Barcelona vs PSG betting tips by Isaiah

Despite conceding early goal in 13th minute and losing till the very end of the first halftime, Barcelona managed to get a 5:1 victory in local derby over Espanyol at home, mostly thanks to a great night from Messi who scored three out of five goals for the hosts. The team is now on a run of seven consecutive victories in all competitions, working especially well in attack – they have scored nine goals in last two matches. Tonight, they need a victory over the French side in order to get the first position, while any other result would leave them at the second position – progressing ticket for next stage is already secured almost a month ago. Home side will miss right back Dani Alves (16/0) and offensive midfielder Rafinha (10/0) who are both suspended for this game. Defender Thomas Vermaelen is injured and a long term absentee, who probably won’t be playing for Barcelona this season.

PSG had many problems last weekend in a home game against Nantes, but still managed to get a precious 2:1 three pointer. Visitors took the lead in eight minute, while the hosts replied with two quick goals from Ibrahimovic in 34th and 48th minute. With this victory they continued their title race with Marseille, still being a point below their biggest rival this season. As said, the team currently stands at first position and can’t afford to lose tonight in case they want to remain at the first position. Edison Cavani started from the bench last weekend, but will probably be employed here from the first minute. Marco Verratti is also expected to start here, while the visitors only have substitute forward Jean-Christophe Bahebeck (12/2) as absentee here.

Barcelona will surely enter the game strongly in order to win. Quality difference should be seen on the field, as the players of Barca look much more creative and concrete in the offense than the French side which generally struggled in attack in recent weeks, with or without Ibrahimovic.
Bet: Barcelona -1.25 Asian handicap

Porto vs Shakhtar betting tips by Isaiah

With impressive performance in Belarus, Porto secured their first position in the Champions League group, taking a victory in a very professional way. Final score was 3:0, as the Portuguese side scored goals via Herrera, Martinez and Tello, all three in the second half. After five rounds played, team has 4-1-0 record and has already secured the first position as the Ukrainian side has five points less and can’t catch them. Team is in a very good period, having also five victories in last six matches in domestic league, while they meet Benfica next weekend, so the team will be more focused on that game. Porto has no injury or suspension worries in front of this game.

Having in mind current situation of Portuguese side in their group and with derby game coming for them, the side is expected to rotate few players here and give a chance to some youngsters.

Shakhtar surprisingly lost to Atheletic Bilbao two weeks ago at home with a narrow 0:1 result, but still already have secure the ticket for the next phase and won’t be too worried with that defeat. Only goal was scored by San Jose in 58th minute, even though the teams generally shared impressions. As for the domestic league, Shakhtar currently has three victories in a row, but also are five points behind Dinamo Kiev – position that they are surely not satisfied with. Ukrainian side will have to play here without three key players, as they can’t count at right back and team captain Darijo Srna (5/1 in CL), striker Luiz Adriano (5/9 in CL) and central defender Olexandr Kucher (4/0), all three being suspended. Left back Marcio Avezedo (2/0 in CL) is doubtful for tonight’s game. They are also expected to name a few players that didn’t play so much this season.

Porto have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches against Shakhtar. Open game is expected here, as both teams are coming here without much pressure, with few younger players in their squad that are surely aiming to impress here. Betting on goals is worth a shot here, as I reckon chances for three or more goals are well over 50%.

Bet: Over 2.5 goals

Maribor vs Schalke betting tips by Isaiah

Despite now victory in first five rounds in Champions League, Maribor still has a chance of getting the third position, but only in case they get a victory tonight over Schalke. Slovenians didn’t manage to surprise Sporting away from home suffering 3:1 defeat.

As for the domestic league, they are doing quite well at the moment coming from a 4:1 victory at home against Radomlje. They already had 4:0 lead after sixty minutes, showing complete dominance over much weaker side. They do play well in domestic competitions, but are still only second at the table, having three points less than first placed Domzale. Target is surely to get a victory here, however that’s a bit unrealistic – but, no doubt that the team will try. Maribor could be without right back Petar Stojanovic (4/0) and left back Ales Mejac (3/0) for this game, but the second one is expected to recover in time.

