Bet365 take an in-depth look at the Champions League odds and offers as the group stages of the competition return this week.
The Champions League returns on Tuesday 15 September, with the pick of the action on opening night undoubtedly the clash between last year’s Premier League runners-up Manchester City and Champions League runners-up Juventus. The Italian side managed to hold onto Paul Pogba in this summer’s transfer window, despite reported interest from various clubs around the continent, and they’ll need him to be at his best up against Yaya Touré in the City midfield. Both sides will be keen to get their campaigns off to a positive start, but the home side are the current favourites at 4/6 (1.66) with bet365.
On Wednesday holders and favourites Barcelona have a tricky test away at AS Roma. As you would expect with the likes of Messi, Neymar and Suárez in attack, Barça are clear favourites in the match, with the away win currently priced at 1/2 (1.50) with bet365.
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In the outright betting, Barcelona could become the first club in the Champions League era to retain the trophy, and are priced at 3/1 (4.00) to do this. Joining them in the front three of the betting are Bayern Munich at 4/1 (5.00) and Real Madrid at 5/1 (6.00). Of the English contingent Chelsea are shortest price at 10/1 (11.00) to lift the trophy, with Man City at 12/1 (13.00), Man United at 16/1 (17.00) and Arsenal at 20/1 (21.00). Last year’s Europa League winners Sevilla, who have excellent European pedigree, are a tempting each-way bet at 66/1 (67.00).
The Top Scorer market is dominated by Barcelona and Real Madrid players, with Lionel Messi the 5/2 (3.50) favourite, Cristiano Ronaldo second favourite at 11/4 (3.75), then Suárez and Neymar at 8/1 (9.00) and 12/1 (13.00) respectively.
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