Basel brought a major upset on the Red Devil on Old Trafford with a 3:3 draw, can they do it again?

Tip #1: Back Manchester United to win the match with odds of 8/13 with bet365

Tip #2: Back this match to end Over 2.5 Goals at 4/5bet365

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FC Basel

Basel are third in Group C, after 5 games with 8 points and still have got a chance to qualify for the next stage of Champions League. The team was able to get a point on Old Trafford after a 3:3 and a point against Benfica after a 1:1 in Portugal. In 2002/03 was the first time when Basel was able to qualify for the round of 16, and it has been the only time when Basel has recorded more than one home win in the group stage. This sort of record would have to be replicated here on Wednesday Dec 7th 2011, if the team wants to surpass United. Over the weekend, Basel recorded a minimal victory in the Swiss league, a 1:0 against Luzern. Basel lost the game in 2002 against United here with 1:3.

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England

Manchester United, much like Chelsea has jeopardized their advancement to the next stage of Champions League this season after poor results at home. The only victory the Red Devils were able to record on Old Trafford was against Otelul. The match against Basel finished 3:3 from a 2:0, while the game with Benfica ended 2:2, after United lead 2:1. In the history of Champions League, United has missed to qualify for the Round of 16 only twice, once in 1994/95 and once in 2005/06. The team needs only a draw here to advance, or a victory and hope that Benfica will fail to win their home game against Otelul.

Prediction

In the previous meeting of these two teams in Champions League, the match in Switzerland ended with a victory for United with 3:1. When the stakes are this high, the big teams usually put out a great performance and take theirs. Back Manchester United to win this match at 8/13 with bet365.

As the first game, this match should offer us quite the goal show due to the fact that Basel needs to score here to secure advancement which will leave spaces for United to attack. Back this match to end Over 2.5 Goals at 4/5 with bet365.

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