Arthur Wandji, a sports betting expert and Cameroonian journalist, has selected a three-match accumulator for the Champions League fixtures on 13 and 14 October.
Galatasaray v Barcelona – 13 October, 19:00 GMT
Betting option: more than 9.5 corners (odds: 1.49)
Galatasaray need an immediate response at home after opening their campaign with a 3-1 defeat by Sporting in Portugal. Their attacking threat will centre on prolific striker Victor Osimhen, who has scored seven goals in 10 Champions League appearances.
They face a Barcelona side managed by Hansi Flick who have continued to build momentum with a run of victories. Lamine Yamal leads the competition’s assist standings with seven assists, despite Raphinha’s confirmed absence.
Barcelona’s sustained attacking pressure, combined with Galatasaray’s need to take the initiative, should create a fast-paced contest around both penalty areas. Galatasaray may also be without Gunay Guvenc and Wilfried Singo, who are both uncertain to feature.
The expected intensity, with frequent crosses and aerial challenges, points towards a high number of corners. More than 9.5 corners is therefore the recommended selection.
Atletico Madrid v Manchester United – 13 October, 19:00 GMT
Betting option: half-time correct score 0-0 (odds: 3.75)
Atletico Madrid have established a strong home record at the Metropolitano, winning nine of their past 11 group-stage or league-phase matches there. They have also scored before half-time in 11 of their last 12 European home fixtures.
Manchester United arrive after another disappointing domestic weekend, drawing 1-1 with Tottenham on Saturday. They will be without Luke Shaw and Benjamin Sesko, adding to the difficulties facing the English side.
Atletico have been boosted by Alejandro Grimaldo’s effectiveness this season. He has scored three goals, including three opening goals. However, the Spanish club will remain wary of a historic opponent they have beaten only once in four meetings, with that victory coming in a friendly.
With Manchester United’s “Red Bulls” lacking attacking consistency and Atletico likely to adopt a cautious approach early on, the first half could develop into a tactical stalemate. A goalless interval is the suggested outcome.
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain – 14 October, 19:00 GMT
Betting option: a substitute to score – no (odds: 1.57)
Manchester City are on an impressive run of eight consecutive victories, with Rayan Cherki contributing decisively in six of his past seven matches in all competitions.
Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning champions for the second successive season, are unbeaten in 11 matches in the competition. They will welcome back key players Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes, while Ferran Torres will bring confidence after scoring a hat-trick on the opening matchday.
Both sides have settled starting line-ups and well-organised tactical structures. That stability should limit the influence of substitutes, particularly in the later stages when defensive lines tend to close down the available space.
The recommended bet is therefore that no player coming off the bench will score.
Odds may change.