Top Four Favorites at 2020 Champions League Most Assists Odds

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The Champions League returns to action for the round of 16. Most emphases are given to which frontline will do best and who will score most. However, our focus is on the leading supply men, with Roberto Firmino having a good chance at the 2020 Champions League most assists odds.

If group stages are anything to go by, several young and veteran stars have risen to the occasion with impressive goals. Many online sportsbook news sites in Germany have been talking about the efforts of Robert Lewandowski and the new superstar Erling Braut Haaland. However, less attention has been given to those who assisted the prolific strikers.

Hakim Ziyech assisted in scoring six goals. He still leads the list of top assists in the Champions League. However, with Ajax being eliminated in the group stage, Ziyech will not be able to add any further goal assists. Thus, other big names have a chance to take over Ziyech. On top are Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi as per the 2020 Champions League most assists odds.

Riyad Mahrez the top provider for Manchester City

Manchester City’s midfielder Riyad Mahrez took some time to adapt and prove himself at the Etihad. He is currently the top provider for Manchester City, averaging 0.5 assists for every match in all competitions. Should he continue supplying his teammates with clinical assists, Mahrez might surpass the six goals assists by Ziyech. Mahrez already has four assists in the group stage and he is the favorite at the 2020 Champions League most assists odds. His value is 4.00 at Unibet Sportsbook.

However, we all have heard of the recent crisis hit Manchester City after UEFA issued a two-year ban. It is unclear how that will affect the team this season. But it might cause a dramatic exit for the City.

Roberto Firmino vital for Liverpool’s clinical finishing

The Brazilian is a focal point of much of Liverpool’s attacking play. He is a key figure and a very versatile player. In the group stage, Firmino assisted scoring three goals during his 426 minutes of play. He has been also very clinical for Liverpool’s relentless march towards their first Premier League title since 1990. Should Liverpool retain the Champions League title this season, Firmino will likely produce most assists in the competition with 5.00 odds. If you wish to read about Liverpool’s chances to capture the second victory, have a look at our 2020 Champions League betting predictions.

Kylian Mbappe might have to focus on scoring

The potential Ballon d’Or winner Kylian Mbappe is vital for keeping PSG’s dream alive of winning the Champions League. He made three assists during his 330 minutes of play in the group stage. No surprise if he produces most assists with 6.00 odds. However, you should keep in mind that Mbappe is also PSG’s scoring machine. He scored five goals in the Champions League so far. Besides, most of Mbappe’s assists were directed to Neymar who is injured again.

Lionel Messi changed his role to Barca’s top assist

The 32-year-old Barcelona captain remains decisive as ever. Recently his role has shifted from goalscoring to supplying Ansu Fati and Antoine Griezmann. He has already made 12 assists in La Liga. That is more assists than anyone else in Spain’s top flight. At the European level, Lionel Messi scored some of the best Champions League final goals ever. But it seems his role is more important now in assisting. Messi assisted three goals in the group stage and his odds are 9.00 to provide most assists in the competition.

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