Champions League Best Bets: Picks, Odds & Predictions for Wednesday, Nov. 26
Wednesday's UEFA Champions League slate features nine matches, and we've highlighted four of the best bets based on current form, matchup data and value in the odds. The headline fixture is Arsenal vs Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium, but there are strong angles elsewhere, including Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan, Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven and Olympiacos vs Real Madrid.
Below are our top picks, featuring under goals, BTTS plays, an Arsenal home win and a Vinicius Junior goalscorer bet that all offer favorable prices for Wednesday's action.
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UEFA Champions League Over/Under for Inter Milan at Atletico Madrid
Under 2.5 total goals +100
Even though Atletico Madrid have a reputation of being a defensive-minded side under the tutelage of Diego Pablo Simeone, it's worth noting that all four of their UEFA Champions League games have ended with over 2.5 total goals. Three of Inter Milan's four matches have as well, with the lone exception being Inter's 2-0 win over Ajax in the opening match. However, it's not out of the question to imagine these two sides being involved in a low-scoring affair.
With two elite defensive systems in place, and knowing that Atletico Madrid have allowed one or fewer goals in each of their last five matches at the Wanda Metropolitano in all competitions, they should have enough quality at the back to make things tough for Inter. The Serie A giants have failed to score more than once in two of their last four away matches and went scoreless in their loss to AC Milan in the Derby della Madonnina this past weekend. Inter have won their two away matches in the current Champions League campaign, but those were against Ajax and Royale Union SG. They won't have it as easy in this one, especially since Atletico Madrid can't afford another negative result in this league phase.
UEFA Champions League SGP for PSV Eindhoven at Liverpool
Liverpool to win and both teams to score +119
Liverpool are going through a horrendous run of form, and while there hasn't been any serious talk of the team sacking Arne Slot, it's hard to imagine the Reds sustaining this much longer. Liverpool have dropped back-to-back Premier League games, against Manchester City and Nottingham Forest, and they've lost seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions (W3, L7). The scenario is much better in the Champions League, where they've won three out of four, but the performances haven't been very positive.
PSV Eindhoven are far from being an easy opponent. This is the same team that scored six past Napoli this season, and the Eredivisie giants are on an impressive run of results thanks to an 11-game undefeated run across all competitions (W8, D3). Their UEFA Champions League record is far from ideal at W1, D2, L1, and they're still being considered as underdogs in this trip to Anfield. Liverpool should have enough ability to win here, but don't rule PSV out from scoring at least once. They have enough quality in the final third to threaten the Reds' porous backline.
UEFA Champions League Moneyline for Bayern Munich at Arsenal
Arsenal to win +125
Perhaps the best match we'll see in quite some time in the UEFA Champions League league phase, Arsenal will host Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium, knowing that both clubs have a perfect record through their first four matches in the competition. The smart move would be to believe they might settle for a draw, but Arsenal haven't recorded a draw at home since their 1-1 against Manchester City on Sept. 21.
The Gunners have won their last six games at the Emirates, including a 4-1 thrashing of Tottenham Hotspur this past Sunday, while Bayern Munich recently played out a 2-2 draw against Union Berlin in their most recent away match. The Bundesliga giants are probably one of the few teams that can put up a fight against Arsenal right now, but the Gunners' supreme confidence levels will make a difference here. It will probably be a low-scoring affair, but once it's all said and done, Arsenal should walk away with the victory.
UEFA Champions League Goalscoring Bet for Real Madrid at Olympiacos
Vinicius Junior to score anytime +175
Real Madrid will probably deposit their scoring ability on the shoulders (and well, legs) of Kylian Mbappe, who's having an outstanding season leading the way for Los Merengues. However, Olympiacos are also expected to try to do everything in their power to control the Frenchman. That should open up spaces for other players, and few players in the world are as dangerous as Vinicius Junior when given enough space in the final third.
The Brazilian has yet to score a goal in the Champions League this season and is on a 10-game streak without a goal for club and country. This looks like an ideal scenario to snap that run since Olympiacos allowed six goals the last time they hosted a Spanish club.
Champions League Betting Picks Wednesday, November 26
- Atletico Madrid vs Inter Milan: Under 2.5 total goals +100
- Liverpool vs PSV Eindhoven: Liverpool to win and both teams to score +119
- Arsenal vs Bayern Munich: Arsenal to win +125
- Olympiacos vs Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior to score anytime +175
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