Chelsea FC and Girondins de Bordeaux are locked in a battle for top spot in their respective groups, against FC Porto and Juventus, respectively. Chelsea FC leads Group D with ten points but FC Porto are nipping at their heels, a point adrift. Bordeaux lead Group A with ten points but Juventus are too close for comfort, only two points shy. Indeed, these two distinct battles are the most compelling matches on Wednesday’s Champions League roster.
Soccer Betting Line:
Bordeaux pk Ev +180 2 O -120 U Ev 1 O +120 U -140 Draw +210
Juventus pk -120 +160 2 O -120 U Ev 1 O -105 U -115 Draw +210
Match Time: 02:45 PM Eastern Time Wednesday November 25, 2009
Soccer Betting Verdict: In spite of leading Group A and having home edge in this match Bordeaux are tipped slightly long to visiting Juventus on the money line. Bordeaux weigh in at +180 while Juventus at +160. The close proximity of the line suggests the bookies believe this match will end in a draw, listed at +210.
Given that the first leg between these two ended in just that a draw it would seem the smart play. However, I like Bordeaux. They are after spanking one of the most well-known clubs Bayern Munich in back-to-back matches. I think they will be confident of their chances against Juventus and play for all three points.
Soccer Free Picks: Bordeaux +180 | Under 2 Evens|
Soccer Betting Line:
FC Porto pk +105 +185 2 O -125 U +105 1 O +105 U -125 Draw +220
Chelsea pk -125 +150 2 O -125 U +105 1 O -110 U -110 Draw +220
Match Time: 02:45 PM Eastern Time Wednesday November 25, 2009
Soccer Betting Verdict: Chelsea FC missed a huge opportunity to take control of Group D when they succumbed to a 2:2 draw against Atletico Madrid. Had they not done so, FC Porto would not be so threateningly close in the standings; they will have to make sure they don’t rue the brain cramp by beating FC Porto.
FC Porto, however, are not without a shot in this match. They managed to avoid a huge loss at Stamford Bridge when these two met on match day two, conceding to a 1:0 defeat. They will better fancy their chances at home for the win. Moreover, Chelsea are after faltering to Atletico Madrid, one of the worst sides in Group D. Clearly, Chelsea are not as indomitable as some might think.
Soccer Free Picks: FC Porto +185 | Over 2 -125