Champions League Game Week 5 – Copybet
The league phase of the Champions League has reached the halfway point and there are some key fixtures taking place across Europe this week.
The need for points is growing greater with qualification for the knockout rounds at stake, and there are some heavyweight contests on Matchday 5.
Chelsea host Barcelona, while Arsenal welcome Bayern Munich to the Emirates.
Tottenham face a daunting trip to holders Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid and Inter meet in a high-class clash at the Metropolitano.
Bodo/Glimt vs Juventus
Juventus have failed to win any of their four Champions League matches.
Although the Old Lady have been unfortunate to not pick up at least two victories, the Turin outfit are too short to trust at Bodo/Glimt.
It's only two wins in 13 matches for Juve and goalscoring is proving a big issue, even with Luciano Spalletti now at the helm.
Juventus have scored just seven times in their last nine games and that's not a record which makes the Italians an attractive bet at a short price.
Bodo/Glimt are also winless in the league phase of the Champions League this term.
However, the Norwegians have been competitive in their four matches, and their home efforts in their 2-2 against Tottenham and 1-0 loss to Monaco suggest they are overpriced on Tuesday night.
Arsenal vs
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich head for the Emirates for a high-level Champions League clash with Arsenal on Wednesday night, and the Bavarians rate the best bet on the midweek coupon.
Clearly, Arsenal are a fantastic side, who hammered Tottenham 4-1 in the north London derby on Sunday, but there are a few reasons to think that Mikel Arteta's men may not be at their maximum against Bayern.
Arsenal have won all of their opening four European matches, and with a home contest against Kairat Almaty to come, qualification is pretty much assured.
Sunday's Premier League tie with Chelsea may well be this week's priority for Arsenal, and with injuries mounting up, Arteta could look to rotate his squad against Bayern.
Arsenal aside, the Bavarians have won 17 of their 18 matches this season, and Vincent Kompany's men are undoubtedly among Europe's best.
Given the considerations of Wednesday night's tie, Bayern look too big a price to ignore.
Olympiacos vs
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are arguably the most high-profile team in European football, but Los Blancos are struggling to live up to their billing this season.
It's three matches without success for Xabi Alonso's men, who were beaten 1-0 by Liverpool in their most recent Champions League contest.
The Reds have hardly been able to win a fixture this season and it's a huge concern that Real lost the shot count 17-8 and created an expected goals total of only 0.45 in the Anfield loss.
Olympiacos have been competitive in games against Arsenal, Pafos and PSV.
The 6-1 defeat to Barcelona is a standout reversal, but Santiago Hezze's red card changed the game and Jose Luis Mendilibar's team only trailed 2-1 at the time of the midfielder's dismissal.
Real Madrid can be opposed on the double chance market.