The second round of games in the UCL fixtures includes a lot of very interesting match ups. Without a doubt game week, 1 has provided us with lots of thrills.
We have provided our readers here today with the best predictions in the market for today.
Straight Wins.
Rangers had an awful weekend as they were schooled in the Old Firm derby. Ajax arrives in this match in fine form having won each of their last five games and we think they’ll make it six wins on the spin as they kick off their Champions League campaign. We’ve mentioned Ajax’s winning run, but the current mood around Rangers is also critical to our thinking. Their form has generally been decent of late but they were outclassed by Celtic at the weekend and not only will that game have taken its toll physically but it will have a big hit on the mental side too. Combine those factors with the fact that Ajax has won each of the last four head-to-head, and it’s hard to see past a home win. Bet9ja have 1.47 odds, Paripesa have 1.50 odds and 1xBet have 1.50 odds.
After six consecutive PL victories at home, what better time for Spurs to return to Europe’s top footballing tournament than now? Although Marseille is a good team and they’ve started the new season in Ligue 1 in fantastic form with five wins and one draw, we still expect the Spurs to win this match. After all, Tottenham is also in solid form with four wins and two draws in Premier League so far. On top of that, they are hosting this game, and we feel that advantage might be the deciding factor on Wednesday evening. Bet9ja have 1.50 odds, Paripesa have 1.54 odds and 1xBet have 1.54 odds.
After meeting in Champions League groups last season, Atletico Madrid and Porto will do the same this season too. While the home team is not exactly in the greatest of forms right now, they still collected seven points from the first four rounds of the new La Liga season, Meanwhile, Porto has four wins and one loss in their domestic championship so far. Last season Atletico Madrid beat Porto in Portugal, but the two teams drew in Spain. Still, the home-court advantage is there for Atletico Madrid, which is the main reason we can see them winning this game. Bet9ja have 1.85 odds, Paripesa have 1.88 odds and 1xBet have 1.88 odds.
We begin our Eintracht Frankfurt vs Sporting Lisbon predictions by backing the hosts to emerge with the win. Frankfurt has made a decent start to their Bundesliga campaign having played four games without losing and, notably, they’ve won each of their last two including their last outing, which was a 4-0 demolition of RB Leipzig. Sporting Lisbon meanwhile has endured a tough start in Portugal; they’ve only won two of their five games played and, perhaps more worryingly, have lost two of their last three. Throw in the fact that Sporting has got to contend with what will be an insane atmosphere in Germany and it’s a big ask for them to get a result here. Bet9ja have 2.15 odds, Paripesa have 2.13 odds and 1xBet have 2.13 odds.
Over 2.5
While the guests had a rough season start in Bundesliga and even got eliminated from German Cup already, the home team seems to be in great form since they are on a four-game winning streak in their domestic league. Still, we would avoid betting on the final score and instead focus on goals since we can see this match ending with plenty of them. Both teams play offensive football, as evidenced by the fact that Club Brugge averaged 3.43 goals per game and Leverkusen 3.00 goals per game in their respective leagues. So, our prediction is for the game to go over 2.5 total goals. Bet9ja have 1.48 odds, Paripesa have 1.51 odds and 1xBet have 1.51 odds.
One of the most interesting matchups in the first round of the Champions League would be this Tottenham vs Marseille fixture. There isn’t enough to go by as regards H2H but we expect the game to go over 2.5 total goals. The reason is simple – Tottenham averaged 2.83 goals per game in Premier League this season, while Marseille averaged 2.67 goals per game in the French league in the first six rounds. Bet9ja have 1.70 odds, Paripesa have 1.78 odds and 1xBet have 1.78 odds.
Frankfurt has gone goal crazy in their last couple of games with 11 goals seen across their last two matches and we think this one will serve up over 2.5 goals as well. In their four Bundesliga games this season, Frankfurt have averaged 3.8 goals per game whilst Sporting have seen three of their last five matches go north of that 2.5 thresholds. Their average per game sits at 3.2 goals. With those stats, this match going north of 2.5 goals looks like a wise bet. Bet9ja have 1.65 odds, Paripesa have 1.74 odds and 1xBet have 1.74 odds.
The recent competitive form is positive with a three-game winning run aided by 11 goals, Barcelona has scored over 2.5 goals in their previous three fixtures making this an easy pick. Meanwhile, opponents Plzeñ have had their fair share of goals in their league campaign with four goals in their previous two league games. This shouldn’t be a tough test for the attackers at Barcelona and we are predicting a high-scoring match. Bet9ja have 1.27 odds, Paripesa have 1.25 odds and 1xBet have 1.25 odds.
Anytime Goalscorers
Lewandoski
Lewandowski didn’t take long to click with his new teammates at Barcelona. After all, the Polish forward already has five goals in four La Liga matches, so he is clearly in good form at the start of the season. So, we do not doubt that he will find the net against Viktoria as well. Even with the odds low on him to score we have selected him here today as he is a safe choice. Bet9ja have 1.40 odds while Paripesa have 1.23 odds.
Steve Bergwijn
The Dutch forward has enjoyed life since his move away from Tottenham back to Ajax. He has now scored at least six goals after five Eredivisie games last time out equaling club legend Luis Suarez’s record, though he’s yet to score in the UCL proper today’s game could be the perfect opportunity to replicate his goalscoring form in the league and help his side with goals. Bet9ja have 3.00 odds while Paripesa have 2.80 odds.
Schick
After scoring 24 goals in 27 Bundesliga matches for Leverkusen last season, the Czech striker seems to be struggling at the start of the new season since he only managed to net one goal in five league matches so far. Despite this, we suggest betting on Patrick Schick to score a goal in this game. After all, he has too much quality to stay quiet for much longer and since we expect to see many goals in this game, we feel he should find a way to contribute to the tally. Bet9ja have 2.50 odds while Paripesa have 2.10 odds.
Kane
Spurs striker Harry Kane has hit his straps early with four goalscoring appearances from his last five starts. As well as goals in two of his last three league games, he is in superb goalscoring form and he would be amongst the goals here today for Tottenham. The 29-year-old is brimming with confidence and we recommend backing him to impact the scoresheet again against Marseille. Bet9ja have 2.15 odds while Paripesa have 1.85 odds.
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