"Manchester City v Inter Milan: UEFA Champions League Final Betting Insights"
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Manchester City's pursuit of the treble intensifies on Saturday (8 p.m. BST/3 p.m. ET) as they face off against FA Cup champions Inter Milan in the highly-anticipated UEFA Champions League final at Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Turkey. A victory for Manchester City would secure their place alongside arch-rivals Manchester United as only the second team to clinch the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League titles in a single season.
Now, let's delve into our betting experts' analysis for this match.
Betting Odds provided by Caesars Sportsbook:
Manchester City (-225) vs. Inter Milan (+575), Draw (+350)
Which team offers the best betting value for Saturday's match?
Carr: While Manchester City is the clear favorite, the odds of -500 to lift the trophy or -225 to win in regulation don't provide much value. However, I see potential in Inter Milan on the 90-minute double chance at +170. Inter's five-man back line could better counter City's attack compared to Real Madrid's four-man defense. Additionally, Inter has displayed their mettle in knockout games, progressing through the UCL knockout stage and securing the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa this season. Under Simone Inzaghi, Inter has only lost five of 32 cup games. Although they haven't faced Man City before, I believe the odds favor Inter in this case.
Cuff: Betting against Manchester City is difficult, and while there's no value in a straight-up bet, I can't bet against them either. I believe they are significantly stronger and will prove it over the 90 minutes. Combining City ML with under 2.5 goals in a parlay bet could yield around +250. Another option I like is to bet on City -1.5 (+120), which seems straightforward.
Thomas:My pick is City to win by +2 goals (+120). Despite Inter's attempts to stifle City, the attacking prowess of the Premier League champions suggests they will break through on multiple occasions.
What is the best prop bet for the final?
Carr: Both teams to score (+100). City's goal-scoring ability hardly needs an explanation. They have scored in 54 out of 60 matches this season, with the exception of a meaningless game against Brentford. Inter Milan has also been in excellent form, finding the back of the net in their last 13 games and recording at least one expected goal in 18 consecutive matches since mid-March. Inter's wingbacks should exploit spaces as City's defenders push forward, and with their array of forwards, they have ample targets inside the box.
Cuff: Historically, finals tend to be tightly contested, with the last four Champions League finals featuring under 2.5 goals, including three 1-0 matches. This elusive trophy remains the only one City hasn't won since Pep Guardiola's arrival. In their previous final, Pep seemed to overthink and made tactical decisions that contributed to their 1-0 loss against Chelsea. While I don't expect any out-of-character choices this time, I anticipate another tight encounter with Inter focusing on defense. In Inter's six knockout-round matches, five have ended with under 2.5 goals. Although City's attacking prowess is a concern, I'll still go with under 2.5 goals (+105).
Thomas:Ilkay Gundogan to score anytime (+280). This offers exceptional value. Gundogan is currently in scintillating form and has a propensity for scoring crucial goals in significant matches.
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