We will detail the best Champions League free bets available, enhanced odds deals and much more, as bookmakers go all out to provide the best deals for the greatest club competition in world football.
Where to Spend Champions League Free Bets This Week?
Updated April 15, 2024
It’s the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals this week, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid holding slender advantages as they head into Tuesday’s matches against PSG and Borussia Dortmund respectively.
Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates in their first leg with Bayern Munich and face the uphill task of winning in Germany to progress, while Manchester City will be confident of seeing off Real Madrid after an entertaining 3-3 draw in Spain.
The full results & fixtures are:
- Bayern Munich vs Arsenal
- Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid
- Barcelona vs PSG
- Manchester City vs Real Madrid
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Champions League Acca of the Week
Atlético Madrid to qualify after 90 minutes
Borussia Dortmund vs Atlético Madrid
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals
Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain
Bayern Munich to win and both teams to score
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal
Manchester City to win and over 2.5 goals
Manchester City vs Real Madrid
At 27/1 a £10 bet would return £276.85!
UEFA Champions League acca of the week- 16 & 17 April
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal Bet Builder
Arsenal really hoped to hammer home a first leg advantage in North London a week ago, but were unable to do so, leaving Bayern Munich in the driving seat following a 2-2 draw.
This competition is Bayern Munich’s only hope of avoiding a trophyless season, having watched Bayer Leverkusen be crowned Bundesliga champions on Sunday, ending their 11-year stranglehold over the Meisterschale.
The German juggernauts are unbeaten in 14 Champions League home games, winning 19 of their last 23, while they’ve only lost a two-legged European tie after winning or drawing the first leg away once since 2011.
This came in 2019 when Liverpool dumped them out.
Having earned that stalemate in North London, most would expect Bayern to advance now.
Bayern Munich to win
1st selection
Both teams to score
2nd selection
Harry Kane to score anytime
3rd selection
At 5/1, a £10 bet would return £60
Bayern Munich vs Arsenal
Manchester City vs Real Madrid Bet Builder
Manchester City are considered overwhelming favourites to get through, not least because they drew in the Spanish capital 11 months ago, before an emphatic 4-0 victory at the Etihad eight nights later.
This though is the competition Carlo Ancelotti’s team are determined to win, aiming to repeat what they achieved two seasons ago by knocking out Manchester City, courtesy of a last-gasp remontada.
Los Merengues have won three of their last five visits to England, although both defeats during this period have come at the Etihad.
So, and one should never bet against Real Madrid, but it would be a major upset if Manchester City did not get through.
Manchester City to win
1st selection
Both teams to score
2nd selection
Phil Foden to score anytime
3rd selection
At 13/2 a £10 bet would return £75
Manchester City vs Real Madrid
Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain Bet Builder
Having seen the first leg finish in a 3-2 win for Barcelona on foreign turf, the odds are heavily stacked in favour of Xavi’s side to progress, with Barca hoping to making it through to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2019.
PSG on the other hand are on course for another domestic treble but defeat here would see the campaign counted as an unequivocal failure for Luis Enrique’s side.
Les Rouges-et-Bleus have struggled on the road in Europe, beating Real Sociedad in San Sebastián in the last 16, but they failed to win any of their three group phase away matches, defeated at St James’ Park and San Siro, before drawing at Westfalenstadion.
So, PSG’s chances of a remontada seem unlikely, although they did claim victory when they most-recently visited Catalonia, leaving Camp Nou 4-1 winners in 2021, with Kylian Mbappé the scorer of a behind-closed-doors hat-trick.
The away side will need their star man to be on top form again, otherwise it’ll be Barça who are celebrating come full time at Montjuïc.
Barcelona to qualify
1st selection
Both teams to score
2nd selection
Kylian Mbappé to score anytime
3rd selection
At 5/2, a £10 bet would return £35
Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain
Borussia Dortmund vs Atlético Madrid Bet Builder
Dortmund were perhaps fortunate to emerge from Madrid with just a 2-1 deficit, such was the first-half dominance of the hosts but they will fancy their chances of turning that round in the return leg.
Diego Simeone’s side overcame last season’s runners-up Inter on penalties in the previous round, so are now seeking to reach a first Champions League semi-final since 2017.
However, los Colchoneros’ away form has to be a concern, losing eight of 13 games on the road against top-flight opposition since the start of November, their only wins coming at Feyenoord, Granada and Villarreal.
Thus, Borussia Dortmund, who are unbeaten in front of their own supporters in the Champions League this season, believe a comeback is more than achievable.
Edin Terzić is hoping to lead his club into the last four of this competition for only the fifth time in their entire history, previously achieving this in 1964, 1997, 1998 and 2013 when they were beaten finalists.
Atleti’s most-recent visit to Westfalenstadion saw Simeone’s side smashed 4-0 in October 2018, so can Borussia Dortmund pull-off a repeat of that victory, or will Atlético’s slender advantage prove insurmountable?
Atlético Madrid to qualify after 90 minutes
1st selection
Both teams to score
2nd selection
Atlético Madrid over 2.5 cards
3rd selection
At 7/2, a £10 bet would return £45
Borussia Dortmund vs Atlético Madrid
Champions League Latest Outright Odds
The latest outright odds to win the Champions League with bet365.
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid | 7/5 |
| PSG | 5/2 |
| Bayern Munich | 11/4 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 9/1 |
Champions League Betting Offers & Enhanced Odds
You can be 100% certain that there will be several Champions League Betting Offers and Enhanced Odds available throughout the tournament on every game.
Many of the major bookmakers will be looking to attract new customers by offering hugely inflated odds on the bigger games in particular.
Enhanced Odds are one of the most popular Champions League Free Bets available, and you could get some very attractive prices.
