Betting Tips – Champions League Tuesday
Betting Tips - Champions League Tuesday - February 14th
The Champions League is back, as Barcelona begin their title defence with a trip to Bayer Leverkusen and Lyon host APOEL Nicosia, this season's surprise package in the Champions League. It's been a long couple of months since the draw was made, but now we can look forward to the biggest club competition in the world. Some big names may not be here this time around, but there are still some mouth watering clashes. Here is some betting predictions for tonight's matches.
Bayer Leverkusen v Barcelona - 7:45pm
Barcelona have been quite poor in La Liga of late , having just recently lost to Osasuna 3-2 at the weekend. They are 10 points adrift, but they will want to boost their confidence with an important result against Bayer Leverkusen. The home side is 8/1 to to win tonight and take a lead into the return leg. A draw is at 16/5, with Barcelona favourites at 2/5. I wouldn't underestimate Bayer Leverkusen in this match as their home form is strong. Number one rule of betting on football is to not bet against Barcelona, especially in the Champions League. So in that case I would back them. Cesc Fabregas at 7/2 to score first, and Messi at 5/2. However, for better rewards, bet on Daniel Alves at 20/1. I'd tip a 1-1 scoreline too, at 8/1.
Betting Tip - Barcelona to be winning at half time, but lose at full time (50/1)
Lyon v APOEL Nicosia - 7:45pm
Lyon are rather fortunate to even be in this round. They managed to cement qualification on goal difference, as they recorded a 7-1 victory on the final group game. They have now been rewarded with a friendly draw against APOEL Nicosia, who are from Cyprus. They have been the surprise package, topping a group which included Shaktar Donetsk, and Porto. The visitors are 7/1 to get a victory here, but will be pleased with a draw at 3/1. Lyon are 4/9 and expected to take a positive result for the second leg. APOEL have achieved 3 draws in the Champions League away from home, so expect them to be tough to beat. I'd go for a draw in this one, and 0-0 is at 9/1.
Betting Tip - There to be 0-1 goals in the match (23/10)
Thank you for reading, and good luck!
