Although Europe’s elite might be starting to put their pre-season preparations together, there still remains a string of intriguing fixtures from across the footballing globe.

With a stacked schedule from both Europe and South America, we have found a couple of helpful tips that can offer a great return for your Thursday flutter.

16:30 TPS Turku vs KPV

Although TPS might have signed off May in the midst of an extended rut, Thursday’s hosts have come roaring back in some style over the past six weeks. Skyrocketing their way up the Ykkonen standings and now sat firmly in pole position to make another statement in midweek, Tepsi should be smelling a golden chance here.

Last seen over the weekend putting in another eye-catching performance as they clinched a 2-1 victory away at JaPS, Mika Laurikainen’s high-flying squad are unbeaten in each of their last six Ykkonen appearances – a run that stems back to May 21st.

Signing off June with a thumping 3-1 victory against Ekenas, TPS have certainly gained a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third.

Along with hitting KaPa for four last month, the midweek hosts have now notched 10 goals in just their last four second-tier showdowns at the Veritas Stadion.

On the flip side, while Laurikainen’s might be riding a major wave of momentum, the same cannot be said for a KPV squad who are enduring what has become an extended rut.

Putting in a nightmare performance over the weekend as they eventually slumped to an action-packed 4-2 defeat at home against Mikkeli, the Kokkola-based outfit sit rock-bottom of the Ykkonen standings and tipped as a leading relegation contender in 2023.

Without a win from any of their previous five second-tier matchups, it should also be noted that KPV have only mustered eight points from their first 13 Ykkonen appearances this season.

Betting Tip: TPS Turku win & Both teams to score @ 23/10 with Pribet

20:30 Union Santa Fe vs Boca Juniors

Although Boca Juniors might have marked their return from June’s international break with a nightmare 4-0 drumming at the hands of Godoy Cruz, Thursday’s guests have certainly claimed a welcomed boost over the past week. Clinching a 2-0 victory against Sarmiento Junin over the weekend, the Argentine giants will now be hoping to find some stability.

Punching their Copa Libertadores knockout stage ticket last week thanks to a 4-0 romp at home against Monagas and clinching back-to-back victories for the first time since the middle of May, Jorge Almiron’s side will be desperate to break into the top-nine here.

However, gaining a reputation for their continued issues away from La Bombonera and losing each of their last three appearances outside of Buenos Aires by an aggregate score of 6-0, it should also be highlighted that Boca have notched just a single strike from any of their previous five showdowns on the road.

Although Union Sante Fe might have watched their eye-catching flurry come to an abrupt end last week, El Tate should still find the mood in their camp at a continued high.

Signing off June with a 3-0 romp against Independiente, Gustavo Munua’s side have lost just one of their last seven Primera Division appearances – a run that stems back to a 2-0 loss against Sarmiento Junin back on May 15th.

Two sides who find themselves battling it outside the Copa Sudamericana spots, chances could come at a premium on Thursday night.

Betting Tip: Both teams to score – No @ 8/11 with Luckster

Thursday’s Daily Double

• TPS Turku vs KPV – TPS Turku win & Both teams to score @ 23/10
• Union Santa Fe vs Boca Juniors – Both teams to score – No @ 8/11

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