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It's a UEFA December! Enjoy The Best Midweek Betting Tips With BetKing!
by Chike Nwoye
10 Dec 2024
UEFA competitions are back this midweek, featuring Atalanta vs. Real Madrid in a UEFA Super Cup rematch, Juventus hosting Man City, and Dortmund taking on Barcelona at Signal Iduna Park. We've got the best odds for these clashes, and if you’re curious about more of BetKing’s festive offers, don’t miss our Jingle Bets rundown. Now, let’s dive into the matchups, but first, here’s how you can turn ₦1,000 into ₦4 million!
Our Picks:
- Boosted Odds: Liverpool to Win @1.48
- Double Chance: Atalanta Win or Draw @1.49
- Double Chance: Inter or Draw @1.64
- Boosted Odds - Shakhtar vs. Bayern: Over 2.5 Goals @1.37
- RB Salzburg vs. PSG: Under 3.5 Goals @1.96
- RB Leipzig Under 1.5 Goals @1.56
- Over 6.5 Corners For Arsenal @1.74
- Dortmund vs. Barcelona: Over 2.5 Goals @1.41
- Bet Builder: Haaland Anytime Scorer + Over 1.5 Goals @2.38
- Double Chance: Fenerbahçe Win or Draw @1.29
- AS Roma Win @1.73
- Lazio To Score Over 1.5 Goals @2.25
- Rangers vs. Spurs: Over 2.5 Goals @1.50
- Chelsea to Score Over 2.5 Goals @2.08
- Total Odds: 2,772.66
- Booking Code: 1U2YA7
- Acca Bonus: ₦1,247,697.11
UEFA Champions League
Girona vs. Liverpool
I’m going for a Reds win in this game. Liverpool got an unexpected weekend off due to bad weather, which postponed their Merseyside Derby clash against Everton—the last one scheduled for Goodison Park. With extra days of rest, it’s hard not to back Arne Slot’s squad to keep the momentum going.
The Reds are the only side with a perfect Champions League record this season, scoring 12 goals in 6 games while conceding just once.
On the other hand, Girona’s debut Champions League campaign has been rough. With four losses in five games, they’re sitting 30th in the standings, and their hopes of cracking the top 24 are slipping away.
Their recent form hasn’t helped either—they took a 3-0 beating at home to Real Madrid over the weekend and days before that, they were dumped out of the Copa del Rey by third-tier Logroñés. Like I said, smart money’s on Liverpool to take this one.
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Atalanta vs. Real Madrid
In this Super Cup rematch, Atalanta welcomes Real Madrid to the Gewiss Stadium. Back in August, Real were the favorites and got the win, but not without a fight from Atalanta.
This time, things could be even tougher for the reigning kings of Europe. Real Madrid has stumbled in the UCL and currently sits 24th with 3 games left in the group stage. Losses to Lille, Milan, and Liverpool have sparked concerns in Spain, with many questioning their ability to perform in big games this season.
Atalanta, on the other hand, are living the dream. They’re 5th in the Champions League standings and sitting pretty at the top of Serie A, with whispers of a historic first Scudetto in their 117-year history.
Naija’s own Ademola Lookman has been a standout, racking up 10 goals and 5 assists in 16 matches across Serie A and the Champions League. Our bet of the day? Lookman finds the back of the net, and Atalanta avoids defeat against Los Blancos.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs. Inter
This one has all the makings of a cagey battle. On one side, there’s Bayer Leverkusen, scoring for fun with an average of over 2 goals per game in the league and Champions League. On the other, you’ve got Inter, the only team in the competition yet to concede a single goal.
Sure, when Inter faced Juventus in Serie A two months ago, what looked like a low-scoring affair turned into a wild 4-4 draw—one of the best Serie A games of the century.
But don’t count on lightning striking twice. Inter are in a solid position in the Champions League, and when they come up against high-scoring teams like Leverkusen, their go-to strategy is to tighten things up at the back. I’m confident they’ll stick to that plan here and head back to Italy with at least a point in the bag.
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Bayern Munich
Shakhtar’s season has been rough as they are struggling to find form. They’re 3rd in the Ukrainian Premier League and 26th in the Champions League. Matchday 5 was a heartbreaker—they were up 2-0 against PSV with three minutes to go, only to lose 3-2. Feel free to insert Broda Shaggi’s “e shock you!” meme because that’s exactly how I felt; shocked.
