Barcelona will be looking for redemption this year in the Champions League after getting ousted in the group stages of last year’s tournament by Benfica and Bayern Munich.
This year will be Plzeň’s first appearance in the UCL since the 2018/2019 season. Unfortunately, the Czech side is in this season’s “Group of Death.” Alongside Barcelona, they will face Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. It will be quite the upset if Plzeň advances to the next round of the UCL this year.
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Let’s dive in on the best bets and odds for this week’s matchup between Plzeň and Barcelona.
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Barcelona vs Plzeň Odds
- 3-way handicap: Barcelona (-1100) | Draw (+1100) | Viktoria Plzeň (+2800)
- Over/Under Goals: Over 3.5 ( -135) | Under 3.5 (+100)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes (+145) | No (-200)
Barcelona v Viktoria Plzeň odds are current as of Friday, Sept. 2, at 11:30 a.m. ET on BetMGM Sportsbook.
As expected, Barcelona is overwhelming favorites to win this matchup. However, there is definitely value in betting on the game total at only 3.5 because of how deadly the Barcelona offensive attack can be.
The oddsmakers are confident that both teams will not score, setting those odds at -200, so if there are believers in Plzeň, betting on both teams to score at +145 is a good bet.
FC Barcelona vs Viktoria Plzeň Betting Tips
Expect a Comfortable Home Victory for Barca
Barcelona is off to a great start this year in La Liga. The Blaugranas have not lost yet and have only conceded one goal in their first three games.
Robert Lewandowski is excelling with his new team, and the team just completed a move to acquire Marcos Alonso from Chelsea. As a result, they have the depth to make a deep run in this year’s Champions League, which will come down to their defense.
So far this season, their backline has held firm, but Bayern Munich will be a more challenging test in the coming weeks.
Plzeň knocked off last year’s Cinderella story Sheriff Tiraspol in the Champions League qualifying round. But, unfortunately, they lack the quality at the offensive end to match Barcelona in this contest.
I expect Barcelona to control at least 75% of the possession.
Barcelona vs Plzeň Prediction
Barcelona 5-0 Viktoria Plzeň
This will be a blowout win for the home side, and we could see Xavi rotating the lineup in the second half once the game is already put away. Plzeň does not have a dynamic attack to threaten the Barca defense.
These two sides have faced off only twice before in the Champions League, with Barcelona winning 4-0 and then 2-0.
Barcelona vs Plzeň Best Bets
➕ Barcelona Over 3.5 Total Team Goals (+110) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 unit
Goal differential might be what separates the top teams in this group, and Barcelona will have to capitalize against arguably the worst team in the group. Plzeň has the worst odds to win the UCL this year at +50000. So this is a perfect first game for Barca as they can set the tone in the group while the other teams play catchup.
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➕ Multiple Correct Score 4:0, 5:0 or 6:0 (+280) at BetMGM Sportsbook
WAGER: 1 unit
I expect Barcelona to keep Plzeň off the scoresheet and to score more than 3.5 goals, so this bet provides a lot of value. If Lewandowski & Co. get off to a hot start, then a six-goal game from the home team is not out of the question.
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