talkSPORT tips – Best football bets and expert advice on Thursday 16 April

This Thursday evening seeing a good mix of both domestic and European action, with a game each from League One and League Two plus the quarter-final second legs of both the Europa League and Conference League.

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Thursday’s football tips

Bet of the Day

Bromley vs Cambridge Both Teams To Score @ 9/10

A crucial game at the top of League Two takes place this Thursday evening, with top-of-the-table Bromley taking on third-placed Cambridge United.

A win for Bromley will see them guarantee promotion and a place in League One next season, while the U’s would go four points clear of fourth with a win here.

There’s plenty at stake for both sides and it’s fair to say they have been feeling the pressure, with both winning just two of their last five. Bromley have been leaky at the back, conceding two goals in three of their last five games.

Cambridge boast the best defensive record in League Two and it’s at the other end where they have been struggling in recent weeks.

However, they are coming off a 4-0 win against fourth-placed Notts County and may have found their goalscoring boots once again.

Both teams scored when Cambridge won the reverse fixture on their patch and we are backing the same outcome here, with two quality sides expected to find the net.

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Both Teams To Score (Nottingham Forest vs Porto), William Gomes to score and Over 2.5 goals @ 6/1

Nottingham Forest face FC Porto in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final.

The two sides could not be split after the first leg, which finished 1-1 – both sides had plenty of chances and both teams will be expected to get themselves on the scoresheet in this match.

William Gomes scored for Porto and had two shots on target in total. He comes in well-rested, having been suspended for Porto’s league match last weekend. He’s bound to find himself with several chances and should put one of them away.

The first leg was a tense tussle between two quite evenly matched teams and this return fixture is unlikely to be too much different, although, with progress at stake, a little more might be risked, so add in over 2.5 goals to complete this Bet Builder.

Acca

Both Teams To Score In Bromley vs Cambridge, Aston Villa to win, Both teams to score in Forest vs Porto – 24/5

Both teams scoring in Bromley vs Cambridge looks the bet of the night and can kick off this acca.

Aston Villa very much have one foot in the Europa League semi-finals after beating Bologna 3-1 in the first leg.

They won’t be complacent and will keep their foot on the gas to ensure they get through and they’ve shown they can outclass the Italian side, so expect them to win at home here.

Both teams scored in the first leg between Nottingham Forest and FC Porto, with a total xG of 2.61 generated. Expect another exciting game here with both teams scoring.

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