It’s hard to have much faith in them turning things around against a Bayern Munich side that’s back on track with two straight UCL wins after that tough loss to Aston Villa. Harry Kane may still be sidelined with an injury, but I trust his teammates to get the job done without him.
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RB Salzburg vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Two of the season’s biggest underperformers clash in Austria as 32nd-placed RB Salzburg hosts 25th-placed PSG. With just 2 wins between them in 10 games, don’t expect a goal fest here.
Both teams have managed only 3 goals each in their 5 Champions League games so far. In fact, only Young Boys, Bologna, and SK Sturm Graz have scored fewer goals.
On paper, you’d think PSG’s quality would edge this, but even in Ligue 1, they’ve struggled to get results away from home. It feels like someone might snatch a win here, but it’s too close to call. A double chance might just be the safest bet for this one.
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RB Leipzig vs. Aston Villa
Sitting at 34th with zero points from five games, RB Leipzig has arguably been this season’s biggest Champions League disappointment. With players like Xavi Simons, Benjamin Sesko, and Lois Openda in their squad, there’s no excuse for such a poor showing.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa has been rock-solid at the back, conceding just one goal all tournament—a goal Tyrone Mings would probably like to erase from memory.
Villa’s attack hasn’t been explosive, managing only 6 goals in 5 matches, but it’s been enough to get the job done. I see them heading back to England with at least a point, leaving Leipzig’s woes to continue.
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Arsenal vs. Monaco
Efficiency—that’s been Arsenal’s mantra in the Champions League this season. Apart from their Matchday 5 blowout against Sporting, where they scored 5 of their 8 goals in the competition, they’ve done just enough to stay in the top 8 as they push for automatic Round of 16 qualification.
I’m backing them to grab another win here, with corner kicks playing a key role. Arsenal’s creativity from open play has dipped noticeably in recent months, but they’ve leaned heavily on set pieces, particularly corners, to create danger. It’s a strategy that’s been effective, even if it’s been frustrating for opposition fans to watch.
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona
The biggest clash of the week sees 3rd-place Barcelona take on 4th-place Dortmund, and this one’s tough to call. Both teams have been impressive in the Champions League, as their standings show, but their league form tells a different story.
Barcelona may lead LaLiga, but just one win in their last five games raises concerns. As for Dortmund, sitting 6th in the Bundesliga speaks volumes about their inconsistency.
Thankfully, they’ve brought their A-game to Europe, making this a must-watch game. These two are the highest-scoring sides in the competition, with Dortmund netting 16 and Barcelona 18. Betting tips? Stick with goals—it’s the safest bet for our online betting community.
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Juventus vs. Manchester City
Two struggling sides go head-to-head in a match that, let’s be honest, isn’t one to clear your schedule for. Both teams have identical Champions League records—2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss—with Man City in 17th and Juventus in 19th. City’s woes are well-documented, with just one win in their last nine matches across all competitions. Juventus aren’t exactly flying either.
Sure, they’re unbeaten in the league, but it’s a hollow stat when you realize they’ve only won 6 of their 15 games, drawing the other 9. Yuck! I’m leaning toward this one ending in a draw, but I’ll back Erling Haaland to find the net at some point.
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Europa League
Fenerbahçe vs. Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao hasn’t tasted defeat since early October, when a last-gasp 97th-minute goal from Girona crushed them. Since then, they’ve been on fire, sitting 4th in LaLiga and 2nd in the Europa League, with five straight wins that include victories over Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, and Villarreal.
But they’re about to face their toughest challenge of the season against a Fenerbahçe side that’s lost just one of their last 18 European home games.
Fenerbahçe has had a decent season, and Jose Mourinho is just the man for a big European night like this. Coming off a derby loss to Besiktas in the Turkish Super Lig, they’ll likely come out with more intensity. While Bilbao is clearly the better side, I don’t see them leaving Istanbul with all three points.
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AS Roma vs. Braga
Claudio Ranieri finally got his first win since returning to AS Roma, with his team putting four past Lecce in style. Now, they’re at home against a Braga side that’s lost their last seven games against Italian opposition—hard not to favor the Romans here. Roma has been dominant at home in this competition, winning 8 of their last 10 matches, so it’s tough to bet against them.
