TOP FIVE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE GOALSCORER BETTING SELECTIONS FOR TUESDAY

We’ve got the opening day of the 2010 Champions League set to kick off in just a few hours and plenty of first-rate teams are taking to the field. The goalscorer betting on Champions League fixtures is always front and center and we’ve selected the top five best bets for goalscorers for Tuesdays Champions League action.
Just as an aside, if you were to take all five of these selections and play them on an accumulator- you’re looking at a 424.39/1 payout. Not bad, especially if you put a lot of stock in what people say on the internet.
# 5 LIONEL MESSI TO GET TWO OR MORE @ 9/2
Barcelona vs Panathinaikos is going to be an exciting fixture and since Barca are such significant favourites, you’ll likely have to venture into the goalscorer betting if you’re looking for significant value. Barca have a great record against Greek teams and I fancy Messi’s runs from the midfield to trouble them more than David Villa’s lethal finishing prowess.
PREDICTION: Messi to grab two today in a 5-1 rout.
# 4 RAUL TO SCORE ANYTIME FOR SCHALKE 04 @ 7/4
Raul is easily one of the best players to ever grace the Champions League and his goalscoring ability is second to none on this stage. He’ll be lining up for a team other than Real Madrid for the first time and he’s well-priced to open the scoring for a Shalke 04 team that looks like it will be tough to break down.
PREDICTION: Raul to score anytime in a 1-1 draw.
# 3 DIMITAR BERBATOVE TO SCORE FIRST FOR UNITED @ 4/1
The Bulgarian opened the scoring for United at the weekend before their collapse against Everton. He looks in very solid form this season and you can expect this year to be his breakout one for the Reds. Berbatov looks more confident with every match and you can bank on him finding space behind this Rangers defence.
PREDICTION: Berbatov to score first in a 3-0 victory
# 2 CLAUDIO PIZARRO TO SCORE AGAINST SPURS @ 5/4
Pizarro is a cultured European striker who is more than comfortable on this stage. You have to respect his ability to poach goals at key moments and a wily player like him could certainly give the Tottenham backline a tough evening. Spurs will need to find their feet in Europe and one would reckon that Pizarro will be keen to get on the score sheet here.
PREDICTION: Pizarro to score a late goal to seal the match against Spurs 2-1
# 1 DIEGO MILITO TO SCORE FIRST AGAINST TWENTE @ 4/1
Spurs are taking on Dutch side Twente and you can bank on Rafa’s men being able to overpower their hosts today. With a first-rate striking line-up and Wesley Sneijder pulling the strings in midfield, it’s tough to bet against Milito getting the job done. He’s been in such fine form lately you simply have to back him to open the scoring at that price.
PREDICTION: Milito to score inside 15 minutes in a 2-0 victory over Twente.