Yesterday was a pretty bland day in terms of how our predictions played out. We saw only one straight win play out correctly courtesy Inter and they were even the least likely to win. Real Madrid continue to disappoint and lost again (perhaps it’s time to overlook Zidane and co until they pick up their form). Atalanta and Manchester City also failed to win as well.
Over to the goal market, only Salzburg and Lokomotiv Moscow played out correctly and even Liverpool vs Ajax could not deliver. Manchester City could only manage a goalless draw and that pretty much summed up yesterday.
In the goal-scorer section, Lukaku did justice to it as expected and Benzema failed to find the back of the net. Here’s hoping for a better today as we look to bounce back from a poor outing yesterday. There is no featured match for the day but we have all the daily tips on show regardless.
Straight Wins
The UCL group G would kick off with second-placed Juventus taking on Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv today. Juventus are sure favourites to win the match even after securing qualification slimly the last time out. The absence of Ronaldo in the league game was felt as Juventus tend to struggle without him, but with him being well-rested for the match we have tipped them for the win. Betway has 1.26 odds, Bet9ja have 1.27 and 1xbet have 1.29.
Still, on Group G group leaders Barcelona take a long trip to Hungary to battle bottom side Ferencváros in a bid to cement their place as the top spot qualifiers this season. On the back of a very impressive win the league for Koeman’s men he would want to continue that impressive run of form and not change the rhythm. The last game against this side saw Barcelona win very convincingly and we are sure a repeat of that is what will happen. The win for Barcelona is what we pick, Betway has 1.51 odds, Bet9ja have 1.54 and 1xbet have 1.56.
Dortmund would obviously want to secure their place in the round of 16 as they play against second-placed side Lazio. Lazio has an unbeaten record this season but Haaland and his friends might have ideas of revenge for the last game played between them. Impressive form after that game and in their home, league means that they are favourites to take all three points and we surely tipped them on the win. Betway has 1.62 odds, Bet9ja have 1.60 and 1xbet have 1.64.
Leipzig is in a really open group with the likes of PSG and Manchester United. It is a fierce battle for who will top or even qualify for the next stage in the group. Taking on the Turkish side Basaksehir won’t be tough for the players to handle. We have them tipped to win Betway have 1.43 odds, Bet9ja have 1.42 and 1xbet have 1.45.
Over 2.5 Goals
An unimpressive home form for English side Manchester United might spell some trouble for them. PSG have their full attack on the ground and would want to utilize their talents for a win. Former PSG striker Cavani has found his goal-scoring form here at United and it would mean there would be a lot of goals from both ends of the pitch. Betway has 1.61 odds, Bet9ja have 1.60 and 1xbet have 1.69.
Barcelona is one of the high scoring sides this season in this competition. The last time these two faced each other six goals were recorded; the absence of key players would not do a thing to this Barcelona side who have seemingly found their rhythm. Betway has 1.57 odds, Bet9ja have 1.50 and 1xbet have 1.63.
Chelsea makes the trip to Spain to face Sevilla today in an encounter that would determine who gets the top spot in the group. Both sides have recorded qualification and are just looking to see who edges out to make the top spot at the end of the day. Chelsea has scored 2 or more goals in their last three UCL games which speaks volumes about their goal-scoring record which is why this match was picked. Betway has 1.93 odds, Bet9ja have 1.90 and 1xbet have 2.00.
The Leipzig game has another option you can choose from here. Basaksehir have a very poor defensive record this season in the competition letting in a total of nine goals, Leipzig would be desperately looking for the win to qualify ahead of PSG and Manchester United and that need would attract a lot of goals. Betway has 1.50 odds, Bet9ja have 1.47 and 1xbet have 1.54.
Anytime Goal-Scorer
Neymar
Neymar recently returned to the squad after being sidelined by an injury he scored the only goal that saw them have the much-needed win against RB Leipzig. He scored in their last league game also and he seems to be in fine goal-scoring form. Betway have 2.52 odds and Bet9ja have 2.60
Erling Haaland
He is currently the highest goal scorer in the competition with 6 goals. Averaging more than a goal per game he is proving to be a true marksman at a young age. He scored the goal in their loss to Lazio in the opening game which means he would surely hit the back of the net again this time. Betway has 1.60 odds and Bet9ja have 1.65.
Cristiano Ronaldo
After being rested over the weekend the Portuguese footballing giant would be looking to add to his goal tally this season in the UCL. He scored the equalizer against his opponents the last time out in this competition which saw them fight for a win back. He is very crucial to their goals this season as various statistics have pointed out which is why we tipped him to score. Betway have 1.61 odds and Bet9ja have 1.60.
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