Betting Picks

Barcelona is always one of the top sports betting choices in the Champions League, and they’re in good shape as they head into their final match of the group stages, an away game at Dynamo Kiev, who need a win just to stay alive.

Barcelona

Barca leads Rubin Kazan and Inter by two points, and Kiev by three points, meaning a tie would book their spot in the group stages. The Catalans have been on fire recently, as they’ve avoided a loss in their last 11 matches overall. Barca has been rewarded for their quality as well, as Lionel Messi and the midfield duo of Xavi and Andres Iniesta have all been nominated for the World Player of the Year award, joining rival Real Madrid players Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka.

Dynamo Kiev

Kiev will only go through if they manage to pull off the sports betting upset, and Inter ties with Rubin Kazan, who Kiev beat 3-1 in their Champions League opener. Kiev is short on talent, and they’re led by Andriy Shevchenko, who won the Ballon D’or in 2004. However, Kiev is a physical team who won’t back down, and their stadium is one of the loudest in Europe.

Sports Betting Odds and Pick:

Barca is an away favorite at -165, while Kiev is listed at +420, and a draw is rated at +245. Barca won 2-0 at home against Kiev on September 29th thanks to goals from Messi and Pedro, who actually leads Barca with two goals scored in the Champions League. Kiev has no other choice than to push forward for all three points, while Barca can sit back and try to hit them on the counterattack. Barca can turn defense into attack as well as anyone in Europe, and this will be Kiev’s downfall. Take Barca away from home in your sportsbook.