Their 4-1 win away to Malaga at the weekend was their 11th win in a row in all competitions; that run has seen four 5-goal victories (vs Almeria, Atletico, Gijon and Basel) and an incredible 38 goals scored.

The Swiss side are pointless after 3 CL games, scoring just the once and conceding 9 goals; league form has been better for the Swiss champions and they have won their last two, but they have been found lacking in the Champions’ League and could again experience a heavy defeat at the hands of an in-form Barcelona.

Match Betting Previews 4-6 November 2008 >>> Champions League: Group A: Cluj v Bordeaux - AS Roma v Chelsea Group B: Anorthosis v Inter - Werder v Panathinaikos Group C: Barcelona v Basel - Sporting v Shakhtar Group D: Liverpool v Atletico - Marseille v PSV Group E: AaB v Villarreal - Celtic v Man United Group F: Fiorentina v Bayern - Lyon v Steaua Group G: Arsenal v Fenerbahce - Dynamo Kyiv v FC Porto Group H: BATE v Zenit - Real Madrid v Juventus UEFA Cup: Group A: Man City v Twente Group B: Racing v Schalke Group C: Benfica v Galatasaray Group D: Milan v Braga Group E: St Etienne v Rosenborg

Yet, bookies expect this and as a result, there is little value in going for a big home win – it may be best avoided at the price.

Leo Messi scored 3 in his last two CL games, including the first in Basel and he already has 6 league goals this season; he too has the penalty taking duties at Barca and with this game likely to be a comprehensive win for the hosts, there is every chance that he could be amongst the goals - he is $2.20 at William Hill to score anytime.

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Bet: Messi to score anytime Odds: $2.20 Stake: 5pts Bookies: William Hill

Match Betting Previews 4-6 November 2008 >>> Champions League: Group A: Cluj v Bordeaux - AS Roma v Chelsea Group B: Anorthosis v Inter - Werder v Panathinaikos Group C: Barcelona v Basel - Sporting v Shakhtar Group D: Liverpool v Atletico - Marseille v PSV Group E: AaB v Villarreal - Celtic v Man United Group F: Fiorentina v Bayern - Lyon v Steaua Group G: Arsenal v Fenerbahce - Dynamo Kyiv v FC Porto Group H: BATE v Zenit - Real Madrid v Juventus UEFA Cup: Group A: Man City v Twente Group B: Racing v Schalke Group C: Benfica v Galatasaray Group D: Milan v Braga Group E: St Etienne v Rosenborg