💎 Gem Bet: Georgiy Sudakov - Over 1.5 Fouls Won @ 1.80 (Bet365)

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Sudakov was chopped down three times in Benfica’s 4-2 win over Real Madrid just a few weeks ago, with his direct opponent in Tchoumeni committing three fouls and picking up a yellow card. Tchouameni was replaced by Camavinga after picking up that caution, who struggled just as much as his teammate - committing three fouls in the 35 minutes he was on the pitch. 

This tells us that the middle of the park will be an active battleground for foul exchanges in this clash, with Sudakov standing out as a player who can draw a few fouls from the Madrid midfield in this clash. Jude Bellingham is injured for this game, so Sudakov should line up against the same midfield duo he tortured in installments just a few weeks ago. 

As well as winning those three fouls in that previous meeting, Sudakov has drawn 15 fouls across his eight starts in the Champions League this season (2.13 per 90). Real Madrid’s frustration has come to the fore in their Champions League campaign so far, they committed 15 fouls in their defeat to Benfica a few weeks ago, and are averaging 10.5 fouls committed per game in the Champions League overall. 

Sudakov also has promising numbers when it comes to winning fouls when looking at his performances in Liga Portugal this season. He’s won 31 fouls across his 16 starts in the division, working out to a healthy average of 2.13 fouls won per 90 - showing a consistency in his game when it comes to this particular trait. 

There is decent value with this angle when backing with Bet365, the exact same angle is priced as low as 1.50 with other major bookmakers.