The Champions League returns for its second set of football games, and sports betting fans are in for a great time as Chelsea and Barcelona renew their European rivalry after a five-year hiatus.
However, that’s not the only matchup that online gambling fans should watch out for, with Bayern, Manchester United and Shakhtar Donetsk determined to keep the momentum and the betting odds swinging on their side.
Chelsea vs FC Barcelona (February 21, 03:45 GMT+8)
There’s bad blood between these two, and who could forget the “UEFAlona” nickname given to Barca during their infamous meetings with the Blues?
Both teams will aim to make a statement here—there’s no better way to do it than their fierce rivals, after all. Chelsea, nonetheless, will head into the game in higher spirits knowing that their last Champions League match with Barca at Stamford Bridge ended in their favour.
Meanwhile, it shouldn’t help the Catalans that they are a bit sloppy lately, drawing two of their last four including a goalless stalemate with La Liga mid-table club Getafe.
Given all these, my first 🌟🌟🌟 tip is Chelsea +0.50 @ 1.78.
Bayern Munich vs Besiktas (February 21, 03:45 GMT+8)
While it’s wrong to count Besiktas out in this game, it’s just difficult to see them beating the soaring Bavarians.
Sure enough, the Turkish giants have proven they have what it takes to play with the best after topping Group G. However, Bayern Munich seem unstoppable right now as they won 13 straight games in all competitions…and that includes a 3-1 win against the Qatari-backed big-spending PSG!
I expect Bayern to dominate right from the off, so I suggest a 🌟🌟 bet on the German side First Half Asian Handicap -1.00 @ 1.97.
Sevilla vs Manchester United (February 22, 03:45 GMT+8)
Sevilla boss Vincenzo Montella knows that taking down Manchester United is a tall order. The Red Devils are second in the Premier League for a reason; and most importantly, they have Jose Mourinho who Montella described as “more of a winner” compared to other managers.
If recent form is to be considered though, Sevilla have the edge. The Sevillistas have only lost once at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan this campaign, while United have been inconsistent and even succumbed to a lowly Newcastle United outfit last week.
I think this one will be tight with a possibility of ending in a draw, so I’m going for another 🌟🌟 punt on Sevilla Draw No Bet @ 2.12.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs AS Roma (February 22, 03:45 GMT+8)
Shakhtar’s only UCL last 16 win came against Roma in the 2010-11 version of the competition, so they will eye to repeat history when they host the Italian side.
Unfortunately for the home team, the Serie A heavyweights are in a good run of form, winning three consecutive games behind some fine performances from Edin Dzeko and Cengiz Under.
If there’s any silver lining for the Miners, who finished second behind Man City in Group F, it’s that Roma have won just once and lost the other three in their four visits to Ukraine.
Another stalemate might be on the books, so I suggest a 🌟 bet on Draw @ 3.25.
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