With Europe’s elite once again stealing centre stage in midweek, Wednesday promises another stacked Champions League schedule from across the continent.
Watching Aston Villa welcome German giants Bayern Munich to the Midlands for what will be a famous European showdown, Premier League rivals Liverpool will be looking to lay down another early marker.
With a host of intriguing Champions League betting markets available on Wednesday night, we have taken a look at some of the most appealing tips.
20:00 Liverpool vs Bologna
While many around Anfield might have been heartbroken over the summer as Jurgen Klopp announced his farewell, Liverpool have only continued on a remarkable rise since Arne Slot’s arrival. Marking their Champions League return with a stellar comeback on foreign soil as they secured a 3-1 victory away at Italian icons AC Milan, the former Feyenoord boss has seen his squad gain a string of plaudits from across the continent. Likewise, extending on their EFL Cup campaign last week as they clinched a 5-1 romp at home against West Ham, the Reds have won seven of their first eight appearances across all competitions so far this season. Really gaining a reputation for their clinical performances in the final third, the Reds should be smelling a golden opportunity when they return to Anfield on Wednesday night.
Although Bologna might have broken a string of records last season as they clinched a remarkable Champions League ticket, the Greyhounds have largely come crashing back down to earth this time around. Getting their Champions League campaign underway last month with a downbeat 0-0 stalemate at home against Shakhtar Donetsk, Wednesday’s guests have now collected just a single victory across any competition since opening up the new season. Signing off August with a 3-0 drumming at the hands of Napoli, Bologna couldn’t have asked for a tougher challenge here. With new boss Vincenzo Italiano finding some mounting pressure on his shoulders despite only arriving in Emilia-Romangna over the summer , Bologna are rightfully pencilled in as a landslide underdog when they arrive at Anfield on Wednesday night.
Betting Tip: Luis Diaz to score anytime @ 19/10 with
20:00 Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich
While many around the Allianz might have been left over the summer as Vincent Kompany arrived in Munich, Bayern have continued to impress under the former Burnley boss. Really flying out of the traps and yet to suffer a single defeat across any competition since opening up the new campaign, the German giants have also gained a real reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. Making real Champions League history last month as they got their European charge underway with a remarkable 9-2 romp at home against Dinamo Zagreb, Kompany’s side have now registered 29 goals so far this season. It should also be noted, Bayern have won their first four showdowns away from the Allianz by an aggregate score of 18-3.
Storming their way to an iconic Champions League return last season, Aston Villa have only continued on an astonishing rise under the guidance of Unai Emery. Making their first appearance among Europe’s elite in four decades last month as they secured a stunning 3-0 victory away at Swiss heavyweights Young Boys, the former Arsenal boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. However, potentially feeling that they missed a real opportunity over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for an action-packed 2-2 stalemate away at Premier League returners Ipswich, Villa are seeking some welcomed defensive resolve. In fact, Wednesday’s hosts have recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their first eight appearances across all competitions so far this season.
Betting Tip: Bayern Munich win Both teams to score @ 9/5 with
Wednesday s Champions League Double
Liverpool vs Bologna Luis Diaz to score anytime @ 19/10
Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich Bayern Munich win Both teams to score @ 9/5
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