Palmeiras v. Al Ahly is a joke. It's not even drizzling and they've interrupted the game.
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Botafogo pulls off the upset over PSG! They were as high as +2200 a few days prior to the match and closed at +900.Comment -
Flamengo vs Chelsea prediction from SBR's Gary Pearson for Friday's Group D match. Winner will advance to the knockout round.
Who will win: Draw (+270 bet635)
"Flamengo are flying, making them an ideal pick for a flyer. Since Luis started pulling the strings as head coach, they have won 32 of 46 matches, losing only three times.
It's an incredible start to Luis' managerial career, and he will be eager to outdo Chelsea and their seemingly bottomless pockets.
Flamengo played some of the best football of the tournament in their opener, albeit against a markedly inferior Esperance Tunis team. However, based on their current irrepressible mid-season form, I expect them to provide the Blues with a stern test, with both teams sharing the spoils.
While Chelsea secured a 2-0 victory over LAFC in their opener, they weren't as dominant as many expected. Chelsea's new marquee signing, Liam Delap, might make his first start for the Blues, but I expect it to take a few games before he finds his rhythm with his new team.
I'm banking on a hard-fought, evenly contested 1-1. bet365 offers the longest odds, while Caesars is at the other end of the spectrum at +250."
Best Bet: Under 2.5 goals (-110 BetMGM)
"Flamengo is an excellent defensive side, and they don't usually score a bucket of goals. Nine of the previous 13 matches in all competitions had two goals or fewer. They are by far the stingiest defence in the Brasileiro Serie A, having allowed only four goals in 11 matches.
While the top Brazilian division may not be at the Premier League's level, it is a highly competitive league that shouldn't be underestimated.
Meanwhile, five of Chelsea's previous six matches have gone Under. If my match prediction is correct, it will be a tightly contested contest where defense reigns supreme. BetMGM offers the best price."Comment -
Bayern Munich vs Boca Juniors picks from SBR's Gary Pearson ahead of Friday's Group C match:
Prediction: Bayern Munich win & Under 3.5 goals (+100 DraftKings)
"Bayern Munich have won five of their previous six matches, keeping a clean sheet in every victory. While they're enjoying a high-scoring, sound defensive run, Boca Juniors represents an intriguing test for the kings of the Bundesliga.
The Argentine side is tied for first in the Argentine Primera Division after losing just three of 16 matches. Despite their position atop the domestic league, Boca Juniors failed to score more than one goal in the four matches leading up to the tense 2-2 draw against Benfica on Monday.
That lack of offensive bite combined with Bayern's offensive dynamism should facilitate a 2-0 victory."
Best Bet: Harry Kane anytime goal (-150 FanDuel)
"I couldn't believe Kane failed to score when Bayern Munich bagged 10 goals. It was as astonishing as seeing butchers, bakers, and candlestick makers suit up for Auckland City. Not scoring should add fuel to Kane's goal-scoring fire.
And he was given chances. The England captain whiffed on a sitter early in the first half and should have scored at least two.
He'll be perfectly suited to thrive against a physical side like Boca Juniors, as Kane uses his body and positioning to protect the ball better than most and plays his best in chippy affairs.
Kane scored 38 goals over 47 matches this season, including 11 during 13 Champions League tilts."Comment -
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