Category: UEFA Champions League Picks and Predictions

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Liverpool vs. Real Madrid odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Liverpool (4 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses) welcomes Real Madrid (2-0-2) to Anfield Wednesday for the 5th of 8 matchdays in the UEFA Champions League. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Liverpool vs. Real Madrid odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Liverpool enters this matchup after beating Southampton 3-2 Sunday in English Premier League action. It sits atop the EPL, having scored 24 goals and having allowed a mere 8 in 12 matches. The Reds are the only team in the Champions League to win all 4 games. They have won 13 of their last 14 games across all competitions, and their last Champions League match was a 4-0 home win over Bayer Leverkusen.

Real Madrid beat Leganes on the road 3-0 Sunday in La Liga, the top Spanish league. Madrid sits 2nd in the league, having averaged 2.15 goals per game. They have lost 2 of 4 Champions League matches and are 0-1 on the road ( a 1-0 defeat against Lille). They sit 20th of 36 clubs in the league entering the 5th matchday. Real is led by F Vinicius Junior, who has tallied 8 goals in 13 matches.

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Liverpool vs. Real Madrid odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10:24 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Liverpool -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Real Madrid +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Draw +290 (bet $100 to win $290)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -165)

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Liverpool vs. Real Madrid picks and predictions

Prediction

Liverpool 3, Real Madrid 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET LIVERPOOL (-130).

Liverpool has throttled Champions League opponents and has arguably the best talent across the board in the world. The Reds’ mix of skilled players plus experience has created a powerhouse in the EPL. Liverpool has outscored UEFA opponents 10-1 and has battled against Milan, Bologna, Leipzig, and Leverkusen, several of which are strong sides. Expect that to continue.

Real Madrid is clearly one of the best sides in La Liga, but in its last 5 games it has lost to Barcelona 4-0 and Milan 3-1. It also lost its lone Champions League road match. Real faced Manchester City, another top EPL side, in the quarterfinals of the Champions League last season and had fewer expected goals in both matches.

Considering those notes, take LIVERPOOL (-130).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+120).

Liverpool has been a scoring machine as of late, managing at least 2 goals in 6 straight matches. It has gone Over even this total in 4 of its last 6 outings. The Reds have allowed at least 2 goals in 3 of their last 6 contests.

Real, who has a few of the most talented attackers in the world, has scored 9 goals in 4 Champions League matches and has allowed a goal in all 4. They have gone Over this total in 3 of 4 games.

Take OVER 3.5 (+120).

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Sporting CP vs. Arsenal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Sporting CP vs. Arsenal odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Sporting CP (3 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses) welcome Arsenal (2-1-1) to Estadio Jose Alvalade Tuesday for the fifth of 8 matchdays in the UEFA Champions League. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Sporting CP vs. Arsenal odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Arsenal sits fourth in the English Premier League and is coming off a 3-0 home win against Nottingham Forest Saturday. The Gunners’ last Champions League battle was a 1-0 road loss to Inter in which it had 0.7 more expected goals. They are led this season by F Bukayo Saka, who has 4 goals and a team-high 8 assists.

Sporting CP, which is first in the Primeira Liga, the top league in Portugal, is a perfect at home (5-0-0) and on the road (6-0-0), having soared through league play. F Viktor Gyokeres leads the charge, having netted 16 goals in 11 matches. Sporting beat Manchester City 4-1 at home in the Champions League on Nov. 5.

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Sporting CP vs. Arsenal odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 12:46 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Sporting CP +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Arsenal +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Draw +250 (bet $100 to win $250)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -130 | U: -105)

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Sporting CP vs. Arsenal picks and predictions

Prediction

Sporting CP 2, Arsenal 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET SPORTING CP (+210).

While it is easy to assume the EPL side is the preferred route, Arsenal hasn’t played as well as Sporting, and the home side has some quality home wins this season against tested opponents.

Sporting has a 4-1 win over Man City, a 2-0 win over Porto and a 2-0 win over Lille this season and is 11-0-0 in league play and 3-1-0 in Champions League play.

Arsenal hasn’t lived up to expectations over the last few weeks, having just a 1-1-2 record in November. It is 0-1-1 on the road throughout UEFA action, having not scored a single goal in either of those battles. Considering those trends, back SPORTING CP (+210).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-130).

Sporting has a quality offense and has scored at least 3 goals in 4 straight matches. Even in league play, its defense has struggled as well, allowing 3 goals through its last 2 Premier battles.

Arsenal has gone Over this total in 3 of its last 6 matches and has had at least 1.1 expected goals in 4 straight. The Gunners have the weapons to score and should be able to Tuesday. They have scored 2-plus goals in 10 of 19 competitions this season.

