Champions League – Knockout Stage – Betting Preview – Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur all topped their groups with Chelsea just missing out on top spot, finishing 2nd. With 5 English teams all qualifying into the Round of 16, a great chance for an all English final could be on the cards at the NSK Olimpiyskyi Stadium, Kiev, Ukraine.
The draw will take place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland on Monday, December 11.
As no English clubs can face one another in the next round, we take a look at the potential draw for the 4 English table topping clubs.
Manchester United
Utd had a fairly easy path through to the round of 16, scoring 12 goals and conceding just 3. One loss to Basel did not cause any problems and Utd will hope to continue their good form in both the league and Champions League into next year.
- Real Madrid – 4/1
- Juventus – 4/1
- Sevilla – 4/1
- Bayern Munich – 5/1
- Shakhtar Donetsk – 5/1
- FC Porto – 5/1
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Liverpool
Liverpool scored the 2nd most goals in this years Champions League group stage, scoring 23 goals, with PSG ahead on 25 goals. Liverpool demolished sides in their group but came undone when they travelled to Sevilla and could not hold onto a 3-0 half time lead. Defensively looking vulnerable but that could change in the January transfer window, Liverpool always look a threat on the attack and will entertain regardless.
- Real Madrid – 4/1
- Juventus – 4/1
- Basel – 9/2
- Bayern Munich – 5/1
- Shakhtar Donetsk – 9/2
- FC Porto – 5/1
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Manchester City
Man City look a real threat, not just in the Premier League but in the Champions League too. Scoring 14 goals and almost making it 6 wins from 6, if not losing to Shakhtar Donetsk in the last group game. The attack has been unstoppable, similarly to Liverpool. City are 2nd favourites to lift the trophy, behind PSG.
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Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham were in one of the hardest groups this year but had no problems topping the group with 16 points, the most in this year’s group stages. Drawing 1-1 to holders Real Madrid at the Bernabeu and then winning 3-1 at Wembley was probably the biggest highlight of those Spurs’ players. A great manager in Mauricio Pocchetino and with striker Harry Kane in good form, Spurs could surprise plenty of people.
(All odds provided by BET365 as of 13:00 on 7th December 2017) Betting closes on the 11th December at 11am. You must be 18+ to place bets on these markets. Please gamble responsibly.