Champions League semi-final second-leg previews with Sporting Index

After the goalless draw at Stamford Bridge, we should be in store for a classic at Anfield. With the guarantee of at least one goal on Tuesday evening and an English team in the final, it’s the most eagerly anticipated game of the season. With a free £200 per goal football bet available to all new clients, the spread betting service from London bookies Sporting Index certainly offers an attractive addition to your fixed odds punting.

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Liverpool v Chelsea (Tuesday 3rd May, 19:45 ITV1)
Liverpool’s failure to score at Stamford Bridge means that Chelsea are still favourites to reach the final. The Blues’ away record in all competitions this season has been very impressive and there will be less pressure on them as the away team in the second leg. Even though the Anfield crowd will be expecting Liverpool to go on the attack from the first whistle, Benitez will be keen to stifle Chelsea’s counter attacking threat in the early stages.

The suspension of Alonso is a major blow for the Reds, and that will place even more responsibility on the shoulders of Gerrard. The key man in this game could well be Robben; it’s still not clear how fit he is going to be, but if he plays from the start it’s hard to see Liverpool stopping Chelsea from scoring that crucial away goal. It’s going to be close, and may even go the full distance, but if I was having a punt my money would be on a low scoring Chelsea victory.

PSV v AC Milan (Wednesday 4th May, 19:45 Sky Sports 1)
The Italians didn’t play well in the first leg and were fortunate to get the two goal cushion. Realistically, PSV’s failure to score an away goal means that this tie is pretty much settled; Milan’s defensive record away from home in this year’s Champions League is second to none. With PSV’s first choice right-back Ooijer suspended, and centre-back Bouma injured, they will struggle to keep Crespo and Shevchenko at bay. The return of Nesta should also strengthen Milan’s defensive capabilities, making PSV’s task all the more difficult. I would be very surprised if we didn’t see AC Milan playing in Istanbul on 25th May.

Champions League Promotion for All Clients
Hopefully that’s given you plenty to think about ahead of the semi-finals. If you already have a Sporting Index account you may also like to consider the following Champions League promotion that’s open to all clients, old and new:

Buy (bet ‘high’ on) a player’s goal minutes in the either of the Champions League Semi-Finals and if he scores in the first 20 minutes but doesn’t score again, Sporting Index will double his final result.

JustBookies.com has spoken to Sporting Index's chief football trader for the low-down on this week's Champions League semi-final second leg action.