Schalke completely collapsed two weeks ago in the fifth round of Champions League at home against Chelsea, suffering 0:5 defeat. Very little positive things were seen from the German side who had one of the worst performances this season. With a 1-2-2 record so far, Schalke now has to get a victory here in order to keep the chances of progressing alive and hope that Sporing won’t get a victory in London against Chelsea. Coach Roberto Di Matteo still has a long injury list in front of a must win situation. Central defender Joel Matip (7/1), left back Sead Kolasinac (1/0), offensive midfielders Jefferson Farfan (no performance yet), Julian Draxler (11/2) are all already injured for longer period. Offensive midfielders Kevin-Prince Boateng (11/0), Chinedu Obasi (11/1) and Sidney Sam (10/0) and central defender Felipe Santana (3/0) are all suffering from some injuries and their participation will be decided in last moments.

This game now comes as the most important one for Schalke in the season. Disregarding which players will be ready, the Germans have all the chances to walk away with a three pointer as the individual difference between two sides is surely huge.

Bet: Schalke Wins

KEY STATS OF THE DAY

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 5 of Juventus's last 6 games in the CL.

Olympiakos have conceded at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches in the CL.

Atletico have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches in the Champions League.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Monaco's last 9 games in the CL.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Basel's last 10 games in the CL.

Real have been winning at both half time and full time in 6 of their last 8 matches.

Galatasaray have lost their last 4 matches in the Champions League.

Benfica vs Leverkusen betting tips by Gustav

With a narrow 1:0 defeat away against Zenit two weeks ago, Benfica unfortunately lost all the competitive motives in the group having nothing to play for in the last round. Five matches in Champions League, they got one victory, a draw and two defeats, which won’t be enough even for a Europa League ticket race.

As for domestic league, things are looking much better, with the team having four victories in a row, improved morale and first position with three points more than their biggest rival from Porto. Home side will be without suspended Benfica will be without the suspended central defender Luisao (5/0) who was sent off against Zenit in last round and defensive midfielder Andreas Samaris (5/0) as he picked up third yellow card in the competition. Left back Eliseu (3/0) and defender Silvio (no appearance this season) both remain absent with injuries. With nothing to play for, Benfica is almost sure to give some playing time to youngsters in order to get much needed experience.

Leverkusen, on the other hand, might feel like robbed in the previous Champions League game, as the team had more of the ball possession and much more chances created, but still suffered a narrow 1:0 home defeat against Monaco, French side that actually had only two good chances in the match.

Even so, Germans remained at the first position in the group and in case of a victory here, they have a chance to secure
the first position disregarding the outcome of other match. In any case, they also can’t end up third and playing in Europa League. Generally, in domestic league they aren't showing their full potential, with the team being currently only fourth, behind Bayern, Wolfsburg and Augsburg. Right back Giulio Donati (11/) is doubtful, while Roberto Hilbert could again start at his position. Castro will play in midfield with Stefan Reinartz (12/0) still injured. Central defender and sometimes defensive midfielder, Kyriakos Papadopoulos (5/1) is still out injured as well.

There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Benfica’s last 3 games in the Champions League. If Benfica had something to play for here, they would probably be close favorites, but in this case, they will probably end up with with a negative result. Leverkusen has much bigger motivation in this one and is now much closer to get the victory, even though the draw still can’t be excluded.

Bet: Leverkusen 0 Asian handicap

Galatasaray vs Arsenal betting tips by Neuro

Galatasaray disappointed a bit in their 2:0 loss away to Anderlecht two weeks ago, as the team had a chance to get the Europa League ticket with a victory here, but showed very little positive things in fourth consecutive Champions League game.

