Ace Football presents detailed betting tips on the upcoming Champions League games of the week.
As we prepare for the opening week of the new Champions League campaign, our experts take a look at the bookmakers’ predictions for the upcoming matches.
Let’s check out three betting tips for the first matchday of the 2022-23 Champions League.
Don’t expect goals when Atletico host Porto
Atletico continued their La Liga campaign with a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad on Saturday.
Similar to the last season, Diego Simeone’s men will host Porto in their first European test of the new campaign.
We expect Atletico to push for the home win. However, their goal stats in the Champions League don’t suggest they would go all-in with their attacks.
On the other hand, Porto’s defensive stability convinces us they will keep their hosts at bay for most of the upcoming match.
Back Leverkusen to beat Bruges
Leverkusen have struggled for consistency since the beginning of the new season.
The German heavyweights have won only one of their first five games in the Bundesliga. But we expect them to find a winning start to their Champions League journey.
Leverkusen have maintained their attacking consistency, scoring five goals in their last two matches.
An improved display against Freiburg didn’t save them from suffering a home defeat. But it was enough to show they have found their offensive rhythm.
We expect the German side to find enough chances against Bruges, who have kept one clean sheet in their last three outings.
Expect goals when City take on Sevilla
Manchester City come into their first European game of the new season on the back of a frustrating draw against Aston Villa.
It was the first time in six matches that Pep Guardiola’s side scored less than three goals in a match.
Given Sevilla’s poor defensive form this season, we expect City to push for a big win at Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
However, City’s defensive issues on the counter-attacks convince us that Sevilla might also find chances on their own.
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