Europa League Betting Group H picks: Fenerbahce SK, FC Twente and FC

Fenerbahce SK secured their advancement to the last 32 but third place FC Sheriff may join them yet if they surprise the Turkish outfit on home turf. The Moldovan outfit are only two points adrift of FC Twente, in second place on seven points. The Dutch outfit however will hope to thwart any overhaul attempts by Sheriff with a victory over FC Steaua Bucuresti in their last Group H match.

Soccer Betting Line:

Fenerbahce -1 +115 -160 2½ O +105 U -135 Draw +250
Sheriff Tiraspol +1 -145 +425 2½ O +105 U -135 Draw +250

Match Time: 03:00 PM Eastern Time Thursday December 17, 2009

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Soccer Betting Verdict:Fenerbahce lead Group H with 12 points and they are five points clear of nearest rivals FC Twente. So not only are the Turks through but also they have managed to clinch top spot. They did it with a 4-0-1 mark in five cycles.

FC Sheriff are on five points after five cycles with a 1-2-2 mark. They are still with a shot at second place, but in order to seize the coveted berth they need to beat group leaders, Fenerbahce. They met on match day 2 with FC Sheriff losing respectably 1:0 to the Turkish outfit.

That said, the Turkish outfit have the on paper edge and they really have no excuse not to win this match.

Soccer Free Picks: Fenerbahce -160 | Under 2.5 goals -135

Soccer Betting Line:

Steaua Bucharest +½ -125 +260 2 O -150 U +120 Draw +230
FC Twente -½ -105 -105 2 O -150 U +120 Draw +230

Match Time: 03:00 PM Eastern Time Thursday December 17, 2009

Soccer Betting Verdict: FC Twente are close to advancing into the last 32 but they need a win over Steaua Bucaresti to be certain of advancement. A draw would leave their fate in the hands of the outcome of the other match in Group H.

The Bulgarians are out of the competition and have nothing to play for save for thwarting the Dutch and taking them down with them. The Bulgarians haven’t won a single fixture in group action, managing a 0-3-2 mark in the competition. However, they did frustrate FC Twente on match day 2 when they held the Dutch to a scoreless draw on the away. They could do so again.

Soccer Free Picks: Draw +230 | Under 2 +120