BARCELONA vs CELTIC
Celtic are up against it in this clash. Barcelona fell at home against Alaves at the weekend but that defeat may spur Luis Enrique’s men to send out a statement on the big stage. On their day, Barcelona’s front three; Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar, are unplayable and this could be very one-sided if the Spanish side get their own way.
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If the visitors play at their best, they might be able to hold Barcelona off until the second half but it is hard to see Brendan Rodgers’ men earning a positive result at Camp Nou. In my opinion, Barca are too strong and I’m fully expecting the La Liga champions to run riot...
TIP: Barcelona to win both halves @ 18/25
PSV EINDHOVEN vs ATLETICO MADRID
On paper, Atletico Madrid are excellent value but Diego Simeone’s men were held to a goalless draw in this exact fixture last season and that is why I cannot back the Spanish side to win outright. However, Atletico have enough nous and offensive prowess to create opportunities and France star Antoine Griezmann may be the main beneficiary.
Griezmann was phenomenal for Atletico Madrid last season and he netted a brace in their victory over Celta Vigo on Saturday afternoon. Without a doubt, Griezmann is one of Europe’s top talents and he could be the difference-maker – back him to score at 31/20...
TIP: Antoine Griezmann to score @ 31/20
BAYERN MUNICH vs ROSTOV
The Bundesliga champions have been supreme since Carlo Ancelotti took over from Pep Guardiola and I’m backing Bayern to put Rostov to the sword in their Champions League opener. Robert Lewandowski has been in amongst the goals already this season and the Poland international could see plenty of goal-mouth action on Tuesday evening.
Bayern have been sensational in the group stages in recent years, scoring goals left, right and centre. If Ancelotti lets them off the leash in this encounter, it could get very ugly indeed for their Russian opponents. Bayern to win both halves at 7/10 looks tasty...
TIP: Bayern Munich to win both halves @ 7/10
MANCHESTER CITY vs BORUSSIA MONCHENGLADBACH
Pep Guardiola’s side are full of confidence right now and City will be desperate to get off to a good start in this year’s competition. Last season, the Blues reached the semi-finals but fell short against eventual champions Real Madrid – Guardiola will be keen to take City one step further this time around.
The Blues started quickly in the Manchester derby on Saturday and I reckon they will be fast out of the blocks again on Tuesday night. Borussia Monchengladbach aren’t a bad side but City are on a different level and I’m expecting Guardiola’s men to be firmly in control at half-time.
TIP: Manchester City to be winning at half-time @ 87/100
JUVENTUS vs SEVILLA
Juventus are one of the leading contenders to win the Champions League this season and Massimiliano Allegri’s men will be raring to go. Whilst Paul Pogba left the Juventus Stadium for a world record fee of £89 million this summer, it wasn’t all bad as Gonzalo Higuain joined the club from arch-rivals Napoli – and his goals will be crucial as they look to win a sixth successive Serie A title.
Higuain has settled quickly into life at his new club and Juventus fans will be expecting the £75 million man to fire the Italian side to the latter stages of Europe’s elite club competition this season. The Argentina man netted twice in Juventus’ victory over Sassuolo on Saturday night and I’ll be backing him to continue his fine scoring run for the Old Lady against Sevilla.
TIP: Gonzalo Higuain to score @ 26/25
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