Take OVER 2.5 (-130).

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Barcelona vs. Brest odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Barcelona vs. Brest odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Brest (3 wins, 1 draw, 0 losses) welcomes Barcelona (3-0-1) to Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Tuesday. Kickoff in the fifth of 8 matchdays in the UEFA Champions League is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Barcelona vs. Brest odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Brest sits 12th in Ligue 1, the top French league. It has a 3-1-2 home record and is far worse at 1-0-5 on the road. It is coming off a 3-2 road loss to Monaco Friday. The home side did win its last Champions League battle, taking down Sparta Prague 2-1 on Nov. 6. Brest is led by F Ludovic Ajorque, who has netted 3 goals in 11 league matches.

Barcelona has been on fire this season, sitting atop La Liga, the top league in Spain. It is coming off a 2-2 draw with Celta Vigo Saturday. In its last 9  games, it is 7-1-1 and has won 3 of its last 5 matches on the road. Barcelona has scored 42 goals in 14 league matches. It is led by F Robert Lewandowski, who has netted 15 goals in 14 matches.

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Barcelona vs. Brest odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 12:25 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Barcelona -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Brest +1300 (bet $100 to win $1,300) | Draw +775 (bet $100 towin $775)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -125 | U: -110)

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Barcelona vs. Brest picks and predictions

Prediction

Barcelona 3, Brest 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

There’s no reason to eye the moneyline here. Barcelona (-650) is far too great of a favorite to play, especially coming off a loss to an inferior opponent.

Similarly, Brest (+1300) has yet to really play a top Champions League side and likely won’t be able to keep pace, and its rank in the Ligue 1 further suggests that reality.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (-125).

Barcelona plays a fast and high-tempo style of play, and it has averaged 3.00 goals per game in league action. It has scored at least 3 goals in 7 of its last 9 games. Surprisingly, Barcelona’s defense has also struggled, allowing 6 goals over its last 4 matches.

Brest has gone Over this total in its last 2 matches and has allowed 6 goals in its last 2 matches to sides not as lethal offensively as Barcelona. Brest has given up at least 2.5 expected goals to opponents over its last 2. At the same time, it has scored at least 2 goals 3 times in its last 5 games.

Considering those trends, back OVER 3.5 (-125).

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LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps odds and lines, with MLS expert picks, predcitions and best bets.

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LAFC welcomes the Vancouver Whitecaps Friday in a win-or-go-home Game 3 in the first round of the MLS playoffs. Kickoff from BMO Stadium is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. ET (AppleTV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the LAFC vs. Vancouver odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

LAFC and Vancouver have split the series 1-1 with each team winning at home.

In Game 1, LAFC beat the Whitecaps 2-1 with Vancouver erasing the empty sheet in the 94th minute on a goal by M Ryan Gauld.

Game 2 was all Vancouver with the team winning 3-0. Gauld added his 5th goal of the playoffs in the 10th minute while LAFC conceded 2 own goals to even the series.

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LAFC vs. Vancouver odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 11:26 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: LAFC -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Vancouver +380 (bet $100 to win $380) | Draw +320 (bet $100 to win $320)
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: -185 | U: +130)

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LAFC vs. Vancouver picks and predictions

Prediction

LAFC 2, Vancouver 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET LAFC (-165).

LAFC was the best team in the Western Conference this season with a 19-7-8 record. They were far better at home with an 11-4-2 record compared to their 8-3-6 road record. In a decisive Game 3, expect the team to rally behind its home crowd for another home win.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (-185).

While there is not a lot of value on the Over, there is a reason. LAFC has hit 3 or more goals in each of its last 5 matches while scoring 2 or more goals in 4 of its last 5. It has allowed 1 or more goals in each of its last 4 matches. Vancouver has also hit 3 or more total goals in each of its last 5 matches. It has scored 3 or more goals in 2 of its last 3 matches while scoring at least 1 goal in each of its last 5 matches.

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Inter Milan vs. Arsenal odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Inter Milan vs. Arsenal odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Inter Milan (2 wins, 1 draw 0 losses) welcomes Arsenal (2-1-0) to San Siro Wednesday for  the fourth matchday of the UEFA Champions League. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Inter Milan vs. Arsenal odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Inter comes into this game sitting second in Serie A, the top league in Italy. It is averaging 2.27 goals per game in league play and has an outstanding 4-1-1 home record through the first part of the season. In total, Milan has a +12 goal differential. The Black and Blues are led by F Marcus Thuram, who has 7 goals. In UEFA action, Milan drew Manchester City on the road and has wins over Red Star 4-0 and Young Boys 1-0.

