CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BETTING
Wednesday's Champions League Cup final should be cracking match between the team that's scored the most goals in the competition, and the team that's been the most defensively efficient. Something's got to give and, here at Hatters Bet, we reckon Barcelona are worthy favourites at Evens to win in 90 minutes (Arsenal 11/4, Draw 2/1), and it's not difficult to see why.
The Spanish giants are yet to taste defeat in their 12 matches and, with the likes of Ronaldinho and Eto in their side (11/2 and 7/2 to score first respectively), they have the armoury to worry any defence, even one as strong as Arsenal's. However, Arsenal have done nothing wrong either, and look by far the better value at a tasty Hatters Bet price of 11/4.
The Gunners (also unbeaten in 12) have already beaten Spanish opponents (twice), and they're only 90 minutes away from keeping an incredible 12th consecutive clean sheet in Europe - a 5/2 shot here at Hatters Bet. That run should give them the confidence to absorb Barca's goal-scoring threat and hit back with quick breaks of their own in the hope that the Spaniard's Achilles heel is their defence.
One goal might be enough, as it was in the semi-final against Villarreal, and that makes the [ClubBet] odds of 8/1 on a 1-0 win look attractive. Alternatively, with both sides likely to be playing with a degree of caution leading up to the interval, a bet on the Draw / Arsenal Double Result at 6/1 could pay dividends (4/1 Draw / Barca).
Not forgetting the amazing Thierry Henry, a five-time scorer in the competition already, and looking to score his 50th European goal (in the 50th final) in his home city. When he is given the chance to run at goal there is normally only one outcome, and he's 5/1 with Hatters Bet to open the scoring in Paris, which is even better value when you consider we'll give you cashback if he scores the last goal in the game instead.
Of course, even bigger odds might be available once the match kicks off (7.45pm UK time) via Hatters Bet's Live In-Play Console - up to 14 cracking markets available. It's worth remembering that Boro were as big as 25/1 in both of their UEFA Cup comeback wins, so if Arsenal take a lead it might be worth checking the odds on Barcelona to cover your pre-match bet - or vice versa!
So, whether you decide to bet pre-match or In-Play, make sure it's at Hatters Bet, where every bet you place directly benefits the club.
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