The Champions League Qualifiers are nearly over, with two play-off legs left to go before we learn the names of all 36 teams in the League Phase.
Tonight sees the start of the play-off round, with the ties concluding next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Seven spots in the League Phase are up for grabs, with Scottish duo Rangers and Celtic each battling to secure qualification.
Of course, the pair’s matches feature in our collection of first-leg betting tips, complete with the latest football odds from our website and app.
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*All odds are subject to change
Hans Vanaken to score anytime for Club Brugge vs Rangers @ 4.20
Rangers vs Club Brugge at Ibrox later this evening could be a sensational match, one which is incredibly hard to call. It is a contest in which experienced figures will be required to stand tall, so Club Brugge captain Vanaken has a huge role to play. Already with three goals across all competitions this season, the veteran playmaker has the quality to drag his team over the line in Glasgow. Furthermore, Vanaken has a great record in Champions League Qualifiers during his Club Brugge career, netting four goals in 12 appearances on this stage. At those odds, this is potentially a fantastic selection.
Jhon Duran to score anytime for Fenerbahce vs Benfica @ 2.56
Former Aston Villa striker Duran scored his first competitive goal for Fenerbahce in the 5-2 demolition of Feyenoord in Istanbul. The Colombia international is looking to set European football alight again after a short spell in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr – and there is no better stage to do so than this. Benfica are a tough opponent for any side in the Champions League, but Jose Mourinho’s men may have enough to secure a first-leg victory in Turkey. And if you are looking for a goalscorer bet, look no further than Duran, who scored three goals in seven Champions League appearances for Villa last season.
Celtic to beat Kairat Almaty and over 3.5 goals in the match @ 2.12
Celtic have started the season well, winning their first two Scottish Premiership matches without conceding a goal. The Bhoys also beat Falkirk 4-1 in the Second Round of the Scottish Cup on the weekend, so confidence will be high in the camp. And Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan may struggle to get anywhere near Brendan Rodgers’ side in Glasgow, even though they got the better of Slovan Bratislava in the previous round. A convincing Celtic win looks on the cards, although do not be surprised if the visitors get on the scoresheet themselves.
Benie Traore OR Xherdan Shaqiri to score for Basel vs FC Copenhagen @ 2.18
We are going with the Double Chance Goalscorer market here, as the odds still mean you can more-than-double your money on a single bet. In last season’s Swiss Super League, the Basel pair were on fire. Traore finished with 13 goals and eight assists, while Shaqiri registered 18 goals and 21 assists. The numbers speak for themselves and although Copenhagen kept two clean sheets in their 5-0 aggregate win over Malmo in the last round, we think at least one member of Basel’s deadly duo will strike in Switzerland.
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