That said, Braga’s Bruma is one to watch. With 8 goal contributions in his last 11 European appearances, he has the potential to give Roma’s defense a few headaches. Still, my money’s on the home side for this one.
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Ajax vs. SS Lazio
Last week, I nailed my prediction of Lazio beating Napoli at home in the Coppa Italia—Antonio Conte’s never been much of a cup specialist, so that one felt like a safe call. But I didn’t see Lazio pulling off a win in Naples just a few days later. Back-to-back wins over Napoli in four days? Yeah, they earned my respect.
Lazio’s attacking firepower has been impressive, and they currently sit atop the Europa League standings. With that kind of form, I think Ajax could be in for a tough night. It’s hard to see them stopping this Lazio team right now.
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Rangers vs. Tottenham Hotspur
“I’ve warned you guys about this Spurs team—they’re the kings of inconsistency. Beat Man City in the League Cup and Aston Villa, then lose to Galatasaray and Ipswich Town.
Follow that up with another win over City, this time a dominant 4-0 at the Etihad, only to turn around and draw with AS Roma and Fulham. Honestly, they’re just unpredictable. One thing I can count on, though, is goals.”
Those were my exact words ahead of Spurs’ trip to Bournemouth last week. They lost that game and on Sunday, they blew a 2-goal lead to Chelsea as they lost 4-3. So, again, I advise you to lean on goals when it comes to Spurs. Their head no too correct like that.
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Conference League
FC Astana vs. Chelsea
Even without the services of Cole Palmer who isn’t registered for the competition, Chelsea has steamrolled their way through the Conference League.
With 18 goals in just 4 games, it’s hard to see that momentum slowing down soon. Their impressive comeback win against Spurs might not directly translate here, given their habit of rotating the squad in Europe, but it still speaks volumes about their depth.
As for Astana fans, well... Thursday could get rough. Chelsea’s in a ruthless mood, and this one might turn ugly fast.
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UEFA competitions are back this midweek, featuring Atalanta vs. Real Madrid in a UEFA Super Cup rematch, Juventus hosting Man City, and Dortmund taking on Barcelona at Signal Iduna Park. We've got the best odds for these clashes, and if you’re curious about more of BetKing’s festive offers, don’t miss our Jingle Bets rundown. Now, let’s dive into the matchups, but first, here’s how you can turn ₦1,000 into ₦4 million!
Our Picks:
- Boosted Odds: Liverpool to Win @1.48
- Double Chance: Atalanta Win or Draw @1.49
- Double Chance: Inter or Draw @1.64
- Boosted Odds - Shakhtar vs. Bayern: Over 2.5 Goals @1.37
- RB Salzburg vs. PSG: Under 3.5 Goals @1.96
- RB Leipzig Under 1.5 Goals @1.56
- Over 6.5 Corners For Arsenal @1.74
- Dortmund vs. Barcelona: Over 2.5 Goals @1.41
- Bet Builder: Haaland Anytime Scorer + Over 1.5 Goals @2.38
- Double Chance: Fenerbahçe Win or Draw @1.29
- AS Roma Win @1.73
- Lazio To Score Over 1.5 Goals @2.25
- Rangers vs. Spurs: Over 2.5 Goals @1.50
- Chelsea to Score Over 2.5 Goals @2.08
- Total Odds: 2,772.66
- Booking Code: 1U2YA7
- Acca Bonus: ₦1,247,697.11
UEFA Champions League
Girona vs. Liverpool
I’m going for a Reds win in this game. Liverpool got an unexpected weekend off due to bad weather, which postponed their Merseyside Derby clash against Everton—the last one scheduled for Goodison Park. With extra days of rest, it’s hard not to back Arne Slot’s squad to keep the momentum going.
The Reds are the only side with a perfect Champions League record this season, scoring 12 goals in 6 games while conceding just once.
On the other hand, Girona’s debut Champions League campaign has been rough. With four losses in five games, they’re sitting 30th in the standings, and their hopes of cracking the top 24 are slipping away.
