Champions League Betting

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Scottish football appears to have undergone something of a resurgence of late, with promising results on both the domestic and international front. Bettors will find out just how the top clubs in Scotland are progressing when Rangers, the current leaders of the SPL, entertain Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday night. This game is just one of 16 ties taking place in midweek, on which PinnacleSports.com will offering up to 60% better Champions League betting odds.

Rangers in Buoyant Mood for Visit of Barcelona

Glasgow Rangers’ 3-0 Old Firm Derby win was the perfect preparation for Tuesday nights huge Champions League fixtures against Spanish giants, Barcelona. Spanish striker, Nacha Novo, who scored twice in Saturday’s win against Celtic, will be keener than most to make an impression against Barca, having started his career in the Spanish second division, before moving to Scotland.

In contrast to Rangers’ comfortable victory, Barcelona were beaten 3-1 at Villarreal on Saturday, where their injury problems increased. Deco joined Samuel Eto’o, Gianluca Zambrotta, Yaya Toure, Rafael Marquez and Edmilson on the sidelines. The key strike pairing of Lionel Messi and Thierry Henry were rested from training on Sunday, but are expected to play, while Ronaldinho will travel to Glasgow, having been dropped by Frank Rijkaard for returning late from international duty. Nevertheless PinnacleSports.com make Barcelona favourites 1.885 (-0.5 & -1) with Rangers 2.050 (+0.5 & +1).

Resurgent Chelsea Focused on Champions League Progress

The dust seems to be finally setting at Stamford Bridge following Jose Mourinho’s exit. Avram Grant and new coaching assistant, Henk Ten Cate, are establishing a new regime which has resulted in a five game unbeaten run, and three consecutive victories. Despite the comments Didier Drogba made in the French press about wanting away, he showed his commitment on the field on Saturday, scoring in the 2-0 win over Middlesbrough. Drogba was also pivotal in the 2-1 win at the Mestalla on matchday two and his contribution will be critical against Schalke on Wednesday night.

Having lost at home to Valencia on matchday one, the Germans recorded a comfortable win against Rosenborg, leaving the Norwegians rooted to the bottom of Group D with just one point. Qualification now looks like a three horse race, so 04 really need to get something from this game to boost their chances, but they are struggling with a serious injury list including seven senior squad members. Schalke have taken just one point from their last two Bundesliga games, and travel to one of Europe’s most difficult venues. PinnacleSports.com make Chelsea favourites 2.130 (-1) and Schalke 1.813 (+1) - a market priced to only 102%.

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