Even though it’s been just two weeks since the 2021/22 Champions League finals, the soccer world is already turning its attention toward the next season. In fact, the 2022/23 Qualifiers draw has been held earlier today and now we know all matchups of the second preliminary round.

Unsurprisingly, sportsbooks have started offering 2023 Champions League futures. Outright winner betting options are topping the charts, but other types of bets are available too. We’re here for both outright winner and top goalscorer bets, so let’s kick things off in that notion.

2023 Champions League Futures

The 2023 Champions League season kicks off next month with the first round of qualifiers. At this point in the tournament, you won’t see flashy teams like Real Madrid, Manchester City, or PSG. But, if you’re a sucker for lower-tier European leagues and their champions battling it out against each other for a spot on soccer’s most prestigious club competition, then you’re in for a few crackers! However, if you’re ready to bet on Champions League but you’re not willing to splurge through your bankroll betting on the likes of Levadia, Ludogorets, and Sutjeska, perhaps the following 2023 Champions League futures will be more your cup of tea:

Outright Winner Betting Lines and Odds

Here are the seventeen most notable Champions League teams according to outright winner betting odds: You can bet on less favorable teams too, but that’s an area of science fiction so there’s really no need to showcase the odds for those matches. Here are closer looks at the top seven contenders so you have a better picture of who to bet on and who to avoid coming into the 2022/23 season of Champions League.

Manchester City
First things first, we have to address Manchester City. As you all know, City have signed Erling Haaland. They had to pay €60 million to Borussia Dortmund, but the deal as a whole is worth a lot (cannot emphasize this enough) more than that.

But, is the brilliant Norwegian striker enough to finally give Manchester City the ever-elusive Champions League title. Well, looking at their current roster, Haaland could in fact be the missing piece of Guardiola’s puzzle. It’s no secret that City has been searching for a proper striker to fill in the void left by Aguero’s departure for quite a while. Kane had been their primary choice, but they turned to Haaland following unsuccessful attempts to sign Tottenham’s talisman.

Liverpool
Liverpool was inches away from winning the 2021/22 Champions League. Are we going to see them repeat such an amazing run and perhaps even win the crown? Well, there’s definitely plenty of potential, that’s for sure. Plus, Klopp’s iron fist is still holding the coaching stick, which means Liverpool are going to be highly competitive from start to finish.

Last month, Real Madrid stole the title right in front of them. Year before that, Real Madrid knocked them out of the quarterfinals. Another Madrid-based team had done so (but in the round of 16) a year before that. Truth be told, Klopp must really hate Madrid after all these matches. So yeah, Liverpool definitely has solid chances to win the next season of Champions League… though I reckon it’s not the most valuable bet at just +550. There are far more valuable options out there!

PSG
Can PSG finally win the big-eared trophy? Is this going to be their season? Well, it very well might be! PSG hasn’t made any blockbuster transfer moves this summer but has already established itself as the central talking point of the entire transfer window.

Yep, it’s official – Mbappe is staying with PSG and has been given practically a GODLIKE role in the club. He can pick his own players, veto transfers, and suggest managers and players he’d like to play with. It’s crazy. I, for one, think this could turn around and bite PSG right in the bottom. You can’t give this much power to a mere 23-year-old and expect everything to go smoothly. Something has to go south, and I wouldn’t be surprised if internal issues end up sealing PSG’s fate in 2022/23 Champions League campaign. Real Madrid If you’re hunting for value, then look no further than Real Madrid! I know, I know, the same story goes on every year. Real Madrid has an ancient team; their star players are way too old… give it a rest. Real Madrid veterans have proved us wrong once again. Modrić, Benzema, and the company still have plenty of juice left, and that’s a fact! Camavinga, Vinicius, and hopefully Tchouameni, are going to be the supporting pillars next season. Reinier is back from Borussia loan too; Rudiger has come in from Chelsea. Overall, Real Madrid’s 2022/23 squad is nicely shaping up… ready for another title-winning run. Barcelona Despite a particularly slow start, Barcelona finished last season just behind Real Madrid. If their budge had come sooner, perhaps they’d have enough space to contest for the title in the end. All in all, Xavi’s men are finally looking like a proper team. Adama Traore and P.E. Aubameyang have settled in. Alongside Memphis Depay, these two are likely to cause quite the havoc in both La Liga and Champions League next season. Chelsea Can Chelsea repeat 2020/21 and climb on top of European football once again? Well, despite a rock-solid Premier League finish and a mediocre Champions League campaign, I honestly don’t think much of Chelsea coming into next season. The change of ownership combined with a lot of turmoil on and off the pitch is likely to affect the dressing room morale. No one is going to make a big deal about it, but it will affect the results. That said, if interested in 2023 Champions League futures, betting on Chelsea to win the event just doesn’t seem like the perfect idea. Tottenham No jokes – Tottenham is going to be a far greater threat than most people think right now. How come? Well, it’s because of two things, really. First, a couple of stellar signings have already been made, with one or two more bound to follow. Second, Antonio Conte will have the whole summer for adapting Spurs to his football philosophy. He’s done a fair part of the task last season, with all that’s left to do is to polish everything and enjoy the results. All things considered, Tottenham should have a good run next season… as long as they don’t bottle it, that is.