Their recent form hasn’t helped either—they took a 3-0 beating at home to Real Madrid over the weekend and days before that, they were dumped out of the Copa del Rey by third-tier Logroñés. Like I said, smart money’s on Liverpool to take this one.
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Atalanta vs. Real Madrid
In this Super Cup rematch, Atalanta welcomes Real Madrid to the Gewiss Stadium. Back in August, Real were the favorites and got the win, but not without a fight from Atalanta.
This time, things could be even tougher for the reigning kings of Europe. Real Madrid has stumbled in the UCL and currently sits 24th with 3 games left in the group stage. Losses to Lille, Milan, and Liverpool have sparked concerns in Spain, with many questioning their ability to perform in big games this season.
Atalanta, on the other hand, are living the dream. They’re 5th in the Champions League standings and sitting pretty at the top of Serie A, with whispers of a historic first Scudetto in their 117-year history.
Naija’s own Ademola Lookman has been a standout, racking up 10 goals and 5 assists in 16 matches across Serie A and the Champions League. Our bet of the day? Lookman finds the back of the net, and Atalanta avoids defeat against Los Blancos.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs. Inter
This one has all the makings of a cagey battle. On one side, there’s Bayer Leverkusen, scoring for fun with an average of over 2 goals per game in the league and Champions League. On the other, you’ve got Inter, the only team in the competition yet to concede a single goal.
Sure, when Inter faced Juventus in Serie A two months ago, what looked like a low-scoring affair turned into a wild 4-4 draw—one of the best Serie A games of the century.
But don’t count on lightning striking twice. Inter are in a solid position in the Champions League, and when they come up against high-scoring teams like Leverkusen, their go-to strategy is to tighten things up at the back. I’m confident they’ll stick to that plan here and head back to Italy with at least a point in the bag.
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Bayern Munich
Shakhtar’s season has been rough as they are struggling to find form. They’re 3rd in the Ukrainian Premier League and 26th in the Champions League. Matchday 5 was a heartbreaker—they were up 2-0 against PSV with three minutes to go, only to lose 3-2. Feel free to insert Broda Shaggi’s “e shock you!” meme because that’s exactly how I felt; shocked.
It’s hard to have much faith in them turning things around against a Bayern Munich side that’s back on track with two straight UCL wins after that tough loss to Aston Villa. Harry Kane may still be sidelined with an injury, but I trust his teammates to get the job done without him.
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RB Salzburg vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Two of the season’s biggest underperformers clash in Austria as 32nd-placed RB Salzburg hosts 25th-placed PSG. With just 2 wins between them in 10 games, don’t expect a goal fest here.
Both teams have managed only 3 goals each in their 5 Champions League games so far. In fact, only Young Boys, Bologna, and SK Sturm Graz have scored fewer goals.
On paper, you’d think PSG’s quality would edge this, but even in Ligue 1, they’ve struggled to get results away from home. It feels like someone might snatch a win here, but it’s too close to call. A double chance might just be the safest bet for this one.
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RB Leipzig vs. Aston Villa
Sitting at 34th with zero points from five games, RB Leipzig has arguably been this season’s biggest Champions League disappointment. With players like Xavi Simons, Benjamin Sesko, and Lois Openda in their squad, there’s no excuse for such a poor showing.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa has been rock-solid at the back, conceding just one goal all tournament—a goal Tyrone Mings would probably like to erase from memory.
Villa’s attack hasn’t been explosive, managing only 6 goals in 5 matches, but it’s been enough to get the job done. I see them heading back to England with at least a point, leaving Leipzig’s woes to continue.
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Arsenal vs. Monaco
Efficiency—that’s been Arsenal’s mantra in the Champions League this season. Apart from their Matchday 5 blowout against Sporting, where they scored 5 of their 8 goals in the competition, they’ve done just enough to stay in the top 8 as they push for automatic Round of 16 qualification.
I’m backing them to grab another win here, with corner kicks playing a key role. Arsenal’s creativity from open play has dipped noticeably in recent months, but they’ve leaned heavily on set pieces, particularly corners, to create danger. It’s a strategy that’s been effective, even if it’s been frustrating for opposition fans to watch.
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona
The biggest clash of the week sees 3rd-place Barcelona take on 4th-place Dortmund, and this one’s tough to call. Both teams have been impressive in the Champions League, as their standings show, but their league form tells a different story.
