The 2023 champions of Europe, Manchester City, have only just been crowned. Now is the time to look at what the 2023-24 Champions League has in store with the Soccer betting odds. There have been five different champions in the last five Champions League seasons. Previously, Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Liverpool were the champs. But from 2013-2018, Real Madrid won four of the five championships. Including the final three years of that stretch. As is almost always the case, the defending champion opens as the favorite to repeat. Thus, Manchester City opened as a prohibitive favorite.
2023-24 UEFA Champions League Championship Future Odds
| Date: | September 19, 2023, Through March 2024 |
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Champions League Futures Odds at SBG:
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Manchester City | +200 |
| Bayern Munich | +700 |
| Paris Saint Germain | +900 |
| Real Madrid | +1000 |
| Barcelona | +1200 |
| Arsenal | +1400 |
| Manchester United | +1600 |
| Napoli | +1600 |
| Newcastle United | +2000 |
| Borussia Dortmund | +2500 |
| Atletico Madrid | +3300 |
| Inter Milan | +3300 |
| AC Milan | +4000 |
| RB Leipzig | +4000 |
| Benfica | +4000 |
| All Other Clubs | +5000 or higher |
2023-24 UEFA Champions League Overview
The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League season will conclude at London’s Wembley Stadium. The highlight of European football’s club calendar returns to the London venue for a record eighth time. And the third in the UEFA Champions League era. Following the 2011 and 2013 finals. Namely, Cristiano Ronaldo sits at the top of the list for all-time UEFA Champions League appearances. Ronaldo made over half his all-time sports betting appearances (101) for Real Madrid. Also, he had 23 for Juventus and 59 for Manchester United across two spells at Old Trafford. The evergreen Portuguese international is also the competition’s all-time leading goal scorer.
Manchester City is a Formidable Favorite
Certainly, Manchester City has the money, the coaching staff, and some of the best players in the world. It may well be that the midfield needs a refresh sooner rather than later. But this is not a champion that won with its last swing. There is plenty more gas in the City tank.
Indeed, the best hope for their rivals is that Man City will be tired. Especially after finally summited the mountain after so many attempts. Hence, gamblers worry that Man City will find it much more difficult to drive themselves to the next climb. Thus, Manchester City is the team most likely to beat Manchester City with the UEFA Champions League Odds.
Barcelona Looks For First Title Since 2015
As mentioned earlier, the Champions League has a one-team favorite tier going into next season. Following Man City, everyone from two on down can feel confident about their chances. But only if something goes wrong for City. Xavi’s Barcelona stands out in a fairly packed group because they tick several boxes normally associated with European champions.
Initially, Barcelona has a veteran killer up top in Robert Lewandowski. Also, they boast a defense that looks extremely robust. It might not be City, but it’s pretty good.
Bayern Munich Known for Its German Dynasty
Namely, Bayern Munich is looking for a scorer at a time when they are yet again sweeping up the best in the Bundesliga. To illuminate, Bayern Munich is securing the services of Konraid Laimer and Raphael Guerreiro. Both could add quality to a midfield that seems light on players who will hunker down. Thomas Tuchel’s squad has a depth of established quality for a top-tier coach to impart new ideas in 2023-24.