UEFA Champions League Predictions Today - Thursday Betting Tips
The opening round of the UEFA Champions League concludes on Thursday with several major clubs in action, including Bayern Munich, Manchester United, Roma, and RB Leipzig. Expert predictions highlight goal-heavy matchups, such as PSV vs Shakhtar, and value picks like Como to beat Leipzig. Key recommendations include both teams to score in Bayern vs Bodø/Glimt and Manchester United to win with over 3.5 goals against Sabah. Longshot bets, such as PSV to win 3-1 and Malen to score a hat-trick, offer additional excitement. Bettors are advised to expect entertaining, goal-filled fixtures and look for high-value opportunities.
- Bayern, Man United, Roma, and Leipzig headline Thursday's Champions League action
- Experts recommend betting on goals, with longshot value in games like Como v RB Leipzig
- Longshot picks include specific scorelines and in-form strikers for big odds
UEFA Champions League Predictions Today - Thursday Betting Tips & Best Bets
The opening round of the UEFA Champions League wraps up on Thursday, with Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Roma among the big names in action.
- UEFA Champions League Predictions Today - Thursday Betting Tips & Best Bets
- Bayern Munich v Bodø/Glimt - Goals in Munich
- PSV Eindhoven v Shakhtar Donetsk - Expect a Shootout
- Fenerbahce v Roma - Back the In-Form Malen
- Manchester United v Sabah - Goals at Old Trafford
- Como v RB Leipzig - Back the Home Side
- Longshot Corner - Correct Scores and a 46.00 Shot
- Longshot Picks:
- Our UEFA Champions League Thursday Picks
For the latest Free Tips Football preview, we're looking at five games, including a potential upset in Munich, a goals-heavy clash in Eindhoven and an intriguing home opportunity for Como against RB Leipzig.
Longshot Corner is also back with three bigger-priced selections.
Here are our Thursday picks.
Bayern Munich v Bodø/Glimt - Goals in Munich
Bodø/Glimt arrive in Munich with the form to make this more interesting than the odds might suggest.
The Norwegian side are unbeaten in 20 games and have scored at least twice in 11 consecutive matches. They also reached the Champions League last 16 last season.
The problem is Bayern's home record. They've lost just once across their last 17 home games, making an outright upset difficult to back with much confidence.
Goals offer the better route. Bodø/Glimt have shown enough going forward to threaten, while Bayern should create plenty themselves.
Ryan is willing to entertain the upset, but Jeremy is sticking with the FreeTips prediction of a 3-1 Bayern victory.
Pick: Both Teams to Score
PSV Eindhoven v Shakhtar Donetsk - Expect a Shootout
PSV have been flying going forward, scoring 14 goals across their last three matches.
That attacking approach has come at a cost, however, with PSV also failing to keep a clean sheet in their recent run.
It sets up a game where both sides may be more comfortable trying to outscore the opposition than shutting them down. Over 2.5 Goals is the obvious starting point, while those looking for a bigger price can push the line to Over 3.5 Goals.
Ricardo Pepi is also worth considering in the goalscorer market after scoring three times in his last four games.
Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
Player Pick: Ricardo Pepi Anytime Goalscorer
Fenerbahce v Roma - Back the In-Form Malen
Roma have made an explosive start to their Serie A campaign, winning their opening three matches and scoring freely along the way.
Jeremy has some reservations about the quality of opposition they've faced, but their ability to put weaker teams away has been impressive.
One player in particular stands out. Donyell Malen has scored five goals across his last three games, making him the player we're looking towards rather than simply backing Roma outright.
Ryan expects Roma to win around 3-1, while Jeremy is predicting a 1-1 draw.
Pick: Donyell Malen 2+ Goals
Manchester United v Sabah - Goals at Old Trafford
Manchester United begin their European campaign at Old Trafford, where they've won nine of their last ten home games under Michael Carrick.
Sabah have been scoring freely themselves, with 11 goals across their last three games, but travelling to Manchester represents a very different challenge.
Bruno Fernandes is another major factor. His strong early-season form has been central to United's attack, including a hat-trick against Ipswich. Rather than taking United at short odds, combining a home win with goals gives us a more interesting option.
Pick: Manchester United to Win & Over 3.5 Goals
Como v RB Leipzig - Back the Home Side
Como could be one of the more interesting teams on Thursday's card.
They haven't played at home since July, but their longer-term record there is strong, losing just three home games since the beginning of the calendar year.
They've also started the Serie A season well despite playing some difficult opponents.
Leipzig's away defence gives Como another reason for confidence. The German side have conceded 11 goals across their last three away matches and are also dealing with injury problems.
Ryan and Jeremy finally agree on one.
Pick: Como to Win
Longshot Corner - Correct Scores and a 46.00 Shot
Longshot Corner returns with three bigger-priced selections from Thursday's games.
Ryan is starting with Como to beat RB Leipzig 2-0 at around 11.00, backing the Italian side's home record and Leipzig's current problems.
Jeremy heads back to Eindhoven and likes PSV to beat Shakhtar 3-1 at 11.00.
But there's an even bigger version of that bet.
The prediction is PSV v Shakhtar to be 1-1 at half-time before PSV go on to win 3-1, with the combination priced at around 46.00 when discussed on the show.
There is also a goalscorer longshot in Turkey. Malen has already scored a hat-trick this season, with Malen to score three goals at around 26.00 discussed as another high-risk option.
Longshot Picks:
- Como 2-0 RB Leipzig @ 11.00
- PSV 3-1 Shakhtar @ 11.00
- PSV 1-1 HT / PSV 3-1 FT @ 46.00
- Donyell Malen Hat-Trick @ 26.00
Our UEFA Champions League Thursday Picks
- Bayern Munich v Bodø/Glimt: Both Teams to Score
- PSV v Shakhtar: Over 2.5 Goals
- PSV v Shakhtar: Ricardo Pepi Anytime Goalscorer
- Fenerbahce v Roma: Donyell Malen Anytime Goalscorer
- Manchester United v Sabah: Manchester United to Win & Over 3.5 Goals
- Como v RB Leipzig: Como to Win
- Longshot: Como 2-0 RB Leipzig @ 11.00
- Longshot: PSV 3-1 Shakhtar @ 11.00
- Longshot: PSV 1-1 HT / PSV 3-1 FT @ 46.00
- Longshot: Donyell Malen Hat-Trick @ 26.00
Watch the full Free Tips Football UEFA Champions League preview above for Ryan and Jeremy's reasoning behind the selections and their latest attempts to find a big-priced winner in Longshot Corner.
For more UEFA Champions League predictions, betting tips and the latest bookmaker offers, visit FreeTips Football Hub throughout the competition.
Odds quoted were those discussed at the time of recording and may change. Please gamble responsibly.
Ryan is an Australian sports content writer, producing insights and analysis for NRL, AFL and Basketball. He is also our YouTube host and presenter, can be found on Bets.com.au and is also a co-founder of The Sport Cap and The Basketball Fix.
From humble beginnings in Western Sydney growing up playing and refereeing Rugby League to running European wide Australian Rules Football tournaments there is a mountain of experience in between.
Multiple trips to North America has also deepened the love for the four major US sports and a continuing dream to catch as much live action as possible.
Stats and data analysis has now outgrown the hobby tag and the countless models and simulations are now being put to good use writing previews and predictions for NRL.
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