Barcelona may lead LaLiga, but just one win in their last five games raises concerns. As for Dortmund, sitting 6th in the Bundesliga speaks volumes about their inconsistency.
Thankfully, they’ve brought their A-game to Europe, making this a must-watch game. These two are the highest-scoring sides in the competition, with Dortmund netting 16 and Barcelona 18. Betting tips? Stick with goals—it’s the safest bet for our online betting community.
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Juventus vs. Manchester City
Two struggling sides go head-to-head in a match that, let’s be honest, isn’t one to clear your schedule for. Both teams have identical Champions League records—2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss—with Man City in 17th and Juventus in 19th. City’s woes are well-documented, with just one win in their last nine matches across all competitions. Juventus aren’t exactly flying either.
Sure, they’re unbeaten in the league, but it’s a hollow stat when you realize they’ve only won 6 of their 15 games, drawing the other 9. Yuck! I’m leaning toward this one ending in a draw, but I’ll back Erling Haaland to find the net at some point.
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Europa League
Fenerbahçe vs. Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao hasn’t tasted defeat since early October, when a last-gasp 97th-minute goal from Girona crushed them. Since then, they’ve been on fire, sitting 4th in LaLiga and 2nd in the Europa League, with five straight wins that include victories over Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, and Villarreal.
But they’re about to face their toughest challenge of the season against a Fenerbahçe side that’s lost just one of their last 18 European home games.
Fenerbahçe has had a decent season, and Jose Mourinho is just the man for a big European night like this. Coming off a derby loss to Besiktas in the Turkish Super Lig, they’ll likely come out with more intensity. While Bilbao is clearly the better side, I don’t see them leaving Istanbul with all three points.
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AS Roma vs. Braga
Claudio Ranieri finally got his first win since returning to AS Roma, with his team putting four past Lecce in style. Now, they’re at home against a Braga side that’s lost their last seven games against Italian opposition—hard not to favor the Romans here. Roma has been dominant at home in this competition, winning 8 of their last 10 matches, so it’s tough to bet against them.
That said, Braga’s Bruma is one to watch. With 8 goal contributions in his last 11 European appearances, he has the potential to give Roma’s defense a few headaches. Still, my money’s on the home side for this one.
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Ajax vs. SS Lazio
Last week, I nailed my prediction of Lazio beating Napoli at home in the Coppa Italia—Antonio Conte’s never been much of a cup specialist, so that one felt like a safe call. But I didn’t see Lazio pulling off a win in Naples just a few days later. Back-to-back wins over Napoli in four days? Yeah, they earned my respect.
Lazio’s attacking firepower has been impressive, and they currently sit atop the Europa League standings. With that kind of form, I think Ajax could be in for a tough night. It’s hard to see them stopping this Lazio team right now.
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Rangers vs. Tottenham Hotspur
“I’ve warned you guys about this Spurs team—they’re the kings of inconsistency. Beat Man City in the League Cup and Aston Villa, then lose to Galatasaray and Ipswich Town.
Follow that up with another win over City, this time a dominant 4-0 at the Etihad, only to turn around and draw with AS Roma and Fulham. Honestly, they’re just unpredictable. One thing I can count on, though, is goals.”
Those were my exact words ahead of Spurs’ trip to Bournemouth last week. They lost that game and on Sunday, they blew a 2-goal lead to Chelsea as they lost 4-3. So, again, I advise you to lean on goals when it comes to Spurs. Their head no too correct like that.
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Conference League
FC Astana vs. Chelsea
Even without the services of Cole Palmer who isn’t registered for the competition, Chelsea has steamrolled their way through the Conference League.
With 18 goals in just 4 games, it’s hard to see that momentum slowing down soon. Their impressive comeback win against Spurs might not directly translate here, given their habit of rotating the squad in Europe, but it still speaks volumes about their depth.
As for Astana fans, well... Thursday could get rough. Chelsea’s in a ruthless mood, and this one might turn ugly fast.
Betting Tips
BetKing, the best betting site in Nigeria, offers you the chance to win big by betting on UEFA tournaments like the Champions League, Europa League & Europa Conference League. Join us today to get value for money. Try out the best betting app in the market and book a bet today to start your journey towards winning millions.