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Champions League Best Bets Sep 14th: 3 Best Bets this Wednesday

Sam Ingram

Champions League Best Bets: Wednesday, September 14th

Matchday one provided us with plenty of twists and turns. Shakhtar’s 4-1 demolition job in Germany and Napoli cruising to the same scoreline against Liverpool were the two standouts. Now, it’s time for history to be written once more, but not before we have our say on a few potential selections here at bettingexpert.

In this article:

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic Preview & Best Bet
Juventus vs Benfica Preview & Best Bet
AC Milan vs Dinamo Zagreb Preview & Best Bet

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic Preview

Europe, Champions League, Wednesday, September 14th, 17:45 (UK)

Two assists and a goal from one shot and two key passes sums up Mykhaylo Mudryk and Shakhtar’s opening night in the Champions League. Efficiency at its riveting best as the Ukrainians hit four shots on target in a 1-4 victory in Germany, offering much to think about ahead of Celtic’s trip to Poland.

The 2.62 on offer for two Mudryk shots is tempting, but for the proposed selection, just one will do. Mudryk recorded one attempt in Shakhtar’s impressive opening match day, and one would assume that goals and chances will be available for both sides to grasp. Mudryk was the shining light in a significant away showing last week. Equipped with confidence and the ability to make a real impact at this level with his direct style of play, don’t be surprised to see him have a pop at goal.

The Scottish champions took the game to Real Madrid in Glasgow. An inch to the right would have seen Callum Mcgregor’s effort arrow off the post into the back of Courtois’ net in the first half, 45-minutes where the hosts were far from outclassed by one of the competition’s stalwarts. The final score didn’t flatter Celtic much at all, but the Real Madrid scorelines were never going to provide their passage through the group stages.

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Celtic Best Bet

Shakhtar Donetsk at an unfamiliar Warsaw venue for both sides is a set of circumstances Ange’s Hoops will view as potentially profitable. The two fixtures against Wednesday’s opponents will be the group stage matches to win for any chance of progression, a thought process presumably held in each camp.

As a result, including both teams to score in an open encounter with attempts likely coming thick and fast at either end could be a handy angle in. With Mudryk in fine form, this has legs.

Selection: Both Teams To Score & Mykhaylo Mudryk 1+ Shots (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 2.05 (bet365)
Stakes: 7.5/10

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Juventus vs Benfica Preview

Europe, Champions League, Wednesday, September 14th, 20:00 (UK)

Enzo Fernández is pipped by only Erling Haaland on match day one for attempts at goal. The Manchester City man had a monster seven shots at goal in Seville. Nonetheless, not too far off was Benfica’s Fernández, who had also packed his shooting boots. The six shots mirror Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowski and Kylian Mbappe, all having recorded six attempts come the final whistle.

The 24.3 yards average shooting distance is a promising sign for the proposed selection. It emphasises the want to let a shot off far from goal, despite the potential for better options elsewhere.

In the five fixtures Fernandez played for Boca Juniors in Argentina in 2022, he racked up a 2.4 shots per game average. Whilst performing in the CONMEBOL Libertadores, 2.3 attempts from eight fixtures adds to any desire to back the 21-year-old midfielder in Turin.

Juventus vs Benfica Best Bet

In addition, looking at the five matches played in the Primeira Liga away from his Champions League debut, a 2.3 shots per game average marks the six performances on Portuguese soil.

Against a disjointed-looking Juventus outfit, Benfica should be afforded chances. And if they’re not, Enzo may oblige from thirty-plus yards anyway.

Selection: Enzo Jeremias Over 1.5 Shots (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 2.62 (bet365)
Stakes: 7.5/10

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AC Milan vs Dinamo Zagreb Preview

Europe, Champions League, Wednesday, September 14th, 17:45 (UK)

Four shots at home to Chelsea was anything but a fluke. Oršić registered 2.3 shots per game average from six games the last time he was in the Champions League two seasons ago. In the Europa League last term, albeit not quite at the same level we’re talking about here, Oršić’s 2.8 attempts per game suggests we’re in good hands.

With 99 on his back, expect him to be a constant thorn in an AC Milan side that will likely boast sustained periods of possession and play in the Dinamo half. That’s precisely what Oršić had to deal with against Chelsea, but that’s not a reason to avoid backing the Croatian frontman.

In the twelfth minute, The Blues were passing it around Dinamo’s 18-yard-box before a misjudged Raheem Sterling pass fell into the path of the left wing-back, Robert Ljubičić, who had an outstanding game. Ljubičić got his head up and accurately launched it to Dino Petkovic, with Kalidou Koulibaly for company. The centre-forward flicked it into the Chelsea half for Oršić to run onto, and so he did. Faster than Wesley Fofana, even with the ball at his feet, and clinical enough to dink the ball past the onrushing Chelsea goalkeeper.

AC Milan vs Dinamo Zagreb Best Bet

The 2.20 price bet365 released for Mislav Oršić to register two or more shots in the San Siro was undoubtedly value. Now, as the weekend comes to a close and money finds its way for Dinamo Zagreb’s main man, the 1.80 is something we’ll have to live with but at a smaller stake.

Mislav Oršić is Champions League quality. That may rear its head once again in Milan.

Selection: Mislav Oršić Over 1.5 Shots (TRACKED BET)
Best Odds: 1.80 (bet365)
Stakes: 7.5/10

Odds as at 11:00 September 12th 2022. Odds may now differ.

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