Midweek Champions League Betting

October 22nd, 2007

Click to visit BookieLabRat.com for sportsbook reviews and ratingsHere’s a couple of Champions League Betting Previews from the team at PinnacleSports.com. There are 16 games taking place in midweek and the odds at Pinnacle are well worth a look, especially if you’re into Asian Handcap value betting.

 
Resurgent Chelsea Focused on Champions League Progress

The dust seems to be finally setting at Stamford Bridge following Jose Mourinho’s exit. Avram Grant and new coaching assistant, Henk Ten Cate, are establishing a new regime which has resulted in a five game unbeaten run, and three consecutive victories. Despite the comments Didier Drogba made in the French press about wanting away, he showed his commitment on the field on Saturday, scoring in the 2-0 win over Middlesbrough. Drogba was also pivotal in the 2-1 win at the Mestalla on matchday two and his contribution will be critical against Schalke on Wednesday night.

Having lost at home to Valencia on matchday one, the Germans recorded a comfortable win against Rosenborg, leaving the Norwegians rooted to the bottom of Group D with just one point. Qualification now looks like a three horse race, so 04 really need to get something from this game to boost their chances, but they are struggling with a serious injury list including seven senior squad members. Schalke have taken just one point from their last two Bundesliga games, and travel to one of Europe’s most difficult venues. PinnacleSports.com make Chelsea favourites 2.130 (-1) and Schalke 1.813 (+1) – a market priced to only 102%.

Rangers in Buoyant Mood for Visit of Barcelona

Glasgow Rangers’ 3-0 Old Firm Derby win was the perfect preparation for Tuesday nights huge Champions League fixtures against Spanish giants, Barcelona. Spanish striker, Nacha Novo, who scored twice in Saturday’s win against Celtic, will be keener than most to make an impression against Barca, having started his career in the Spanish second division, before moving to Scotland.

In contrast to Rangers’ comfortable victory, Barcelona were beaten 3-1 at Villarreal on Saturday, where their injury problems increased. Deco joined Samuel Eto’o, Gianluca Zambrotta, Yaya Toure, Rafael Marquez and Edmilson on the sidelines. The key strike pairing of Lionel Messi and Thierry Henry were rested from training on Sunday, but are expected to play, while Ronaldinho will travel to Glasgow, having been dropped by Frank Rijkaard for returning late from international duty. Nevertheless PinnacleSports.com make Barcelona favourites 1.885 (-0.5 & -1) with Rangers 2.050 (+0.5 & +1).

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