Champions League Preview 6th & 7th November
Tuesday’s Champions League Football
The first Champions League fixtures of November kick off on Tuesday night, and there are some exciting betting opportunities available!
On Tuesday night, we start with Liverpool v Besiktas at Anfield (live on ITV1, k/o 7:45pm). Liverpool’s European campaign has not gone as smoothly as previous seasons, as the 2005 Champions find themselves bottom of Group A and with only 1 point so far, they face a real struggle to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition. Having just lost to Besiktas in the previous game, you can bet that Rafa’s men will be desperate to beat the Turkish Champions. With Better pricing Liverpool as favourites at 2/7, expect Liverpool to fight hard for all 3 points.
Also on Tuesday night, Chelsea take on Schalke at the Veltins-Arena (live on ITV4, k/o 7:45pm). Chelsea have been in great form in this year’s Champions League, topping Group B with 7 points out of 3 games, including beating Spanish giants Valencia in the competition. The bookmakers have priced Chelsea as favourites for this match at 6/5 (VC Bet), obviously based upon their impressive European form. centrebet have priced Schalke at 5/2 to get the win, and with quality players such as Kuranyi and Rafinha, expect Schalke to be formidable opponents.
VC Bet are also offering Enhanced Doubles for both the Liverpool and Chelsea games, such as 8/1 for Gerrard and Lampard to score at anytime during the match and 60/1 that both Chelsea and Liverpool win 2-0.
BGbet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets on both Liverpool v Besiktas and Schalke v Chelsea if Gerrard or Shevchenko scores at anytime in their respective matches.
Elsewhere, Celtic take on Benfica at Celtic Park in what promises to be a fiercely contested match. Gordon Strachan’s team find themselves bottom of a very tough Group D. Having beaten reigning champions Milan earlier in the competition and with 3 points separating them from top spot, Celtic will get closer to qualification by beating Benfica tonight. As such the odds for this match favour Celtic to win, with Better offering 1/10; it looks likely that the green side of Glasgow will be singing come Tuesday night!
Wednesday’s Champions League Football
Wednesday sees the other British teams play, starting with Man Utd hosting Dinamo Kiev at Old Trafford (live on Sky Sports 2, k/o 7:45pm).
So far this campaign, Man Utd have been in great form, winning all 3 of their games against spirited opposition such as Roma and Sporting Lisbon. D. Kiev’s form couldn’t contrast more; as they have lost all 3 of their games, another defeat would seal their fate in the competition, with even UEFA Cup football beyond them. Man Utd have been priced as strong favourites for this match, with centrebet pricing them at 1/6 for the win. D. Kiev role as underdogs is reflected in the odds given by bookies, with VC Bet pricing them at 12/1 for the win, don’t expect a Ukrainian miracle.
Arsenal face Slavia Prague at the Stadion Evžena Rošického in Prague (live Sky One, k/o 7:45pm). Arsenal have been able to maintain their sizzling domestic form in Europe, coming on the back of the 7-0 destruction of Slavia Prague, with man of the moment Fabregas getting on the scoresheet twice to become the top goalscorer in the competition. Czech champions Slavia will be fired up to avenge their humiliation in London, and although it wasn’t demonstrated in the first leg, Slavia have the quality to put in a more resilient performance. As a result of the first-leg scoreline, Arsenal have been priced as favourites for this match at 1/2 (Better), with Slavia priced at 13/2, the bookmakers expect Arsenal to win comfortably.
BGbet are offering to refund all losing first goalscorer bets on both Man Utd v D. Kiev and Slavia Prague v Arsenal if Nani or Fabregas scores at anytime in their respective matches.
The last of the British contingent to play this matchday is possibly the most exciting, as Rangers face Barcelona at the Camp Nou (live Sky Sports Extra, k/o 7:45pm). After the surprise draw at Ibrox, Rangers will go into this match full of confidence that they can keep the likes of Ronaldinho and Henry at bay. Barcelona will be desperate to put on a real show to their home fans; thus Rangers face a tough task to emulate the first leg scoreline. VC Bet have priced Barcelona as strong favourites at 1/5, Rangers have been given little chance of getting the win, with centrebet offering odds of 13/1.
Remember there are a number of free bet offers available online. Such as BGbet and Better’s £25 free bets for all new customers, centrebet’s £20 free bet new customer offer and VC Bet’s bet £50 get a free £50 bet, place another 5 bets of £10 or more and get another £50 free bet promotion. So, if you fancy a bet on the Champions League this week, why not take advantage of one or more of these fantastic sign up offers.
betdirect are best price on all first goalscorers in this weeks Champions League matches which involve a British team. You will not find a better price with any other major bookmaker in the following games…
Celtic v Benfica
Liverpool v Besiktas
Schalke v Chelsea
Barcelona v Rangers
Man Utd v Dinamo Kiev
Slavia Prague v Arsenal
Happy Hours
As usual betdirect are running a special Champions League Happy Hour on both days, join betdirect between 6pm-7pm to check out their fantastic promotions
Odds subject to fluctuation – Odds taken at 9.00am 05/11/2007 For the very latest up to the minute odds, click here.
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