LIVERPOOL VS LYON CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BETTING TIPS

Liverpool's odds have tightened significantly and we have over $2.2 million matched so far on Betfair- just on the outright market alone! There are plenty of wagering opportunities here and this is going to be a truly tough fixture for the Scousers. Steven Gerrard (2.94 to score anytime) is taking to the field, but Fernando Torres remains injured- leaving Liverpool with only one of their two talismans. You'll find the Reds at 1.79 for the outright victory with Lyon available at a lengthy 5.4. I think that's great odds on Lyon- this is very much a winnable match for them if they can play the sort of game that gives Liverpool problems. You can also back the draw at 3.85. Much depends on the team-sheet that Rafa Benitez names. This is the type of match that Dirk Kuyt (3.3) needs to perform in. He's a player that can pop up at the right time and make all the difference. I'll also be looking at Glen Johnson (9.6) to offer something serious gong forward. For Olympique Lyon, I'm looking at Bafetimbi Gomis (4.3), Sidney Govou (8.2) and Lisandro Lopez (3.65) to trouble Liverpool's defence. Govou can turn a game when he gets in the right positions and whoever matches up against him will be in for a test. There are some very enticing selections in the Half-time/full-time market with Liverpool/Liverpool paying out at a solid 3.05. Draw/Liverpool is listed at 4.9 while the big money is on Liverpool/Lyon at a whopping 65.0. Lyon/Liverpool is also well-priced out at 29.0. The layers on Betfair seem convinced that this will be a one or two goal match. Under 2.5 goals is 1.87 while over 2.5 carries a 2.14 price. Liverpool to win 1-0 pays off at 7.4, while a 1-1 draw is 8.0. Lyon to win 1-0 will pay out at a solid 16.0. 2-1 to Lyon is trading at 23.0 while 2-1 Liverpool is at 9.8.I think the match is Liverpool's to win, but Lyon are a difficult team to break down. They may not Karem Benzema anymore, but this is a team that knows how to win things- and this is a Liverpool team in a serious spot of bother right now. I'm going to back Liverpool/Lyon based on value alone and I'll be backing Steven Gerrard and Lisandro Lopez to score. My brain says 1-1, but I get a sneaking suspicion that Lyon may pull off the upset.