BATE The Devil You Know

Arsene Wenger may be talking about fielding quite an experienced team in the Europa League on Thursday night but that’s not the same as putting out a strong team.

With the group won, we will be seeing the reserves again and BATE Borisov become worth a gamble at a best price of 9/1 with BetVictor.

In truth, after winning their first three European games, the Gunners have been easing off since the start of November in this competition. How else can you explain a 0-0 home draw with Red Star followed by a 1-0 loss to Cologne.

BATE are of a similar calibre to those sides and could still sneak into the next round in the unlikely event that they win at the Emirates and the other match ends as a draw. Unlikely, but not impossible, and the trip to London will be motivating regardless.

The Belarusians have goals in them as proven by a couple in the home leg against Arsenal and 2 more in Cologne. If they can have a good night at the back against lacklustre hosts then another big winner could be on.