Sion vs Bordeaux Betting Tips

Sion came out of the first half of group play as the surprise leaders picking up two wins and a draw from their first three games. The Swiss team are a little up and down in domestic play, but they picked up a huge 1-0 away win against Bordeaux in their last game and currently own the lead in the group by four points.

Sion are the only team in this Europa League group to win any of their games. Bordeaux have picked up just two draws from their first three games. Their erratic and frustrating play continued at the weekend with a shock 2-0 defeat to Gazalec Ajaccio.

There are questions over the club’s squad depth and resilience, there are also questions about their ability to be incisive and effective in attack, It won’t be an easy trip to Sion on Thursday.

Three Reasons for Betting Tips

1. Bordeaux lack of goal-scoring

They are not a team with goal-scoring prowess and that’s going to continue to be a difficult season for this young Bordeaux squad. It’s hard not to feel that they’d actually be happier not to have to play games in this competition.

2. Sion confidence

They seem to have a huge amount of confidence in this competition and with their football in general. They’ll fancy their chances at home against Bordeaux.

3. Match-up advantage

There’s just something about the athleticism and possession controlling ability of Sion, they’re a good match-up against Bordeaux.