CSKA (7) v Bayern
Munich (1/2)
Bayern Munich’s
transition to Pep Guardiola from Jupp Henckyes has been as seamless as one
could hope for and there’s not question his side are the class acts but having
already qualified as group winners there’s no need for the Bavarians to have to
go all out here and a horror trip – they’ve missed one day of training already
– isn’t ideal. Add a host of injured and the 1/2, while fair for their best
form, can be left.
Advice: No bet.
Anderlecht (3) v
Benfica (11/10)
Benfica are closing in on Porto’s Liga lead but need a
result against Anderlecht badly given how poor they were against Olympics
infront of their own fans on matchday 3 and they rate as shaky odds on shots
even at group whipping boys Anderlecht especially without Oscar Cardozo. This looks to be a trappy card.
Advice: No bet.
Leverkusen (7/5) v
Manchester United (12/5)
While big attention focuses on Bayern Munich and Borussia
Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen have quietly been one of the most impressive teams
domestically in Europe and they pose a very stiff test for a Manchester United
side that is missing Robin Van Persie and Nemaja Vidic. United have gone 10
games unbeaten but had some rickety moments during that run and are vulnerable
against a Leverkusen team that is unbeaten at home this season.
Advice: 2 pts Bayer Leverkusen (7/5 general), 1 pt Over 2.5 goals (19/20 Bet365)
Juventus (2/13) v
Copenhagen (25)
Juventus have been
disappointing in the Champions League so far but played some of the best
football of their season against Real Madrid and could (or arguably should)
have won both games. With the strike pairing of Fernando Llorente and Carlos
Tevez up and away they can give Copenhagen a heavy beating and get back on
track for a spot in the last 16
Advice: 1 pt Juventus -2 (23/20 Ladbrokes)
Manchester City
(2/11) v Plzen (20)
After another resounding home success this should be a
matter of how many for Manchester City. Regardless of changes any number looks
possible even with City through to the last 16 and 13-10 on City winning by
three or more looks the bet.
Advice: 2 pts Manchester City -2 (13/10 general)
PSG (2/5) v
Olympiakos (8)
PSG’s massive resources couldn’t life them to a win at home
over the group whipping boys Anderlecht but against Olympiakos they should make
no mistake in Paris. Laurent Blanc’s men were 4-1 winners in the reverse
fixture and have scored 12 goals in their three league games this month and are
capable of covering a one goal handicap.
Advice: 2 pts PSG -1 (21/20 Bet365)
Real Madrid (1/3) v
Galatasaray (8)
Real Madrid sealed their qualification with a fortunate draw
and win against Juventus, making their last two games redundant from their
perspective, but they should still be good enough to put away Galtasaray with
ease. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have pace to burn against a defence was exposed in
a 6-1 thrashing on Matchday 1.
Advice: No bet.
Shaktar (4/6) v Real Sociedad (19/4)
Real Sociedad need a win at Shakhtar to stay in the
competition but Mircea Lucescu’s side look to have a clear class edge and
despite a lack of goals they can keep their qualification chances alive with a
win against a Sociedad side they beat 2-0 on matchday one and that has lost both away matches since.
Advice: 1 pt Shaktar (4/6 general)
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