With the Europa League group stage officially getting underway in midweek, the action rolls onto Thursday night.
As Bournemouth get their iconic European adventure underway in the Basque Country, the likes of Italian giants Juventus will steal centre stage.
Ahead of a stacked night of action from across the continent, we have taken a glance at some of Thursday’s most attractive Europa League betting tips.
Thursday, September 17th
BST 20:00 Besiktas vs Marseille
Punching their Europa League group stage ticket last month as they secured a 3-1 aggregate victory against Lithuanian outfit Kauno Zalgiris, Besiktas have certainly impressed since returning from the summer interval.
Currently sat in silver medal finish among Turkey’s elite, Vincenzo Italiano’s men should find the mood in their camp at a real high.
Extending on their eye-catching flurry over the weekend as they secured a routine 3-0 win at home against Erzumspor, the Back Eagles are riding a serious wave of momentum.
Getting September underway with a famous 2-1 victory away at Turkish giants Fenerbahce, Besiktas have also impressed with their free-scoring performances in the final third.
In fact, Thursday’s hosts have won their previous three consecutive domestic appearances by an aggregate score of 11-3 and they will know the importance of claiming a first-leg advantage here.
While Marseille might have opened up the 2026/27 campaign with a thumping 4-0 victory at home against Strasbourg on August 21st, the French heavyweights have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion.
With the pressure on Bruno Genesio’s shoulders starting to reach a boiling point, Les Phoceens should be bracing themselves for another stern examination when they travel to Istanbul on Thursday night.
Last seen over the weekend falling to a 1-0 loss at the hands of Rennes, Marseille have now lost all of their previous three consecutive Ligue 1 appearances by an aggregate score of 6-2.
Likewise, opening September with a rollercoaster 3-2 defeat against Paris FC, Genesio’s downbeat squad have also shown some rather glaring defensive struggles on either side of the summer interval.
It should also be highlighted, Marseille have lost five of their previous six competitive showdowns on the road continuing on from the summer interval.
Betting Tip: Goal to be scored in both halves @ 3/5 1xBet
20:00 Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth
Left heartbroken over the summer following Andoni Iraola’s departure, Bournemouth have certainly got a new era underway at the Vitality.
Despite punching a famous Europa League ticket back in May as they secured an iconic sixth-place finish among England’s elite, Thursday’s guests are still trying to find their feet under new boss Marco Rose.
Eventually forced to settle for a thrilling 2-2 stalemate at home against Brentford last time out, the Cherries are still waiting to put a maiden Premier League victory on the board.
Suffering last-gasp heartbreak on the opening weekend of the 2026/27 campaign as they fell to a 2-1 defeat against Manchester City on August 23rd, Bournemouth have also gained a reputation for their lively affairs.
In fact, Rose’s side have seen six of their last seven matchups on either side of the summer interval finish with both teams finding the net.
Although Real Sociedad might have enjoyed a much-welcomed flurry on either side of opening September, Thursday’s hosts came crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion last time out.
Blown away at home against Spanish heavyweights Atletico Madrid as they slumped to a 3-0 drumming in the Basque Country, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s side have won just a pair of their previous 14 La Liga appearances.
Likewise, Sociedad have failed to register back-to-back wins across all competitions since the start of February.
Despite getting their Europa League adventure underway on Thursday night, La Real have shown some extended defensive struggles.
Including a routine 4-1 defeat away at 15-time European champions Real Madrid on August 26th, Matarazzo’s men have recorded just a sole clean sheet across all competitions since the start of April.
Betting Tip: Marcus Tavernier over 0.5 shots on target @ 8/11 BetUS
20:00 Juventus vs Nijmegen
Suffering the most spectacular of last-gasp heartbreak away at Sassuolo as they eventually fell to a remarkable 3-2 loss, Juventus are desperately searching for an immediate response here.
However, widely regarded as a standout Europa League contender this season, the Old Lady will know the importance of laying down an immediate marker on Thursday night.
Excited to make a return to Turin in midweek, Luciano Spalletti’s superstar squad will take plenty of solace from their extended success on home soil.
Continuing on from last season, the former Napoli boss has seen his side suffer just a single defeat from any of their previous nine straight showdowns in front of their own supporters – a run that stems back to February 21st.
However, it is also worth highlighting, Juventus have seen all of their last six consecutive matchups in Turin finish with under 2.5 goals.
Although Nijmegen might have cemented their spot as one of Europe’s ultimate surprise packages last season, Dick Schreuder’s side have drastically failed to find a similar level this time around.
Watching their Champions League dreams go up in smoke last month as they slumped to a nightmare 6-1 aggregate defeat against Bodo/Glimt, Thursday’s guests are at the heart of a public rut.
Last seen over the weekend putting in another downbeat display as they were hit with a 3-0 loss away at Cambuur, Nijmegen have now claimed just a single win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions.
Getting September underway with a 3-1 defeat at home against Dutch giants Feyenoord, NEC couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge when they travel to Turin on Thursday.
Betting Tip: Noe Lebreton to be shown a card @ 5/2 1xBet
Our Thursday Europa League Accumulator:
- Besiktas vs Marseille – Goal to be scored in both halves
- Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth – Marcos Tavernier over 0.5 shots on target
- Juventus vs Nijmegen – Noe Lebreton to be shown a card
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