Our star tipster Chris Sutton is back to give his thoughts on this week’s European football, and as always, the former Norwich City, Blackburn Rovers and Celtic striker offers his opinions on both the Champions League and Europa League, and he provides his best bets for a thrilling week of top notch action.
Read Chris Sutton’s thoughts here:
Young Boys v Rangers (5:55pm – Thursday)
| Thursday – 5.55pm | Odds | Bets |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Sutton’s Young Boys v Rangers Tip | ||
| Young Boys to win 2-1 Best Bet | 8/1 |  |
Odds correct as of 2019-10-01 11:05:24
Rangers kicked off their quest for Europa League glory with a fine 1-0 win over Feyenoord at Ibrox last month, but Steven Gerrard’s men face a tough task to make it two wins from two in Group H as they travel to Switzerland to face Young Boys on Thursday evening.
The Scottish Premiership side are as big as 3/1 with Betfred to claim the win over Young Boys, who are the 10/11 favourites with bet365 to grab all three points, and Sutton believes it could be a tough trip for Gerrard’s men.
Sutton says: “Rangers need to back up a superb start to the group in Switzerland, but come up against a Young Boys team who have only been beaten once at home since the beginning of last season. Rangers have a goal in them but I think Young Boys will sneak it.”
Tip: Young Boys to win 2-1 – 8/1 with BetVictor
Celtic v CFR Cluj (8:00pm – Thursday)
| Thursday – 8.00pm | Odds | Bets |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Sutton’s Celtic v CFR Cluj Tip | ||
| Correct Score 1-1 Best Bet | 7/1 |  |
Odds correct as of 2019-10-01 11:07:16
A 1-1 draw with Rennes in their opening Europa League game has given Celtic a platform to try and kick on in the second tier European competition, but they face a tough test against CFR Cluj on Thursday evening.
Cluj started their European journey with a superb 2-1 win against Lazio, but the Romanian side are as big as 7/1 with Paddy Power to beat Neil Lennon’s side, who are the skinny 8/15 favourites with Betway to claim three points, but Sutton feels it may not be an easy night for his former club.
Sutton says: “Celtic will want to avenge Cluj who knocked them out in Champions League qualification in their own back yard. I think this will be close.”
Tip: Correct Score 1-1 – 7/1 with Paddy Power
Liverpool v Salzburg (8:00pm – Wednesday)
| Wednesday – 8.00pm | Odds | Bets |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Sutton’s Liverpool v Salzburg Tip | ||
| Liverpool to win 4-1 Best Bet | 15/1 | |
Odds correct as of 2019-10-01 11:08:23
Reigning Champions League winners Liverpool kicked off their quest to retain the title with a disappointing defeat to Napoli, but Jurgen Klopp’s men, who have a sparkling 100% record in the Premier League will fancy returning to winning ways in Europe on Wednesday by beating Salzburg.
Salzburg kicked off their Champions League journey with a stunning 6-2 win over Genk, but they are huge 8/1 outsiders with 888Sport to win at Anfield, while the Reds are as skinny as 30/100 with Paddy Power, with the draw on offer at 5/1 with bet365.
Sutton says: “Liverpool need a win after losing in Naples and while Salzburg are a free flowing attacking outfit who score loads of goals this is a step up in class from the Austrian League and Genk who were mauled 6-2 in the first group game. Salah and co will be too strong.”
Tip: Liverpool to win 4-1 – 15/1 with BetVictor
Chris Sutton’s Champions League Acca
| Chris Sutton’s Champions League Acca | Odds | Bet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tips: | Real Madrid to win | @ / | |
| Manchester City to win | @ / | ||
| Liverpool to win | @ / | ||
| AtleticoMadrid to win | @ / | ||
| Accapays | @ 2.21 / 1 | Betfred | |
As well as a Liverpool win, Sutton expects the big-name clubs to impress during the week, and he is backing Manchester City to cruise past Dinamo Zagreb, while Real Madrid can outclass Club Bruges, with Atletico Madrid completing the four-fold accumulator with a win at Lokomotiv Moscow, which pays 2.21 with Betfred bookmakers.