Feb 14 Europa League Betting Tips & Predictions

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Football Betting Tips

5 August, 2024

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Celtic v Valencia

The first of our Feb 14 Europa League betting tips is for Celtic v Valencia. Scottish champions Celtic surprised a few by getting through a tough Europa League group and their reward was a stern test over two legs against Spanish giants Valencia. The first match takes place in Glasgow and The Hoops know it’s a game they must win, probably without conceding, if they are to have any chance of involvement in the next round. No mean feat against an opponent of Valencia’s class; however, Parkhead on a European night brings a special atmosphere and the fans who will pack themselves tightly into the Glasgow stadium can do their bit for the club they love.

The home side finished their group campaign with an even split of three wins against three defeats; however, they won two of their last three to sneak through behind Red Bull Salzburg, two points ahead of RB Leipzig. Brendan Rodgers’ crew continue to dominate domestically and despite losing to bitter rivals Rangers over the festive period, they sit six clear of The Gers and are well on their way to claiming another title. Bookmakers have the home win marked up at 13/5 (Bet365) and that’s outsider of three in the match betting, a draw available at 12/5 with the same firm. Both eye-catching prices but neither are good enough to tempt us into a play as we expect the Spaniards to flex their muscles.

Valencia the Value Bet

Valencia joins us from the Champions League after dropping down a grade when finishing third in Group H. Two wins, two draws and a couple of defeats left them on eight points, behind leaders Juventus on 12 and the 10 of Manchester United. It wasn’t a pool they were expected to get through; however, followers will take heart from the consolation of Europa League football, ending four better than Young Boys in fourth. Involvement in Europe’s premier competition proves their class and they certainly didn’t shame themselves in what was a competitive division.

In La Liga, the visitors are holding their own in seventh after 21 games and sit within touching distance of the prize places with a top-six spot just two points away while Sevilla and the top-four is seven better at the time of writing. Regaining a Champions League spot will be tough, but there’s plenty of football still to be played and it would come as no surprise to see them battle their way back into the top-four. Traders are keen to support Valencia in this match and offer 11/10 (Unibet) on them snatching a first-leg lead. That’s good enough for us and it’s a bet that will do a job in your midweek accumulators.

Our Tip: Valencia to win – 11/10 at Unibet