Champions League Betting Preview - AZ Alkmaar vs. Arsenal FC

AZ Alkmaar are preparing to host high-flying Arsenal FC who seem unstoppable right now in all competitions and have all the momentum coming into this match. The Dutch side are struggling in all competitions and they will have a tough time against the Gunners indeed.

Soccer Betting Line:
AZ Alkmaar +1  Ev   +575   2½  O -140   U +120   Draw   +325    
Arsenal  -1  -120   -210 2½  O -140   U +120   Draw   +325    

Match Time: 02:45 P.M. Eastern Time Tuesday October 20, 2009

Venue: DS-Stadium - Alkmaar - Netherlands

Soccer Betting Verdict: Arsene Wenger’s men cannot seem to stop impressing this season. They are on a seven match-winning streak spanning all competitions. In Premier League action, they are on a determined upward trend and moved into fourth spot at the weekend with a 3:1 victory over Birmingham. In their European campaign, they have been equally decisive. They currently lead Group H with six points after winning both their opening matches and they do not intend to relinquish the positive trend.

AZ Alkmaar lead the Dutch Eredivise last season but this year it is a whole different story for them as they are struggling to find consistent form. They are not living up to their potential and doing themselves no favours. This is not the ideal time to come up against a confident side like Arsenal and hope for a positive result.

Alkmaar are at the bottom of Group G with one point after drawing with Standard De Liege on match day 2. At home, they are sixth in the table after ten cycles having hauled a 5-0-5 mark.

Soccer Free Picks: Without a doubt, Arsenal is a lock for the outright win in this match to take control of Group H. The odds are not enticing at -210 though. Better value is on the totals and the spread. Arsenal to cover the spread at -1 -120 and the combined totals of Over 2 ½ -140 should give soccer bettors a good double-punch banker.