Team completely under performed for whole competition, with the only point being taken at home against Anderlecht in 1:1 draw in the first round –game that should have been won in case the team was aiming for the first two positions. Anyhow, their turned their attention to domestic league already weeks ago, but the team is yet to reach their fullest potential – currently they are second with a point behind leaders from Besiktas. Home side has central midfielders Selcuk Inan (16/0) suspended and Blerim Dzemaili (11/) sidelined due injury, so the team will have certain changes in the middle. Up front, Umut Bulut is expected to attack together with Burak Yilmaz and
supported by Wesley Sneijder behind them.

Arsenal took a 2:0 victory at home against Dortmund in the previous round, even though the team had secured their ticket for the next stage already after first four rounds. Sanogo and Sanchez were goalscorers at the start of each halftime, while the Germans actually played better in both periods, but without scoring any.

Their injury list seems to be getting longer and longer, with coach Arsene Wenger having constantly out midfielders Mesut Ozil (8/1), Jack Wilshere (12/1) and Abou Diaby (no performance yet) and goalkeeper David Ospina (1/0) fixedly out injured. Forward Olivier Giroud (6/2) is not eligible to play in Champions League, while Wenger confirmed that confirmed that Alexis Sanchez and Laurent Koscielny will both be rested, so Calum Chambers and Lukas Podolski will get the starting positions. Defensive midfielder Mikel Arteta (10/1), play maker Tomas Rocisky (5/0) and central defender/left back Nacho Monreal (14/0) are recovering from injuries and probably won’t play here.

Galatasaray have lost their last 4 matches in the Champions League. Galatasaray have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches in the Champions League. Arsenal have scored at least 2 goals in their last 4 matches in the Champions League.

Open and relaxed game is expected from both sides here. Turkish side will surely want to leave a better impression in the last match, especially cause they are awaiting very well known and strong club with great reputation. Arsenal, on the other side, will surely field up some youngsters who will do anything to prove their worth to Arsene Wenger.

Bet: Over 2.5 goals

Basel vs Liverpool betting tips by Neuro |

Liverpool is playing far away from the potential they have and something that the fans would expected them to, but tonight they have a chance to make amends and give some more meaning to their season in case the team gets a victory here and get the second position for the next phase of Champions League.

After five rounds played in European best competition, they have only one victory, a draw and three defeats, record that would mean exclusion in many other groups, but as for this one – they are two points behind second placed Basel and need a victory now to continue their run in Champions League. As for Premier League, team is unimpressive so far, but at least they now have three matches undefeated run having two victories and a draw. Coach Brendan Rodgers may opt for more experienced players as this seems to be their most important game of the season. This could mean that left back Jose Enrique might be given a start, while striker Mario Balotelli (11/1) remains injured, but given the way he plays in this season – this might no be a blow for the Reds.

Basel didn’t manage to make a surprise in a home game against Real Madrid before two weeks, suffering a 0:1 narrow defeat. However, thanks to a draw between Ludogorets and Liverpool, they still remained second at the table and now need only a point here in order to progress to the next stage.

Despite a defeat there, they actually left a very good impression as the team didn’t look like weaker at all in comparison to Spaniards. Generally, it could be said that the Swiss team is in a very good form, as they have six victories in a row in domestic competition, combined with a good performance against Real and 4:0 home crushing of Ludogorets. Important striker Marco Streller (12/6) is already out for quite sometime, same as central defender Ivan Ivanov. Midfielder Giovanni Sio had some problems but should be in contention here. Matias Delgado scored twice this weekend and might be given a start ahead of youngster Breel Embolo. Players like Suchy, Frei and Safari were
rested this weekend.

Open game is expected here, at least it simply has to be open as the time progresses, no matter of the score. Liverpool has problems in attack, but they will have to start offensively from the first minute, something that should open up the game and leave many empty spaces for visiting side to threaten them.

Bet: Over 2.5 goals