Manchester United vs Chelsea Predictions & Betting Tips
Sunday sees Manchester United host Chelsea in the 4:30pm kick-off in the Premier League. After…
It’s time for the first of our April 16 -17 Champions League betting tips; which is for Barcelona v Man U. The second leg of the Champions League quarter finals takes place on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th April with each of the four games, split evenly between the two nights, shown at 8.00pm GMT on BT Sport. Barcelona enjoy home advantage going into this one and also have the benefit of an aggregate lead, having banked a 1-0 at Old Trafford last week.
Shaw scored an own-goal on 12 minutes and the bulk of those inside the Theatre of Dreams expected the floodgates to open, with Barca running riot. It didn’t work out that way. The locals are picked to complete the double and make sure they progress with a win at the Camp Nou. Backers will get 4/9 with Ladbrokes or the draw, which would suit home fans, stands out at 18/5 at the same firm.
Manchester United know that, although they performed well in the first leg, they shot themselves in the foot by conceding an away goal. If they had kept it at 0-0 there would’ve been all to play for going to Spain, making a straight shoot-out for a place in the semis, but they now have an uphill struggle on their hands to beat Barca on the road, scoring at least two goals to secure their safe passage without the need for extra-time.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused to admit his team were already out but did accept the size of the challenge that lies ahead. He picked out a nervy start from his defence as an important factor in the defeat but credited the way they settled into the contest following the goal. The gaffer told fans and members of the press his team were still in the tie, and it looked like he believed it too. Can Man U win away from home? Bookies don’t think so and offer a chunky 6/1 (Bet365). That’s too big and, as lovers of the value, we’ve got to have an interest play. Best backed as a single to interest stakes.