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20th Feb 2018 | Champions League

Turks Better Than Their Odds

It seems everyone has forgotten that Besiktas had a magnificent Champions League campaign before Christmas, winning away to Monaco, Porto and Leipzig.

Having already backed Talisca to score anytime for value, we’re taking the unusual step of making a separate bet on Besiktas in the handicap market.

With all due deference to Bayern Munich, currently on a 13-game winning run in all competitions, the Turkish champions still shouldn’t be as big as 25/1 outsiders for this first leg.

I’m not going to back the huge upset, despite the case for value, because backing Besiktas +2 goals at best odds of 9/5 with Ladbrokes provides that anyway, with a more likely chance of a return. We can win even if they lose by one.


This is a side who topped a group containing Monaco, Porto and Leipzig - arguably the toughest out there in terms of depth. Besiktas won all three of their away games to achieve this.

With the likes of Real Madrid legend Pepe added to the fold, and Alvaro Negredo, they have the experience as well as the talent to give Bayern a scare in this tie.

1pt Besiktas +2 Goals (Handicap Market) 9/5 with Ladbrokes
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Odds correct at time of publishing: 09:09 20th Feb, 2018 but subject to change