UEFA Europa League Predictions Today: UEL Best Bets for April 16

I backed the same bet for the first tie between Porto and Forest, losing dramatically after the score was 1-1 after 13 minutes and stayed like that by the end of the game. Still, the two teams delivered a total of 10 shots on target and a combined xG of 2.70, so it was a good bet.

The odds for the over are even higher in the second leg, with the bookies expecting a tight affair. I can certainly agree when it comes to the early stages of the game, but a single goal would be enough to open the floodgates.

As soon as someone takes the lead, the opposition will be forced to take big risks and the game could open up. Both sides are more than capable of scoring but looked vulnerable in the opening game, so the potential for wild, end-to-end periods in the game is there.

That’s why I’m happy to back the over 2.5 goals at +137 as one of the best Europa League betting picks today.

Bologna have consistently struggled defensively in the Europa League, conceding three goals in the opening tie against Aston Villa and a total of four in the clashes against Roma before that. That doesn’t look good when you’re about to face the main favorite in the tournament away from home.

On top of that, Bologna will be forced to attack right from the start in a desperate attempt to erase the two-goal deficit from the first leg. They can be dangerous, but I simply don’t trust their defense.

Aston Villa should be able to punish the opposition and create chances consistently in this one. I won’t be shocked if the English side scores three or four times. The odds of -180 for them to find the net at least twice is certainly one of the top UEL picks today.