We’ve returned to normality after the International break, and what better to get your midweek footballing fix than two matchdays of the UEFA Champions League? All four English clubs are in action and we at howtobet4free have studied the markets and picked out some stand out bets from two of the most exciting games.
Arsenal Vs Borussia Dortmund
Tuesday 22nd October: 19.45
After running rampant at the Emirates against Norwich, Arsenal have maintained their impressive run of only losing one game since their defeat to Bayern Munich all the way back in March. The Premier League leaders will need to be on fine form to top last year’s Champions League runners up, who currently sit second in the Bundesliga.
Gunners to extend group lead
Arsenal, despite the opposition, thoroughly deserve their place as favourites in this tie. The best price of 7/5 is shared by a few bookmakers including William Hill. A share of the spoils is best at 13/5 with BetVictor and a Dortmund win is at 21/10 with Paddy Power.
Dortmund’s injury record is probably one of the few in Europe to actually outdo Arsenal, and with the return of first team regulars such as Santi Cazorla, Bacary Sagna and Mikel Arteta, the home side are fancied for the win. However, it is likely to be tight, so we’ve opted for a victory by a 1 goal margin, which is at an impressive 10/3 at Boylesports.
Ramsey to continue excellent form
In an ideal world Aaron Ramsey was to be rested on Saturday against Norwich in preparation for this game. However, he entered early in the first half for a concussed Mathieu Flamini and proceeded to score one and assist one to help the Gunners romp home. For someone who has already scored 9 goals this season (four of which have been in the Champions League), an anytime scorer value of 4/1 with Betfred seems ridiculous. For those a bit more adventurous, Arsenal coming out 2-1 victors is available at 19/2 with Bet Victor.
Manchester City Vs CSKA Moscow
Wednesday 23rd October: 17.00
A Sergio Aguero double saw Manchester City gain their first away win of the season on Saturday against West Ham, pushing them back into the top four. Though their away form has been troublesome under Pellegrini, CSKA Moscow suffered a 2-0 defeat to Zenit on Friday evening, which saw the reigning Russian Premier League champions slump to sixth in the table.
City to bounce back in Europe after Bayern drubbing
Despite Russia often being a difficult location to travel to, City remain firm favourites in this tie with best odds at 5/6 with Stan James. The draw is at 14/5 with BetVictor and the outside chance of a CSKA win is best at 41/10 with Sportingbet.
Muted CSKA and free scoring City
Manchester City are the Premier Leagues top scorers so far with 20 goals to their name, including three at the weekend. CSKA, on the other hand, have failed to score in their last three league games. Following this logic, a Manchester City Win to Nil is an absolute steal at 12/5 with Coral. We also fancy Sergio Aguero to add to his double on Saturday, and he is a mammoth 5/1 to score first at SkyBet. Got to be worth a punt, right?
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