Wednesday Champions League Betting Preview
Wondering whether Man U to win both halves, Man U to win to nil or Man U to win by two goals or more is like splitting hairs. Lyon came from behind to beat Steaua 3-5 in a see-saw match, neither team settling for the draw. Arsenal tore apart Fenerbahce’s home record, and have now be cut to 10/1 to lift the trophy.
Tonight I am steering clear of Atletico Madrid v Liverpool for a number of reasons. Firstly reports from Spain are suggesting that star striker Sergio Aguero will be rested. Atletico have the maximum of 6 points, and are making La Liga their priority, making 8 team changes from their 2-1 defeat to Real.
Secondly, even with Sky Sports Xtra multiscreen, it is difficult to follow two matches at the same time. Flicking between channels, like I did last night, inevitably means you’ll miss goals. Atletico are 13/8 for the win, perhaps a Betfair lay at 2.90. I won’t put anyone off who took Paddy Power’s 11/1 for the English fourfold in Europe, and evens looks a fair price for Liverpool in the Draw No Bet market.
Chelsea are absolutely rampant, and even though 10/1 Roma welcome back Francesco Totti, 4/9 is a decent price. Their record reads: 13 unbeaten home Champions League matches and 5 straight clean sheets in all competitions. Roma’s record in England: P11, W1, D3, L7.
The home side are 11/10 to win to nil, but Roma’s attack should pose more of a threat than Middlesbrough. Roma lost 0-4 to Inter at the weekend, although Spalletti reckons the result was harsh. Tonight he can call upon the suspended Philippe Mexes and Christian Panucci to shore up the back.
Roma are 3/1 to score first, a tempting price, as they have scored a first-half goal in 10 out of their last 13. In the first goalscorer market Totti and Vucinic are 10/1, whilst Mexes is a potentially rewarding 50/1. There should be at least 2 goals in the match, so I’ll take over 2.5 goals at 10/11 with Betfred.
Elsewhere, 2/1 is a big price for Marseille to defeat PSV.
Recommendation:
2pts 10/11 Chelsea v Roma Over 2.5 Goals
1pt 3/1 Roma to score first
1pt 7/2 Draw/Chelsea HT/FT Result
1pt 2/1 Marseille to beat PSV
bookies.com compares all the Champions League odds, and has the odds for the forthcoming Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita:
Atletico Madrid v Liverpool Match Betting
Atletico Madrid v Liverpool Draw No Bet Betting
Atletico Madrid v Liverpool HT/FT Betting
Chelsea v Roma First Goalscorer Betting
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