IT should be an exciting night in the Champions League qualifiers with two of the three play-off ties on a knife edge.
Benfica look home and hosed after beating Dynamo Kiev 2-0 in Poland last week but Red Star Belgrade trail Maccabi Haifa by just a goal while the other clash between Plzen and Qarabag is level.
Going for goals paid off for me in Israel last week so I’m backing more excitement back in Belgrade.
Over 2.5 goals pays just 4/5 at McBookie but the same firm offers a bet that combines that with a Red Star win at 7/4.
Kanga Kaku Guelor takes Red Star’s pens and has scored four goals from midfield already this season. He’s 3/1 with Paddy Power to score and that looks a bit overpriced.
The Serbians are 6/5 at McBookie to qualify and that looks decent value as they will be backed by a passionate crowd.
Home advantage should also help Viktoria Plzen see off Qarabag in the Czech Republic.
Plzen are 11/10 at BetVictor for a win inside 90 minutes and I’ll have a nibble at that, even though it could be another tight game.
Dynamo Kiev have nothing to lose in Lisbon and need to go for it as they seek an unlikely comeback.
That makes BTTS attractive at 23/20 with McBookie while over 3.5 goals pays 2/1 at Unibet.
There are more Challenge Cup ties in Scotland tonight and it’s always interesting to see how the Colt teams fare against senior SPFL sides.
I’m going to have a punt on Rangers B at home to Dumbarton and will double it with a win for East Kilbride when Annan come calling. That bet pays 604/100 at McBookie.
Champions League Qualifier Tips
- Super singles: Red Star to qualify (6/5, McBookie), Plzen win in 90 minutes (11/10, BetVictor).
- McBookie bet builder: Combining BTTS with two or more Benfica goals in Lisbon pays 175/100.
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I think Red star over 1.5 odds 1.70 is good value