INTER MILAN VS BARCELONA LIVE 2010 CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BETTING TIPS

When you get two teams of this calibre matching up against each other in the semi-finals of the 2010 Champions League, it can be hard to make a concrete prediction about what’s going to happen. That explains why the odds are so generous on both sides- Barcelona are listed at 2.25 while Inter are available at 3.2. The draw is priced out at 3.25, so you’ve got really solid odds all around, regardless of who you’re looking to back in this big fixture.

I’ve thought this match might be one for the in-play punters for quite some time now. One of the really key markets that could be a really solid in-play wager is likely the outright qualification for betting for this two-legged tie. Ladbrokes have Barca priced out at 1.33 to go through to the next level with Inter available at 3.2. I think that if Inter open really strongly and look to be threatening the Barcelona goal, then you may want to get in there and lock-in that price on Inter. I think Barcelona are priced very short in this one and that’s something that neutral fans can capitalize on by backing Inter.
This match is a face-off between probably the most high-flying offence that European football has ever seen and the crafty, organized defensive approach of Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan. There are simply so many match-winners lining up for this fixture that it makes it a difficult one to bet on because there are simply so many different variables that could affect the outcome.
One of the basic strategies for live betting on Champions League fixtures is to always plan two moves ahead to ensure the best odds. If the score is 0-0 and it’s towards the end of the match, you’re not going to be getting much value by backing a team to win 1-1 and certainly not much value if you’re betting on things to stay the same. You’ll likely see the outright odds starting to shift around once we get to the 40 minute mark- especially if things stay scoreless.
The bookies favour between 2 and 3 goals, pricing that at an odds-on price in the “goal crazy” market with 0-1 goals paying 3.0 and 4+ goals rewarding at 3.75.
Expect to see live betting being particularly solid on the next goalscorer market and the in-play correct score markets at Ladbrokes. I would expect to see Barcelona try to open really strongly and push for an early goal in the opening 15 minutes. I think that if Inter can nullify their attacking approach for the first 15-20 minutes and then they’ll start pushing forward. The big variable is Wesley Sneijder, in my opinion, and if he is given space to boss the game- he could have a dramatic influence. I think that Barcelona have some decent value outright, but not in the qualification market. I think that Mourinho may keep things tight here and I have a feeling that he’s going to be able to get his men to take Lionel Messi out of the game. The big question is which Barcelona player will pick up the slack- if nobody shows up then Inter are in pole position.