Arsenal desperately need a Champions League win tonight to get their stuttering season back on track but won't get it easy as they take on Italian champions Inter Milan at the San Siro.
The Gunners were looking in great shape earlier in the season as they came through tricky away days at Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester City in a 10-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
But they have just two of their last five games and now sit seven points off the pace in the Premier League, with the creativity of injured captain Martin Odegaard badly missed.
Arsenal need a spark but Inter Milan away is a tough assignment, with Simone Inzaghi's side unbeaten in eight and winning seven of those matches.
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Inter Milan vs Arsenal top betting tips
The bookies usually overprice continental sides when they face Premier League big guns but Betano make in-form Inter Milan slight favourites here at 6/4 with home advantage.
The Gunners are 15/8 while the draw pays 9/4 and those odds look about right in what should be a tight game. Inter have already drawn 0-0 with Manchester City at the Etihad in the new-look Champions League and also ground out a 1-0 win at Young Boys last time out.
Their only home game so far was a 4-0 romp over Red Star Belgrade but it should be a more cagey game tonight. I like the half-time draw at evens with Betano while combining under 2.5 goals with over 2.5 cards pays the same price in a bet builder.
Some stats bets also catch the eye and Thomas Partey is 13/8 at Bet365 to commit over 1.5 fouls, with Gabriel Martinelli 5/4 at the same firm for a shot on target.
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa top betting tips
Aston Villa are also looking to bounce back in the UEFA Champions League tonight after crashing to a 4-1 defeat at Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday.
Unai Emery's side have a perfect record in Europe so far after racking up wins over Young Boys, Bayern Munich and Bologna. Club Brugge, on the other hand, have suffered two defeats already, including a 3-0 battering at home by Dortmund.
So it's no great surprise to see the Belgians as 23/10 outsiders at Betano, with Villa the 11/10 favourites. Club Brugge's last two European games have been fiery affairs, with 13 yellows and one red dished out in total. That makes me think backing over 52.5 booking points stands a chance at 6/4 with Betfred.
Midfielder Hans Vanacken is always a goal threat for Club Brugge and has netted four times already this term. He's 7/4 at Bet365 just to have an effort on target and that looks pretty good value.
Bayern Munich vs Benfica top betting tips
The pick of the other games in the UEFA Champions League tonight is probably Benfica clash with Bayern Munich in Germany.
The Bundesliga giants flew out of the traps with a 9-2 battering of Croatia Zagreb but then lost to Aston Villa before being crushed 4-1 by Barcelona.
If Vincent Kompany's side are going to qualify automatically for the last 16 they can't afford any more slip-ups so they need to go for it against Benfica.
The Portuguese side lost 3-1 at home to Feyenoord last time out but that was their first slip after impressive wins over Atletico Madrid and Red Star Belgrade.
We should see goals at both ends in this one and the bookies agree, with BTTS and over 2.5 paying just 31/40 at Betano. Even over 3.5 goals only pays 4/5 but a strike inside the first 15 minutes is better at 6/4.
The player markets offer longer odds and I like the 3/1 on offer at Bet365 for Bayern playmaker Jamal Musiala to provide an assist.
Wednesday's Football Tips: Super singles
- Half-time draw in Inter Milan v Arsenal Evens Betano
- Over 52,5 booking points in Club Brugge v Aston Villa 6/4 Betfred
- Jamal Musiala assist 3/1 Bet365
Upcoming match previews & tips
- Wed 16:30 Besiktas vs Malmo
- Wed 17:45 Club Brugge vs Aston Villa
- Wed 18:45 Shakhtar Donetsk vs Young Boys
- Wed 20:00 Bayern Munich vs Benfica
- Wed 20:00 Paris St-Germain vs Atletico Madrid
- Wed 20:00 Sparta Prague vs Brest
- Wed 20:00 Inter Milan vs Arsenal
- Wed 20:00 Feyenoord vs RB Salzburg
- Wed 20:00 Red Star Belgrade vs Barcelona
- Wed 20:00 Stuttgart vs Atalanta
- Wed 20:00 Preston vs Sunderland
- Wed 20:00 Luton vs Cardiff
- Viktor Gyokeres next club betting odds: Can Amorim bring ‘Swede success’ to Old Trafford?
- SlipsTips Tips: Kane to clip Eagles’ wings in even-money Bet Builder
- PFA Player of the Year 24/25 winner odds: Why 8/1 Salah is a shrewd pick to beat Palmer
Racing Tips
Cairnzy is in the saddle for the Wednesday racing and hopes the Master reigns supreme at Musselburgh.
