European action continues on Thursday night as Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Celtic and Rangers prepare for the final set of league phase matches in the Europa League. We’ve spiced up your Thursday night with a 4-fold accumulator, which pays out upwards of £50 for a £10 stake.
Europa League Acca Tips
Lots of European games means there are plenty of betting opportunities. We have checked the best online bookies ahead of Thursday’s matches to find the most value for our 4-fold acca.
| Market | Odds | Return for £10 |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa to beat Salzburg | 4/9 (Coral) | £14.44 |
| Celtic to beat Utrecht | 7/20 (Coral) | £13.50 |
| FC Porto over 1.5 cards vs Rangers | 17/20 (Coral) | £18.50 |
| Nottingham Forest to beat Ferencvaros | 8/13 (Coral) | £16.15 |
| 4.79/1 (Coral) | £57.90 |
Odds correct at 13:00 on 28/01/2026. Odds subject to change.
Bet 1: Aston Villa to Beat RB Salzburg
What a week this has been for Aston Villa! Not only did Unai Emery’s men pick up a couple of big wins at Fenerbahce and Newcastle, but they’ve also made waves in the transfer market, signing Tammy Abraham and welcoming back Douglas Luiz.
This Thursday, Villa will be looking to keep the momentum train rolling as they prepare to welcome RB Salzburg – a team that has never beaten English opposition in this competition.
Having already booked their spot in the knockout phase, Villa are expected to rotate their team, but even then, the Villans have enough quality to get the job done.
Emery has overseen 11 wins from his last 12 home matches, and we’re backing that run to continue.
Bet 2: Celtic to Beat Utrecht
Hearts are the ones known as the Jam Tarts in Scottish football, but it's fair to say that it’s Celtic who are the jammy ones on this occasion.
Martin O’Neill’s men face a must-win game this Thursday night, and the lucky sods will take on one of the worst teams in the Europa League – FC Utrecht.
We have no vendetta against the Dutch side, but the fact they’ve lost five straight matches across all competitions tells you everything you need to know about their chances at Parkhead.
Bet 3: FC Porto Over 1.5 Cards vs Rangers
Already out of the competition, Thursday’s trip to Portugal is a bit of a freebie for Rangers.
While their European campaign didn’t go to plan, Danny Rohl’s men have been building serious momentum in the Scottish Premiership, and their priorities are very much set on the domestic scene.
Porto, on the other hand, are in the fight for the top eight and they could certainly do with a win to boost their hopes.
The hosts don’t offer much value in the outright market, but considering they have the second-worst disciplinary record in the competition, we’re backing Porto to pick up over 1.5 bookings.
This bet has landed in Porto’s last five matches, but that’s not all. This selection is also complemented by the fact Rangers are the most fouled team in the Europa League this season.
Bet 4: Nottingham Forest to Beat Ferencvaros
Nottingham Forest’s joke of a season got even funnier last Thursday when the Tricky Trees became the second team in Europa League history to lose without facing a shot on target, miss a penalty, score an own goal, and also have a man sent off… all inside 90 minutes.
The defeat in Braga left Forest in the middle of the standings. Too far away to challenge for the top eight, but not in danger of missing out on the knockout phase.
Ferencavaros, meanwhile, enter this latest matchday placed in seventh spot. Robbie Keane’s men are hanging on to the top eight by a thread, and they could certainly do with a win at the City Ground.
While Forest have only managed one win in five games at home, we’re still backing them to get the job done. Premier League quality should shine through against the Hungarians.
