Champions League Betting Tips For October 2

Another kick off today in the 2012 Champions League as a number of talented sides are ready to roll for the 19:45 kick-off. There are plenty of quality fixtures for Wednesday as well, but you would expect some seriously good betting opportunities to show themselves on both days.

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There's a very interesting clash set to unfold between Benfica and Barcelona with the Catalan side going in at an 8/15 price to get all three points against their Portuguese opposition. There is a 5/1 price floating on Benfica but the draw trades at a decent 3/1 price. It will be interesting to see how Barcelona handles the approach to this one but, if Benfica can keep them off the score sheet for the first 45 minutes, there is plenty to like about that 3/1 draw.

Manchester United face a tricky away clash as well as they take on CFR Cluj today. They'll be looking to get things back on track after a tough loss against Tottenham at the weekend. While it ended up as a 3-2 thriller, United weren't solid defensively with Rio Ferdinand at fault or at least involved in an aspect of blame for virtually all three strikes. Look for Sir Alex Ferguson to switch things up and maybe get a bit experimental here.

Punters will find United priced at an 8/13 listing while the host side can be backed at a 9/2 listing. The draw trades at 11/4 but you may want to go half-time/full-time if you want to add value to a draw wager.

Expect to see Robin Van Persie in this one – you'll find him priced at 2/1 to get a goal at any time and United to get the win.

Galatsasaray vs Sporting Braga looks like it could have some upset potential. Though Turkey is an indimidating away fixture for many, Sporting Braga have been able to get some decent results in Europe over the past while, particularly in matches like this one. Look for them to take advantage of that high 16/5 price tag while Galatasaray trade at an odds-on listing of 10/11.

Juventus face Shakhtar Donetsk in what could be one of the most fascinating fixtures on the days card. Look for the Italian side to control this one and stifle their Eastern European opposition. Expect Shakhtar to try to hit the Italian side on the break for much of the match – they'll likely be satisfied with a draw in this one.

Juventus can be backed at 7/10 while Shakhtar trade at 9/2. The draw sits at 5/2 and, you get the feeling this one might be decided by a late goal.

Chelsea face off against Nordsjaelland and they carry a very slim 4/9 price to get the job done – despite being the away team in this one. This one should be a stroll for Abramovich's army and expect it to figure heavily in accumulator tickets all over the world.