Champions League Predictions: Odds & Betting Tips Oct 2022

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.

Bayern Munich vs Viktoria Plzen: Over 4.5 Goals

Viktoria Plzen find themselves in hot water after being grouped alongside Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Inter Milan. While they managed to contain the damage in Plzen, their away trip saw them on the wrong end of a 5-1 result in Camp Nou. A similar fate awaits them in Allianz Arena, where they face off against a resurgent Bayern Munich. The Bavarians made a mockery of Bayer Leverkusen at home, earning a 4-0 victory. They will be gunning for a high-scoring victory over their Czech rivals. Plzen's last trip to Bavaria concluded in a 5-0 drubbing and we are anticipating a similar result this time around.

Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT, 13/09/2022

TV: BT Sport, Max Sport, Prima Sport.

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Inter Milan vs Barcelona: Both Teams to Score

With Bayern Munich steamrolling opponents in the elite European club competition, Barcelona and Inter Milan are fighting for second place. Both sides have three points to their name,  the Spaniards managing this with a +2 goal difference while their Italian counterparts have scored twice and conceded the same amount. The last three duels between these sides have seen goals at both ends of the pitch and we expect more of the same in this San Siro encounter.

Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT, 13/09/2022

TV: beIN Sports (Fra), BT Sport, SuperSport.

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Chelsea vs AC Milan: Over 2.5 Goals

Graham Potter earned his debut win in the Chelsea dugout against Crystal Palace and will want a similar result against AC Milan. The Blues are struggling at the bottom of the Group E points table in the Champions League and trail the Rossoneri by three points. The last four competitive fixtures involving the reigning Italian champions have concluded with Over 2.5 Goals and we expect that trend to continue. Chelsea's recent form of allowing goals and scoring with similar aplomb adds confidence to this prediction.

Kick-Off: 20:00 GMT, 05/10/2022

TV: DAZN Deutsch, M4 Sport, Ziggo Sport Voetball.

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

All Champions League Betting tips

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

• Liverpool
• Napoli
• Ajax
• Rangers

Group B

• Club Brugge
• Bayer Leverkusen
• Atletico Madrid
• FC Porto

Group C

• Viktoria Plzen
• Bayern Munich
• Inter Milan
• Barcelona

Group D

• Tottenham
• Marseille
• Eintracht Frankfurt
• Sporting Lisbon

Group E

• Chelsea
• RB Salzburg
• AC Milan
• Dinamo Zagreb

Group F

• Real Madrid
• Celtic
• Shakhtar Donetsk
• RB Leipzig

Group G

• Manchester City
• Borussia Dortmund
• Sevilla
• FC Copenhagen

Group H

• Paris Saint-Germain
• Juventus
• Maccabi Haifa
• Benfica

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.

Manchester City @ 5/2

After two years without an all-out striker, Manchester City added Erling Haaland to their ranks. The Citizens' adjustment period was short-lived as the towering Norwegian hit the ground running. Add Pep Guardiola's tactical nous and this City team is one to be feared of. They were favourites for the title last time around but were stopped by eventual champions Real Madrid but the addition of Haaland makes their chances even greater.

Paris Saint-Germain @ 5/1

Such is the brilliance of Pep Guardiola and the efforts of the Etihad Stadium backroom staff that a team consisting of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are not considered favourites for the Champions League title. However, given the attacking mastery available, it is difficult to rule out the Parisians. Travelling to Parc des Princes will be difficult for any side not named Manchester City, as they would make any rivals standing in their way to tremble.

Liverpool @ 11/2

Like Manchester City, Liverpool are a finely-tuned machine. Despite losing Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich, the core of the team remains the same. The Reds are adept at crowding out rivals, a problem that has not been answered by the Premier League elite. Even Manchester City's tactics have been undone by Jurgen Klopp's men, making them a shoo-in for the title. With three finals appearances in the last five years, it will be fool-hardy to count them out.

Bayern Munich @ 13/2

Robert Lewandowski left Allianz Arena for his Indian summer in Catalonia. The Bavarians acted swiftly to bring in Sadio Mane, an attacking addition that lifts their burden from the departed number 9 and focuses on their attacking trident. While the Bundesliga title race will be a walk in the park for the record German champions, the Champions League remains a bone of contention. They have added two titles to their ranks in the last decade and remain a difficult obstacle for all and sundry.

Real Madrid @ 9/1

Against all odds, Real Madrid added their 14th Champions League title. They overcame the prior campaign's finalists, Chelsea and Manchester City to lift the big ears, highlighting the difficulty of their path. Karim Benzema was their messiah this time around, who established his legend at the Santiago Bernabeu, getting out of Cristiano Ronaldo's shadow as he led Los Blancos' charge. With Benzema at the front and a squad of youthful exuberance and experience, it is difficult to rule out their title credentials.

*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:

• Erling Braut Haaland @ 3/1
• Karim Benzema @ 7/1
• Kylian Mbappe @ 7/1
• Robert Lewandowski @ 9/1
• Lionel Messi @ 10/1
• Neymar Jr @ 12/1
• Harry Kane @ 16/1
• Sadio Mane @ 16/1
• Mo Salah @ 18/1
• Darwin Nunez @ 31/1

You may be able to find longer lists, but these are the best odds provided by bet365. The bookies favour Erling Haaland to take the top goalscorer title, though Karim Bernzema 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 the 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 favourite 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 October 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.

last update : October 2022