Arsenal sits fifth in the English Premier League, the top league in England. The Gunners have a 2-1-2 road record and have a total goal differential of +6. They are coming off a 1-0 road loss at Newcastle United Saturday. Arsenal has many talented players and is led by F Kai Havertz, who has 4 goals on the season. Arsenal drew against Atalanta 0-0 and beat PSG 2-0 and Shakhtar 1-0 in UEFA action.

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Inter Milan vs. Arsenal odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 8:38 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Inter Milan +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Arsenal +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Draw +210
  • Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +100 | U: -135)

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Inter Milan vs. Arsenal picks and predictions

Prediction

Inter Milan 2, Arsenal 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET INTER MILAN (+170).

Arsenal (+175) has struggled immensely on the road over the last few weeks. It has played just 3 of its last 9 games on the road, losing 2 of those with its lone win coming in the EFL Cup against Preston. In its last 2 EPL matches, it lost 1-0 to Newcastle and 2-0 to Bournemouth.

Inter has been surging over the last several weeks as well. It has won 7 of its last 8 games with the lone non-win match being a 4-4 draw vs. Juventus. Inter had a draw with Manchester City on the road Sept. 18 as well, an impressive result for Milan. The Black and Blues have won 4 of their last 5 at home.

Considering those trends, BACK INTER MILAN (+170).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 2.5 (+100).

Inter has gone Over this total in 2 of its last 3 games and in 6 of its last 9. The Gunners have been terrific offensively in league play, having scored in 9 straight matches and have notched at least 3 goals in 5 of those.

Arsenal has scored at least 2 in 7 of its last 10 games. The Gunners have allowed at least 2 in 4 of their last 10 matches as well.

Both sides have dynamic attacks and should be able to press the opposing defense. With that in mind, BACK OVER 2.5 (+100).

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Real Madrid vs. AC Milan odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Real Madrid vs. AC Milan odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Real Madrid (2 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss) welcomes AC Milan (1-0-2) to the Santiago Bernebeu for a UEFA Champions League battle Tuesday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (TNT Sports/discovery+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Real Madrid vs. AC Milan odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid sits second in La Liga, the top league in Spain. It has been an ultra-strong side at home, having a 5-0-1 record in league matches. Through 11 matches, it has a +10 goal differential. Real is coming off an embarrassing 4-0 loss to rival Barcelona on Oct. 26.

In Champions League action, Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 5-2 and Stuttgart 3-1 while also having a 1-0 road loss to Lille. It is led by F Kylian Mbappe, who has scored 6 goals in La Liga action.

AC Milan has had a disappointing season in Serie A, the top league in Italy, sitting seventh. It has struggled on the road and is just 2-1-2. Throughout all league matches, Milan has a +6 goal differential on the season. It is led by F Christian Pulisic, who has a team-high 8 combined goals and assists.

In Champions League competition, AC Milan has its lone win in a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge and has losses to Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 and Liverpool 3-1.

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Real Madrid vs. AC Milan odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 12:16 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Real Madrid -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | AC Milan +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Draw +380 (bet $100 to win $380)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +110 | U: -150)

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Real Madrid vs. AC Milan picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 3, AC Milan 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

There’s just no value here. From top to bottom, especially on the backline, Real is the better side, but they aren’t worth almost double your money for a unit of potential return. Unfortunately, they haven’t played well enough to warrant this size of a spread, especially coming off a throttling by Barcelona.

Nonetheless, AC Milan has struggled as well, especially against quality opponents in the Champions League, so one should assume those issues will continue. Ultimately, avoid a moneyline play.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET OVER 3.5 (+110).

Real has a strong defense, but they have given up 7 goals in their last 3 times taking the pitch. Madrid has allowed at least 1 goal in 8 of its last 9 matches  as well. At the same time, its offense has been clicking, scoring 9 goals in its last 4 games. It has gone Over this total in 2 of 3 Champions League  matches.

AC Milan has also gone Over this total in 2 of 3 Champions League matches, and against a quality offense like Liverpool, it gave up a trio of goals and allowed 3.1 expected goals. The expected goals are more concerning and suggest ample opportunities were there for Liverpool in that match. Against Leverkusen, it allowed 1.8 expected goals. AC Milan is averaging 1.7 goals per game in Serie A play and 1.3 goals per game in Champions league action.

Considering the trends for both sides, back OVER 3.5 (+115).

