The UEFA Champions League returns this week with the final round of the group matches before we hit the last 16 – all to play for, for some teams more than others. Let’s take a look at some of the stand out games ahead of the round.
Liverpool FC v FC Basle
All eyes will be on Liverpool this week as they could potentially go out if they do not produce something special against FC Basel to stay in the tournament. A lot of hope has been pinned on this set of Liverpool players to progress in Europe after a less than convincing league campaign so far. The betting odds currently favour a LFC win, but it won’t be one of their easier encounters especially after losing 1-0 the first time around to the Swiss side.
The Live Betting Team prediction: Liverpool FC 1 – 0 FC Basle
Liverpool FC to beat FC Basle 1-0 is currently priced at odds of 8.50 with 188BET.
Olympiacos v Malmo
The Greek invasion continues as they continue to do well in a group they would have expected to have no luck at all in. Luck will still need to play its part for the resurgent side as they prepare to face Malmo, knowing that only a win will do, and a win that will only help if Juventus lose to Atletico. We’re confident however that in this match alone, Olympiacos will take the spoils.
The Live Betting Team prediction: Olympiacos 2 – 0 Malmo
To grab this scoreline, you can get jump on Olympiacos to win 2-0 with odds of 6.35 at Bet365.
Juventus v Atletico Madrid
The Spanish European specialists Atletico head into this game knowing that their fate is sealed, and more importantly that it is safe to progress. Much more is at stake for Juventus as their future in the Champions League is yet to be decided. On the one hand, they win and finish top, they draw and finish second. Or, they lose and Olmpiacos win, and Juventus head home. With this in mind, expect to see a Stoke City of a side from Juve, and possibly a fair number of bookings.
The Live Betting Team prediction: Juventus 1 – 1 Atletico Madrid
The draw between the sides at odds of 6.20 with William Hill.
Galatasaray v Arsenal
All hope seems to have floated away from Galatasaray in the tournament this time around. They’ve had no luck this time around and find themselves at the bottom of Group D with a very embarrassing 1 point. An (under)achievement they share only with APOEL FC currently. Even the recent slump of Arsenal’s current form, losing to Stoke City in the Premier League, isn’t enough to put you off of thinking anything other than an Arsenal win. The Gunners will want to win this game with the hope of finishing top of the group, which is possible if Dortmund lose. The goal difference is far too weak for Arsenal, so only a win would potentially put them top.
The Live Betting Team prediction: Galatasaray 0 – 3 Arsenal
Arsenal to beat Galatasaray 0-3 is available at 19.50 with 188BET.
