Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone. We have finally made it to the UEFA Champions League Final, which takes place Saturday 3pm Est. between Liverpool and Real Madrid. I personally always call this the Super Bowl of European soccer, so needless to say I am beyond amped. Had a decent run this soccer season ending slightly over +5 Units. With this Finale let’s press that action and hit big!
Current Soccer Record: 67-74 +5.74 Units
Liverpool ML (+107) 1 Unit
Liverpool To Lift the Cup -170 2 Units
Over 2.5 (-130) 2 Units
As stated previously this week, I believe Liverpool is on a MISSION. They were recently edged out by the impressive Man City for the Premier League Championship, finishing just 1 point below them on the table. Liverpool was able to obtain the Carabao Cup and FA Cup Final. The clean sweep of the 4 championships this season is off the table, but 3 out of 4 is nothing to bat an eye at. Of all the championships this is the cherry on top for Liverpool, the best in all of Europe. It is a must win, anything less is a disappointment for the talent of this club.
It is no secret that Real Madrid does not shy away from the UCL final, as they have lifted the cup 13 times dating back to it’s European Cup days. They are certainly up to the task and already showed they can handle any adversity thrown their way. Coming from behind in the 90th minutes scoring 2 goals in a minute span to tie Man City in aggregates, forcing extra time. Ultimately winning in extra time, you have to feel this type of battle-tested club will not shy away in the moment.
I think we are going to see a heavyweight style-boxing match if you will; both teams exchanging blows. The pace will be fast and scoring will not be limited. We recently saw Liverpool against Chelsea in the FA Cup Finals, although it ended in a 0-0 score the opportunities were in abundance. Liverpool presses the issue, but allows them to be vulnerable on the counter, which plays well into Madrid’s hands. With this fast pace, level of talented goal scorers on both sides, and nothing to hold back for either club. I really like the OVER to hit in this spot.
By this point it is no secret I like Liverpool to win this match, but I do believe in leaving us an out. Just like we did for the FA Cup, hoping to double dip by taking Liverpool in both regular time and just incase it does go to extras we are still live to lift the cup. Match prediction 3-2 Liverpool.
