Champion League Group A Odds: Chelsea vs Girondins de Bordeaux
Champions League betting is underway at BetUS Sportsbook with soccer odds on Group A matchups. The 2008 Champions League finalists’ Chelsea FC opens their campaign against a French squad in the form of Girondins de Bordeaux. Chelsea FC has high ambitions on the international front: winning the Champions League Cup. They certainly came close to achieving that ambition last season but they lost to Manchester United in penalty kicks.
Chelsea is at the top of the table in Premiership action, tied with Liverpool at 10 points. They will want to continue their good results with a convincing start in Champions League action. Although the English side is hugely favoured by the bookies at BetUS, Bordeaux is a staid squad – a serious contender for the home title in France. They could prove to be a tricky obstacle for Chelsea.
Soccer Betting Line:
Match Time 02:45PM Eastern Time Tuesday September 16, 2008
Chelsea FC
Spread -1½ -115
Money Line -400
Total 2½ O Ev U -120
Team Total 2 O -115 U -115
Draw +400
Girondins de Bordeaux
Spread +1½ -105
Money Line +1400
Total 2½ O Ev U -120
Team Total ½ O +120 U -150
Draw +400
Soccer Betting Analysis:
Chelsea (-400) – The English side had a memorable season last year and they are well on their way to another one. Topping England’s table, Chelsea remains undefeated on the domestic front. They won their opening match against Portsmouth with a convincing 4:0 drumming. They followed with a 1:0 triumph against Wigan and drew Tottenham 1:1 a week later. This Saturday, Chelsea avenged their crushing disappointment in Moscow by beating Manchester United in a rematch of their Champions League final 3:1. Confidence is high and Chelsea will be anxious to continue their successful run. Coach Scolari has taken over the club; in his brilliance a lot of the club’s hopes rest.
Girondins de Bordeaux (+1400) With a tempting bait like the underdog odds set on Girondins de Bordeaux a soccer bettor cannot help but pause and consider a wager. The question is whether they are worth the bet, as there is no sense in backing a no-hoper. On the domestic front, Bordeaux got off to a mixed start. They are 2-2-1 (win-loss-draw) for the season thus far. Somehow, they are still in contention and expected to challenge for the title in France. Twinkle-toed Argentinean Fernando Cavenaghi is a dangerous attacker and coupled with Yoan Gourcuff in the midfield, they will try to exploit Chelsea’s attacking formation and profit on the counterattack.
Soccer Betting Verdict: Chelsea is in convincing form. Confidence is high from domestic successes, especially in defeating Manchester United last weekend. They are on fire and I expect they will take this momentum into their Champions League opener. Bordeaux has posted mixed results and their away form is circumspect.
