While Europe’s elite teams and players are participating at international friendly tournaments, the other
clubs are already playing in the 3rd UCL qualifying round. Big names like Celtic, Ajax, Salzburg, FC
Copenhagen and CSKA Moscow are playing their chance to qualify further in the competition. Let’s
analyze the 2nd leg and find the best value bets on the bookmakers green list sites.
Istanbul Basaksehir (Turkey) vs. Club Brugge KV (Belgium) — 1st leg score 3-3
Last week in Belgium, in the 1st leg of the Champions League 3rd qualifying round, Club Brugge and
Istanbul Basaksehir played out an entertaining 3-3 draw. The Turkish side finished 2nd in the Super
League standings last year, securing them their debut in the Champions League qualifiers. The bookies
favor the Turkish side to claim the victory in the second leg in front of their amazing fans and to qualify
further in the competition. Their three away goals give them a boost of confidence and a huge
advantage for the second leg match. In the summer break, Istanbul Basaksehir strengthened their squad
by signing experienced players like Gael Clichy, Gokhan Inler and Mevlut Erdinc. Club Brugge
haven’t won an away match in Champions League since 2005, but they have scored in three of their last
five away fixtures and we expect them to contribute on the scoreboard once again. Best pick for the
match: Both teams to score at -125 with Bet365.
Rosenborg (Norway) vs. Celtic (Scotland) – 1st leg score 0-0
Celtic were held to a goalless draw by Rosenborg at Celtic Park last week. Celtic became the first ever
Scottish team to win their domestic league without losing a game. On paper, Celtic are the better and the more skillful side and despite not being able to win the 1st leg match in front of their fans, they enter this game having the first chance to qualify further. Rosenborg are more fit being in the middle of their domestic season sitting in first place with 5 clear of 2nd place Sarpsborg. Rosenborg are looking to return to the Champions League group stages after 10 years of poor results. All the action is going on the Scottish side as we expect them to enter the match really determined to win it and go further. Best pick for the match: Celtic to win the match with DNB (Draw No Bet) at -117 with BetVictor.
FC Copenhagen (Denmark) vs. Vardar (Republic of Macedonia) – 1st leg score 0-1
FC Copenhagen and Vardar Skopje will play the second leg of their Champions League qualifying match
at the Parken in Copenhagen, on Wednesday. FC Copenhagen are the better known team in
the European soccer, and despite losing their 1st leg away game they should easily win their 2nd home leg
and qualify further. They have a strong attacking firepower and should attack from the 1st minute
of the game having nothing to lose. Vardar pulled of the upset by knocking out Swedish club Malmo in
the second round of qualifiers. FC Copenhagen are looking for back-to-back Champions League group
stage appearances, and we expect them to put their best effort, bounce back and win this match covering
the -1 Asian Handicap line. Despite winning 1-0 in the 1st leg Vardar must expect a tough test when
visiting Copenhagen. Best pick for the match: FC Copenhagen to win with -1AH (Asian Handicap) at
+100 with Betfair.
Extra Tips:
Rijeka (Croatia) vs. Salzburg (Austria) – Both teams to score at -120 with 10Bet
Plzen (Czech Republic) vs. FCSB (Romania) – over 2.5 goals in the match at -111 with Bet365
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