French can’t keep the Germans at Bay

Anorak’s bet – £10 on 8/11 at Bet Victor

Bayern Munich V Marseille (Tuesday 19.45) – Half time/Full time: Bayern/Bayern

Bayern have scored 16 goals in their last three home games, while Marseille are not prolific scorers. Didier Deschamps’ team have only scored five goals in their last 10 games in Ligue 1 and the Champions League.

The visitors must address their recent modesty in front of goal if they are to overcome the two-goal first-leg deficit. They will look to start quickly, but Bayern are devastating on the counter-attack and should kill off the French side’s challenge early on.

Bayern have led at half time and full time in each of their last five home games.

Super Mario... Gomez has scored 10 goals in his last six appearances.

Make change if Mourinho makes changes

Anorak’s bet – £10 on 10/11 at Bet Victor

Apoel Nicosia V Real Madrid (Tuesday 19.45) – Real Madrid to make the first substitution

I am very surprised that both teams are equally priced at 10/11 in this market, as Jose Mourinho, who let’s not forget has a reputation for being a bit of a maverick subber, has a much better squad at his disposal and will therefore be more willing to call on replacements sooner.

History also backs up my logic. In Madrid‘s last four Champions League games, they have made four changes at, or before, half time.

Meanwhile, their Cypriot opponents have only made two changes before the second half in their last eight games in European competition.

Notorious switcher.