UEFA Champions League / FC Barcelona vs FC Viktoria Plzen

 

 

Analysis:

Barcelona will face Viktoria Plzeň in Wednesday’s big Champions League clash.

 

FC Barcelona

Barcelona will be looking for another win after a 0-3 La Liga triumph versus Sevilla. A common theme in more recent Barcelona games is the high number of scores with a nil in them. Taking their previous sextet of clashes leading up to this one, in 5 of them a bet on "Both Teams to Score" would have been a losing one.

 

FC Viktoria Plzen

A succession of reliable displays from the Viktoria Plzeň defensive unit has resulted in the number of goals they’ve conceded amounting to 2 from their previous 6 fixtures overall. During the same period of time, the number of goals that they have scored themselves amounts to 9. However, time will tell if such a trend might be replicated in this next match or not.

 

Verdict:

Barca's improvement this season has been huge and they went into this game full of confidence. The 1x2 first odds is 1.10-9.50-21.00, which means support the home team. Barcelona should win this game.

 

Barcelona-2.75

UEFA Champions League / RB Leipzig vs FC Shakhtar Donetsk

 

 

Analysis:

Fans of both teams await the Champions League action scheduled for Tuesday as RB Leipzig will play Shakhtar Donetsk.

 

RB Leipzig

Matches with RB Leipzig have often been lively affairs recently with plenty of scoring being the norm. Over their past half dozen clashes, a total of 23 goals have flown in for both teams combined (at an average of 3.83 goals per game) with 14 of those accredited to RB Leipzig.

 

FC Shakhtar Donetsk

A succession of reliable performances by the Shakhtar Donetsk defensive unit has resulted in their ‘goals against’ tally standing at 3 from their last 6 fixtures in total. During the same period of time, the number of goals that they have scored themselves is 11. That sort of pattern won’t necessarily be carried forward into this next game, though.

 

Verdict:

Leipzig's form is not good enough, but their strength advantage is great. The 1x2 first odds is 1.25-6.00-9.50, which means support the home team. Leipzig should win this game.

 

Home win

UEFA Champions League - Celtic v Real Madrid

 

Analysis:

Group F of the Champions League with Celtic have a good chance to qualify into the knockout phase, as the Scottish champions drawn with RB Leipzig and Shakhtar Donestk, the host knowing if they can get 3 wins from this group stage may be just enough. However, Celtic had never met up with Real Madrid on the European stage, they had experienced beating Barcelona twice in their last 15 years, but not the Galatico giant!

 

Real Madrid expect to ease past the group, however, their defense had been a bit leaky at the back since the start of the new La Liga season. They had not kept a clean sheet from the last 4 straight games conceded against weaker opponents which you can see below.

 

Celtic will have their influential Japanese striker Kyogo Furuhashi missing, as he went off five minutes into the Old Firm Derby on Saturday and is not expected to feature here.

 

Real Madrid have a full strength squad pretty much, and bookies insist the opening Asian Goal Line tracking at 2.75 goals med water odds, all eyes still on high goals result.

 

Recommendation:

 

Over 2.5 goals @ 1.65 with Ladbrokes

 

Standard Goal Line - Over 2.75 goals I still expect this game should end up at least 3 goals or more!

UEFA Champions League - Midtjylland vs Benfica

 

Analysis:

At 18:45, 9th Aug 2022, Champions League Qualifications Round at Cepheus Park Randers, Rander, Demark, where Midtylland goes head to head against Benfica. Referee Srdan

 

Midtjylland

Midtylland has left the fortress wondering how they got to the position that their last two matches were a bad performance from the team. They were able to play five matches (L2, D2, W1) with one home match being a loss so they failed at every attempt, they have not kept clean sheets in the last five matches and they were able to score 11 goals. They have brought out their best and learned from their previous match against Benfica which is going to be a tough match tomorrow.

 

Benfica

The possession at the competition is great and willing to play with the ability to score. They have always found the right functions and the stability to perform well at the table and they keep scoring and keeping straight 5 wins with a total of 21 goals in their last five matches. Haven't lost in 8 matches both home and away games with massive wins in their last match that even brought a clean sheet to run.

 

Verdict

With only one single win, Midtylland may even level the ground floor against Benfica but Benfica are out to win the game as they have more advantage and in their last meetings, Benfica will secure the win.

 

Pick: OVER 1.5

 

Prediction: 2

​UEFA Champions League -- Sheriff Tiraspol vs FC Viktoria Plzen Game Preview

 

Analysis:

Sheriff Tiraspol and Viktoria Plzen will both be looking to go further into the Champions League group stages in the qualifying third round first leg on Tuesday.

 

Sheriff Tiraspol

Sheriff Tiraspol have now gone four Champions League games without giving up a goal, but on Saturday's opening day of the Moldovan Super Liga, Zimbru forced them to accept a 1-1 draw. Sheriff can boast eight wins from their previous 10 Champions League home matches, that stalemate extended their undefeated streak in all events to a staggering 16 matches.

