Champions League Betting Group B: Besiktas JK vs. VfL Wolfsburg

Turkish Super League outfit Besiktas aims to put behind a slow start to their Champions League campaign with a confident showing against VfL Wolfsburg at Inönü on matchday 4. Besiktas, who are rock bottom in the Champions League Group B on a point, were encouraged after a scoreless draw against Wolfsburg on matchday 3 but in order to make that result count, they would need to win the returning tie at home. Wolfsburg meanwhile missed a valuable opportunity to strengthen their hold on second spot in Group B when they settled on a scoreless draw against the Turks. If they do not recover lost ground in Istanbul, they risk ruing the missed opportunity.

Soccer Betting Line:

Besiktas pk Ev +175 2½ O -125 U +105 1 O -130 U +110 Draw +225
VfL Wolfsburg pk -120 +155 2½ O -125 U +105 1 O -140 U +120 Draw +225

Venue: Inönü - Istanbul - Turkey
Match Time: 02:45 PM Eastern Time Tuesday November 3, 2009

Soccer Betting Verdict: If Besiktas hope to remain alive in the competition, they would need to win the second leg of their tie against VfL Wolfsburg. They will also have to solve whatever scoring illness it is that seems to be plaguing them. They have managed to score only one goal in the competition proper and unless they find their scoring feet, they cannot seriously hope to take anything away from this match. Good signs things might be turning around for them is a return to top form in domestic action. They are undefeated this month in all competitions and they will be looking to extend that positive trend at the expense of Wolfsburg.

Wolfsburg meanwhile are after three straight draws in all competitions, four altogether in the month of October. That Wolfsburg boast a five-match undefeated run in all competitions gives them something to hope for in this away fixture, but, surely, they will want to be more convincing than the draw if they want to have the upper hand in the race to a second place finish. Therefore, in many ways this is a must-win match for Wolfsburg.

Wolfsburg enter this matchup only marginally short, at +155 to win outright, to Besiktas at +175. The tight soccer betting line is a reflection of the undefeated five-match run each side is currently enjoying and at the same time, the less than convincing form they are showing. Wolfsburg stack up slightly better and therefore, many believe they will not lose this match, which makes their odds at +155 the choice bet or even the draw at +225. Yet Besiktas have a great opportunity to gain ground with a home win and after they showed some quality by holding Wolfsburg to a scoreless draw, they cannot seriously be discounted. Not just yet, at least and at +175, they are looking like they would be the value play.

Soccer Free Picks: Besiktas +175 | Under 2.5 goals +105