September 19th: Thursday’s Champions League Double – 4/1 Special, Betting Tips & Predictions

With the new Champions League format getting underway this week, we are treated to a stacked European schedule.

Watching the action role onto Thursday night, the likes of Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayer Leverkusen will steal centre stage.

So, for those of you looking to stick on a midweek Champions League flutter, we have taken a look at some of the most appealing European betting tips.

17:45 Feyenoord vs Bayer Leverkusen

While Bayer Leverkusen might have suffered real Europa League heartbreak back in May, Xabi Alonso’s men embarked on what was a sensational domestic fairytale. Storming their way to a maiden Bundesliga crown and receiving a string of plaudits from across the globe, Thursday’s guests did not suffer a single defeat from any of their 34 top-flight appearances last year. Gaining a fearsome reputation for their free-scoring performances under the one-time Liverpool midfielder, Leverkusen are relishing their return to the Champions League stage in midweek. Picking up some perfect momentum last weekend as they marked their return from September’s international break with a stellar 4-1 romp away at Hoffenheim, Alonso’s camp could be smelling a golden opportunity when they make the trip over to the Netherlands on Thursday evening.

Marking their return from September’s fortnight interval with a nightmare late collapse away at Groningen, Feyenoord have shown some glaring issues since opening up the new campaign. Eventually forced to settle for a 2-2 stalemate away away from De Kuip, Brian Priske’s men have only collected a single point from three of their first four Eredivisie appearances so far this season. Getting proceedings underway on August 10th with a downbeat 1-1 draw at home against Willem II, Thursday’s hosts are drastically seeking some kind of stability. Yet to muster a single domestic clean so far this season, the former Sparta Prague boss could have some mounting pressure on his shoulders. Losing all of their final three Champions League appearances last season by an aggregate score of 6-2, Feyenoord have a real challenge on their hands here.

Betting Tip: Bayer Leverkusen win & Both teams to score @ 2/1 with Pribet

20:00 Atalanta vs Arsenal

While Arsenal might have fallen short last season as they missed out on the chance to claim a first Premier League crown since 2004, the Gunners haven’t shown any signs of a hangover this time around. Marking their return from September’s international break with another rugged performance as they clinched a 1-0 victory away at arch-rivals Tottenham, Mikel Arteta’s side have come flying out of the traps. Making a real statement last month as they secured a 2-0 win against Aston Villa, Thursday’s guests have collected 10 points from their first four Premier League appearances. Excited to get their Champions League adventure underway over in Bergamo, it should also be highlighted that Arsenal have won five of their previous six showdowns away from the Emirates continuing on from last season.

Making real history last season as they were crowned Europa League champions thanks to a sensational 3-0 romp against Bayer Leverkusen on May 22nd, Atalanta underlined their status as one of Europe’s ultimate surprise packages. However, while La Dea might have made a crucial return to winning ways last weekend as they marked their return from September’s international break with an action-packed 3-2 victory against Fiorentina, Thursday’s hosts are seeking some crucial defensive resolve. Heading into September’s fortnight interval with a 4-0 drumming at the hands of local rivals Inter Milan, Atalanta have now shipped eight goals in just their previous three Serie A appearances. Largely struggling to find any kind of fluidity during their summer preparations, the Bergamo-based outfit should be bracing themselves for a real challenge here.

Betting Tip: Arsenal win @ 19/20 with Luckster

Thursday’s Champions League Double

• Feyenoord vs Bayer Leverkusen – Bayer Leverkusen win & Both teams to score @ 2/1
• Atalanta vs Arsenal – Arsenal win @ 19/20

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