UEFA Champions League Predictions & Odds 9/20/23

Real Madrid and Union Berlin face off on Wednesday in a Group C UEFA Champions League showdown at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. 

Real Madrid vs Union Berlin Odds

Real Madrid sits as the favorite at -270 while Union Berlin is the underdog sitting at +800. The total sits at 2.5 goals with the over paying out at -140. 

Real Madrid Betting Preview

Real Madrid has played really well heading into this game and although the defense hasn’t been lights out, they have still been winning games. On Sunday, Real Madrid faced off against Real Sociedad and they wre able to secure the 2-1 victory. Federico Valverde scored in the 46th minute and Joselu scored in the 60th minute. Real Madrid had 52 percent of the possession and eight shots on target. Dani Ceballos was dealing with a hamstring injury, but it looks like he’s good enough to go here. Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao and Vinicius Junior are all dealing with injuries and they aren’t going to be able to go in this game. 

Union Berlin Betting Preview

Union Berlin has some major issues heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against RB Leipzg, Union Berlin was defeated 2-0. In the last game against Wolfsburg, Union Berlin scored a goal, but the defense gave up two goals. Robin Gosens scored in the 28th minute. Union Berlin had 57 percent of the possession and six shots on target. Rani Khedira, Andras Schafer, and Laurenz Dehl are all dealing with injuries and they aren’t going to be able to go in this game. Kevin Volland is expected to start in this game, and he’s going to need to be a key here. 

Shane’s Free Pick

Union Berlin’s defense has been a big issue and it’s going to really hurt them again here. Real Madrid is going to score at least three goals here by themselves. Their defense has been an issue heading into this game though, and their defense is going to really let them down here. There were will be at least four goals scored here, and this game is going to be an easy over bet. Back the over 2.5 goals to cash here.