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Wednesday Football Cheat Sheet: Best bets for Europa League final and more

Max Liu
17 May 2022
3:00 min read

Rangers are the outsiders in the Europa League final

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Get the best bets from our football experts for the Europa League final as Rangers take on Eintracht Frankfurt and much more...

"Frankfurt have saved their best performances for their games on the road, and I think man-for-man they are a slightly better side."

Back Eintracht Frankfurt to win the UEL and Daichi Kamada to have a shot on target @ 2.77/4

Northampton v Mansfield: Brady's bunch to beat Clough's men in playoff

Northampton 2.47/5 v Mansfield 3.39/4, the Draw 3.39/4
19:45
Live on Sky Sports Main Event

Northampton should be able to take the momentum of the final half hour of their League Two playoff semi-final into the second leg as they try to overturn a 2-1 deficit says our fourth tier expert...

Ian Lamont says: "I've got a feeling that Northampton will progress to Wembley and that I'll be considering, come July, the merits of Mansfield being favourites for next season's League Two title. By what score - or method - Northampton come through, however, is not easy to assess.

"If the hosts think they deserved automatic promotion, they must use that hurt effectively to storm the barricades.

"The shortest price in the correct score market is 7.06/1 on a 1-1 draw, a favourite scoreline in League Two. That's not something I'm considering, but is an indication of how close the layers think this match will be. A 1-0 win for the hosts is as short as 8.415/2. Layers just don't see Northampton scoring big, or perhaps conceding. On some levels, 2-0 at 12.5 is tempting.

"However, alongside that over 2.5 goals bet, 2-1 at 12.011/1 seems valid (3-1 at 30.029/1 seems a bit of a stretch for 90 minutes, given Northampton's relative lack of goals). Victory by 2-1 would take the tie to extra-time and penalties. Anything could happen thereon in, but I expect Brady's bunch to secure progress. Opta point out that all three of Mansfield's second legs in Football League playoffs have gone to extra-time."

Ian's bet: Back Northampton @ 2.56/4

Eintracht Frankfurt v Rangers: Eagles can soar to UEL glory

Eintracht Frankfurt 2.486/4 v Rangers 3.211/5, the Draw 3.55/2
20:00
Live on BT Sport 1

Rangers have knocked out Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, but Bundesliga expert Kevin Hatchard doesn't believe they'll complete a German hat-trick in the Europa League final...

Kevin says: "Rangers deserve huge respect after what they did to Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, but I think their underdog status is warranted, simply because they aren't at Ibrox. Yes, they won in Dortmund, but they lost in Belgrade, Braga and Leipzig, and Die Roten Bullen had plenty of chances to score more goals in that semi-final first leg.

"Frankfurt have saved their best performances for their games on the road, and I think man-for-man they are a slightly better side. You can back Frankfurt to win inside 90 minutes at 2.447/5, but I'm conscious that this could go the distance, so I'll just back Frankfurt to win the Europa League at 1.84/5, which means we still win if Frankfurt's ultimate victory requires extra time or penalties.

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"If you want to boost the price, there are a couple of ways you can do it by using the Bet Builder. The first is by backing Frankfurt to lift the trophy and Daichi Kamada to have a shot on target at combined odds of 2.77/4. Kamada tends to save his best displays for this tournament, and he has five goals in 12 UEL matches this term.

"If you just want to back Kamada to score, you can do so at a tempting 4.57/2."

Kevin's bet: Back Eintracht Frankfurt to win the UEL and Daichi Kamada to have a shot on target @ 2.77/4

Eintracht Frankfurt v Rangers: Van Bronckhorst's Gers to lift trophy

Now get the Scottish perspective as our Rangers expert, who's in Seville for the big match, offers his take and best bet...

Frank says: "Can the famous Glasgow Rangers go all the way and etch their name on the trophy? You bet they can. Manager van Bronkhorst, captain James Tavernier and the squad have worked wonders in this competition. The Scots have beaten two sides from the top four of the Bundesliga already. Frankfurt are currently down in 12th.

"Gers also have the Europa League's top scorer in Tavernier, a right back. The Englishman takes penalties and loves to get forward at every opportunity, ghosting in at the back post to meet crosses from Ryan Kent, Borna Barisic and Calvin Bassey.

