Midweek European Action

It might be Tuesday but it feels like a Monday to me. But it is nearly time to knock off and not only am I looking forward to a feast cooked up by my other half but I'm already looking forward to a feast of football.


Before we get on to the mouth-watering main course tonight of Barcelona v Arsenal there is a starter dish of CSKA Moscow v Inter Milan. The game kicks off at 5:30pm on Sky Sports 2 this evening and this is probably going to be a dish best served cold. Now I'm not sure if it is my imagination and I can't be bothered to check the facts but as far as I'm aware pretty much every game held in Russia ends in a draw and expect nothing different this time round. Inter will be wary of the Russian side who can be dangerous when they start playing so expect a tight cagey game with Inter only having a slender 1-0 home leg advantage. A draw for me all the way this one.

Now onto the mouth watering feast that is Barca v Arsenal. The game last week did not disappoint, except it was on ITV, and I expect this one to be even better. No Fabregas for Arsenal is going to make it tough but no Puyol or Pique at the heart of the defence for Barca and no Imbrihimavic up front gives Arsenal a good chance. Expect a right ding dong of a game with a few chances being created. Arsenal are 7-1 to beat Barca tonight, but remember the mighty Liverpool team with Craig Bellamy in it that beat Barca in Camp Nou?? It is hard but not impossible to beat Barca, they are an outstanding team but often over hyped as invincible here in the UK. Personally I'm looking forward to a 2-2 draw and extra time.

I will post again tomorrow previewing Man United v Bayern but if you are looking for a mid week European accumulator then my tip this week for a £700 win off a £10 is below

Barcelona v Arsenal - draw
Manchester United v Bayern Munich - home
Wolfsburg v Fulham - away
Atletico Madrid v Valencia - home

Take a look at the free bets on offer here