posted November 3, 2009 at 10:24 EST in Soccer Betting Trends
Champions League Group A: Bayern Munich vs. Bordeaux
by Nila Amerova
FC Bayern Munich slipped to third spot in Group A after falling to FC Girondins de Bordeaux on matchday 3. The 2:1 loss to Bordeaux was Bayern’s first loss in the last seven games and they couldn’t have picked a more costly match to lose had they tried to. Their European campaign has taken a setback, which they will hope will not be an insurmountable one. Bordeaux, meanwhile, advanced their bid for top spot in Group A on the back of their successful result against Bayern Munich and they will aim to further that bid in the return leg of their tie.
Bayern Munich -½ -125 -125 2½ O -105 U -115 1½ O -110 U -110 Draw +250
Bordeaux +½ +105 +335 2½ O -105 U -115 ½ O -165 U +145 Draw +250
Venue: Fußball Arena München - Munich - Germany
Match Time: 02:45 PM Eastern Time Tuesday November 3, 2009
Soccer Betting Analysis: Indeed Bayern Munich’s loss at Bordeaux was costly but they will have a second shot in as much time against the French outfit on Tuesday when Champions League group action resumes. Bayern Munich have been largely convincing at the Futball Arena, enjoying an undefeated five-match streak made up of a 3-2-0 mark in Bundesliga action and a draw against Juventus in Champions League match day 2. Bayern are 1-1-1 in Champions League after three cycles. This match is an almost must win for them if they are to remain in the race for the knockout stages.
Bordeaux are enjoying a stint as Group A leaders after beating Bayern at home and they aim to extend that stint with back-to-back victories over the German outfit. Bordeaux opened their European campaign with a draw against Juventus. They followed up with back-to-back wins over Maccabi Haifa and Bayern to take top spot on seven points with a 2-1-0 mark. Bordeaux currently lead Ligue 1 with 25 points after 11 cycles on an 8-1-2 mark. Their two domestic losses were on the away.
Soccer Betting Verdict: Bayern Munich will hope to hand Bordeaux their first loss in the competition and the bookies favour them to do just that, conspicuously tipping them as the clear favourites at -125. Recommending Bayern’s favourite odds is good home form. They are tough to beat at the Futball Arena.
Bordeaux are significantly disadvantaged on the money line, listed at +335 to win outright, in spite of their current status as Group A leaders and having enjoyed an undefeated run in the competition. Bordeaux were a bit lucky against Bayern the last time they met as they played with an extra man for more than an hour. They might have a tougher time winning this time around but they still should be able to impress their might on Bayern with some goals.
