Champions League Betting Preview
20th October, 2008
The Champions League group stage games return this weekend as the Premier league teams hope to continue their unbeaten records in this years competition. Current champions Manchester United face Celtic at old Trafford in a crunch game.
United will be strong favourites but Celtic will be determined to prove they can mix it up with the best in the world. Gordon Strachan will be aiming to stop the deadly attacking force of Ronaldo, Rooney, Berbatov and Tevez. United are the bookies clear favourites priced at a 1/4 with 888 sport to take all three points.
Our tip - Berbatov at 5/1 to score first with Ladbrokes
Arsenal travel to Turkey to face Fenerbahçe in a tough away fixture. The Gunners showed great team spirit this weekend to beat Everton after going 1-0 down but this game will all most certainly be a tougher one. Arsenal are at evens to win with Betdirect. The home side are 3/1 to beat Wengers men.
Our Tip - Van Persie to score first 5/1 William Hill
Liverpool travel to Madrid to take on Atlético in another tough challenge for Benitez's side. Liverpool have shown fantastic will power already this season and will be boosted after their 3-2 win over Wigan on Saturday. The five time champions of this competition thrive on playing well in the big big game situations and this could well be another successful night for the reds in Europe. Liverpool are priced at 2/1 with bet chronicle.
Our tip - Robbie Keane 7/1 to score first with the Coral
Chelsea host Roma and will take confidence from their excellent display against Middlesbrough on Saturday. Last years runners up are clear favourites to beat Roma and priced at around 2/5 with most online bookies.
Our tip - Chelsea to win 2-0 at 6/1 with Bet Direct
By Jamie
