Europa League: Napoli can oust Barca

Thursday night sees the second legs of the Europa League and Europa Conference League playoff ties - here's our selection of the best bets.

Napoli v Barcelona

Thursday 24 February, 8pm

The Italians went ahead in the first leg at the Nou Camp through Piotr Zieliński with Ferran Torres levelling from the spot as the sides drew 1-1. Polish midfielder Zielinski scored his second Europa League goal this season and he is at 3.75 to score anytime.

Napoli have drawn their last three games in all competitions and a draw is at 3.3 with the Italians to go through on penalties at 12. Luciano Spalletti’s team are at 4.1 to win and over 2.5 goals.

The Catalan side are in the Europa League for the first time in 18 years and are in a state of flux with a new forward line of Torres, Adama Traore and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang. The former Arsenal man was anonymous for much of the first leg and lacked match sharpness, although he scored a hat-trick against Valencia at the weekend. He is at 2.58 to score any time. With the away goals rule scrapped, Barca are at 2.48 to go through in normal time and 3.9 to win and over 2.5 goals.

Recommended bet: Napoli and over 2.5 goals @ 4.1

Barcelona will be buoyed by a 4-1 win over Valencia, but face a tough task in Italy on Thursday night

Lazio v Porto

Thursday 24 February, 5:45pm

Porto edged the first leg 2-1 thanks to a Toni Martinez double after Mattia Zaccagni put the visitors ahead. Thursday’s hosts are sixth in Serie A although their recent form has been patchy with two wins in seven in all competitions. They drew at struggling Udinese last time out but they have plenty of experienced heads and are at 2.76 to qualify. Ciro Immobile – with 19 in 21 league games - missed the game but should return. Lazio to win and over 2.5 is at 3.6.

Porto are top of the Portuguese league with an almost perfect record of 20 wins, three draws and zero defeats. They edged a scrappy first leg and returned on Sunday to dominate against Moreirense with Evanilson scoring the only goal. He is at 3.25 for anytime goalscorer. It is set to be a tight game with Porto at 3.15 to win.

Recommended bet: Lazio to win and over 2.5 @ 3.6

Glasgow Rangers v Borussia Dortmund

Thursday 24 February, 8pm, BT Sport 2

Rangers pulled off possibly the result of the first leg with a 4-2 win at Borussia Dortmund. They can expect a response from the Germans, but Rangers have not conceded at home since 21 November and are at 1.44 to progress in normal time. Alfredo Morelos has four in as many games and is at 2.92 for anytime goalscorer.

Dortmund are second in the Bundesliga and will be without the prolific Erling Haaland. But they need goals and are at 2.22 to score in both halves while it's 2.82 for the Germans to win and both teams to score.

Recommended bet: Dortmund to win and both teams to score @ 2.82

Bodo/Glimt v Celtic

Thursday 24 February, 5:45pm, BT Sport ESPN

The Norwegian side stunned the Scottish Premier League leaders in the first leg of the Europa Conference League They soon got to grips with Celtic’s pace and exploited the gaps and will be favourites to progress. They are at 3.15 to win on the night and at 1.15 to qualify for the last 16.

Celtic had won nine straight games before Bodo/Glimt’s visit but they were made to look ordinary. However, an early goal could change things and they are at 2.12 to win and 3.5 to qualify.

Recommended bet: Celtic to win @ 2.12

Recommended Bets

Napoli and over 2.5 goals @ 4.1

Lazio to win and over 2.5 @ 3.6

Dortmund to win and BTTS @ 2.82

Celtic to win @ 2.12