Last time in the UEFA Champions League, it was Chelsea that prevailed. Chelsea was the fourth different champion in the past four years. Gamblers see that variety trend continuing for 2021-22. At the onset of UEFA Champions League soccer betting action is PSG as the people’s choice. But there are plenty of appealing options that combine good value with actual ability. Old favorites such as Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid are all in the mix. Of course, the Champions League is all about name-brand powers.
Soccer Betting 2021-22 UEFA Champions League
| Dates | Now Through May 28, 2022 |
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UEFA Champion League Championship Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| PSG | +275 |
| Manchester City | +350 |
| Bayern Munich | +650 |
| Chelsea | +900 |
| Liverpool | +900 |
| Manchester United | +1400 |
| Real Madrid | +1600 |
| Barcelona | +2000 |
| Juventus | +2000 |
| Atletico Madrid | +2500 |
| All Other Teams | +5000 or higher |
2021-22 UEFA Champions League SBG Overview
Founded 1955-56 as the European Cup, the UEFA champions league comprises the elite sportsbook brands from the different major pro leagues in Europe. Real Madrid is the all-time leader with 13 UEFA Champions League titles. Late on, Real Madrid won four titles from 2014 through 2018.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich and Liverpool have six UEFA champions league titles. Bayern Munich’s most recent championship was in 2020. Liverpool was the winner in 2019.
One of the factors that must always be taken into account with gamblers is public branding. For example, in the Premier League, teams such as Manchester City will often be heavy favorites against weaklings. In France’s top league, PSG fills that role. At the same time, Bayern Munich dominates the German Bundesliga board. But that is not the case in the UEFA Champions League.
Gamblers will see much greater parity with the soccer betting odds in the UEFA Champions League. Fans love to watch it because of the powerhouse matchups that are offered. As a result, the betting handle is far greater for the Champions League than almost any other regional league matchup.
Paris Saint-German (PSG) Ready to Get Messi
Namely, Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest player on the planet. And his recent defection to PSG was an Earth-Shattering announcement. PSG has a total of nine Ligue 1 championships with nine more runners-up. Most important of all, that success has come recently with three consecutive Ligue 1 titles. And a total of seven such championships since 2013. PSG was runners-up in the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League. It was their only appearance ever in the final.
Although the acquisition of Messi is on the minds of the masses, PSG has many world-class players. Kylian Mbappe, age 22, is set to dominate the world soccer stage for years to come. Mbappe has 79 goals in 82 apps for PSG. And for the French national team, he has 17 goals in 83 apps. Mbappe was the 2018-19 Ligue 1 Player of the Year. Further, he has been the top goalscorer in Ligue 1 for the past three seasons.
Manchester City Seeks First UEFA Champions League Title
Last year Manchester City made the UEFA Champions League Final for the first time in its history. But they were defeated by Chelsea in a major disappointment. Manchester City has been one of the best clubs in the Premier League recently. Since 2012, Man City has had five Premier League titles.