Champions League football games are back, and there can’t be any better way to start it as plenty of heavyweight matchups are set in this midweek spectacle.
Of course, there’s a lot to expect in Europe’s biggest and grandest club competition. After all, it’s always sure to keep football betting hectic. However, my betting tips are on these fixtures to spice up the opening day of the group stage.
Manchester United vs FC Basel (September 13, 02:45 GMT+8)
Twelve goals, three clean sheets, three wins and a draw in the English top flight. Really, who can stop the Red Devils now?
Jose Mourinho promised an attacking brand of football, and his Old Trafford club have lived up to that promise so far with Romelu Lukaku, Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford leading the way.
FC Basel won the Swiss Super League to set up a return to this tournament and make up for their embarrassing results last year. However, after a series of bore draws and a defeat in their domestic campaign, they won’t have their hopes up.
This match is highly anticipated due to Mourinho and Man United’s return to the competition, and I think they’ll be eager to prove a point right from the off. Hence, my first 🌟🌟🌟 tip is Manchester United First Half Asian Handicap -0.75 @ 1.85.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund (September 14, 02:45 GMT+8)
This one should be an exciting clash between two premier scorers in Harry Kane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Both players won the top-scorer honours in their respective leagues last year, and with two goals each now, they will be determined to bring their penchant for scoring on the big stage.
Dortmund, though, have the upper hand considering that they defeat the Spurs in two Europa League matches back in 2016, and I think that will still be the case this time with BVB also improving their defence.
For a 🌟🌟 bet, Dortmund Draw No Bet @ 2.21 looks like a great choice.
RB Leipzig vs AS Monaco (September 14, 02:45 GMT+8)
Monaco reached the knockout stage of the 2016-17 Champions League, so it’s just right to say that they have the advantage when it comes to experience against new boys and surprise participants, RB Leipzig.
Nevertheless, with teenage prodigy and last year’s UCL standout performer Kylian Mbappe out of the picture at Monaco, I don’t fancy their chances of winning this one.
The Ligue 1 club still have Radamel Falcao leading the offence, but the depth of last year’s Bundesliga runners-up isn’t to be ignored especially with the presence of Timo Werner, Naby Keita and Emil Forsberg.
I predict a high-scoring affair here, which makes a 🌟🌟 bet on Over 2.75 goals @ 2.02 a solid move; but if you’re looking for a winner, a 🌟 punt on Leipzig Asian Handicap -0.25 @ 1.96 is also worth the look.
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