TAKE the draw in game between Zulte Waregem and Rubin Kazan

It is a surprise to see the draw as big as 40/17 (unibet) in the game between Zulte Waregem and Rubin Kazan in Group D. This result would be enough to see the Belgian side through to the last 32 while the Russian side have the luxury of having all wrapped up top spot. In a game that neither side has to go far it too much it also makes sense to take the 11/10 (BETVICTOR) that the first goal comes after the 27th minute. The reverse fixture was 0-0 until the 60th minute and in a game that nobody needs to chase a goal might be late coming, if it comes at all. The draw would be a disaster for NK Maribor and Wigan both of whom need a victory and hope that Zulte Waregem slip up here. Bookmakers make Wigan the 7/5 (CORAL/william hill) favourites for the game Thursday evening (18:00, BT SPORT). This is a repeat of the matchday two encounter that Wigan won 3-1 and the English side will be hopeful against a Maribor side that are without a win in their last four European home games. The Latics have yet to net in their away games so far in Europé so the draw might be an option at 13/5 (bet365) while victory for the Slovenians is priced at 11/5 (STAN JAMES).

Swansea travel to Switzerland on Thursday night (18:00, ITV4) knowing that they need just one point from their game with St Gallen to confirm their place in the knockout stages. The Welsh side are the 11/10 (bet365/BETVICTOR/CORAL) favourites for the game as they look to complete the double over a side they defeated 1-0 on matchday two. They must be in with a good chance against a eam that have lost all four of their group games since defeating Rubin Kazan on matchday one. The Swans though are also struggling a little with no win from their last three in this competition, including two draws and a 1-0 loss to Valencia. If you think St Gallen can get the victory then you can back them for it at 3/1 (bet365) and the draw is available at 51/20 (WINNER).

The other game sees Valencia at home to Kuban Krasnodar with the Spanish having already won the group you can get 17/4 (bet365) the Russians get an essential three points here.

Five wins from five games so far from Tottenham and they are as short as 1/4 (BET365/boylesports/CORAL) to make it six on Thursday night (20:05, ITV4). Their opponents are Anzhi Makhachkala who also have qualified and are guaranteed second spot in the group. Spurs beat the Russian side 2-0 on matchday two and are 20/21 (ladbrokes) to win to nil having conceded just one goal in their five games so far. The Russian side have not won on their two previous visits to England and they are as big as 14/1 (GENERAL) for victory while the draw can be backed at 11/2 (GENERAL). The last five Anzhi Europa League games have produced a total of six games so far so I am surprised to see under 2.5 goals so big against a Tottenham side that have been struggling to create in the Premier League. It is 27/20 (GENERAL) that the game goes under the 2.5 goal margin and this looks the way to play it.

The other game in the group has nothing at stake and it is 4/7 (GENERAL) that FC Sheriff have too much for their visitors to Tromso who can be backed at 6/1 (BET365/BETVICTOR) while the draw is available at 10/3 (BET365).

BEST OF THE BETS

GOLD: Zulte Waregem and Rubin Kazan to end drawn, 40/17 (unibet)
SILVER: First goal to come after 27th minute Waregem v Kazan, 11/10 (BETVICTOR)
BRONZE: Under 2.5 goals between Tottenham and Anzhi, 27/20 (GENERAL)

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