SCOTTISH football aficionado Gerry Taylor (@thefurlongpole) shares his verdict on Thursday night's Europa League MD6 action involving Scottish clubs.
Lyon vs Rangers | Thursday 9th December 2021, 17:45
This clash in Group A, sees both sides having already qualified for the next stages.
Les Gones will be missing a few players with injuries, amongst them Jason Denayer.
Rangers boss, Giovanni van Bronckhorst will be resting strikers Alfredo Morelos and Fashion Sakala, as they are one card away from a suspension.
So, with the shackles of both sides here, and with fringe players being given a chance to impress, we could see an open game here.
Hence, William Hills 6/4 for over 3.5 goals, is perhaps worth an interest.
Celtic vs Real Betis | Thursday 9th December 2021, 20:00
This final Group G game, is a dead rubber for both sides here. The Hoops having let a lead slip in Leverkusen, now will drop into the Europa Conference League.
Los Verdiblancos are already confirmed as group runners up, and have just beaten Barcelona in the Camp Nou,in La Liga – so are in a good place at the moment.
With Ange Postecoglou and Manuel Pellegrini poised to make plenty of changes, to give a few players a rest, the 1X2 market is best left well alone.
So, once again the 6/4 with William Hill on the game going over 3.5 goals, could be the way to go.
After 7 goals in the reverse fixture, and with the hosts only knowing one way of playing – the wager must have a chance.
Best Bets
Lyon vs Rangers – Over 3.5 Goals (6/4 William Hill)
Celtic vs Real Betis – Over 3.5 Goals (6/4 William Hill)
