Who is most kilely to win the Champions League?

European club football comes down to who takes the Champions League trophy. And teams are aware of this fact and literally put their best foot forward to inch closer to the win. Each season, players battle it out for the ultimate win. Some come close, some barely scratch the surface, and some leave a mark in history. The 2022-2023 season is not different, and punters have been busy scouring sites like Bet 365, finding the best odds, and backing their favorite teams. Even so, making that decision has not been easy; it has been hard to tell which team has the upper hand. So, who will likely win the Champions League? Let’s focus on the top contenders:

Top Choices for the Champions League 2022-2023 Season

The group stage has been quite heated, and while some teams were expected to perform exemplarily, this has not been the case. Most teams are at par, and gauging who will win in the group stages has become quite challenging. But that’s the fun of it. Let’s consider the teams that have held their own despite the stiff competition:

a.    Manchester City

Many bookies and fans have termed this team a favorite. After all, it has enjoyed immense domestic success over the years, and many think this effect will spill over to the Champions League. Moreover, this team is quite intent on taking the trophy as the closest they have been to it is when they came up runners-up back in the 2020-2021 season. Manchester City was the clear winner then, but at the last moment, they suffered a resounding defeat to Chelsea. And we all know that once a team has come that close, it will keep trying to clinch the win.

Manchester City started the group stages with high momentum and is yet to lose a game, having won thrice and drawn once. With only one game left in the group stages, they will likely make it to the next round, where they will face off with the other notable teams.

b.    Real Madrid

Like Manchester City, this team has drawn once and won thrice in the group stages. With one game left, it will come out on top of Group F, as its competitors have many losses to their names. Real Madrid is no stranger to winning the coveted trophy, having bagged it in the 2021-2022 season. Before then, it had bagged the award during the 2015 to 2018 seasons.

In the 2021-2022 season, Liverpool came second, and following that loss, the team made it clear it was to bag the 2022-2023 season. However, Liverpool did not have such a smooth start to the group stages after having suffered a 4-1 defeat to Napoli. Even so, predictions are rife that it could win the last two games of the group stages, totaling four wins. It is still too early to write off this team.

c.     Bayern Munich

Group C was quite of interest to many bookies and fans. Not only did it boast Bayern Munich, but it also had Inter Milan, Barcelona, and Viktoria Plzen. So, it was clear that the German team had a lot of work cut out for it if it was to emerge the winner. The team has not disappointed its fans and has three wins in its name, with only two more games to go. Even so, its hopes hinge on it beating Viktoria Plzen and Barcelona losing points in its game vs. Inter Milan.

So, who should you bet on this season? Here’s the thing. Some punters make a killing every season, and not because their favorites win but because they have mastered how to place such profitable bets. It comes down to a few yet essential strategies, including:

• Leaving your heart and gut out of the wager: It’s easy to back a team because you love it. For example, you may feel like a traitor if you bet against a team you actively support. However, backing a team because of your love for it or because you have a gut feeling it could win is a bad bet. Stick to the facts,
• Keeping abreast of all the fixtures: Champions League matches are exciting as one match can change the trajectory of the whole season. So, even if you have backed a team that seems to be winning, one match may have it on the losing end. You will thus need to keep watching the games, focusing on the state of the players, and readjusting your wagers where need be,
• Having a clear budget: The term budget may sound a bit disheartening. But wagering is an investment, and just like with any good business plan, you must have a cap on how much you will spend. Figure it out before you place your first wager and if you run out of money, quit playing and instead enjoy watching the games.

Once you have followed these strategies, you will have an easier time zeroing in on the most probable winner and making money off your wager.