Three Easy Steps To Get Champions League Free Bets
1. Choose a free bet; take a look at our extensive list of free bets, check the main conditions for wagering requirements and click ‘CLAIM IT NOW when you see an offer you like.
2. Register with the online bookmaker; complete the online registration form and enter the promotion code where appropriate, you’ll need to declare your payment details, so have them handy. You must be able to trust your bookmaker with your financial details - Freebets.com only promotes reputable bookmakers, and you can read our reviews in the Bookmakers section
3. Deposit some funds and place a bet; in most instances, you can deposit as little as £5 or £10, which will restrict the size of your free bet. We recommend starting out with the smaller free bet offers until you find your feet and go with those that match your first bet or deposit or even give you more than your first bet or deposit.
Champions League Betting Markets & Specials
There are plenty of options when it comes to betting on the Champions League, which includes:
- Match Result & Total Goals – if a team is a heavy favourite in a game, it can pay to back them coupled with a bet on the Total Goals in the match to improve the odds.
- Match Result & Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – another option when backing a big odds-on favourite is to look at the Match Result & BTTS. A consolation goal is always a distinct possibility once the result is beyond doubt.
- Asian Handicap – a good option with a heavy favourite, whether you expect them to win big or do just enough, is the Asian Handicap.
- Accumulator – a favourite bet among many punters looking to bolster their odds. Can be lucrative, but it generally pays not to be too ambitious in the number of legs included in your bet.
All the betting markets available for any major league or cup competition will be on offer for Champions League betting, so in terms of long-term bets, as well as the ‘Outright Winner’ and backing the ‘Group Winners’ (or qualifiers) from the group stage, you can also back the ‘Top Goalscorer’ in the tournament.
On a game-by-game basis, there are all the usual markets available, such as ‘Match Result’, ‘Correct Score’, ‘First Goalscorer’ and ‘BTTS’ (Both Teams To Score), but also look out for the likes of Asian Handicaps, Corner and Bookings betting and any Special bets and promotions offered, particularly enhanced odds that can provide some seriously inflated prices for new customers.
How It Began
Although the Champions League era of competition has only been in operation for 30 years, the tournament itself has a much richer history, and with it previously being operated as the European Cup, the first edition took place during the 1955/56 season.
Which means in either the European Cup or Champions League iterations, this competition has more than a half-century of history to look back on and although the format has changed since its name change, the ethos of Europe’s premier club tournament is the same.
An ethos that pits the very best that Europe has to offer against each other and although this competition was viewed with suspicion by the Football League in its early years, English teams now love nothing more than being the kings of the continent.
Previous Winners
When it comes to this competition as a whole, only one team springs to mind, and with Real Madrid winning either the European Cup or Champions League on no fewer than 14 separate occasions, it is fair to say that their relationship with this trophy is symbiotic.
A relationship that arguably made the competition what it is today, and with Los Blancos winning the first five editions of the European Cup between 1956 and 1960, they were the first ever superstar team to be built.
While although they do not have such a monopoly on proceedings these days, they still possess the nous to win, and in recent times, their Galactico’s have created a Champions League dynasty of their own.
A dynasty that was formed between 2014 and 2018, and with the Santiago Bernabeu outfit winning four of the five finals that took place during that time, they evoked the spirit of the great Real team of the 1950s.
Premier League dominance came next, with Liverpool and Chelsea getting their hands on the trophy, but Real Madrid bounced back to lift the trophy in 2022. A victory over Liverpool in the final came after knocking out PSG, Chelsea and Manchester City en route to the final, in a remarkable European season for the Spanish side.
Manchester City finally got their hands on the trophy in 2023, beating Inter Milan to get the one that had previously eluded them.
Champions League 2023/24 Key Dates
September
19/20 September: Group stage, Matchday 1
October
3/4 October: Group stage, Matchday 2
24/25 October: Group stage, Matchday 3
November
7/8 November: Group stage, Matchday 4
28/29 November: Group stage, Matchday 5
December
12/13 December: Group stage, Matchday 6
February
13/14/20/21 February: Round of 16, first legs
March
5/6/12/13 March: Round of 16, second legs
April
9/10 April: Quarter-finals, first legs
16/17 April: Quarter-finals, second legs
April/May
30 April/1 May: Semi-finals, first legs
7/8 May: Semi-finals, second legs
June
1 June: Final – Wembley Stadium, London
Champions League Betting Tips
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Champions League Betting FAQ’s
How can I watch the Champions League live?
The Champions League will be screened live on BT Sport, which is a paid-subscription service.
What is the prize money for the Champions League?
For season 2021/22, the amount of prize money paid to each clubs is as follows:
Base fee for group stages - €15,640,000
Group match victory - €2,800,000
Group match draw - €930,000
Round of 16 - €9,600,000
Quarter-finals - €10,600,000
Semi-finals - €12,500,000
Qualifying for the final - €15,500,000
Winning the final - €4,500,000
Who are the favourites for the Champions League this season?
As we arrive at a new season of Champions League football, once again, Manchester City have been installed as the pre-tournament favourites with all bookmakers.
How many teams qualify for the Champions League from each country?
As of this season, driven to avoid the potential creation of a European Super League, UEFA have ruled that the top four clubs from the four top-ranked national associations (currently Spain, Germany, England and Italy) will receive guaranteed qualification automatically for the group stage. Other entrants are based on nations’ coefficients and navigating the play-off stages.
When is the Champions League Final 2023?
The 2023 Champions League final will take place on Saturday 10th June.
What is the biggest Champions League final win?
Real Madrid hold the record for the biggest Champions League final win. This was in the 1960 final, when they won 7-3 against Frankfurt.
