The Champions League Final: How The Bookies Are Seeing It

It’s not quite sunk in yet. That night in Amsterdam still seems like a dream, but in just over a week Spurs will go into a Champions League fixture as underdogs once again. In the eyes of the bookmakers anyway.

There’s an air of belief among fans. Hearts being worn on the sleeves, but what are the most likely outcomes in the eyes of those making the odds?

According to the bookies, Liverpool are big favourites at 88/100, with Mauricio Pochettino’s men a 10/3 shot.

The Spurs manager believes that it will be emotions that dictate the day rather than quality, and having seen Liverpool fall at the final hurdle last year that could give Harry Kane and co. a great deal of confidence.

Liverpool have won both times the sides have met this season however, although the away fixture was decided by a 90th minute Alderweireld own goal.

A 2-1 Liverpool win is one of the favourite outcomes for the bookmakers at 15/2, with a 1-1 draw having the shortest odds. Which would be encouraging for Spurs in Madrid.

If the club can take the game to extra time they’ve reached the stage where anything could happen. The club are priced at 13/8 to lift the trophy and should Harry Kane get the go-ahead to play, could be vital in the latter stages of the game. It really would only need one chance.

The Spurs talisman looks set to make some form of appearance in the Final with Pochettino claiming he is winning his fitness battle. That could well see him come on from the bench however, a tactic which could well pay off.

Kane to score the last goal, which could very well be a winner, is priced at 9/2 which looks excellent value given he’s proved a number of times he can pop up at the key moments.

A Spurs 2-1 win and Harry Kane to score anytime is at 20/1, while the same scoreline for Son Heung-min is at 28/1.

The South Korean could also play a key part in the game and he himself has warned Liverpool that he’ll be in “fire mode” come June 1.

He failed to score in the second leg against Ajax, with Lucas Moura being the key man. Which is positive. While Liverpool will likely rely on Mo Salah and Sadio Mane, Poch’s men have a number of players who can switch on and provide real world-class performances. Last year proved how flat the Reds can go following the loss of one of their stars.

It’s certainly not going to be easy for Spurs, but you get the feeling the club have been slightly underpriced. We have a great chance in Madrid to make history, and at those prices it seems silly not to back the boys.