2023 Champions League Top Goalscorer Betting Lines and Odds

Now let’s talk about the other available 2023 Champions League futures. As previously mentioned, alongside outright winner bets some bookies also feature top goalscorer options too. At the moment, we still don’t have a plethora of players to bet on, but the main ones are all there. The odds look something like this, though keep in mind they will be altered as time goes by and forms drop and rise.

Now let’s go into intricate details regarding the three primary contenders for the flattering top goalscorer title:

The Case for Haaland

Can Haaland repeat history and finish as the top Champions League goalscorer for the second time in three seasons? Remember, he was number one back in 2020/21. Truth be told, he only needed to score ten goals to win the accolade, something which hadn’t happened since 2014/15 triple crown. It’s feasible, to say the least, seeing as Haaland has just recently signed for Manchester City. Looking at City’s team, the Norwegian striker is going to be their primary striker. Moreover, knowing Haaland’s prolific nature in front of the goal, he’s going to score a lot of goals, both domestically and internationally.

The Case for Mbappe

The talented 23-year-old has scored 39 goals across all competitions last year. That alone is a sizeable feat, but Kylian actually added 26 assists to his name too. He was Ligue 1’s best goalscorer and had a fair number of Champions League goals too (8). The case for Mbappe rests on the fact that Mbappe didn’t end up signing for Real Madrid. He’s going to stay in PSG where he will be able to fully concentrate on the Champions League because, let’s face it, PSG won’t have any more Ligue 1 scares… at least not over the next couple of seasons. Playing for PSG also means he won’t need any time to accommodate, which will allow him to kick the group stage off at 100%. We all know just how much a proper start to the group stage means, which is why I reckon Mbappe vs Haaland is going to be a dead race this season.

The Case for Salah

If there’s a player that can stop either Haaland or Mbappe from stealing the show next season, it’s none other than Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian king is in his prime, no doubt about that. 2021/22 Premier League top scorer accolade tells you all you need to know, despite the fact it was shared with Tottenham’s Son. Last Champions League season, though, Salah finished fourth with just eight goals to his tally. A year before that, 6; two years before that, 4. These two-goal increments suggest we’re going to see Salah score 10 this season.

How to Read Betting Odds for Champions League Futures

It’s quite simple. For outright winner and top goalscorer bets, you’ll see a list of teams and players accompanied by their respective odds. If the odds state +800, if you bet $100, that means you’ll get your $100 back as well as an additional $800. If it says +1500, if you bet $100 you will get those $100 back along with extra $1500.

Interesting Facts for Betting on 2022/23 Champions League Futures

We aren’t done just yet, boys and girls! There’s going to be quite the surge for 2023 Champions League betting options and predictions ought to be in high demand. No worries, we’re here to provide!

Top Champions League Goalscorer Last Season

Karim Benzema was last season’s top CL goalscorer with fifteen goals. The French veteran was followed by Robert Lewandowski with thirteen and Sebastien Haller with eleven.

• Karim Benzema with 15 goals
• Robert Lewandowski with 13 goals
• Sebastien Haller with 11 goals
• Mohamed Salah with 8 goals
• Riyad Mahrez and Christopher Nkunku with 7 goals

Teams That Scored the Most Goals in Champions League Last Season

Bayern Munich is an absolute force to be reckoned with, not just in the German Bundesliga but the Champions League too. Last season, the Bavarians ended up scoring 31 goals in what was a relatively short stunt for their standards. Massive group stage wins helped them out, that’s for sure.

• Bayern Munich with 31 goals
• Liverpool with 30 goals
• Manchester City with 29 goals
• Real Madrid with 29 goals

Players Who’ve Scored the Most Champions League Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo is still at the top of this list with amazing 140 goals to his name. He is followed by who other than Lionel Messi who has 125. Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema are third, sharing the same number of goals, 86.

• Cristiano Ronaldo with 140 goals
• Lionel Messi with 125 goals
• Robert Lewandowski with 86 goals
• Karim Benzema with 86 goals
• Raul Gonzalez with 71 goals
• Ruud van Nistelrooy with 56 goals
• Thomas Muller with 52 goals
• Zlatan Ibrahimović with 48 goals
• Andriy Shevchenko with 48 goals
• Filippo Inzaghi with 46 goals

What are your thoughts on our 2023 Champions League futures tips and analysis? If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us know in the comment section down below. Until next time,

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