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Bayern Munich Vs. CSKA Moscow
The defending champions begin their defense of the title against Russian outfit CSKA Moscow in a game where they will play for the very first time competitively.
Best match odds:
The 13/2 in the draw is huge when you think of the competitiveness of the Champions League. The defending Champions are classified as home bankers and what better start than to kick off with a home win and three points.
The German side are known for their clean sheets and Betway are stand out at 13/10 to win to nil. Considering the price to win is only 1/5 at Hills and shorter everywhere else, seeing 13/10 for the home side to win to nil seems generous in our opinion. Some firms are odds on with this as the consensus is on both teams not to score, making a win to nil a sure value bet. The Germans will not play this out 0-0 as the other scenario possible.
This will be our super single of the day, as looking at the performances CSKA Moscow have not done anything wrong domestically, and the defending champions have a reputation for the defense.
Recommendation
Galatasaray Vs. Real Madrid
The visitors will want to turn around their poor record on trips to Turkey, as in the three attempts whilst playing in Turkey have mustered up just one draw and two losses, including two 3-2 defeats to the team they visit this midweek.
Best match odds:
Despite Real Madrid’s record in Turkey odds compilers believe they will turn a corner and get their first win in four attempts in Spain. With the debut of Gareth Bale at the weekend, he will be expected to make the trip to Istanbul. Galatasaray’s last Champions League game was a win versus Real Madrid 3-2 and are officially the most experience Turkish side in Champions League history.
Real Madrid will be looking to pick up a win and have a long trip to travel. The home side have failed to win in the last three, and Real Madrid are power houses at the best of times. The double result on Real Madrid is too short at 5/4 with Paddy Power going 13/10 on Real Madrid winning by two or more.
With the history of the sides, there is no case to take Real Madrid to win this. The game could be entertainment for the entire game, so banking on a late goal may see interest in over 1.5 second half goals with BetVictor offering 20/23, which should not be ignored seeing that their previous encounters have seen a flourish of goals!
Recommendation:
Olympiakos Vs. PSG
The French side have a lengthy trip to Greece to take on Olympiakos and are a shade above evens to cause the spoils in Greece.
Best match odds:
A small handful of firms including Ladbrokes are offering odds on with the French side, suggesting they will be well-fancied to win this. Olympiakos have won the last four conceding just one goal in the process. PSG have won the last three conceding just the one goal and have kept a clean sheet in the last two games.
This game has a low scoring feel to this, seeing that the last two PSG games have gone under 2.5 goals and will be sure to keep the game tight. Bookies agree with me that a low scoring affair is likely offering around 3/4 for this. The game in our opinion could see fewer than 1.5 goals, with PSG winning the last two to nil and PSG are 5/2 with Coral to win this to nil. Boylesports go 1/1 for both teams not to score, but feel that PSG will nick this by a goal.
Recommendation:
Bayern Munich Vs. CSKA Moscow
The defending champions begin their defense of the title against Russian outfit CSKA Moscow in a game where they will play for the very first time competitively.
Best match odds:
- Bayern – 1/5 William Hill
- Draw – 13/2 Ladbrokes
- CSKA Moscow – 15/1 Bet365
The 13/2 in the draw is huge when you think of the competitiveness of the Champions League. The defending Champions are classified as home bankers and what better start than to kick off with a home win and three points.
The German side are known for their clean sheets and Betway are stand out at 13/10 to win to nil. Considering the price to win is only 1/5 at Hills and shorter everywhere else, seeing 13/10 for the home side to win to nil seems generous in our opinion. Some firms are odds on with this as the consensus is on both teams not to score, making a win to nil a sure value bet. The Germans will not play this out 0-0 as the other scenario possible.
This will be our super single of the day, as looking at the performances CSKA Moscow have not done anything wrong domestically, and the defending champions have a reputation for the defense.
Recommendation
- Bayern Munich – Win to nil 13/10 Betway
Galatasaray Vs. Real Madrid
The visitors will want to turn around their poor record on trips to Turkey, as in the three attempts whilst playing in Turkey have mustered up just one draw and two losses, including two 3-2 defeats to the team they visit this midweek.
Best match odds:
- Galatasaray – 6/1 Stan James
- Draw – 7/2 BetVictor
- Real Madrid – 8/15 Coral
Despite Real Madrid’s record in Turkey odds compilers believe they will turn a corner and get their first win in four attempts in Spain. With the debut of Gareth Bale at the weekend, he will be expected to make the trip to Istanbul. Galatasaray’s last Champions League game was a win versus Real Madrid 3-2 and are officially the most experience Turkish side in Champions League history.
Real Madrid will be looking to pick up a win and have a long trip to travel. The home side have failed to win in the last three, and Real Madrid are power houses at the best of times. The double result on Real Madrid is too short at 5/4 with Paddy Power going 13/10 on Real Madrid winning by two or more.
With the history of the sides, there is no case to take Real Madrid to win this. The game could be entertainment for the entire game, so banking on a late goal may see interest in over 1.5 second half goals with BetVictor offering 20/23, which should not be ignored seeing that their previous encounters have seen a flourish of goals!
Recommendation:
- Over 1.5 second half goals – 20/23 BetVictor
Olympiakos Vs. PSG
The French side have a lengthy trip to Greece to take on Olympiakos and are a shade above evens to cause the spoils in Greece.
Best match odds:
- Olympiakos – 3/1 Ladbrokes
- Draw – 5/2 Ladbrokes
- PSG – 21/20 Sportingbet
A small handful of firms including Ladbrokes are offering odds on with the French side, suggesting they will be well-fancied to win this. Olympiakos have won the last four conceding just one goal in the process. PSG have won the last three conceding just the one goal and have kept a clean sheet in the last two games.
This game has a low scoring feel to this, seeing that the last two PSG games have gone under 2.5 goals and will be sure to keep the game tight. Bookies agree with me that a low scoring affair is likely offering around 3/4 for this. The game in our opinion could see fewer than 1.5 goals, with PSG winning the last two to nil and PSG are 5/2 with Coral to win this to nil. Boylesports go 1/1 for both teams not to score, but feel that PSG will nick this by a goal.
Recommendation:
- PSG to win – 21/20 Sportingbet