UEFA Europa League
Europa League Predictions: Torreense v Sunderland – Can the Underdogs Produce Another Shock?
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William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Thursday’s UEFA Europa League clash between Torreense and Sunderland.
Our Prediction: Sunderland -1 Handicap (11/10) | Torreense 0-2 Sunderland (13/2)
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Torreense welcome Sunderland in one of the league phase’s standout narratives, as the cup‑winning outsiders aim to follow up their historic Matchday One victory against a Premier League side searching for momentum.
Now, let’s take a closer look at some UEFA Europa League odds and betting angles for Thursday’s fixture:
Torreense v Sunderland – Thursday, 5.45pm
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- Torreense’s rise to the Europa League remains one of the competition’s great stories, reaching the league phase despite playing second‑tier football and lifting the Portuguese Cup in stunning fashion last season.
- Their 2–1 win at Lillestrøm on Matchday One made them the first non‑top‑flight side to win a game in the current format, though domestic form has been far less convincing — just one victory from seven league matches (D3, L3) and sitting 15th of 18.
- With their usual ground not meeting UEFA standards, this tie takes place at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa. Torreense are 11/2 with William Hill to continue their remarkable run.
- Sunderland haven’t found their stride in the Premier League, winning only one of six and sitting a point above the bottom three, but their European campaign began perfectly with a 1–0 victory over AZ Alkmaar.
- Régis Le Bris will hope this trip to Portugal provides a spark, though away form is a concern, just one point from three road games this season and no clean sheets in eight away matches.
- Even so, the Black Cats should have enough quality to get the job done. Punters can back Sunderland to win to nil at 8/5 with William Hill.
