Tuesday Champions League Tips: Goals in Porto, Genk to avoid a heavy defeat and Milan to triumph over Viktoria Plzen

As the final round of group stage fixtures approaches, Ed Maylon takes a look at where the smart money is on Tuesday night

6 Dec 2011 15:12:00

By Ed Maylon

More On :  AC Milan, Bayer Leverkusen, FC Viktoria Plzeň, Porto, Racing Genk, Zenit
Porto vs Zenit

Tip: Over 2.5 goals at 1.95 with Bet365
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This is a crunch clash for both sides as one of them faces elimination from the competition. The hosts need to win against a tough and disciplined Zenit side that also contains great flair in the shape of Danny and Alessandro Rosina.

The Dragons will be urged on by a partisan home crowd and needing to win, expect them to push forward from the early stages. They are more than capable in front of goal, scoring an average of over 2.5 goals per game domestically. The first goal in this fixture will mean that the other side needs to go on the attack too so over 2.5 goals at 1.95 is the best bet.
Genk vs Bayer Leverkusen

Tip: Genk (+1.5 goal handicap) at 1.65 with Bet365

Genk's current team is just not the same as the title-winning side of last season. Departures, injuries and dips in form have completely changed the face of the Belgian outfit. Even keeping the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Jelle Vossen hasn't been able to help them in this Champions League campaign, they've scored just one goal in their five games.

They have managed to give a good account of themselves at home though, drawing against both Chelsea and Valencia. Leverkusen will be hunting for a win that would see them top the group but Genk could be profitable on the +1.5 goal handicap.

Viktoria Plzen vs AC Milan

Tip: AC Milan win at 2.3 with Bet365

The Czech hosts are seemingly destined to drop down into the Europa League by virtue of a third-placed finish. Their issue has been a lack of goals, just two have been scored in five games - both coming against BATE Borisov. Their lack of firepower could cost them against the Rossoneri too.

Although Milan don't need a win, they should still be able to do enough to get the better of Plzen. The visitors are good value to do so too, priced at a rather large 2.3, which is astonishing value.


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Ed Malyon is a freelance sports writer focusing on the football betting markets. His personal website Valderramarama.com can be accessed here.

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