Champions League Wednesday – Betting Tips

Champions League Wednesday - 7th December

Last match day for groups A to D, as we finally conclude the group stage. 16 teams will advance, 8 group winners and 8 runners up. Will the Manchester clubs be in the draw? Here are my predictions and an accumulator tip.

Basle v Manchester United 
Nobody was expecting Manchester United to struggle with this group but they still need a result in what seems a rather daunting fixture now. However, with the return of Nemanja Vidic, United's defence will look more steady and they should qualify tonight. It is likely though that Benfica, will finish 1st, so if Manchester United do qualify, they will have a harder opposition in the next round. Basle need a victory, and the odds of that are 5/1. A draw is at 11/4 whilst Manchester United are 4/7 to win. It's not going to be easy, but I'd for a United win.

Correct Score; 0-2 (6/1)     First Goal Scorer; Wayne Rooney for Manchester United (4/1)
Special; There to be 4+ goals (13/8)

Manchester City v Bayern Munich
Not only do Manchester City need to win this match, but they will be cheering on Villarreal, as they are relying on them to get a result against Napoli. If Napoli win, then Manchester City's game is not important. Bayern Munich are expected to rest some players, as they have already achieved 1st place in the group. Manchester City are favourites at 4/7, with a draw at 3/1. An away win is at 9/2. I think Manchester City will definitely get the win they need, but probably not qualify.

Correct Score; 3-0 (10/1)    First Goal Scorer; Sergio Aguero for Manchester City (7/2)
Special; Manchester City to draw at half time, but then win at full time (7/2)

Villarreal v Napoli 
This game is the other one of the group, and it will gather a lot of interest. Villarreal are pointless in this group, and if Napoli win, they advance as group runners up, which would definitely devastate Manchester City. Villarreal are 7/2 to get a win, or 5/2 to get a draw. Napoli are 4/5 to get the win which would see them qualify. I'd go for them, but only just.

Correct Score; 1-2 (7/1)     First Goal Scorer; Marek Hamsik for Napoli (6/1)
Special;  Napoli to win - Draw no bet (2/5)

Accumulator Tip
Manchester City v Bayern Munich (Draw)
Villarreal v Napoli (Draw)
Ajax v Real Madrid (Away Win)

Stake: £5     Potential Winnings: £157.50

Thanks for reading, and hope you get the luck you need when betting on tonight's crucial Champions League matches.