Back this 3/1 Europa League double on Thursday
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Attention turns to the Europa League on Thursday evening, where several of the continent's sleeping giants look to move a step closer to knockout stage qualification.
Odds Now's Brad Walker has taken a closer look at the evening's action and put together a tidy 5/1 double for punters to dive into.
Brad Walker's Europa League selections
Selection #1 - Tottenham to beat Rangers
Both sides head into the highly-charged contest level on points with identical records after five matches played.
Tottenham's well-documented frantic nature has been a joy to watch for neutrals but perhaps not so much for their loyal Lilywhite army.
A damning 4-3 home loss to Chelsea on Sunday typified their season so far; thrilling on the front foot, but highly-susceptible at the back.
This has also been the case in their European campaign this term, where they've averaged two goals scored but also given opposition teams plenty of reasons for optimism at the other end.
Spurs have averaged 1.79 xGA heading into the game in Glasgow, conceding 2.15 on away soil, but do still remain outright favourites to win this tournament.
And while Rangers' Europa League exploits have provided a much-needed distraction from their domestic struggles, there remains a wide gulf in quality between the two sides.
Sure, the Glaswegians have lost only once so far in this competition, but are no match for a Spurs team who are fully capable of ousting anyone on their day.
Just ask reigning Premier League champions Manchester City.
Tottenham should have too much quality for this Rangers side, despite their defensive struggles. (Photo credit: Alamy Images)
Selction #2 - Galatasaray to beat Malmo
The Swedish hosts have struggled in Europe this season, winning just one and losing four of their five Europa League matches so far.
Both of their home outings have also ended in defeat.
In fact, their 2-1 away win at Qarabag in October is their only victory in their last 11 in this competition.
Compare this with the form of the visiting Galatasaray, who come into this game unbeaten in their last 17 matches in all competitions.
Okan Buruk's men currently sit six points clear of the Turkish Super Lig and have won three of their five Europa League matches, though they are yet to record a victory on the road.
Nevertheless, the Turkish side have been creating chances for fun, having averaged 2.6 goals per game in the competition, and face a Malmo side who are yet to score on their own patch this term.
All in all, anything other than an away win would be an almighty shock.