Tottenham vs Monaco 14/9 – Betting Tips Champions League
Spurs Return to Champions League Action
Mauricio Pochettino, by finishing third in the Premier League last season, has taken Tottenham Hotspur back to the group stages of the Champions League. The last time they appeared in the competition was the 2010/11 season and they progressed to the quarter-final, before losing heavily to Real Madrid. Spurs were a real highlight in the Champions League during that season and were involved in games featuring plenty of goals, including a famous 4-3 comeback victory in the San Siro, against Inter Milan.
Monaco qualified for the Champions League last season but failed to get beyond the playoff round, losing to Valencia. However, there were no such difficulties this season, as Monaco defeated Villarreal over two legs, winning both of them by a single goal. Leonardo Jardim’s team will be hoping to have a similar campaign to 2013/14, when Monaco reached the quarter-final, before being eliminated by Juventus, in a closely fought tie.
Champions League Group E: CSKA Moscow, Bayer Leverkusen, Tottenham Hotspur and Monaco
COMPETITION: Champions League
GAME: Tottenham Hotspur vs Monaco
LOCATION: Wembley Stadium
DATE: Wednesday 14/9
TIME: 20:45
The teams met in the group stages of the Europa League last season, with Spurs winning their home match 4-1 and the match in Monaco ending in a 1-1 draw.
Tips
We have looked closely at the following aspects of this match, which offer good betting value:
- Winner
- Anytime Goalscorer
- Both Teams to Score and Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Wembley Way
Spurs need to take one look at what happened to Arsenal when they played Champions League games at Wembley, to realise it’s not going to be an easy ride. Firstly, any genuine home advantage is lost and secondly, the opportunity to play at Wembley adds to the motivation of the opposition. Monaco have started the season brightly, having already defeated Villarreal and Paris Saint-Germain this season and will be confident of taking a point from this game.
Game Tip: Draw is 3.8 at 888sport
Fabinho to Score
Monaco have won four penalties in their five competitive matches this season and all of them have been converted by Brazilian midfielder, Fabinho. Therefore, if Monaco are to be awarded a penalty, expect Fabinho to step up and find the back of the net. He will also be involved at other times, during set pieces, making him a decent threat throughout the 90 minutes.
Game Tip: Fabinho to Score Anytime is 10 at Bet365
Spurs in the Champions League Means Goals
In their last Champions League campaign, Spurs were involved in very high scoring matches. There were 7 goals across the two matches with Werder Bremen, 11 goals across the two matches involving Twente and 11 goals in the two matches with Inter Milan. We are not expecting the same level of entertainment in every match involving Spurs this season but there should be goals in this game, as they look to get off to the perfect start.
Game Tip: Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals is 2.5 at William Hill
