Posted on
4/7/2008 7:25:50 PM
Champions League Soccer Betting Liverpool vs Arsenal
By Nila Amerova
In the first leg of the All-English matchup in the Champions League quarterfinals, the two titans of the Premiership drew 1:1. Returning to the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal action on Tuesday April 8, 2008, soccer bettors are in for a real treat as a spot in the coveted semifinals is up for grabs. Bet on the Champions League at BetUS Sportsbook.
Future Odds:
Arsenal to Qualify for Semifinals +130
Liverpool to Qualify for Semifinals -160
17 18 Arsenal’s manager Arsene Wenger probably feels his side should have taken the advantage in the first leg and as such, they would have had a nice edge coming into Anfield Stadium. However, with a draw in the first leg, the semifinal berth is for the taking. As the second leg is taking place on Liverpool’s turf, they get the nod from the odds makers to advance.
Second Leg Soccer Odds: Liverpool vs. Arsenal
Anfield Stadium, Liverpool
02:45 PM Eastern Time, Tuesday April 8, 2008
Team: Liverpool FC
Spread: PK -155
Moneyline: +135
Total Points: Over 2 -125
Draw: +200
Analysis: Ahead of the first leg of this matchup, the Arsenal side had the better of the head-to-head meetings against Liverpool. But after they drew 1:1 in the first leg Liverpool has the edge coming into the second leg. With Torres and Gerrard combing with 9 other players on the field – add the cheering crowd in the Stadium as the twelfth player on the field – and the sum total should be a Liverpool victory tomorrow.
Team: Arsenal FC
Spread: PK +135
Moneyline: +200
Total Points: Under 2 +105
Draw: +200
Analysis: Arsenal took the early lead in the first leg, but a brouhaha in front of the keeper cost them the lead, and within minutes of them scoring, Liverpool tied the match. Although they did not lose, their odds would have been much better had they got the win.
Betting Verdict: After tying in the first leg of the Champions League, Arsenal and Liverpool met again in English Premiership competition – the match resulted in another 1:1 draw. Now they meet for the third time in two weeks, and with two of their matches last week and their first match this season, all ending in a draw, betting on this matchup will prove to be interesting. One thing is for certain, one will definitely end their Champions League aspirations tomorrow.
Anything is possible in this matchup. Both sides have advantages. Arsenal in the quality of its players and depth of its bench; Liverpool hold the edge at Anfield Stadium – a turf that has made them invincible in Champions League competition thus far. So as I see it, Liverpool are the favorites and they should bank on their favorite odds and advance into the semifinals.
Soccer Free Picks:
Future Pick: Liverpool -160
Money Line Pick: Liverpool +135
Over/Under: Over 2
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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.