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Football tipster James Milton has studied Thursday’s coupon and his best bet comes from the Europa League fixture between Real Betis and Panathinaikos.
Thursday’s Football Bet of the Day
Panathinaikos or draw double chance
Real Betis vs Panathinaikos
Europa League, 8pm
Two of the wiliest old foxes in European football meet in the Europa League round of 16 as Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis host Rafael Benitez’s Panathinaikos.
Benitez’s men gave a masterclass in winning ugly in the home leg and they should be backed to protect their 1-0 lead successfully in Seville.
Panathinaikos were on the back foot after Anass Zaroury’s 59th-minute red card but their defence stood firm and they managed to pinch a vital victory thanks to an 88th-minute penalty.
They had drawn their previous five Europa League matches, including a home fixture against Roma, and another stalemate would do nicely for Benitez against Betis.
The hosts look too short given their inability to break down the ten men of Panathinaikos last week, especially as they have not won any of their last five games in all competitions.
Odds: 2-1 with bet365
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