RANGERS fans will be wondering what might have been when they watch Eintracht Frankfurt take on mighty Real Madrid in the Super Cup tonight.
As well as banking a slot in the Champions League when they beat Gers in the Europa League Final, Eintracht also lined up this glamour clash with Real.
McBookie make them 10/3 outsiders to lift the trophy but that looks generous for me given Real have yet to play a competitive game this season.
Eintracht have already played twice, albeit their confidence will have taken a hit after being thrashed 6-1 by Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
That extra match fitness could make this game a lot closer than the bookies think and BTTS should come up, although the odds aren’t great at a best 16/19 with SBK.
It might take the Spanish giants time to warm up so backing Eintracht to score first appeals at 5/2 with Bet365.
There’s a host of games in the League Cup down south but these ties can often be a minefield for punters.
Some managers prioritise the league over the cups so surprise results are common at this stage of the tournament.
Sheffield Wednesday’s clash with Sunderland is a repeat of last season’s League One play-off semi and I’m expecting another tight game.
BTTS has landed in just one of the last five meetings so betting against it could pay off tonight at 21/20 with McBookie.
There’s an all-Championship tie in Coventry as Bristol City come calling and I fancy the exciting Viktor Gyokeres for a goal at 8/5 with Paddy Power.
Super Cup Super Singles:
- Eintracht to score first (5/2, Bet365),
- BTTS no at Sheff Wed (21/20, McBookie).
McBookie bet builder:
- Combining BTTS in the Super Cup with over 2.5 goals pays 108/100.
I'm a sports journalist, football tipster and author from Dundee, who is now working in Glasgow. I've covered games at every level, from Junior football to internationals, and still love football even though it has clearly sold its soul. I've been in football tipping since 2018 with the MFT site.
