We’ve teamed up with David Kappel, who is well-known in South Africa’s punting streets and he will give us his best Uefa Champions League bets for the week. Europe’s elite club competition is back and it usually promises two things: goals and favourites to win. Let’s have a look at this week’s fixtures.
Ajax v Beşiktaş: Over 2.5 goals
Ajax are in great form again this season and have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/6 games. Besiktas had over 2.5 in 6/6 games and conceded 10 goals in their last four games, while have scored 22 goals in their last four home games.
Shakhtar v Inter: Inter Win/Tie
Both teams are already under pressure after losing their opening games. Shakhtar suffered a surprise defeat to Sheriff, but have won their three league games since, scoring 12 goals. Inter lost to Real Madrid, but are unbeaten in five games vs Shakhtar and have not conceded in three vs the Ukrainian side.
Real Madrid v Sheriff: Real to Score Over 1.5 Goals
Real have started the season unbeaten and defeated Inter 1-0 in the first round. They scored 11 goals in their three home games but were held to a goalless draw by Villarreal. Sheriff, meanwhile, are unbeaten in 16 games, but Los Blancos should be too strong for them.
Suggested Bet: Madrid to score over 1.5
RB Leipzig v Brugge: Leipzig or Tie & Over 1.5 Goals
Leipzig come into this game off a resounding 6-0 over Hertha, while Brugge dropped points at home in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League. Brugge have lost just once this season, but that was a 6-1 defeat. Leipzig, though, are strong at home and have won 5/6 home games in the Champions League.
Suggested Bet: Leipzig/Tie and Over 1.5 goals
PSG v Man City: Over 8 Corners
PSG have started Ligue 1 with 8/8 wins but actually didn’t look too convincing in a few of them. Manchester City are unbeaten in seven games and won both games against PSG last season. City’s games usually promise corners, the last 5/6 had over 10.5.
Porto v Liverpool: Over 1.5 Goals
Porto are unbeaten in 21 games, while Liverpool are unbeaten in 10 games. Liverpool have scored three goals in 6/8 games this season, while Porto’s games usually also promise goals. The Reds are unbeaten in 6 matches vs Porto, having scored 16 times.
Zenit v Malmo: Over 1.5 Goals
Zenit have lost 7/8 Champions League games but go as favourites into this tie. Malmo had over 2.5 goals in 6/7 Champions League matches. Zenit have won their last 5 games at home, scoring 12 goals, while Malmo kept just one clean sheet in their last seven games.
Atalanta v Young Boys: Over 1.5 Goals
Atalanta enter the game as favourites but Young Boys have shown against Manchester United that they cannot be underestimated. 37 goals have been scored in Young Boys last 8 games, while Atalanta have seen over 2.5 goals in 5/7 matches this season.
Bayern v Kyiv: Bayern to Score First Half
Bayern brushed aside FC Barcelona 3-0 in the previous match round, while Kyiv collected a 0-0 draw against Benfica. The Bavarians are in great form, having won 8/8 and scored 40 goals over this run.
Suggested Bet: Teams To Score First Half? Bayern
Salzburg v Lille: Over 1.5 goals
Salzburg have started the new season on fire and are unbeaten in 17 matches. They have scored 25 goals in their last 10 games, while Lille have struggled in Ligue 1, winning just three of their first eight games. They have conceded in all games this season, apart from their 0-0 draw with Wolfsburg.