Football Tips: Thommo’s got a 17/1 & a 4/1 Bet Builder for Tuesday’s Champions League games

Thommo's got Newcastle struggling in Italy and City romping in Manchester.

Phil Thompson AC Milan v Newcastle, Man City v Crvena Zvezda Bet Builder Betting Tips

Thommo’s Champions League Bet Builder Tips

5:45pm AC Milan v Newcastle
AC Milan to Win
Both Teams to Score
Olivier Giroud to Score
Alexander Isak to have 1 or More Shots on Target
Christian Pulisic to have 1 or More Shots on Target

8pm Man City v Crvena Zvezda
Man City -3
Both Teams to Score, No
Erling Haaland to Score 2 or More
Julian Alveraz to have 1 or more Shots on Target

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AC Milan v Newcastle

Champions League, Group F
San Siro, Milan
TV: TNT Sports, 5:45pm

AC Milan to win

Newcastle had a crucial victory over the weekend at home to Brentford, winning 1-0 in a game where most people would probably have tipped Newcastle to win that one. Something that was good about it, something that manager Eddie Howe will be extremely pleased with; it was their first clean sheet in 16 Premier League games. That’s a long time not having a clean sheet so that will give the defence a lot of confidence going to Milan.

Obviously though, they’ve been conceding a load of goals so Milan should be scoring. Milan got absolutely pumped in the Milan derby at the weekend, losing 5-1 to Inter. It’s bad enough to lose a derby but to lose 5-1 is something else.

However, they’re still third in the Serie A and that was their first defeat of the season and they’ve actually won all of their other games. There are plenty of names that will be familiar to fans of the Premier League in the Milan lineup; Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christian Pulisic and, of course, Olivier Giroud.

I’m going for Milan to bounce back here. This will be a big game for them and Newcastle fans will be there in big numbers. It’s going to be a very difficult group with PSG and Dortmund also in it but I think Milan will come out on top here.

Both Teams to Score

I think Milan will win this just by a goal but Newcastle have little to fear and in such a strong group will be desperate to get something positive so I can certainly see them scoring as well.

Olivier Giroud to Score

I’m going with Olivier Giroud to get on the scoresheet here, he has an excellent record against Newcastle, scoring nine goals over 14 appearances so he should be able to get the better of their defence on home soil.

Alexander Isak to have 1 or More Shots on Target

Obviously Callum Wilson scored Newcastle’s penalty over the weekend but I really like how Alexander Isak’s been playing this season, I think he’ll get a shot on target for the visitors.

Christian Pulisic to have 1 or More Shots on Target

Former Chelsea man Christian Pulisic has been excellent since his move to Italy, scoring two goals already, I think he’ll be eager to have a pop from distance.

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Man City v Crvena Zvezda

Champions League, Group G
Etihad Stadium, Manchester
TV: TNT Sports, 8pm

Man City -3

Man City had a great comeback against West Ham on Saturday, going from 1-0 down to winning 1-3, getting back on level terms just after halftime. I fancy City to have an easy time of it in Group G, it’ll be between them and RB Leipzig for top spot.

I reckon manager Pep Guardiola is going to want to get this group done and dusted as quickly as possible so he can rest players with an eye on the remainder of the season.

Crvena Zvezda lost 1-2 away from home in their Serbian Super Liga over the weekend. They’re second in the league having played seven, winning five and losing two, City will romp this.

Both Teams to Score, No

A little like the above, City are a step or two above the opposition and I just cannot see the away side scoring.

Erling Haaland to Score 2 or More

I very much fancy the big Norwegian to get his name on the scoresheet at least twice here.

Julian Alvarez to have 1 or more Shots on Target

City’s Argentine forward should enjoy himself here too so I’m backing him to land at least one shot on target.

Thommo’s Champions League Bet Builder Tips

AC Milan v Newcastle
AC Milan to Win
Both Teams to Score
Olivier Giroud to Score
Alexander Isak to have 1 or More Shots on Target
Christian Pulisic to have 1 or More Shots on Target

Man City v Crvena Zvezda
Man City -3
Both Teams to Score, No
Erling Haaland to Score 2 or More
Julian Alveraz to have 1 or more Shots on Target
Rodri to Attempted 60 passes

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