We’re now at game week four of the Champions League and clubs should start to know their fate or chances after this round. As always, we can expect some shocks and disappointments for sure. A lot of exciting fixtures are on the cards again, especially with a host of high-profile games taking place this week.
The Champions League continues in full swing in the fourth group stage fixture of the competition. We started off the opening three fixtures on a decent note and we’ll be looking to carry on with our good form once again.
Without much ado, here are the likely betting tips and predictions to come through from all of the action.
Straight Wins
Last time out, Chelsea beat Malmo 4-0, courtesy of goals from Andreas Christensen, Kai Havertz and a brace from Jorginho. Their confidence would be sky high after beating Newcastle United 3-0 in the Premier League at the weekend. Malmo is bottom of their Champions League group and have lost all three games so far. Not much is expected from the Swedish side. Chelsea, on the other hand, will be jubilant after a good performance against Newcastle United. A win is clearly coming for Thomas Tuchel’s men today. Bet9ja has 1.18 odds, Paripesa has 1.23 odds and 1xBet has 1.23 odds.
Bayern head into this UCL fixture following a 5-2 league triumph against Union Berlin. Last time out, Bayern eased past Benfica 4-0 and were the overall dominant side. In this game, Benfica will have a difficult task to score against a Bayern Munich team who will most probably create many chances to win well. We’re expecting a comprehensive large winning margin for Bayern Munich at the end of this one. Bet9ja has 1.17 odds, Paripesa has 1.20 odds and 1xBet has 1.20 odds.
In the game before this, Barcelona drew 1-1 in the La Liga match with Alaves. This comes right after the sacking of Ronald Koeman who was let go during the past week. Kyiv has seen success in their league matches but faces Barcelona who would want to remain in contention to qualify out of the group stages. Barcelona has it within them to dominate on the ball and be rewarded with decent chances, hence we are tipping them to win this match. Bet9ja has 1.62 odds, Paripesa has 1.68 odds and 1xBet has 1.68 odds.
Juventus lost their last league game and just have a point in their previous three Serie A outings. This is bad for a club that wants to challenge for the title. They would seek solace in their UCL fixtures where they have won all three games, including against holders Chelsea. Juventus narrowly edged Zenit before and we are confident that the Italians can do the double over their opponents. Bet9ja has 1.55 odds, Paripesa has 1.56 odds and 1xBet has 1.56odds.
Over 2.5 Goals
Atalanta is set to play Manchester United at the Gewiss Stadium on Tuesday in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. Atalanta come into this game on the back of a 2-2 draw against Lazio in Serie A. Manchester United, on the other hand, beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 in the English Premier League. Atalanta faced Manchester United two weeks ago in the UEFA Champions League, with Manchester United coming from behind to beat the Italians 3-2. This clash is likely to produce many goals again as it did the last time. Bet9ja has 1.47 odds, Paripesa has 1.50 odds and 1xBet has 1.50 odds.
Red Bull Salzburg beat Wolfsburg 3-1, courtesy of a first-half goal from young German star Karim Adeyemi and a second-half brace from former Basel forward Noah Okafor. Attacker Lukas Nmecha scored the sole goal for Wolfsburg. This first meeting in the campaign provided us with goals for both teams in their league fixtures this game averaged at least two goals which is a very impressive stat for this pick right here. Bet9ja has 1.62 odds, Paripesa has 1.73 odds and 1xBet has 1.73 odds.
Malmo come into this game on the back of a 3-2 win over Sirius in the Allsvenskan. A penalty from Norwegian forward Jo Inge Berget and a second-half brace from Croatian attacker Antonio Colak secured the win for Jon Dahl Tomasson’s Malmo. Chelsea have shown high-scoring talent in their past two games with 10 goals scored and no goals conceded. This going to be a high-scoring affair as Malmo are not strong enough to keep Chelsea at bay. However, Malmo can also look to cause an upset and score here today. Bet9ja has 1.47 odds, Paripesa has 1.51 odds and 1xBet has 1.51 odds.
Bayern Munich never disappoints when it comes to goal-scoring stats. They had just 20 minutes left in their last UCL fixture against this same Benfica side and scored three goals. They are sure to find the score sheet today and not leave it late like the last time. Benfica on the other hand would be dreading their luck and look to see if they can nick one or two goals before Bayern go and their riot. Bayern Munich have been unlocking defenses at will in recent times, lashing 19 goals past the opposition during the previous six outings. Bet9ja has 1.30 odds, Paripesa has 1.31 odds and 1xBet has 1.31 odds.
Anytime Goalscorers
Ronaldo
Ronaldo returned to the goal-scoring scene on Saturday with a goal and assist to see his team beat rivals Tottenham and bounce back to winning ways. Today, he faces Atlanta in the UCL which he has scored against this campaign already. He would be highly confident as he can return to being the main man here with a goal for the team. We know how good a motivated Cristiano is and he is a good punt to get on the score-sheet once again today. Bet9ja has 2.20 odds while Paripesa has 1.95 odds.
Lewandoski
He has not stopped scoring yet this season and this might just be his best season yet as a striker with his outrageous amount of goals already. He netted a brace for Bayern in the League and has scored 19 goals already this season from 15 games. He has scored five of those in the UCL this season. He has scored in his three consecutive UCL fixtures and would surely add to his tally here today. Bet9ja has 1.37 odds while Paripesa has 1.28 odds.
Morata
Back from injury and into the squad, Allegri and Juventus surely have missed his quality upfront in recent game weeks. However, the Spaniard hasn’t seemed like he’s clicked with his frontmen in the Serie A yet with just 2 goals all season. In the UCL, he has one goal in two games played for the Old Lady and he looks the likely scorer here today. Zenith would make the trip to Italy to play Juve today and he is the most likely goal scorer for them here today if they want to win. He is an experienced striker and he is sure to take the opportunities to be offered to him here today. Bet9ja has 2.50 odds while Paripesa has 2.25 odds.
Depay
Memphis might be the only Barcelona player loving his season so far, he has no goals in the UCL yet but this match-up seems to be the one where he can break his duck. He has five goals in the La-Liga. With his latest goal coming during the weekend, high spirits are returning to the Barcelona camp with him likely to be at the forefront of it. Today, he can score and lead Barcelona to back-to-back UCL wins for the first time in a long while. Bet9ja has 2.30 odds while Paripesa has 2.02.
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