Fulham 5/1 to beat Hamburg

Plucky English side Fulham are rated as 5/1 outsiders with Betfair to beat SV Hamburg in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Thursday evening.

The German side are 3/4 with Betfair to win on the night, while the draw is available at 14/5, also with Betfair.

In the other semi-final to played on Thursday, Liverpool are 11/5 to beat Atletico Madrid away from home. The Spaniards are a best-priced 6/4 with Betfair; the draw is 7/3 with Betfair.

The overall betting markets see Liverpool as favourites to win the Europa League at 9/5, followed by Hamburg at 12/5, both with Betfair.

Atletico Madrid can be backed to win the competition at 4/1 with most bookmakers. Fulham are 5/1 to go the whole way with Betfred, Coral and Victor Chandler.