Its easy this tipping lark! Our Wednesday Tip of the Day came in and we are now three from three this week. Tonight, we turn our attention to the Europa League and a competition in which there is a huge disparity in the quality of the teams.Weve identified a three-leg acca with teams to win and over one goal in the contest.The first is Sunderlands trip to Portugal to face Torreense. The hosts provided one of the biggest shocks in European football last season by claiming the Portuguese Cup in shades of the Wearsiders 1973 FA Cup triumph. But the fact remains they are a lower-ranked second division club and have won one league game in seven this season.Sunderland have not set the world alight in the Premier League so far but they should be too good in this one.The second is AZ Alkmaar to cruise past Hapoel Beer Sheva. AZ showed at the Stadium of Light last month what a good side they are. They suffered their first Eredivisie defeat of the season at the weekend, going down 2-0 to title rivals Feyenoord, but they should get back on track against a side that sits fourth in the Israeli First Division.And finally, we are going for Benfica to see off Celtic.Lisbon may be one of Celtics favourite European cities given it was the venue of their 1967 European Cup success but it is unlikely to be a happy return.Martin ONeills men lost three games on the bounce prior to the international break but did beat Motherwell at the weekend to quieten the noise around their manager.But Benfica are a very different beast. Now under former Fulham boss Marco Silva, they have won nine of their last 10 in all competitions and flexed their muscles with a 2-0 victory at AC Milan in their Europa League opener.Thursdays tip (odds are from bet365 and correct as of 0830 on Thursday, October 15)Sunderland to beat Torreense and 1+ goals in the match @ 1/2AZ to beat Hapoel Beer Sheva and 1+ goals in the match @ 2/5Benfica to beat Celtic and 1+ goals in the match @ 3/10Combined odds of 1.73/1A �10 stake will return �27.30Responsible GamblingIt is important that when using any bookmaker and placing bets online, you practice responsible gambling habits wherever possible. This helps to keep your betting a bit of fun and enjoyment.Be sure to use licensed sites to ensure your safety and security, while taking steps to control your gambling habits. Set a budget that you can afford, and keep track of the time you spend placing bets. Utilise the responsible gambling tools that are available at bookmakers, including deposit limits, time reminders, time-outs, and self-exclusions.There are also helplines and resources available, such as GamCare, that bettors can reach out to.GamCare:https://www.gamcare.org.ukNational Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133 Topics Celtic F.C. S.L. Benfica Sunderland A.F.C. Tip of the Day If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Torreense v Sunderland: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 14th October, 2026 Benfica v Celtic: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 14th October, 2026 Tip of the Day: Goals, cards and drama as Man City take on PSG Jon Fisher 14th October, 2026 The Premier League Sack-o-Meter: Who is in danger with six games gone? Jon Fisher 13th October, 2026 Tip of the Day: Atletico Madrid to see off Manchester United in feisty encounter Jon Fisher 13th October, 2026 Sunderland Europa League fixtures, results, squad and schedule 2026/27 Ben Miller 12th October, 2026
