Express at 6.67: What will Bologna expect in the Champions League without Thiago Motta?
Maxim Ermakov September 18, 2024, 07:45 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Most likely nothing good.
It’s hard to come back from yesterday’s incredible Champions League matches. The new format lives up to expectations. But today we expect no less interesting events. We present to your attention an express bet with a 6.67 odds.
Prediction for the match Bologna – Shakhtar
For the first time in 60 years, Bologna will play in the Champions League (Cup). The team managed to do so thanks to the work of Thiago Motta last season. But it is still without him. In the summer, the team was led by Vincenzo Italiano, who twice led Fiorentina to the Conference League final. True, his players did not win any of them. In general, the Greyhounds, under his leadership, started in Serie A with three draws and one defeat.
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Shakhtar is a frequent guest in the Champions League. The team often spoils fans with thrills. As always, the club attaches great importance to Brazilian foreign players and plays efficiently. This season, Shakhtar scored 14 goals in six rounds of the Championship.
Bologna’s game with Vincenzo Italiano does not look convincing. In all four Serie A matches, he has conceded at least one goal and in three of them he scored in response. We will have to play against a grumpy and experienced club in European competitions. The most attractive bet is “both teams will score” at 1.92.
Prediction for the match “Sparta” – “Salzburg”
Sparta had a difficult path to the Champions League qualifying round. During the qualification, they defeated Shamrock Rovers, Steaua and Malmö. The Reds’ unbeaten streak spans 13 matches in all competitions already. Therefore, you should definitely not underestimate their level of preparation and play. Even a team like Salzburg.
The Red Bulls also qualified for the Champions League and did not lose any of their four games. In the summer, the team was led by Pepijn Lijnders, who was Jürgen Klopp’s assistant at Liverpool for quite some time. His experience should help the Austrian club to develop even better.
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Salzburg are quite capable of not losing away from home. They have a coach who has seen the Champions League, a young and promising squad, and a wealth of experience in this tournament. Sparta are very strong opponents, but they may lack confidence. A draw is more likely, but if the balance were to tip in one direction, it would be in favour of the Red Bulls. Bets on them not losing are accepted at 1.60.
Celtic – Slovan match prediction
Celtic are quite possibly one of the most underrated teams in the Champions League general phase. The draw chose fairly equal opponents for them, with each of whom they can compete. Celtic’s winning streak in official matches (in regular time) dates back to last season and already totals 12 matches.
Slovan is therefore in for a real test of strength. The team had a difficult path to the Champions League. It had to go through four teams in the qualification. Including APOEL (2-0 and 0-0) and Midtjylland (1-1 and 3-2).
But the draw was not as forgiving for Slovan as it was for Celtic. They will face Manchester City, Bayern, Milan, Atletico and Girona. In a good case, the sky blues need to pick up points from games against Celts, Stuttgart and Dinamo Zagreb. However, looking at the incredible form Celtic are in, the only thing that suggests is a win and a total of under 3.5 goals in 2.17.
express for today
Bet 1: Both will score in the match “Bologna” – “Shakhtar” by 1.92.
Bet 2: Salzburg will not lose to Sparta by 1.60.
Bet 3: Celtic win over Slovan and the total was under 3.5 goals at 2.17.
Overall coefficient: 1.92 X 1.60 X 2.17 = 6.67.
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