Europa League predictions, free betting tips and analysis

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Thursday's Europa League fixtures

When to bet

Kick-offs from 5.45pm Thursday

Best bets

Dinamo Zagreb draw no bet
2pts 5-6 BoyleSports

Braga
2pts 11-10Betfred

Verdict

West Ham are dominating Europa League Group H after taking maximum points from their opening two games and a clear second force in the section could emerge on matchday three as Dinamo Zagreb are likely to prove too strong for Rapid Vienna in the Austrian capital.

Dinamo had to show immense powers of recovery at the weekend, coming from three-nil down to draw 3-3 against domestic title rivals Rijeka, and they have been playing catch-up in the Europa League since losing 2-0 at home to the Hammers in September.

However, they moved into second place on matchday two with an impressive 3-0 victory at Genk and should fancy their chances of another three points against basement boys Rapid, who are still searching for their first points and goals.

Dinamo reached last season's Europa League quarter-finals after a memorable 3-2 aggregate victory over Tottenham.

They would love to have a similar impact on the 2021-22 competition and look a level above Rapid, who are eighth in the Austrian Bundesliga.

Carlos Carvalhal's Braga are on three points after two games in Group F and can bolster their qualification hopes by winning away to Ludogorets.

Braga triumphed 3-1 at home to Danish champions Midtjylland on matchday two and should be too strong for their Bulgarian hosts, who stayed on one point after a 1-0 loss at home to Red Star Belgrade.

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