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Europe’s top competition returns this week and we’ve got Champions League best bets for both of Wednesday’s matches. Real Madrid vs Paris Saint-Germain is the pick of the two with this tie between two of Europe’s heavyweights hanging in the balance.
- Real Madrid vs PSG Best Bet – Kylian Mbappe to Score First
- Manchester City vs Sporting – City Win and under 3.5 Goals
Champions League Double available at 11.55 odds
Odds via bet365. Correct as at 14:30 on 7th March 2022. Odds may now differ.
Real Madrid vs PSG Best Bet
As the clock ticked down during their first leg meeting in the French capital, it looked as if PSG and Real Madrid were to play out a goalless stalemate. That was until Kylian Mbappe reminded Los Blancos just how good he really is.
With the 2018 World Cup winner being coveted by the Santiago Bernabeu outfit, it was apt that he scored a dramatic and incredible winner. PSG held onto that 1-0 lead from the first leg and now must make sure it is not overturned.
Something that is easier said than done against Real Madrid. Although they may not be as fearsome as the vintage crop of the previous decade, Carlo Ancelotti has still managed to assemble a squad that can trouble the very best in Europe.
When it comes to trouble though, they still have to deal with not only Kylian Mbappe but also Neymar and Lionel Messi. The former Barcelona pair return to Spain to face an old foe.
Much has been made of this PSG all-star side throughout the season. Although they are winning Ligue 1 at an absolute canter, there is still an element of pressure on the shoulders of manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Pressure that will only likely subside if and when PSG win a first-ever Champions League. Should the Argentine fail to deliver European football’s top prize at the end of the campaign, there is every chance the exit door is subsequently opened.
This is why Wednesday night’s clash in the Spanish capital, is one that takes on even greater importance. Should Real Madrid manage to overturn their first-leg deficit it will only lead to more questions about the future of the former Tottenham boss.
Ultimately the focus will be on Kylian Mbappe to deliver once again. He’s a man who loves the big occasion so iif you think he will also open the scoring on Wednesday, you can join me in backing him at odds of 5.50 with Bet365 – a price that is worth plenty of consideration.
Manchester City vs Sporting Best Bet
After such a comprehensive first-leg win in Lisbon, Manchester City are all but in the last eight. With such an advantage in their back pocket, Pep Guardiola may look to make plenty of changes.
A luxury afforded to the City boss after masterminding a 5-0 win last month. With Premier League matters intensifying, the opportunity to rest key names on Wednesday night is not one to be overlooked.
Then again, after their 4-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday, there is also every chance that winning momentum is more important than rest. If that proves to be the case then Sporting could be in for another long evening.
Because although a second leg reverse to Sporting would do little in the way of halting Champions League progress, it could slow the blue machine down. If a lack of momentum seeps into the Premier League, Liverpool will be ready and waiting to take full advantage.
This is why a professional performance is going to be so important for City on Wednesday night. If we are being totally honest, manager Pep Guardiola would never settle for anything less anyway.
Professionalism which should serve to get the better of Sporting in midweek. Although the Portuguese outfit travel to Manchester off the back of a 2-0 win over Auroca at the weekend, it means little in the grand scheme of Champions League things.
Regardless of the starting City eleven, it should be a routine affair at the Etihad. This means backing them to win and there being a total of under 3.5 goals seems a shrewd move. Especially, as it is currently at odds of 2.10 with Bet365.
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Still not sure who to back this season? Check out our Champions League Value Report Cards 2021/22
What is a Champions League Acca?
A Champions League acca is an accumulator bet, a type of wager that is made up of several different selections combined together into a single bet. A Champions League acca would usually consist of a single bet made up of four or more selections on Champions League matches.
The Champions League acca is a popular way to bet on European football matches. As more selections are added to the bet, the odds rapidly increase as all are multiplied together. This can lead to massive odds for a small stake if building an acca for a Champions League match.
As is the same with double and treble bets, all selections need to win or the accumulator loses. That is why so many look for Champions League acca tips for guidance.