- Wednesday’s Racing Tips – Master Technician is worth the long trek up to Scotland for the Millman team
- Wednesday’s Lucky 15 Tips – Selections from Kempton, Nottingham and Musselburgh
- Wednesday’s Nap of the Day: Travel Candy to travel to the winner’s enclosure at Musselburgh?
As always, post your betting tips for today in the comments section below.
Bayern Munich to win at 2/7
Barcelona to win at 1/4
Inter Milan double chance at 2/5
Atalanta double chance at 1/2
Acca at 2.37/1
Bayern Game over 3.5 goals
Barcelona game over 3.5 goals
2.8/1 double
Celtic won last night at a good price, just goes to show it’s a good job we all don’t think the same. City were a scary price which should of put people off backing them, they really aren’t as good when Rodri isn’t available.
Agree with you. Bruno Lage took charge in m Benfica but we seem so vulnerable at the back. Otamendi seems out of form with some bad decisions. I think hes got good chances of being carded.
Cracker lar👏. Hopefully you had all to win acca aswell 👍
No joy with my Celtic corners last night LOSER
Some good winners last night – well done to all of them
Not sure which was biggest upset last night Man city, Leipzig or Real madrid loosing 🤯
It certainly wasn’t Leipzig at Parkhead
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Aston Villa to win
6/5
-Double-
Bayern v Benfica
Red Star Belgrade/Crvena Zvezda v Barcelona
Both games O2.5 MGls
10/11
*Larger stake*
-Treble-
Villa
Bayern
Barcelona
All 3 teams to score O1.5 TGls
2.28/1
Had a look at villa me self Alex only thing putting me off is there away from home
Yeah, although they have a decent away scoring record and I think they’ll have enough to beat Brugge 2-1 or 3-1.
Rubbish display by Villa – see how the favourites do for the double.
Bookies night tonight🤬I never bother with large stakes now,so unpredictable nowadays bud
Aston villa u21s v bruges u21 3 2 at half time defo more goals in this one bruges down to ten I’m on over 6.5 goals
Thanks Lester. Good spot. Was in the same for a sizeable wedge. 👍🏻
Millwall v Leeds
Over 3.5 goals 7/2
🙂
Bayern Munich 🇪🇺 (8.00pm)
Red star Belgrade 🇪🇺 (8.00pm)
Over 2.5 goals double just over 4/5 ,
Very short i know but I’ve had a decent wack on the double as i think they’ll be a fair few goals in these , que two 0-0’s 😂
Goodluck all…….
Very unpredictable football nowadays,fancied goals in my games but not to be but never bet loads now bud as horrible losing alot but not fussed about a few pounds👍
40 + booking points in each of the 2 early C.L. games just above evens Skybet .
WINNER
Well in Cocker! Followed you on this
Cheers hombre it landed in the 2 early games last night as well .
Couple bets for early KO’s –
Brugges v Villa – 3/1 Skybet
Jashari to be carded
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Double booking pays 9/1+ wi PP – Super Sub
Brugges v Villa – Jashari to be carded
Shaktar v Young Boys – Niasse to be carded
Jashiri been booked 3 times in last 5 games, last were in the 1st half, plus will be up against Leon Bailey & was booked in last CL game in Milan.
Well in Cocker! Followed you on this
Niasse has 4 bookings in his last 6 starts for Young Boys, including against Villa in CL. He was also booked in CL playoff v Galatasary. From what I see Eguinaldo for Shaktar looks to bring a few booking against him and he plays down the left hand side.
Brugges btts & overs 11/10
Add shaktar Donetsk btts double 5/2
Good luck
Lost 1-0 to brugges
I’m in btts overs both early games good luck if u follow
Yesterday’s bet lost
Today’s bet
England Championship
Coventry v Derby
Both teams to score
Ladbrokes 21/20
NAP
Sparta Prague btts 5/6
Sparta Prague btts & overs 7/4
Good luck
Sparta Prague btts 5/6**WON**
Sparta Prague btts & overs 7/4**WON**
Late Prague goal 😃
Well done all winners
Bookies night mostly due to nightmare results😒
Well in dc
Double
Stuttgart
Feyenoord
Over 2.5mgl⚽️⚽️⚽️
Ladbrokes 6/4
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