As we approach match day three of the UEFA Champions League, two exciting matchups are scheduled for this Tuesday. Here’s a closer look at each game, along with insights and potential betting options for you to consider.
Before doing so, let’s review the outright markets that are currently on offer. Manchester City leads the pack as the favourites at 33/10, with reigning champions Real Madrid close behind at 9/2. Arsenal is ranked as the third-best option at odds of 15/2, jointly followed by both Bayern Munich and Liverpool at 10/1. Barcelona are considered next in line at 14/1, leaving the rest of the field starting at 20/1 or higher.
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REAL MADRID v BORUSSIA DORTMUND – Click here to bet
In a highly anticipated rematch of last season’s Champions League final, defending champions Real Madrid will host Borussia Dortmund at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu this Tuesday in a crucial group stage encounter. Los Blancos will be eager to bounce back from a 1-0 loss to Lille in the previous round, which ended their 14-match unbeaten run in Europe.
Despite two consecutive domestic victories since then, Real Madrid find themselves under significant pressure in the Champions League, currently sitting 17th with just 3 points from their first two games. A win is non-negotiable if they hope to keep their automatic qualification hopes alive. Fortunately, they can draw confidence from their formidable home form, remaining unbeaten in 14 European matches at the Bernabéu. In their last five home games in Europe, they’ve recorded 3 wins and 2 draws, scoring 13 goals at an impressive average of 2.6 goals per game.
Last season’s beaten finalists, Borussia Dortmund, head to the Santiago Bernabéu this Tuesday, seeking both revenge against Real Madrid and to build on their impressive form in Europe. The Black and Yellows come into this clash off the back of a resounding 7-1 victory over Celtic on match day two, marking their second consecutive Champions League win. Dortmund currently top the group with 6 points, having scored an impressive 10 goals in their opening two matches.
However, they have yet to replicate this dominance domestically, sitting 4th in the Bundesliga. They did, however, return to winning ways on Friday on the domestic front with a 2-1 victory over St. Pauli. On the road, Dortmund have been solid in Europe, securing two consecutive away victories and suffering just one defeat in their last six outings overall. In their last five European away fixtures, they’ve claimed 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, scoring 9 goals at an average of 1.8 goals per game.
Head-to-Head
The last time these two teams met was in last season’s Champions League final, where Real Madrid emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, securing their third consecutive triumph over Borussia Dortmund. Their most recent encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu dates back to 2017, when Madrid edged out a thrilling 3-2 victory in the group stage.
Betting
Real Madrid 5/10
Draw 4/1
Borussia Dortmund 5/1
Verdict
Real Madrid hold a strong record against Dortmund and should come out on top once again this Tuesday. That being said, the German side has been impressive in attack during their opening two European games and could pose a threat to Madrid’s defence. Both teams to score, with Real Madrid ultimately prevailing seems like the best option here.
Suggested Bet: Result and Both teams to score, Real Madrid and yes at 31/20
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN v PSV EINDHOVEN – Click here to bet
Parc des Princes will be the centre of attention this Tuesday as Paris Saint-Germain host PSV Eindhoven in their third match of this season’s UEFA Champions League campaign. Following a 4-2 victory over Strasbourg in the domestic league over the weekend, Les Parisiens will now shift their focus towards Europe.
After a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on match day two, PSG will be desperate to secure maximum points if they are to revive their hopes of automatic progression, as they currently occupy 19th place with just 3 points from their first two games. Despite starting their campaign with a narrow 1-0 victory over Girona, PSG has achieved back-to-back home wins only once in their last ten European matches in France. This alarming European statistic is compounded by the fact that they have secured only two wins in their last five home matches, averaging just 1.2 goals per game during this stretch.
Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven travel to Paris this Tuesday, aiming to revive their Champions League campaign on a positive note. Yet to secure a win in Europe this season, PSV currently find themselves in 24th place in the standings, having earned just one point from their two Champions League matches so far. Their most recent outing ended in a 1-1 draw against Sporting Lisbon, which marked their first home fixture in Europe this season. However, their performance on the road has been challenging. They began their European journey with a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Juventus, marking their second consecutive loss and their third defeat in their last five away matches in Europe, averaging just one goal per game during that span.
Despite these struggles abroad, PSV have excelled on the domestic front, sitting comfortably atop the Eredivisie. They secured their ninth consecutive league win by defeating AZ Alkmaar 2-1 over the weekend, a morale-boosting performance they hope to replicate in Europe this Tuesday.
Head-to-Head
This Tuesday marks the first encounter between these two sides.
Betting
Paris Saint-Germain 5/10
Draw 15/4
PSV Eindhoven 5/1
Verdict
Despite Paris Saint-Germain’s surprisingly low scoring statistics at home in Europe, I believe they will have the upper hand against PSV Eindhoven in Paris, particularly considering PSV’s frailty in away European matches. That said, we can expect goals in this encounter, but ultimately, PSG should come out on top.
Suggested Bet: Result and Totals, Paris Saint-Germain and over 1.5 at 8/15 looks one to add to your Champions League accumulator
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