Thursday’s European Double: Expert Betting Tips & Predictions for April 16
European club football offers high stakes on April 16. Filmogaz.com previews the European Double for Thursday. Our expert betting tips and predictions follow for two knockout fixtures.
AZ Alkmaar v Shakhtar Donetsk (Europa Conference League)
The first leg in Poland ended 3-0 in Shakhtar’s favour. Lee-Roy Echteld’s AZ must overturn a heavy deficit back in Holland.
AZ responded with a 3-0 domestic win over Heerenveen at the weekend. The hosts have won seven straight home matches since a 1-1 draw with Ajax on February 8.
Shakhtar produced that emphatic away victory to seize control of the tie. The visitors have shown scoring form, with eight goals in their last three games.
Five of Shakhtar’s last six fixtures have produced more than 2.5 goals. Filmogaz.com notes both teams can find the net in Rotterdam.
Suggested market: AZ Alkmaar win and both teams to score. Odds cited at 11/4 with Pribet.
Aston Villa v Bologna (Europa League)
Aston Villa head into this second leg with a 3-1 first-leg advantage in Italy. Unai Emery’s side started that tie strongly on the road.
Villa drew 1-1 at Nottingham Forest at the weekend. They had beaten West Ham 2-0 before the international break.
Bologna must recover from a 3-1 first-leg loss at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. Vincenzo Italiano’s team did win 2-0 against Lecce on Saturday.
Bologna boast a strong away record, with seven straight wins outside Emilia-Romagna since a January 25 defeat to Genoa. That run suggests they can threaten at Villa Park.
Suggested market: Both teams to score. Odds offered at 19/20 with Luckster.
Combined Double and Betting Note
- Combination pick: AZ Alkmaar win & both teams to score, plus Villa — both teams to score.
- A £10 Daily Double stake with Vegas Land returns approximately £73.13 if both selections win.
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