With the Europa League play-offs getting underway on Thursday, there are plenty of intriguing battles from across the continent.

Alongside Nottingham Forest’s trip to Turkish icons Fenerbahce, Celtic will also welcome Stuttgart to Glasgow for what could prove to be another thrilling European battle.

For those of you looking to stick on a Thursday flutter, we have taken a glance at some of the most eye-catching Europa League betting tips which are available.

17:45 Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest 

While Fenerbahce might have an almighty battle on their hands in the race to reclaim their Super Lig crown in 2026, the Turkish giants are enjoying an extended purple patch. Putting in another action-packed performance over the weekend as they secured a 3-2 victory away at domestic foes Trabzonspor, Domenico Tedesco’s side will be confident of claiming a crucial first-leg advantage here. In fact, the former Belgium boss has seen his squad win each of their previous four appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 11-4. Likewise, despite falling to a close-fought 1-0 loss against Aston Villa on January 22nd, that is the only defeat that Fenerbahce have suffered across all fronts since opening the New Year. With their sights set on mounting a genuine title charge this season, Tedesco’s men will be confident of making a first-leg statement in Istanbul and they are installed as a landslide contender on home soil.

Enduring another turbulent time behind the scenes, new boss Vitor Pereira has a major job on his hands at the City Ground. Missing out on what they had billed as a golden opportunity over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a downbeat 0-0 stalemate at home against Wolves, that result was the final nail in Sean Dyche’s coffin. Falling to a 3-1 defeat away at Leeds earlier in the month, Wednesday’s guests have continued to show some rather glaring issues this season. At the heart of a Premier League relegation scrap, Pereira will be bracing himself for a stern maiden challenge in charge. It should also be highlighted, along with their shock FA Cup exit against Wrexham on January 9th, Forest have lost five of their previous seven matchups away from the City Ground. Despite getting a new era underway in Istanbul, Forest face a stern examination on foreign soil.

Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest Betting Tip: Ibrahim Sangare over 1.5 fouls @ 21/20 with Pribet

20:00 Celtic vs Stuttgart 

Completing that stunning second-half comeback away at Kilmarnock last time out as they eventually snatched a thrilling 3-2 victory at Rugby Park, O’Neil will be hugely excited by his side’s free-scoring performances in the final third. Signing off their Europa League group stage campaign with a rollercoaster 4-2 win against Utrecht last month, the Scottish giants have won their previous five appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 13-6. Including a thrilling 2-2 European stalemate away at Bologna on January 22nd, Celtic have registered at least a pair of goals in all of their last eight straight outings. Knowing the importance of claiming a first-leg advantage on Thursday night, Tunisian international Sebastian Tounekti could have a leading role to play in Glasgow. Coming off the bench and spearheading Celtic’s stunning comeback away at Kilmarnock last week, the 23-year-old has now registered four direct goal contributions in his previous three matchups across all fronts (two goals, two assists).

Making an immediate return to winning ways over the weekend as they secured a thumping 3-1 victory at home against Koln, Stuttgart are enjoying their own extended flurry. Extending on their DFP Pokal adventure on February 4th as they claimed a 3-0 romp away at Kiel, Sebastian Hoeneb’s side have won five of their previous six appearances across all competitions. Signing off their Europa League group stage campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory at home against BSC Young Boys on January 29th, Stuttgart should also be excited by their recent performances in the final third. Getting 2026 underway with a sensational 4-1 win away at former German champions Bayer Leverkusen as they laid down a heavyweight marker, it should be noted that Hoeneb’s men have recorded at least a trio of goals in six of their first 10 matchups so far this calendar year.

Celtic vs Stuttgart Betting Tip: Sebastian Tounekti over 0.5 shots on target @ 23/20 with Luckster

Thursday’s Europa League Double

• Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest – Ibrahim Sangare over 1.5 fouls @ 21/20
• Celtic vs Stuttgart – Sebastian Tounekti over 0.5 shots on target @ 23/20

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