UEFA Champions League play continues this week. Tuesday kicks off the action with a huge matchup between Chelsea and Ajax. The top game on Wednesday might be Leverkusen taking on Atletico Madrid. Check out an analysis of that match along with Atalanta-Manchester City. Then over the weekend, the Liverpool battles Manchester City in the Premier League. Keep reading for analysis and picks for 6 of this week’s top soccer matchups!
Top Soccer Betting Picks for the Week – November 4th Edition
UEFA Champions League
Ajax vs Chelsea
- When: Tuesday, Nov. 5
- 2019 Champions League Odds: Ajax +271 / Chelsea -113
Chelsea beat Ajax 1-0 in the first leg. In this second leg, Chelsea appears ready to win again. They get Ajax at home. Other than the loss to Chelsea, though, Ajax has played great. They’re worth a look to beat the Blues at overlaid odds. Back Ajax.
Soccer Betting Pick: Ajax
Atalanta vs Manchester City
- When: Wednesday, Nov. 6
- 2019 Champions League Odds: Atalanta +415 / Manchester City -212
In the first match, Man City dominated Atalanta 5-1. Atalanta isn’t the worst team in Italian Serie A. They drew with Napoli earlier this year. Man City is much better than they are, though. Think handicap.
Soccer Betting Pick: Manchester City handicap
Leverkusen vs Atletico Madrid
- When: Wednesday, Nov. 6
- 2019 Champions League Odds: Leverkusen +170 / Atletico Madrid +158
Atletico only beat Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 in the first Champions League match. Leverkusen gets Atletico at home in this. Madrid has struggled. They’ve drawn with both Alaves and Sevilla in their last couple of La Liga matches. Give Leverkusen the nod.
Soccer Betting Pick: Leverkusen
English Premier League
Leicester City vs Arsenal
- When: Saturday, Nov. 9
- English Premier League: Leicester City +108 / Arsenal +212
Liverpool has 6 points over Manchester City in the EPL Standings. Look who is in third place? It’s Leicester in a tie with Chelsea. Leicester City’s lone loss in their last 5 was 1-2 versus Liverpool. They beat Arsenal 3-0 in the last head-to-head. Leicester is for real.
Soccer Betting Pick: Leicester City
Wolverhampton vs Aston Villa
- When: Saturday, Nov. 9
- English Premier League: Wolverhampton -117 / Aston Villa +294
Wolverhampton looks like an easy play against Aston Villa on Sunday. Then again, Aston beat Wolverhampton 2-1 in the Carabao Cup in their last. The Wanderers aren’t in great form. Aston Villa has a chance. Take the higher odds on the dog.
Soccer Betting Pick: Aston Villa
Liverpool vs Manchester City
- When: Saturday, Nov. 9
- English Premier League: Liverpool +164 / Manchester City +144
The week’s top soccer matchup pits Liverpool against Man City. Liverpool hasn’t lost yet. Pool has a 10-1-0 record. Man City has a couple of losses. Pep stated that City won’t prioritize the battle against Liverpool. That could cost Man City the match. Pool most definitely will prioritize the battle against City.
Soccer Betting Pick: Liverpool
