Arsenal showed their class with a historic 3-0 win over Real Madrid, yet the bookies still have them at just 3/1 (25%) to win, which we reckon undervalues them by about 20%, making this one of the most exciting value bets in international football.
It was arguably Arsenal's greatest Champions League night, as they steamrolled 15-time and defending champions Real Madrid in a comprehensive victory over one of the finest teams to ever grace the sport.
Not only will Declan Rice’s spellbinding free-kicks go down in history, but it was also a sublime team effort, with every player slotting into place like clockwork in a brilliantly executed footballing masterplan.
In other words, Arsenal showed they have all the skills needed to win a tournament of this calibre.
And yet, the bookies still have them behind PSG and Barcelona.
| To Win Champions League | Odds |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | 5/2 |
| PSG | 11/4 |
| Arsenal | 3/1 |
| Inter Milan | 11/2 |
| Bayern Munich | 12/1 |
| Real Madrid | 16/1 |
| Aston Villa | 28/1 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 40/1 |
What Are the Gunners' Chances of Victory?
First off, they’ve got that second leg, and you can never take anything for granted in football.
That said, Madrid would need a proper miracle to come back from that deficit, especially considering the calibre of football Arsenal played last night.
Then, of course, there are two more rounds to go.
And make no mistake, the competition will be fierce, whether it’s the favourites like PSG or Barcelona, or even a surprise charge from Aston Villa.
Anyone who makes it beyond the quarter-finals in this competition deserves to be there and won’t go down without a fight.
That said, when you consider Arsenal already have one foot in the semis, and the way they dominated Real Madrid, are we seriously only giving them a quarter chance in a knockout format against just three other teams?
Doesn’t quite add up, does it?
Put simply, we think the bookies haven’t properly taken stock of the world-class quality Arsenal have showcased, and the momentum they’re riding.
We’d put their real chances at around 45%, so just a touch below evens.
In other words, the level of reward compared to the risk sits right in that sweet spot we’d call an absolute screamer of a value bet.
Bet365’s Welcome Offer Can See You Through For The Rest of the Tournament
Long odds mean that, as long as you’ve not yet got an account, you’re free to snap up just about any of the best UK free bets and promotions.
But to us, nothing suits this tournament better than bet365’s Bet £10 Get £30 Welcome Offer.
All new customers need to do is sign up, pop in a fiver or a tenner with a debit card and stick that amount on any market with odds of at least 1/5.
That unlocks up to £30 in free bets, just like that.
You can then use those free bets on nearly any market going.
So, picture this.
You put a tenner on Arsenal to win the Champions League. If they go all the way, that’s thirty quid straight back in your pocket.
And whatever happens, you’ve still got £30 in free bets to play with in the semis.
Not only does it give you a cracking chance to add a bit of weight to your wallet, but it also makes one of the best tournaments in the beautiful game that much better.
