Champions League Predictions > Aug 9th

[StevieDay1983]

The Champions League 3rd Round Qualifying 2nd Legs are here and the odds can be found above. It's looking like teams like Maccabi Haifa, Bodo/Glimt, Red Star Belgrade, and Benfica have one foot in the next round but the other ties remain finely poised. What bets are you backing here? Tell us below! 

[DarrenTse]

Ferencvaros and Qarabag FK will renew their fight for a spot in the Champions League playoff round on Tuesday night, evenly matched following a 1-1 draw in the first leg. By withdrawing, Ferencvarosi secured a crucial strategic outcome. They ought to act favorably at home. Qarabag, however, are quite skilled at attacking, thus it may stand out in the forthcoming encounter.

Pick:  Over (2/2.5)

[silver fox]

PSV to beat Monaco

A quality tie finely balanced at 1-1 going into the 2nd leg for a place in the group stages. Away goals no longer count, so both sides need to go for a win. PSV have started the season well under new manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy beating Ajax 5-3 in the Super Cup and winning their first league game 4-1 at home to Emmen. Monaco also started their league campaign with a win beating Strasbourg 2-1 away. These sides have met regularly over the years and Monaco have had the better on the last 5 games remaining undefeated. However I am going for a home win given PSV are a hard side to beat at home and Monaco on the road in Europe have a poor recent record with just 2 wins in their last 13 games.