Tuesday Champions League Betting Preview

‘Wigan v Everton could well go either way’. I won’t have a bet for the sake of having an interest – the money came in for Everton, but they were beaten 1-0 thanks to a goal from Henri Camara. It looked like a tight contest on paper, and backers of under 1.5 goals at 2/1 were justly rewarded.

We also told you that the money was coming in for Zenit, but now Victor Chandler have reported a 4 figure bet on Zenit to win the competition outright, forcing them to cut their 80/1 into 50s, although the original price is still available elsewhere.

After the top 10 sides in the Premier League all failed to register wins, it comes as no surprise to find out that they have been weak in the Champions League betting.

Paddy Power have cut their 9/1 on Dynamo Kiev causing an upset at the Emirates, and now the best price you’ll find is 15/2. Punters will be worried about the recent Gallas episode, who is 8/1 to be captain again this year. I am tempted by Bet365’s quote of 4/6 that Gallas remains at Arsenal past the January transfer window. The Big 4 are 25/1 to be winless in Europe this week, also with Bet365.

Villareal v Manchester United is the feature match on ITV1 this evening, and it is very rare that you see the draw being so heavily supported. Both teams only need a draw to progress, meaning that punters are happy to take quotes of 15/8. Neither side can take the match for granted, and defeat would mean a tricky end to the group stage campaign. Villareal have conceded 22 goals in their previous 9 matches, and lost their last home match 0-3 to Valladoid. Admittedly Valladoid had beaten Real Madrid the previous weekend, but that’s no excuse in front of your home fans.

Tp make matters worse, the home side is missing 2 key attackers – Llorente and Nihat. Should I lump on Man U at 7/4? No, that is far too short a price for a side that has a shocking away record in Spain, not to mention in the Premier League this season. Man U will miss Berbatov, Scholes and Hargreaves, amongst others. The last previous 3 meetings between the 2 sides have finished 0-0, 13/2 in the correct score market. I think the bore draw is a good bet, but won’t be backing it heavily, as it inevitably leads to a nervy night in front of the TV.

Recommendation:

2pts 11/10 Villareal Draw No Bet

1pt 0-0 Correct Score Villareal v Man U

Already Recommended:

2pts 10/11 Zenit v Juventus (Match may be postponed due to a car bomb)

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Arsenal v Kiev Match Betting

Villareal v Man U Match Betting

Villareal v Man U Correct Score Betting

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