The UEFA Champions League group stage concludes on Wednesday night and we take a look at three fixtures and suggest a bet in each.
Let’s start with a look at the Outright Betting, where Arsenal continue to lead the way priced at 4.50, with Bayern Munich at 5.50 and Manchester City close behind trading at 8.00 with PSG 8.50 and Barcelona 9.00 while you can get double figures and better the balance.
You can also get odds on markets such as Top Goalscorer where Harry Cane is trading as a 6.50 2nd favourite.
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ARSENAL vs KAIRAT ALMATY
Arsenal come into this match sitting top of the table with a perfect record of seven wins from seven matches, having scored 20 goals and conceded just 2. They have been dominant throughout the group stage and remain one of the standout sides in the competition.
Their most recent Champions League outing saw them claim an impressive 3-1 away win over Inter, following another strong 3-0 victory over Club Brugge which reflects their consistency and attacking quality.
They faltered in the EPL on the weekend though going down 3-2 at home to Manchester United.
Kairat Almaty hold the bottom spot of the standings in 36th place with just one point from seven matches. They have struggled badly at this level scoring only 5 goals while conceding 19 and they have found it difficult to get on the winning side of things which has resulted in them settling for six defeats.
Their latest result was a heavy 4-1 home defeat to Club Brugge, which came after a narrow 1-0 loss against Olympiacos. They remain winless in the competition and have looked vulnerable away from home.
Head-to-Head
There have been no previous competitive meetings between the sides.
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Arsenal 1.04
Draw 15.00
Kairat Almaty 46.00
Verdict
Arsenal’s overall depth and flawless form should see them cruise to another comfortable victory. I am expecting a one-sided contest with the Gunners dominating possession and chances.
BET: Asian Handicap – Arsenal FC -3.5 Goals at 2.05
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BENFICA vs REAL MADRID
Benfica come into this fixture sitting 29th on the table with six points from seven matches after recording two wins and suffering five losses. They have struggled to get into the winning column, scoring just 6 goals while conceding 10.
The last time they played the fixture concluded in a 2-0 away defeat to Juventus, following two solid 2-0 wins over Napoli and Ajax which had briefly lifted their hopes of progression.
Real Madrid occupy 3rd place in the standings with 15 points from seven games after winning five and losing two. They have been impressive going forward scoring 19 goals, while their defence has generally held firm in key moments and they’ve let just 8 goals past the keeper.
Their latest action saw them demolish Monaco 6-1 at home, which came after a narrow 2-1 defeat against Manchester City. These results showcase both their attacking firepower as well as occasional vulnerability.
Head-to-Head
The only previous meeting between the sides came in a 2012 club friendly, which Benfica won 5-2 in front of their home crowd.
Betting – Click here to bet
Benfica 4.50
Draw 4.25
Real Madrid 1.71
Verdict
Real Madrid’s class and attacking flair should give them the upper hand, even away from home. Benfica are capable of causing problems but the visitors look too strong overall and I think they will win this without reply from the home side.
BET: Result and Both Teams to Score – Real Madrid and No at 3.65
LIVERPOOL vs QARABAG AGDAM
Liverpool occupy 4th place on the log and have earned 15 points from seven matches after winning five and losing two. They have been solid throughout the campaign, scoring 14 goals and conceding just 8 and they remain strong contenders to go deep in the competition.
Their latest result was a commanding 3-0 away win over Marseille and before that they put up an impressive display to edge Inter 1-0, highlighting their defensive solidity and growing momentum.
Domestically they are coming off a 3-2 away defeat to Bournemouth which ended a 13 match unbeaten run in all competitions.
Qarabag sit 18th on the log with 10 points from seven matches after recording three wins, one draw and settling for three defeats. They have been competitive, scoring 13 goals but their defence has looked fragile at times with 15 conceded at the back.
Their latest test saw them play out a 3-2 home win over Eintracht Frankfurt, however, prior to this they faced a disappointing 4-2 defeat against Ajax. Overall they have shown flashes of quality but remain inconsistent heading into their final clash and like Liverpool they also suffered defeat in their domestic league on the weekend.
Head-to-Head
There have been no previous competitive meetings between the sides.
Betting – Click here to bet
Liverpool 1.12
Draw 9.00
Qarabag 19.00
Verdict
Liverpool’s home advantage and superior quality should prove decisive against a Qarabag side that has struggled defensively. I am expecting a comfortable win and for the Reds to find the back of the net on multiple occasions with the visitors hopefully getting on the board themselves.
BET: Result and Totals – Liverpool and Over 3.5 Goals at 2.00
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
