Champions League Predictions: Odds & Betting Tips Aug 2022

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Our free UEFA Champions League betting tips are updated for every round of games. Take a look at the latest predictions from our Football Whispers tipsters.

Football Whispers Champions League Predictions Today

These are our top free tips for the 2022/23 Champions League qualifiers. Keep an eye on the odds, which are always subject to change.

A high-scoring affair between PSV and Monaco

The first leg at Stade Louis II finished even as both Monaco and PSV tried to contain the damage. It is all set to go to the wire in the second leg and we expect a goal-scoring bonanza in the Philips Stadion. Both sides scored six goals between them in their league openers as their meeting finished with Over 2.5 Goals results. They will be gunning to prove their mettle against each other in the elite club competition and we expect fireworks on the pitch.

Kick-Off: 20:30 GMT, 09/08/2022

TV: Arena Sport, ESPN (Ned), Polsat Sport Premium.

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Rangers to shut out Union St Gilloise

The first leg saw Royale Union Saint Gilloise claim a 2-0 win. They now travel to the harsh Scottish highlands where vengeful Rangers await them. The Belgians will have to be at their best as they have failed to score in 5 of their last 10 away matches. On the other hand, Rangers have not only won 7 of their last 10 home fixtures, but they have also scored 2 or more goals in the same number of matches. We expect the Scottish giants to avenge their defeat and shut out Union St Gilloise.

Kick-Off: 19:00 GMT, 09/08/2022

TV: RTL

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Graz and Kyiv to trouble the scorers

Dynamo Kyiv did just enough to secure the upper hand in the Champions League qualifier. They have to complete the job in Graz and Strum will not allow it. The Austrians have scored 2 or more goals in 12 of their last 20 matches and will take the game to them. Kyiv will not be bothered with their rivals' attack as they themselves average 1.45 goals in the same period. It will be an interesting affair, one that should keep the scorers busy at both ends of Merkur-Arena.

Kick-Off: 20:30 GMT, 09/08/2022

TV: ORF, Polsat Sport News, Veikkaus TV.

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*All odds provided were correct at the time of publication but will be subject to change.

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Champions League: The Group Stage

There will be plenty of betting opportunities in the Champions League this season, starting with the group stage. The draw has been kind to some teams this season, while also setting up some potential ‘Groups of Death.' Here's a quick guide to Groups A-H,

Group A

• Man City
• PSG
• RB Leipzig
• Club Brugge

Group B

• Atletico Madrid
• Liverpool
• Porto
• AC Milan

Group C

• Sporting CP
• Dortmund
• Ajax
• Besiktas

Group D

• Inter Milan
• Real Madrid
• Shakhtar Donetsk
• Sheriff

Group E

• Bayern Munich
• Barcelona
• Benfica
• Dynamo Kyiv

Group F

• Villarreal
• Man Utd
• Atalanta
• Young Boys

Group G

• Lille
• Sevilla
• RB Salzburg
• Wolfsburg

Group H

• Chelsea
• Juventus
• Zenit
• Malmo

Champions League tips – outright predictions

The final section of this article is reserved for us to explore what teams could well win the Champions League this season. As you are no doubt aware, there are many contenders who could make it through to the final and lift the trophy, but we do have a few teams to direct you towards before you make any outright wagers.

Chelsea @ 8/1

Tomas Tuchel lead Chelsea to their second Champions League trophy last season, defeating the favourites Man City in the final. The Londoners have strengthened their playing squad over the summer and look like they will be genuine contenders for Europe's elite title once again this season.

Bayern Munich @ 7/1

Whenever you think about Champions League contenders, you inevitably mention Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga giants made it through to the quarter-finals last season before being knocked out by PSG but with a new manager at the helm, Bayern are hungry for success and know this competition all too well.

Paris Saint-Germain @ 10/3

PSG continue to strive for their first Champions League success having made it through to the final a couple of years ago and the semi-finals last season. With Messi being added to the squad, PSG will certainly possess extra quality in the final third and might just have the belief that they can go all the way and secure their most desired trophy.

Manchester City @ 7/2

Man City, much like PSG, are desperate to win their first Champions League trophy and came so close to doing so last season but lost in the final to fellow Premier League side Chelsea. Guardiola has stated his intention to leave Man City in a few yars' time so his and the club's chances of winning the title together are limited, but if anyone can lead City to glory then it is Spaniard.

*Odds provided by bet365 and will be subject to change.

Popular Betting Markets on the Champions League

Top Goalscorer Odds

‘Who will be the top goalscorer of the event?’ is a widely popular question. The oddsmakers have come up with a couple of different name lists, and the most common names on multiple bookie’s top goalscorer market sheet are:

• Robert Lewandowski @ 5/1
• Romelu Lukaku @ 7/1
• Raheem Sterling @ 33/1
• Kylian Mbappe @ 8/1
• Lionel Messi @ 11/2
• Cristiano Ronaldo @ 9/1
• Mohamed Salah @ 20/1
• Karim Benzema @ 12/1
• Erling Haaland @ 6/1

You may be able to find longer lists, but these are the best odds provided by bet365. The bookies favor Robert Lewandowski to take the top goalscorer title, though Haaland top-scored in last season's competition.