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Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Liverpool (3 wins, 0 draws, 0 losses) welcome Bayer Leverkusen (2-1-0) to Anfield Tuesday for a UEFA Champions League battle. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Liverpool, which currently sits atop the English Premier League, has beaten 10 of its last 11 opponents and is coming off a 2-1 home win over Brighton Saturday. The Reds are undefeated in Champions League play, having wins over Bologna, RB Leipzig, and AC Milan. They have a +5 goal differential through those 3 games and are +13 in 10 EPL matches. Liverpool is led by F Mohamed Salah, who has 7 goals in league play.

Bayer Leverkusen sits 4th in the Bundesliga, the top league in Germany. Bayer games have featured a lofty amount of goals as they average 2.22 per game and allow 1.67 per game, having scored 20 and allowed 15 in 9 Bundesliga matches. They are coming off a 0-0 draw with Stuttgart Friday. Leverkusen has a +5 goal differential in 3 Champions League matches, having beaten AC Milan and Feyenoord and having drawn Brest. It is led by F Victor Boniface, who has 6 goals in 9 league matches.

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Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen odds

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  • Moneyline: Liverpool -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Bayer Leverkusen +340 (bet $100 to win $340) | Draw +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -165)

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Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen picks and predictions

Prediction

Liverpool 2, Bayer Leverkusen 1

Moneyline (ML)

BET LIVERPOOL (-140).

Liverpool is averaging 1.90 goals per game in EPL play, but unlike Bayer, it has been able to keep its backline formidable, allowing just 0.6. It has been virtually unbeatable at home, having won 4 of 5 EPL matches and having won their lone home Champions League match by multiple goals. It has allowed just 1 goal in those 3 Champions League matches.

Leverkusen is 2-2-0 on the road, but its competition in the Bundesliga isn’t as competitive as a match against Liverpool will be. Bayer has drawn 3 of its last 4 games in all competitions and have a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich, a game that may resemble this one. In that match, they had 1.3 fewer expected goals.

Expect Liverpool to take care of business at home, and at this value, feel free to back LIVERPOOL (-140).

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-165).

Neither team has really shown its offensive prowess consistently in the Champions League. Bayer has scored 6 goals and allowed just 1, but 4 of those goals came against Feyenoord in their first Champions League action. They had just 1.7 expected goals as well, so they made the most of their attempts. Against Liverpool, that’ll be tougher to do. Bayer has gone Under even 2.5 in 2 of those 3 matches.

Liverpool has gone Under 2.5 in 2 of 3 as well, and it has one of the best defenses in the world. The Reds’ defense has been strong this season and has 7 clean sheets in 15 matches in all competitions, and they have allowed more than 1 goal just twice.

Expect the consistent low-scoring Champions League battles to continue and, despite the slightly expensive value, back UNDER 3.5 (-165).

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USWNT vs. Iceland odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s USWNT vs. Iceland odds and lines, with soccer expert picks, predcitions and best bets.

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The USWNT welcomes Iceland to Q2 Stadium in Austin Thursday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the USWNT vs. Iceland odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

The USWNT is back in action for the first time since taking down Brazil 1-0 in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics Aug. 10. It was a F Mallory Swanson 2nd-half goal that propelled the USWNT back into championship territory.

Thursday’s game will be the 16th all-time meeting between the USA and Iceland and the first since 2022 in which the U.S. won 5-0. The USWNT leads the overall series with 13 wins, 0 losses, and 2 draws.

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USWNT vs. Iceland odds

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  • Moneyline: USWNT -950 (bet $950 to win $100) | Iceland +1600 (bet $100 to win $1,600) | Draw +700
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -108 | U: -130)

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USWNT vs. Iceland picks and predictions

Prediction

USWNT 3, Iceland 0

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

There is no value on the Gold Cup-winning USWNT (-950), the best team in the world, to take down Iceland. The USWNT has not lost to Iceland in its 15-game history and has home-field advantage playing in Austin. Expect a high-energy crowd that will propel the home team to an easy victory.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-130).

While the USWNT is a dominant force, with any player ready to make the necessary play, its defense is one of its strongest aspects. It will keep Iceland off the board, which will put the total in question. Four goals is too high of a number to put on the shoulders of the U.S. to be confident betting the Over.

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RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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RB Leipzig (0 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses) welcomes Liverpool (2-0-0) to Red Bull Arena Wednesday for the 3rd of 8 matchdays in the UEFA Champions League group stage. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Liverpool sits atop the English Premier League after taking down Chelsea 2-1 at home Sunday. The Reds have allowed just 3 goals through their 8 EPL matches and have a 7-0-1 including a 3-0-1 showing at home. F Mohamed Salah leads Liverpool with a team-high 10 goals and assists — 5 apiece. In UEFA competition, Liverpool beat Milan 3-1 on the road Sept. 17 and beat Bologna 2-0 at home Oct. 2.