 

FC Viktoria Plzen

HJK visited Viktoria Plzen, where the Czech powerhouses easily advanced by hitting the Finnish champions for five last time out. Viktoria Plzen also drew their league opener last weekend, a 2-2 draw away to Teplice, which means they are already falling behind in the fight to retain their crown.

 

Prediction

The Sheriff have chosen to focus on defence so far rather than going full throttle in the Champions League qualifying. The Czechs should play with the same effectiveness as they did in the game against HJK, while the Moldovans should aim to get a respectable result at home.

 

Pick: BTTS

UEFA Champions League - AEK Larnaca Vs Midtjylland Prediction

 

 

Pick:AH  Midtjylland (-0.5)  @1.90

 

Analysis:

AEK Larnaca

Undoubtedly, One would have excluded AEK Larnaca from this competition, but their performance in Denmark past week just amazed the faithful. The match ended 1-1 after Midtjylland were held on their home soil, the game seems to be as open as it can get. AEK Larnaca have drawn their last 3 games, in all competitions. In this game, Kenan Piric, Nenad Tomovic, left-winger Adam Gyurcso and left-back Angel Garcia, are the four key players to lookout for.

 

Midtjylland

Midtjylland, should never be underestimated. They were just purely unlucky to not achieve a win and utilize their advantage in the first leg. Their performance were valiantly matched by their opponent, but nevertheless, some of their players are absolutely at their peak and will feature in this upcoming match.

 

Verdict: Midtjylland will put in more effort to make sure they win this match

 

BTTS: Yes

UEFA Champions League - HJK Helsinki Vs FC Viktoria Plzen Prediction

 

 

Pick:AH   FC Viktoria Plzen (-0.5)  @1.95

 

Analysis:

HJK Helsinki

HJK Helsinki have played one match in this tournament, eliminating Rigas Futbola skola on penalty. They are 2nd in Finland Veikkausliga tournament and certainly have an advantage in this respect. HJK Helsinki will play a cautious game trying to strike on the counter-attack and will play a defensive game in a way to destroy their opponent’s manoeuvre.

 

FC Viktoria Plzen

FC Viktoria Plzen have only played friendlies in the last period and have not played any official matches at the moment. Taking a Look at FC Viktoria Plzen's recent games, two of their last three friendlies played have ended goalless. They preformed well in the regular season but it is hard to tell what is going to happen in their first competitive game.

 

Verdict:

HJK Helsinki do not look that reliable and strong. I expect a tight game played with caution by both teams and the result might be few goals.

UEFA Champions League - Tobol Kostanai vs Ferencvarosi TC Prediction

 

 

Pick:AH   Ferencvarosi TC (-0.5)  @1.98

 

Analysis:

Tobol Kostanai

Tobol Kostanai played 5 matches and did 9 points, they won 3, draw 0, lost 2, last match they won against Kaspiy Aktau 1-0. Tobol Kostanai are in mix form now and may not be able to stand their opponent.

 

Ferencvarosi TC

Ferencvarosi TC played 5 matches and did 12 points, they won 4, draw 0, lost 1, last match they won against Gyirmot 1-2. Ferencvarosi TC has better squad and even though they are away from home they should be able to win this match.

 

Verdict:

Ferencvarosi TC is good to win this match.

UEFA Champions League - Villarreal vs Liverpool

 

 

Pick:1x2   Liverpool @1.70

  OU   Under (2.5/3) @2.03

 

Analysis:

ilarreal playoff against Liverpool on Tuesday.

 

Villarreal

With their players on injury and questionable if there will be available against the mighty Liverpool. Villarreal is more focused on the champion league even after a defeat in their last two matches and has also defeated in their first leg against Liverpool.

 

Liverpool

Liverpool has played 12 matches unbeaten and is not ready to lose out on the opportunity to the head coach klopp says let's not look down on any team. Had won more away game in champion league.

 

Prediction

First leg at Liverpool home was a win and hopefully Villarreal are ready to do the same.

UEFA Champions League -Manchester City vs RealMadrid

 

 

Pick:OU   Over (2.5/3) @1.88

 

Analysis:

Manchester city plays host to Real Madrid in the first leg of the Uefa Champions league semi finals at the Etihad Stadium.

 

Manchester City

The host enters this clash having won over Athletico Madrid a win that no one expected, goalless draw in Spanish capital was enough for Manchester City to progress to the semi finals for the second season. City have gone undefeated in Etihad since a 2-1 loss to lyon back in 2018. With pep Guardiolas men having found the net 13 good times in their five home matches in the tournament this season.

 

Real Madrid

Real Madrid the first team to clinched the champions league 3 times back to back squares off with Manchester City to see who progresses to the quarter finals. The Los Blanco saw of champions league winner Chelsea in a 5-4 aggregate in the quarter finals. With the Los Blanco inform as the seasons gets to an end a favourable result should be expected from them. Madrid are currently sitting first in La Liga. Although that shouldn't be an advantage going into this encounter. As they have lost to City side in their previous two occasions.

 

VERDICT:

both teams have met in previous occasion as the host have been triumphant in their most previous two encounter Winning by two goals to one aggregate. Although the visitors aren't simple to defeat when it comes to this competition. But Manchester city are clearly favourite.