Betting tip: goals double in EL!
Goals expected in both these matches.
Match: Crystal Palace vs Hoffenheim + Celtic vs Besiktas
League / Competition: Europa League
Our Pick: Over 2,5 goals in both matches.
Odds: 2.30
Market: Over/Under
Analyst Confidence: 4/5
Crystal Palace have shown plenty of attacking quality in the Europa League this season, scoring eight goals in their first three matches. Their recent 4–0 victory over Lech Poznan at Selhurst Park highlighted their ability to create chances and convert them into goals.
Hoffenheim also have the attacking potential to contribute to a high-scoring encounter. They recently produced an impressive 3–0 victory over Lyon, demonstrating that they can be dangerous going forward.
Defensively, neither side has been particularly convincing in Europe. Palace have conceded five goals in three matches, while Hoffenheim have also allowed five. This could create opportunities at both ends of the pitch.
With Palace’s strong home attacking record and Hoffenheim’s ability to score, this fixture has good potential to produce at least three goals.
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Celtic have struggled defensively in the Europa League this season, conceding nine goals across their opening three matches. Their recent European results include a 1–3 defeat against Ferencváros, a 1–4 loss to Benfica and a 1–2 defeat against Celta Vigo.
Beşiktaş have looked much more dangerous going forward. They have scored nine goals in their first three Europa League matches, including an impressive 3–2 away victory against Hoffenheim and a 4–1 win over Marseille.
Both teams have shown that their matches can produce plenty of goals. Celtic need a strong response in front of their home supporters, while Beşiktaş have the attacking quality to exploit the defensive weaknesses of the Scottish side.
With both teams involved in high-scoring European matches recently, Over 2.5 goals looks like an attractive selection.