Leipzig hasn’t faired well in UEFA competition but has dominated the Bundesliga — it is tied with Bayern Munich for 1st place with 17 points. Leipzig is 5-2-0 in Bundesliga play with a 9-plus goal differential, having allowed just 2 goals. F Lois Openda leads Leipzig with a team-high 4 goals. In UEFA action, Leipzig has struggled, losing 2-1 on the road to Atletico Madrid Sept. 19 and 3-2 at home to Juventus Oct. 2. Leipzig is coming off a 2-0 road win over Mainz 05 Saturday.

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RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool odds

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  • Moneyline: RB Leipzig +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Liverpool -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Draw +300
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +120 | U: -165)

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RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool picks and predictions

Prediction

Liverpool 2, RB Leipzig 0

Moneyline (ML)

BET LIVERPOOL (-115).

Looking at how Liverpool has played on the road, both in EPL action and in UEFA action, it is a perfect 5-0-0. In Champions League play it has had at least double the expected goals of its opponent throughout both matches as well.

Leipzig (+270) hasn’t faired well at home but is 0-0-2 against UEFA competition, and this should be a higher level than it has played this season. Expect Liverpool to come out on top against a Leipzig side that has struggled against top competition.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER ALTERNATE 2.5 (+145).

Both teams have exceeded expectations defensively during their respective league play. RB Leipzig has a tough test on its hands with a talented Liverpool attack, but regardless of the caliber of the opponent, Leipzig has impressively held its foes to 2 goals in 7 Bundesliga matches. It has gone Under this total in 2 straight games and in 3 of its last 5.

Liverpool has allowed just 3 goals in 8 league games and is 1-1 O/U this total in Champions League matches. The Reds have allowed a combined 1.0 expected goals in both matches though, so they have consistently limited opponent opportunities.

That said, back UNDER ALTERNATE 2.5 (+145).

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Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund odds and lines, with Champions League expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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Real Madrid welcomes Borussia Dortmund to the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid for the 3rd of 8 matchdays in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s soccer odds around the Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.

Real Madrid sits 2nd in La Liga, 3 points behind Barcelona. In La Liga action, the Los Blancos are a perfect 5-0-0 at home. They have a 14-plus goal differential through all 10 La Liga matches. F Kylian Mbappe leads Los Blancos with 6 goals in 9 starts. In UEFA action, Real has a 3-1 home win over Stuttgart and a 1-0 road loss to Lille, having at least 0.7 more expected goals in both matches. Real beat Dortmund 2-0 June 1, 2024, in the Champions League final after a flawless 6 games in group play.

Dortmund exceeded expectations last season, taking down Paris Saint-Germain (who had Mbappe on their roster) in the semifinals, Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals and PSV Eindhoven in the Round of 16. Dortmund holds a 4-1-2 record in the Bundesliga, the top league in Germany. It sits 6th in the league with a 2-plus goal differential through 7 matches. F Serhou Guirassy, leads Dortmund  with 4 goals. In UEFA competition, it beat Club Brugge 3-0 on the road and routed Celtic 7-1 at home.

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Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of soccer odds. Lines last updated at 1:23 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Real Madrid -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Borussia Dortmund +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Draw +425
  • Over/Under: 3.5 (O: -105 | U: -135)

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Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund picks and predictions

Prediction

Real Madrid 2, Borussia Dortmund 1

Moneyline (ML)

PASS.

There’s no real value on the moneyline. Real Madrid (-250) has dominated at home both in UEFA and in La Liga competitions. That should be expected to continue Tuesday. Similarly, Dortmund (+550) has been awful as of late on the road.

While Dortmund has won 3 of its last 4 matches throughout all competitions, it has lost 2 in a row on the road. Dortmund lost 2-1 at Union Berlin and 5-1 at Stuttgart, a team Real Madrid beat 3-1 earlier in the season.

Put it all together and Real should come out on top. However, the -250 price is far too expensive to take here.

Over/Under (O/U)

BET UNDER 3.5 (-135).

Real Madrid’s defense is the real deal. While its offense has numerous superstar names that take up the bulk of the headlines, its defense is just as talented. Real has played 7 home matches throughout all competitions and has had 4 clean sheets, allowing just 3 goals in those games. The Los Blancos have gone Under this total in 4 of 7 matches. They allowed just 7 goals in 6 group stage matches last season.

For Dortmund, it went Under this total in its lone road UEFA match this season and has gone Under this total in 3 of 5 road matches overall. In 9 matches where expected goals were tallied, Dortmund allowed 1.5 or fewer in 6 of those.

TAKE UNDER 3.5 (-135).

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