Champions League : European & International Football

Champions League Betting: Rubin Kazan v Barcelona

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:44:25 +0000

The defending champions won't take the Russian side as lightly as they did when the sides met a fortnight ago, but a better attitude won't necessarily seal victory for the visitors, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Rubin Kazan +1 on the Asian handicap @ [2.02].

Champions League Betting: Dinamo Kiev v Inter

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:22:50 +0000

Tobias Gourlay is unusually excited by the Italian champions' visit to Eastern Europe.

Champions League Betting: Maccabi Haifa v Juventus

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:42:57 +0000

This may not be a game for the football purists but Juve aren't travelling to Israel to entertain, they're going there to pick up three points. And that's the most likely outcome, says Dave Farrar.

Champions League Betting: AC Milan v Real Madrid

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:15:55 +0000

When these two met a couple of weeks ago it produced a 2-3 thriller but since then the tables have turned and as AC Milan go from strength to strength, Real Madrid are in trouble and coach Pellegrini is under huge pressure, says Dave Farrar.

Champions League Betting: Bayern Munich v Bordeaux

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:02:43 +0000

Tobias Gourlay has difficulty separating the French from the Germans.

Champions League Betting: 2-3 correct scoreline matched at 250 as Pato stuns Real Madrid

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:57:40 +0000

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Champions League Betting: Real Madrid v AC Milan

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:48:35 +0000

Tobias Gourlay is no rabbit in the bright lights of the Spanish capital. He knows exactly what to do.

Champions League Betting: Chelsea v Atletico Madrid

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:28:06 +0000

Ben Lyttleton tels us how this weekend's events on the domestic front sum up the constant turmoil at Atletico Madrid. Next up, Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League where Nicolas Anelka attempts to make it three in three on the scoring front.

Champions League Betting: Stuttgart v Sevilla

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:55:28 +0000

Despite recent disappointments, Stuttgart and Sevilla both have their chins up. Tobias Gourlay tries to decide who has the glass jaw.

Champions League Betting: Liverpool v Lyon

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:42:14 +0000

Liverpool cannot afford anything other than a win over Lyon at Anfield on Tuesday night, but Claude Puel's exciting visitors will pose a stiff challenge, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Liverpool v Lyon over 2.5 goals @ [2.04].

Champions League Betting: Bayern Munich v Juventus

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:04:03 +0000

Two giants of European football came head-to-head on Wednesday night and it's Juventus who seem to be the more settled side in terms of team selection and formation. And the Italians are the team to be with, says Ben Lyttleton.

Champions League Betting: FC Porto v Atletico Madrid

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:57:21 +0000

Less than six months after clashing in the knock-out stages of last year's Champions League, these two face each other again. FC Porto may have lost their two biggest names over the summer but they're still a handy outfit, says Ben Lyttleton.

Champions League Betting: Which top sides hate life on the European road?

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:03:53 +0000

Did you know that Manchester United win only 25% of their Champions League matches away from home? "Magical" Matthew Walton tells us which other top sides are guilty of being homesick in Europe but why that isn't always a big worry.

Champions League Betting: Real Madrid v Marseille

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:24:08 +0000

Marseille totally rebuilt their squad over the summer, and this trip to face Real Madrid may have come a little bit too early in their redevelopment process for them to pick up points, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Both teams to score @ [1.9].

Champions League Betting: Manchester United v Wolfsburg

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:05:59 +0000

Wolfsburg's games are among the highest-scoring in Europe, so take advantage of the excellent prices on a high-scoring encounter when they meet last year's beaten finalists at Old Trafford on Wednesday night, writes James Eastham. Best bet: Over 2.5 goals @ [1.71].