The Europa League and the Conference League take centre stage tonight and we have identified two teams we fancy in Thursdays Tip of the Day. First up, we have Celta Vigo. The Liga side visit a Celtic outfit that enjoyed a resounding win over Hearts at the weekend to again demonstrate their strength domestically but they are struggling to make the step up to continental competition.Martin ONeills men exited the Champions League in the qualifiers, squandering a 3-0 first-leg advantage to LASK Linz, losing the second leg 5-1 in Austria.They havent found the Europa League any easier, a 3-1 defeat at home to Ferencvaros followed by a 4-1 pummelling at Benfica.Tonight, they host a Celta Vigo side who are also pointless in Europes second tier competition but sit eighth in the Spanish top flight and are unbeaten in six domestic games.Our second tip is for AZ Alkmaar to win at Ararat Armenia.AZ were unfortunate to lose 1-0 at Sunderland in their Europa League opener but bounced back with a 2-1 victory over Hapoel Beer Sheva.They are going well in the Eredivisie, sitting second, and ought to be too good for a team that has yet to win in the competition, suffering convincing defeats to Sparta Prague and Jagiellonia.Thursdays Tip of the Day (odds are from bet365and correct as of 0900 on Thursday, October 22)Celta Vigo to beat Celtic @ 31/20AZ Alkmaar to beat Ararat Armenia @ 21/50Combined odds of 2.62/1A �10 stake will return �36.21Responsible 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 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 Tip of the Day: Vinicius Jr to star for Real Madrid as part of three-leg acca Jon Fisher 21st October, 2026 Tip of the Day: Ignore the Champions League and bank on this League Two double Jon Fisher 20th October, 2026 Tip of the Day: Tottenham to finally get a win and goals galore in Turkey Jon Fisher 19th October, 2026 Tip of the Day: All eyes on playmaker Gross 101 GreatGoals 18th October, 2026 Tip of the Day: Wolves to get back on track, Deportivo to continue fine LaLiga start Nicholas McGee 16th October, 2026 Tip of the Day: Sunderland, AZ and Benfica to thrive in Europa League Jon Fisher 15th October, 2026