"Aaron Ramsey, a world-class player, is desperate for game time ahead of the Welsh national teams' push to the World Cup in Qatar. He was born to perform on the big stage. John Lundstram is fast becoming an icon in the stands. Between the posts stands Alan McGregor - the Cinderella Man...

"Both teams scored in three of their four games against German opposition on the route to the final, and more of the same here is 1.715/7. Over 2.5 goals will attract attention at 1.9110/11 with armchair fans hoping for another goal-fest."

Frank's bet: Back Rangers to win the Europa League @ 2.3211/8

Wednesday Football Tips: Take Tavernier to rally Rangers

Paul Higham looks at the Europa League final for his bet of the day and tips James Tavernier and Connor Goldson to be heavily involved.

Paul says: "Skipper James Tavernier is 5.04/1 to get on the scoresheet yet again and just a fraction over half that price at 2.68/5 for a goal or assist.

"We have to take Tavernier to have a say in this game, but we'll also double that up with Rangers defender Connor Goldson doing what he does best - and that's getting stuck in.

"Gers will be under pressure at some stage during the game, and Goldson has already been no stranger to getting his name in the book.

Goldson has been booked seven times in the league, and a further four times in the Europa League - including in both legs of the semi-final against Leipzig.

"So at 3.412/5 for a card here he's the pick to slot into our Bet Builder double alongside his captain."

Paul's bet: Back a Tavernier goal or assist & a Goldson card @ 109/1

The Daily Acca: Glory for Gers in 11/1 shot

Wednesday's Daily Acca is an 11/1 shot, and it culminates in the Europa League Final.

Paul Robinson says: "Rangers are worth backing at odds-against. Eintracht Frankfurt have had a remarkable run in this tournament, beating the likes of Betis, Barcelona and West Ham.

"Their Bundesliga form wasn't great though - they finished 11th - and that does concern me, as they really aren't the best team in the world.

"The Gers themselves have been inspired in the Europa League this season, and they managed to see-off German opposition in the semis - with RB Leipzig being a better side than Frankfurt."

Paul's bet: Back Rangers to win the Europa League, Brescia &amp and Northampton to win @ an Odds Boost of 12.011/1

Football Bet of the Day: Philly to park the bus

Philadelphia 1.422/5 v Inter Miami 9.28/1, the Draw 5.14/1
00:30 (Thursday morning)

Our tipster heads to the MLS and says Philadelphia and Inter Miami could struggle to get going at Subaru Park tonight...

Tobias Gourlay says: "All of Philly's first six home games of the season have finished with under 2.5 Goals, with Jim Curtin's hosts conceding just three goals. Going back into last season, under 2.5 Goals has now been the right bet on 17/22 MLS games at Subaru Park (77%).

"Phil Neville's visitors have struggled on the road this term (W1-D0-L4). But after a couple of early defeats, they've tightened up slightly and all of their last three road trips have ended with Under 2.5 Goals. Since Neville took charge, they too have shown a strong preference for low scorers: 16/22 (73%) have delivered Under 2.5 Goals. At an odds-against price, that's our bet on this one."

Tobias' bet: Back Under 2.5 Goals @ 2.0421/20

Deportivo Tachira v Independiente Petrolero: More misery for travelling Bolivians

Deportivo Tachira 1.548/15 v Independiente Petrolero 5.95/1, the Draw 4.3100/30
01:00 (Thursday morning)

It could be worth staying as Nathan Joyes landed two winners in the last round of fixtures and he's off to Venezuela for latest from the Copa Libertadores...

Nathan says: "It's been a nightmare debut campaign for Independiente Petrolero, and while many would have anticipated the Bolivians to struggle, a solitary point after four matches as well as conceding sixteen goals is about as bleak as it could be at this stage.

"Deportivo Tachira, on the other hand, have an opportunity to pile the pressure on Emelec for second spot in what is a must win game for the Venezuelans.

"Sitting just one point behind Emelec, who travel to current champions Palmeiras, a win could potentially put them two points clear of third spot and with a trip to Brazil themselves in the final week.

"This does appear to be the Venezuelans last opportunity for points. However, a bonus for Tachira is that they just turned Petrolero over 2-1 in their own back yard and back on home soil in front of their own fans, they'll be in a confident mood.