European Champions League Match Week 2, Tips and Previews
Match Day One Best Bet
September 29th
PSG vs. Manchester City
Lionel Messi and PSG will face the might and power of Manchester City in what is set to be a colossal fight between two of the biggest teams in Europe at Parc Des Princes.
You would have been in the minority to think PSG would drop points in its opening matchday fixture against Club Brugge, but that is exactly what occurred.
Even though Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe lined up for the first time together, their squad was held to a 1-1 draw away from home and now must gear up for a huge contest against last season’s Champions League runner-up.
City was part of a nine-goal frenzy against RB Leipzig who was reduced to 10 men in the contest.
The Citizens recorded a 6-3 win to catapult to the top of Group A and now face the ultimate acid test against Maurizio Pochettino’s men.
For all the fear instilled in opposition by PSG, Pep Guardiola’s light-blue army sent the French champion packing the semi-final of this competition last season.
With Jack Grealish now commanding the heart of the midfield, City only look a stronger outfit coming into Champions League campaign.
City looks the play in this game and can send PSG winless through two fixtures of group action.
SUGGESTED BET:
City head to head at $2.50
Match Day One Next Best
September 29th
AC Milan vs. Atletico Madrid
It is just simply not a proper Champions League tournament without AC Milan having a home match at San Siro and that is the case when the Rossoneri host Atletico Madrid.
In its first Champions League clash since the 2013/14 season, Milan coach Stefano Pioli is tasked with delivering victory to a fan base who is yearning for European success once again, but faces stiff opposition in the form Diego Simeone’s unit.
Atletico has had its offensive struggles well publicised this year and will be relying on its strong defensive tactics to hold fort away from home.
With Liverpool likely to lock away first spot in the group, second spot will be hotly contested and this game will be critical to the chances of progressing to the knockout stage.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s injury concerns might put a dampener on the chances of Milan in this game with the Swedish veteran battling an achilles complaint.
If he can get himself fit for the game alongside Olivier Giroud, the pair will cause all sorts of issues for what is usually a sturdy Atletico back three.
SUGGESTED BET:
AC Milan head to head at $2.80
Match Day Two Best Bet
September 30th
Juventus vs. Chelsea
Chelsea makes the trip to Turin for a clash against Juventus in Group H of the Champions League.
The reigning European champion made a successful start to its trophy defence with a 1-0 triumph over Zenit thanks to new signing Romelu Lukaku burying his 69th minute header to send Stamford Bridge into raptures.
Juventus, meanwhile, manufactured a thumping 3-0 victory against Malmo to begin its Champions League campaign in the best possible way.
Since Massimiliano Allegri took over, the Old Lady has struggled in Serie A, but took a step towards building winning momentum with a 3-2 win over a plucky Sampdoria outfit.
Chelsea clearly has the runs on the board and form to pinch three points on its travels, but Juventus at Allianz Stadium is always a tough prospect.
This should be a tough contest between two European who will not give an inch.
