Soccer is one of the most excitingsports and betting on the European UEFA Champions League, in particular, is as exciting as the competition itself.There are various betting options in UEFA Champions League, and each has its own variables. It is important to understand how these variables work and it will help you decide to place your bet.
Like in theNFL or theNHL, there are a number of different kinds of bets, frommoneyline bets, props bets, futures bets, half markets, and parlays,there are many different options for a bettor has to wager on a match.The mechanics are very similar to the onesin theNBAor the UFC.
This guide will help beginners understand how to bet on those betting options, how to read soccer odds, and which type of betting option may be the safer choice in your wager as we continue our series ofSports Bettingand how to bet on each soccer league.
UEFA Champions League Moneyline Bet
Luis Suarez of Atletico Madrid celebrates with teammates against Celta de Vigo. (Getty)
A moneyline bet in soccer is basically who of the two clubs you feel will win the matchup outright.Odds are placed for each teamand based on your pick, you will receive a payout. For example:
Chelsea vsAtletico Madrid
| FanDuel | |
| Chelsea | +115 |
| Tie | +230 |
| Atletico Madrid | +260 |
* Odds by FanDuel
So if you bet on Chelseato win at $100, you would be paid out $115, your original bet plus the winnings. If you bet on Atletico Madrid to win, you would win your bet plus $260in winnings, but if you expect the game to end with no winner, the payout would be $230.
Over/Under UEFA Champions League bet
Jadon Sancho (left) of Borussia Dortmund interacts with Jesus Navas (right) of Sevilla. (Getty)
Over/Under in soccerbetting is a wager on the total number of goals. If you think a match will be over/under a certain that combined total, then you place your bet. For example:
Borussia Dortmund vs Sevilla
|
FanDuel |
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| Over 3.5 | +152 |
| Under 3.5 | -186 |
* Odds by FanDuel
Over 3.5 means thatboth clubs must score at least 4goals combined. Anything below that and youlose your bet. On the contrary, Under 3.5 signifies that both clubs must score at a combined sum of 3 goals the most.Anything over that and youlose your bet.
UEFA Champions League Prop Betting
Marten De Roon of Atalanta (left) is tackled by Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid (right). (Getty)
Prop bets in soccer are just like those of other sports.Here you bet on what could happen during the game, for example, who will score a goal, or how the game will end after the final whistle.
There are Player Props, where you guess the exact goalscorer of the game. It could be the first or the finalscorer of his club, or during the matchoverall. Or you can try your luck by doing the Game Props. With theGame Props, you guess the correct final score. For example:
| Correct Score | DraftKings | |
| Real Madrid | Draw | Atalanta |
| 1-0 +800 | 0-0 +1200 | 1-0 +1000 |
| 2-0 +900 | 1-1 +600 | 2-0 +2100 |
| 2-1 +750 | 2-2 +1200 | 2-1 +1100 |
| 3-0 +1700 | 3-3 +4900 | 3-0 +4800 |
* Odds by DraftKings
UEFA Champions League Game Spread Bet
Leroy Sane of Bayern takes a free-kick against Lazio. (Getty)
For this form of wager, points (or goals in the case of society) are essentially deducted, and points are awarded to the underdog. These variations in the points/goals are known as the spread. For example:
| DraftKings | |
| Bayern -3.25 | +510 |
| Lazio +3.25 | -715 |
* Odds by DraftKings
Since Bayern Munich are favored by -3.25, that means that they have to win or draw by 3goals.Anything below that and youlose your bet. While if you bet on Lazio, then they have to win or drawby 3goals.Anything below that and youlose your bet.
UEFA Champions League Futures
Manuel Neuer of Bayern lifts the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League Trophy. (Getty)
Just like other sports, there are futures, here youbet on who will win the UEFA Champions League in the final, or who will become theChampions League winner for the season. For example:
| FanDuel | |
| Manchester City | +220 |
| Bayern | +300 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | +500 |
| Liverpool | +650 |
| Chelsea | +1200 |
| Real Madrid | +1400 |
* Odds by FanDuel
UEFA Champions League Live Betting
Lionel Messi of Barcelona (right) and Mauro Icardi of Paris Saint-Germain (left). (Getty)
UEFA Champions League is one of the most popular live betting sports leagues in the world. In addition, to the correct final score, the correct goalscorers and so, you can also bet on the total number of cards, the total number of corners, the half-time score, and moreinlive betting.
Odds change very quicklyduring amatch, so you need to be quick to place your bet. As the game changes so do the odds. So, you need to make sure you bet quickly and follow the game perfectly to win your live bets. Everyvariable changes constantly.
UEFA Champions League Parlays
A UEFA Champions League bet is multiple bets on your ticket, here you bet that Chelsea and Atletico Madrid to draw;Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla to score Over3.5 goals; Real Madrid to beat Atalanta 2-1, and Bayernto win or draw by 3goals. You would need to hit all four combinations to win your bet.
Moise Keane (centre) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with teammates Marquinhos (left) and Alessandro Florenzi (right). (Getty)
We hope this article was helpful in understanding the different types of UEFA Champions League betting options. It is important to become familiar with each before you start betting on parlays for example.
