Europa League: Valencia v Celtic second-leg betting preview, tip & TV details

TV: BT Sport ESPN, 5.55pm Thursday

Celtic must go for broke if they are to reach the last 16 of the Europa League following last week's 2-0 defeat at home to the Valencia but the Bhoys have a tough task on their hands at Mestalla.

Valencia were just two points shy of qualifying for the knockout phase of the Champions League in a group that contained Manchester United and Juventus and they are unbeaten in seven games in all competitions.

It will take something special from Celtic if they are to turn the tie around but Brendan Rodgers' men created just two shots on target in the reverse fixture despite controlling 64 per cent of possession.

Valencia's counter-attacking caught Celtic by surprise for both goals but they are likely control the game in front of their own crowd. Los Che do not need to push and, at the prices, a draw could prove to be the best bet.

Recommendation
Draw
1pt 31-10 bet365

Bet on this match at soccerbase.com

Team news
Valencia
Geoffrey Kondogbia and Facundo Roncaglia are suspended. Gabriel, Rodrigo and Cristiano Piccini are injured.

Celtic
Filip Benkovic and Tom Rogic are both sidelined for the Bhoys.

Key stat
Valencia are unbeaten in 12 home games in all competitions.

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