Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Champions League Predictions

8th December 2009

There are a few interesting games tonight. Because some teams have already qualified, the odds are skewed from the norm as the bookmakers assume they would field a weaker team and would not mind losing. But this is a good chance to pick up some profit at very high returns.

Athletico Madrid is 6 points behind FC Porto and have no chance of progressing in the Champions League. However they need to make sure Chelsea beats APOEL so that Madrid can play in the Europa League. Even though they can secure that by beating Porto, but on paper, Porto looks much stronger than Athletico. at 4.75@BET365 to win away is a scrumptious payout, or Porto +1 at 1.90 is pretty decent too. Chelsea should win against APOEL therefore regardless of this game's result, Madrid should get into the Europa league also.

Wolfsburg needs to win to make sure they progress in the Champions League, but they face the mighty Red Devils. We would assume that Manchester will field their second stringers having secured progression. However Wolfsburg would leapfrog Manchester and finish first in their group if they beat United. MU would want to hold first place, and even then, their second stringers might be strong enough to win. They would want to prove their place and fight for a first team spot. MU away win at 3.50@BET365 is a big return.

These two games are a bit of a long shot, but worth a punt.

SUMMARY:
Athletico Madrid vs FC Porto: Porto away win, Porto +1
Wolfsburg vs Manchester United: United away win

Good luck!

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