited by a trip to Bulgaria here.
In fact, including an eye-catching 2-1 victory against Nice on October 23rd, Giraldez’s side have won all of their previous three straight Europa League showdowns by an aggregate score of 8-2.
Likewise, winning six of their last seven appearances across all competitions – a run that stems back to a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad on October 19th – we are backing an away victory in midweek.
While Ludogorets might have stormed their way to a record-breaking 14th domestic crown last season, the Eagles have rather drastically struggled to find any kind of stability this time around.
Despite marking their return from November’s international break with a much-welcomed 2-0 win away at Septemvri Sofia, that is just the second victory that Per-Mathis Hogmo’s men have recorded from any of their previous 10 appearances across all competitions.
With that extended rut stemming all the way back to the end of September, the former Molde boss could find some mounting pressure on his shoulders in Razgrad.
Although the Bulgarian heavyweights might have opened their Europa League adventure with a 2-1 victory against Molde, Ludogorets have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion.
Last seen in European action falling to a routine 3-1 defeat away at Ferencvaros, Thursday’s hosts have lost each of their previous three straight Europa League showdowns by an aggregate score of 8-3.
Tip: Celta Vigo win @ 8/11
20:00 Real Betis vs Utrecht
While Real Betis might have been forced to settle for consecutive 1-1 stalemates against Girona and Valencia on either side of November’s international break, Los Verdiblancos have continued to receive plenty of plaudits since opening up the 2025/26 campaign.
Last seen in Europa League action securing an impressive 2-0 victory at home against Lyon, Manuel Pellegrini’s men have their sights set on embarking on another iconic European fairytale this year.
In fact, last season’s Europa Conference League finalists have remarkably suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous 14 consecutive appearances across all competitions – a purple patch that stems all the way back to August 31st.
With the mood around Andalusia at a real high, the one-time Manchester City boss finds his squad pencilled in as a standout contender in midweek.
Getting November underway with an empathic 3-0 victory against Mallorca, Real Betis will be looking to take a giant leap towards punching their Europa League knockout stage ticket here.
Although Utrecht might have entered November’s international break with a stunning 2-1 victory at home against Dutch icons Ajax, Ron Jans’ men have struggled to find any kind of fluidity so far this season.
Getting their Europa League adventure underway with a toothless 1-0 loss at the hands of Lyon on September 25th, the former Twente boss finds his inconsistent squad scrapping it out at the foot of the table.
Including a 2-0 defeat against Freiburg last month, the Dutch outfit have registered just a single point from any of their first four Europa League appearances.
Facing what looks set to be another monumental challenge when they travel to Spain in midweek, Utrecht have also gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring issues on the road.
Including a woeful 4-1 drumming against AZ Alkmaar on October 26th, Thursday’s guests have collected just one-point from any of their last six straight away fixtures across all fronts.
Tip: Antony to score anytime @ 6/4
20:00 Panathinaikos vs Strum Graz
While Panathinaikos might have endured a stuttering start to proceedings when opening up the 2025/26 campaign back in August, the Shamrocks have come roaring back in an impressive fashion.
Marking their return from November’s international break with a dominant display over the weekend as they cruised their way to a thumping 3-0 victory away at Panserraikos, Rafael Benitez has certainly made an immediate impact since arriving last month.
Heading into November’s fortnight interval with a 2-1 win at home against domestic foes PAOK, the former Newcastle boss should find the mood in his camp at a season-high. Skyrocketing their way up the Super League standings, the Greek giants will be confident of making another statement here.
Likewise, last seen in Europa League action securing a gritty 1-0 victory away at Malmo, Panathinaikos have won their previous three appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 6-1.
Pencilled in as a standout contender on Thursday night, it should also be highlighted that Benitez’s side have also won five of their last six outings.
Embarking on a real fairytale last season as they successfully defended their domestic crown, Strum Graz opened up the 2025/26 campaign with plenty of plaudits from across the continent.
However, marking their return from November’s international break with a nightmare 3-1 drumming at home against LASK, the reigning Austrian champions suddenly find themselves at the heart of a public crisis.
Getting November underway with a 2-1 defeat away at SK Rapid, Jurgen Samuel appears to have a major job on his hands at the Merkur Arena.
Despite being last seen in Europa League action snatching a 0-0 stalemate at home against Nottingham Forest, Strum Graz have failed to win any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.
With that rut stemming back to October 19th, the Blacks will travel to Athens knowing that they face another stern examination. Two camps who find the moods in their respective camps at a polar opposite, we are backing a home win here.
Tip: Panathinaikos win @ 7/10
Our Thursday Europa League Accumulator:
- Ludogorets vs Celta Vigo – Celta Vigo win @ 8/11
- Real Betis vs Utrecht – Antony to score anytime @ 6/4
- Panathinaikos vs Strum Graz – Panathinaikos win @ 7/10
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