Champions League Group E - Manchester United vs. Aalborg BK
by Nila Amerova
Champions League Group E soccer betting action kicks off on Tuesday September 30 with defending champions Manchester United taking on Aalborg BK.
Manchester United opened their 2008/09 Champions League defence campaign with a disappointing draw against Villareal – an outcome that gives the Danes hope in their upcoming encounter with the English Premiership side. Should the Danish side Aalborg BK pull off the seemingly impossible and beat Man U, a second disappointment would surely send seismic shockwaves through the competition.
BetUS Champions League Soccer Betting Line:
Match Day 2: 02:45 PM Eastern Time, Tuesday September 30, 2008
Home Team: Alborg BK
Spread: +1½ -120
Money Line: +950
Total: 2½ O -120 U Ev
Team Total: ½ O Ev U -130
Draw +350
Away Team: Manchester United
Spread: -1½ Ev
Money Line: -300
Total: 2½ O -120 U Ev
Team Total: 2 O -120 U -110
Draw +350
Aalborg BK (+950) The Danes are aflutter with excitement, entertaining the “what if” possibility for the outcome of their much anticipated match against the English Premiership side tomorrow – an outcome that surely would make their supporters and soccer bettors worldwide go crazy. At the whopping underdog price tag of +950, the bookies are not giving the Danes a real chance of pulling off the upset though. However, Aalborg BK has nothing to lose. Their opener ended in a draw against Celtic and they are hosting Manchester United. If you ask them, they believe they can do it.
Manchester United (-300) So Manchester United got off to a slow start. They have a lot of pressure on them, after all, having won the cup last season, a little nerves is understandable. Moreover, Villarreal is a stoic team and they proved that against the English by holding them to the draw in the opener. Nothing to it, though Man U has to get back on track in this matchup so they will be playing for the win. There is no doubt about the quality and depth of their bench and most soccer bettors expect them to find their winning ways tomorrow.
Soccer Betting Verdict: Aalborg BK surprised Celtic by grinding out the draw but they will need something extra special against Man U. Sure they have home edge and the atmosphere will be charged but not for long if Ronaldo and Co. have something to do with it. The difference in class is obvious and the visitors should win this one without trouble – but no one can fault the Danes for their enthusiasm.
Soccer Free Picks: Under 2.5 goals Even
Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room
