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Anderlecht and Qarabag will square off in the Europa League group J, with qualification on the table for both teams. Tottenham has 10 points, Anderlecht 7, Monaco 6 and Qarabag has 4.
Anderlecht will fail to qualify if they lose this game and they will also be out if they draw and Monaco defeats Tottenham in London. Both possibilities look rather slim, but the hosts need to be focused and ready to avoid any potential nightmare scenarios. Anderlecht won 2-0 in France last time out in Europa League, but they did not play well since then – barely beating Leuven 3-2, losing 4-2 to Kortrijk and drawing 0-0 with Genk.
Qarabag played some solid football in this group, showing they are no pushovers and with a little bit more luck they could have more points. The Azeri side can still qualify though, the only option being a win, coupled with Monaco losing or drawing in London. A success will give Karabakh serious chances, so they will come into this game with confidence, particularly as they are coming after two consecutive wins in Azerbaijan.
Bet on Anderlecht – Karabakh in the Europa League with the highest odds at 18Bet.
This could prove to be a really tricky game for the hosts, as this Qarabag side is really solid on the defensive end, putting up a fight in all 5 games in this group, even in their toughest loss, 1-3 at White Hart Lane. Looking at Anderlecht’s shaky form and considering that the hosts are no world beaters, you have to feel this organized, disciplined and feisty Qarabag team is in with a chance tonight.
Anderlecht would definitely sign with both hands if somebody would offer them a 1 goal win right now and I think that’s the most they will get here – but don`t rule out Karabakh producing an upset. The visitors lost by more than 1 goal just once in the last 14 months in all competitions, in that 1-3 result at White Hart Lane – the previous one being 0-2 in Milan against Inter, back in October 2014. Qarabag defeated Anderlecht 1-0 earlier in this group.
My tip is Qarabag +1,5 handicap. Look for a tight game, Anderlecht won’t risk too much, as a defeat would be a disaster and Qarabag will play its usual pragmatic game, waiting for an opening. If Anderlecht takes the lead, I believe the number one goal will be to protect it, not increase it. Odds are pretty good for the +1,5 spread and are dropping as we speak. Prediction: Anderlecht – Qarabag 1-0.
Pick: Qarabag (+1,5 Asian Handicap)
Odds: 1.73 @ 1xBet
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 5.84
Event date: 10 December
