The Daily Acca: A Europa League special

Betting Insider is focusing on the Europa League tonight.

Ukranians to score at the Emirates

Bet 1: BTTS in Arsenal v Vorskla @ 11/8

The Gunners begin Group E of their Europa League campaign in a game that they are long odds-on to win, but I have a feeling that they won't be able to keep a clean sheet.

Unai Emery has enjoyed plenty of success in this competition in his career, and he must fancy his chances of going deep in it this year.

They face their easiest task of their group tonight, but I have some concerns over their defence - especially if they continue to play out from the back. They are yet to keep a clean sheet in five Premier League games this season, and I doubt that the manager will play his strongest XI here.

I have to admit that I don't know much about the opposition. Vorskla haven't been this far in Europe since 2011, but they have started their domestic campaign well enough, and they have won three of their last four outings.

Celtic manager - Brendan Rodgers

Tight game at Parkhead

Bet 2: Under 2.5 Goals in Celtic v Rosenborg @ 11/10 

These two teams are very familiar with each other having met in the qualifying rounds of the Champions League this summer and the summer before.

Brendan Rodgers' men have had the better of things as they progressed as the winners from both ties, and while the market is favouring goals in this one, it's worth noting that three of the four outings saw under 2.5 backers collect.

Celtic have been struggling for goals this season as they have netted just five in five in the SPL. They obviously haven't been aided by the departure of Moussa Dembele, but even without him you would have expected them to be more prolific.

The Norwegians are in great form and they haven't actually lost a game since their defeat on this ground back in July. They are 11 unbeaten - nine wins and two draws - keeping six clean sheets in the process.

Nevertheless, a point would be good for them here, so expect a defensive approach from the visitors.


Greek tragedy for Real Betis

Bet 3: Olympiakos @ 13/10 

We conclude in Group F for the fixture between Olympiakos and Real Betis, and I'm backing the hosts to make home advantage tell.

With AC Milan also in this group, this is quite a pivotal game for the Greeks, and they will be aiming to extend their undefeated start to the season.

Victories over Luzern and Burnley got them this far in the Europa League, and they won the two home legs by an aggregate score of 7-1.

A match against Betis is a step-up, but the Spaniards have been a bit in and out this year. They opened up with a 3-0 home defeat to Levante, before drawing 0-0 at Alaves. Results have improved since as they beat Sevilla 1-0 and drew 0-0 at Valencia, but it's clear to see that they are struggling for goals.

Daily Acca 2018/19 P/L

Wagered: 89pts Returned: 77.53pts P/L: -11.47pts

RECOMMENDED BETS

BTTS in Arsenal v Vorskla @ 11/8 

Under 2.5 Goals in Celtic v Rosenborg @ 11/10 

Olympiakos @ 13/10 

The Acca pays approximately 11/1

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