EV Eagle picks out two best bets for Tuesday's Champions League semi-finals feat. Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.
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Monday's Results:
Nico O'Reilly - Over 0.5 Shots on Target vs Everton (1pt) - LOST
Donyell Malen - Anytime Goalscorer vs Fiorentina (1pt) - LOST
James Garner - Over 1.5 Fouls vs Manchester City (0.75pts) - LOST
Bernardo Silva - Over 1.5 Tackles vs Everton (1pt) - LOST
Mario Hermoso - Over 1.5 Tackles vs Fiorentina (1pt) - WON @ 23/20
2025/26 Season P+L: +22.57pts
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Tuesday's Selections
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid
Tip 1: Matteo Ruggeri - To Be Shown A Card - 1pt
Best odds of 14/5 at Betway while publishing.
AI Probability 32% | Implied Probability 26% | EV 22%
Matteo Ruggeri has been booked in two of his last five away games and continues to show a tendency to get involved physically. He has committed at least one foul in four of those five matches, highlighting a consistent pattern in his defensive approach.
Across his last 15 games in all competitions, Ruggeri is averaging 1.39 fouls per game, which points to a high level of involvement in challenges. Facing a potent Arsenal attack away from home only increases the likelihood of him being put under pressure. In what is expected to be a closely contested game, Ruggeri is likely to be drawn into fouls and stands a strong chance of picking up a booking.
Tip 2: Jorge Koke - To Be Shown A Card - 1pt
Best odds of 23/10 at Betway while publishing.
AI Probability 34% | Implied Probability 30% | EV 11%
Koke has been booked in two of his last 10 games, showing a relatively disciplined run in recent weeks. However, Atletico Madrid’s captain remains a master of the tactical foul, using his experience to break up play when required.
He was booked in both legs of Atletico’s last Champions League tie against Barcelona, underlining his willingness to step in during high-stakes moments. While he has kept things controlled lately, a place in the Champions League final raises the intensity. Expect Koke to be more involved defensively than usual, increasing the chances of him committing fouls and going into the referee’s book.
Tip 3: Bet Builder - 0.25pts
Matteo Ruggeri - To Be Shown A Card
Jorge Koke - To Be Shown A Card
Best odds of 11/1 at Betway while publishing.
