Key Highlights
- Aaron Ashley from Racing Post offers accumulator tips for matchday five of the Champions League.
- Chelsea vs Barcelona and Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen are highlighted with specific odds provided.
- Napoli, Slavia Prague, and Qarabag are also featured in the tipster’s selections.
- Total odds for Ashley’s accumulator selection are over 10-1.
Champions League Accumulator Tips: Looking Ahead to Matchday Five
Tonight, as the UEFA Champions League resumes with matchday five, a host of Premier League clubs will face off against their European counterparts. In what promises to be an exciting night for football fans, Racing Post’s expert tipster Aaron Ashley has identified several matches that could offer value in accumulator bets.
Chelsea vs Barcelona
Chelsea, the reigning champions, host Spanish giants Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have been performing strongly under manager Enzo Maresca, who is facing an array of talented opponents including Lionel Messi and Pedri. However, both Pedri and Gavi will be unavailable for this fixture due to injury, which could potentially leave a gap in Barça’s midfield.
Barcelona’s recent away form has not been impressive, with defeats at Sevilla and Real Madrid. This could suggest that Chelsea might have an advantage going into the match.
Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen
In another intriguing fixture, Manchester City, who recently suffered a setback in their Premier League title hopes after losing to Newcastle United, will take on German outfit Bayer Leverkusen. Despite their recent defeat, City have been dominant in the Champions League this season, accumulating 10 points from four matches. Their last victory at home against Borussia Dortmund and their smooth win over Liverpool further suggest that they are well-placed for a convincing performance. Leverkusen’s poor form on the road might make them vulnerable to a strong Manchester City challenge.
Napoli vs Qarabag
Italy’s Napoli, currently undefeated in Serie A, will face off against Azerbaijani champions Qarabag. With their home record making them formidable opponents, Naples are expected to capitalize on the visiting team’s recent struggles and secure a win. The last match involving Qarabag saw them lose 3-1 at Athletic Bilbao, indicating that they might not be in their best form for this encounter.
Slavia Prague vs Athletic Bilbao
In the final selection, Slavia Prague are searching for their first Champions League win while Athletic Bilbao are also struggling and performing poorly away from home. Despite both teams having faced challenges, Slavia’s competitive nature in their recent matches against Bodo/Glimt and Atalanta might give them an edge over a Basque side that has lost four of its last five games.
All bets must be placed by 8pm for the accumulator to stand. The total odds offered are over 10-1, making it a potentially lucrative bet if all selections come through successfully.
As always, betting carries risk and should only be pursued with funds you can afford to lose.
Aaron Ashley of Racing Post has provided these tips based on his analysis of the current form and potential matchups. Fans looking to secure a larger payout could consider placing this accumulator bet before tonight’s matches kick off.