Penalty Shootout

This is a very cool market for wagering on, especially in the knockout stage. You bet on whether there would be a penalty shootout or not. This will excite you plenty if other markets seem dull to you.

Name the Finalists

Bookies released this market and the options for those punters who think they can name both of the finalists who will play in Lisbon on the 23^rd. If you dare to make an assumption, you can get some competitive odds on certain bookies.

To Reach the Final

If you are sure that a specific team would reach the final but aren't sure whether they would win, this market is perfect. If the odds satisfy you, then go ahead and place the wager.

To finish in Top 4

The semi-finals are less than a month away, and punters are going crazy guessing who will finish in the top four teams in this year's Champions League. If you can't find this wager on your favorite bookmaker platform, you can request it if they have the feature available.

Champions League – Unique Special Markets

Like any football tournament, bookies love releasing Special markets to their customers. Thanks to them, punters relax and do something different than the regular outright or BTTS markets. As expected, some bookmakers offer unique Special markets for the Champions League this year. Some of them are described below.

Accumulators (ACCAs)

Accumulators are prevalent types of wagers with high payout potential. The trick is that you have to guess right all selections on your bet slip to get the reward from the combined odds. You can place them on multiple matches of the Champions League, and the best part is that you don't have to stake a large sum to win big.

Freekick Score

This market is unusual, and you probably won't find it anywhere, but if you know that a specific player is very capable of performing freekicks, then why not bet on it? You can request a wager via the bookie's request a bet feature and see what kind of odds they would offer you.

Player Assist

Another Special market to think about is to wager on whether a specific player would have an assist during the game. This market is mostly reserved for individual matches, and not outrights.

Winner Nationality/Top Goalscorer Nationality

The nationality markets aren’t directly related to the game, so they are considered specials, even if bookies put them in the outrights category. You will have to guess the nationality of the winning team or the top goalscorer. Again, if you don't find these bets, you can always request them.

Top Sites for Champions League Betting in August 2022

Bet365: Our top choice for UCL

As the most popular bookmaker in the world, Bet365 provides the best selection of markets and sports you could find. Their platform is easy to navigate, and they provide a plethora of useful features for football and other sports. The most-used features are edit bet, soccer bet builder, cash-out, and live streaming. Read about latest Bet365 bonus codes here or follow the link below:

Ladbrokes

Ladbrokes is a popular bookie worldwide, and they have one of the most straightforward user-friendly platforms. They offer us enough football markets to choose from, especially in popular events like the Champions League. You can easily see which events offer cash-out and stream your favorite sports with their live service. The bookmaker provides new customers £20 free wagers under acceptable conditions. You won't regret signing up.

William Hill

William Hill is one of the most high-quality and famous bookmakers in the UK. They offer their customers a wide range of markets and sports to bet on, and they have multiple features customers adore, such as #YourOdds, cash-out, streaming, and more. Their best advantage is the many promotions they offer the customers, including ACCA Insurance, bet boosts, sport-related money-back offers, and more. You can be 100% sure they will release a promo for the Champions League once it begins. All the William Hill football offers are detailed here.

Betfred

Betfred offers some of the best odds when it comes to football betting. Compared to the other bookmakers on this list, they don't offer as many markets, but they will give you £30 free bets on sign-up, and you can access all of their features, including the mobile and online live streaming, in-play and cash-out. Their mobile app is one of the highest-ranked among bookies in the UK. You can't wager with them from outside of the UK or Ireland.

Paddy Power

Paddy Power offers its new customers money back in cash up to £10, and while it might not seem much to you, they have a lot more to offer as a bookmaker. The promotions for existing customers are many, and they are all kinds of interesting. You have plenty of sports and markets to choose from, and the bookie also offers the top Sportsbook features anyone needs – cash-out, in-play, live streaming, same game multi, bet calculator, Beat the Drop free game, etc.

Champions League Betting – Frequently Asked Questions

What events does the Champions League consist of?

The UEFA Champions League begins with qualifiers very early in the season and eventually leads to the group stage which is followed by two-legged knockout ties all the way through to the final which is decided within 90-minutes, extra-time or penalties.

Will bookmakers release Champions League-specific bonuses this year?

We think that most established bookmakers would give bonuses related to the Champions League to their customers.

Where will the Champions League final be held?

The location of the final is yet to be decided.

Who would be the most likely winner of the Champions League 2022?

Most of the oddsmakers predict that the winner of this season's Champions League trophy will likely be between PSG, Man City, Bayern Munich or Chelsea.

Is betting on the Champions League legal outside of Europe?

Betting on the Champions League is legal from anywhere as long as it's done via a legal and licensed bookmaker or online platform.

Our Conclusion

The Champions League is very close, and many punters wait for the champion to be announced. While we are sure that many punters made their bets on the Champions League, some haven't. This article was supposed to help you understand which are the favorites in the tournament and why also what type of bets you can place on them. If you don't have a bookmaker, feel free to register for any of the mentioned bookies. They are all established and provide high-quality content to their customers. You won't make a mistake joining anyone of the bookies described here. You can even sign-up for multiple bookies if you like the odds offered on various platforms. We hope that this article helped you make a choice and learn a little more about Champions League betting.