Anderlecht vs Utd promises goals

We run through Thursday’s quarter-finals

The Europa League quarter-finals ignite punters’ interests on Thursday as big-time football continues to come thick and fast this week. Manchester United’s trip to Anderlecht, shown live on BT Sport, headlines the schedule for British fans, but there’s plenty to keep Coral customers busy across the board.

Click here to bet now on all of Thursday’s football from across the world. Still undecided? Read on as we run through each of the four games, offering our best bets.

Stats suggest a high-scoring match

United’s Premier League progress has been hampered for much of the season by points dropped through draws. Domestically, they are on an excellent unbeaten run, but six of their last 10 at that level have finished all-square – four of those ending 1-1 – and Jose would certainly view another scoring draw as a good result.

The Red Devils have had no trouble finding the net of late though, scoring four goals this month already. The head-to-head stats between these sides suggest we will be in for an entertaining night, with both teams scoring in each of the last three meetings. Interestingly, the aggregate score in that period reads Anderlecht 6 – 7 Man Utd. That makes a play on both teams to score again at 10/11 with us look a treat. Backers of the away win can get the same price on United.

Celta to continue Spanish form

The form of Spanish sides in Europe has been phenomenal in recent years, with the La Liga reps commanding respect in the Europa League. The nation now looks to Celta Vigo to continue that tradition and Coral traders have them nailed on to get a first-leg lead over Racing Genk.

The Sky Blues sit midtable in their domestic division at present, with a recent record showing a real lack of consistency, two wins, two draws and four defeats from eight, but they have had plenty more to shout about in this competition, losing just one of their group matches. Playing this one safe and backing the home win makes sense, and Coral’s 4/7 can be used to boost up your multiples. Celta Vigo to qualify is currently 1/3.