Champions League Games Analysis

The group stage of the 2014 UEFA Champions League is almost over, with all teams having one more game to play, making the final games very important for teams that are trying to advance to the next stage. Here are some of the biggest games coming up this week.

Tuesday, December 9.

Juventus vs. Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid is the only team to have qualified for the next stage from Group A, and Juventus currently has the edge over Olympiakos. If Juventus loses this match, and Olympiakos wins their match, they would both be tied for second in the group, so Juventus needs this win, because it will secure them a position in the next round, and they still have a chance to finish on top of the group.

Match Line: Juventus is favored to win the match; the money line is +123.

Personal Pick: Juventus will get the win at home.

Liverpool vs. FC Basel

This is a big game for both clubs, because Liverpool needs a win to advance to the next stage, while Basel needs a draw. Ludogorets Razgrad still has a chance to advance in the group, but they have a tough task of having to get a win against Real Madrid, who hasn’t lost a group match yet. Basel will be coming into the match with confidence, because they won the first meeting between the two clubs 1-0, but this time around the game will be played at Anfield, which is a very tough place for road teams to get a win.

Match Line: Liverpool is favored to win this match; the money line is -140.

Personal Pick: FC Basel will play very hard, but won't be able to get the draw they need to advance.

Wednesday, December 10.

AS Roma vs. Manchester City

This is a big game for both clubs because they are in a three way tie for second in Group E, so both teams need a win to advance to the next round. CSKA Moscow, the third team tied with both clubs with 5 points has to play group leaders Bayern Munich on the road, so their chances of advancing are very slim. The first game between the two teams was played at Manchester City, and ended in a 1-1 draw, and this game is being played in Rome, which gives Roma the advantage.

Match Line: Manchester City is favored to win this match; the money line is +162.

Personal Pick: Manchester City hasn't won a game on the road so far, and I don't expect them to start now, so Roma will get the win.

Barcelona vs. PSG.

This match is for first place in Group F, and a chance for some payback for Barcelona, who lost their only game in group play to PSG in their first game. Both teams know that the group winner will get the favorable draw in the next round, so expect them to play very hard in this game.

Match Line: Barcelona is favored to win this match; the money line is -186.

Personal Pick: Barcelona will get their revenge against PSG, and win convincingly.

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