It’s the return of the UEFA Europa League this week as matchday four gets underway. West Ham United, Leicester City, Celtic and Rangers are all in action. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s clashes.
Brondby IF v Rangers
Rangers will be full of confidence after picking up their first European victory of the campaign which was against the hosts at Ibrox a fortnight ago. Leon Balogun and Kemar Roofe were on the scoresheet for Steven Gerrard’s side. A victory for Rangers here would put them in a strong position to claim second spot in Group A as they are currently one point behind Sparta Prague who occupy that spot.
Where: Brondby Stadium, Brondby
When: Thursday 4 November, 5:45pm
How to watch: BT Sport 2
Sportsman stat: Brondby remain the only side without a goal in this season’s UEFA Europa League campaign, despite registering 16 attempts on goal.
Betfred odds: Rangers are 12/5 to win to nil
Genk v West Ham United
David Moyes’ side are flying this season, domestically and internationally. They have won all three of their Europa League matches so far and are yet to concede a single goal in the competition. Last time out they comfortably beat the hosts 3-0 with two goals coming from defenders, assisted by Aaron Cresswell from corners. They will confirm their place in the knockout stages with a victory in Belgium.
Where: Cegeka Arena, Genk
When: Thursday 4 November, 5:45pm
How to watch: BT Sport 3
Sportsman stat: This will be only West Ham’s second trip to Belgium in all European competitions after a 1-0 win over KAA Gent back in September 1964 in the Cup Winners’ Cup first round, with Ron Boyce scoring the winner.
Betfred odds: West Ham to win both halves is available at 21/10.
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Leicester City v Spartak Moscow
Leicester’s Patson Daka was a man-possessed in Moscow when these two sides last met two weeks ago as he scored four times in a 4-3 victory over the visitors. Brendan Rodgers’ side have four points so far in Group C, two points behind group leaders Legia Warsaw. Their defence still looks shaky so they will be reliant on their attackers to deliver the goods. If the Foxes want to keep their chances of reaching the knockout stages alive, they will need to capitalise on their two remaining home matches.
Where: King Power Stadium, Leicester
When: Thursday 4 November, 8pm
How to watch: BT Sport 1
Sportsman stat: Leicester have never before played host to Russian opposition in any competition, with their 4-3 victory over Spartak the first time they’ve ever faced a side from Russia in their history.
Betfred odds: Over 4.5 goals – 11/4
Ferencvaros v Celtic
Ange Postecoglou’s side recorded their first victory in Europe this campaign over the hosts last time out with a 2-0 scoreline at Celtic Park. They are currently four points behind Bayer Leverkusen and Real Betis, so this game is crucial if they are to stand a chance of progressing to the knockout stages. The Hoops will be hoping for more fine performances by Kyogo Furuhashi and Jota who linked up brilliantly for the opening goal against Ferencvaros two weeks ago.
🇪🇸 Betis
🇷🇸 Crvena zvezda
🇩🇪 Frankfurt
🇹🇷 Galatasaray
🇩🇪 Leverkusen
🇫🇷 Lyon
🇫🇷 Marseille
🇫🇷 Monaco
🇪🇸 Real Sociedad
🏴 West Ham
Where: Groupama Arena, Budapest
When: Thursday 4 November, 8pm
How to watch: BT Sport 2
Sportsman stat: Celtic have lost each of their last three away matches in the Europa League, conceding exactly four goals in each match. They have never lost four games in a row on the road in the competition.
Betfred odds: Celtic to win – 23/20
Full Europa League Fixtures 4th November 2021
Galatasaray v Lokomotiv Moscow
Real Sociedad v SK Sturm Graz
Genk v West Ham United
Brondby v Rangers
Lyon v Sparta Prague
Legia Warsaw v Napoli
Olympiacos v Eintracht Frankfurt
Monaco v PSV Eindhoven
Leicester City v Spartak Moscow
Braga v Ludogorets
Bayer Leverkusen v Real Betis
Antwerp v Fenerbahce
Ferencvaros v Celtic
Dinamo Zagreb v Rapid Vienna
Red Star Belgrade v FC Midtjylland
Marseille v Lazio
