Real Madrid and Manchester United are under the spotlight as the 2015 UEFA Champions League’s fifth round of group matches continues.

The former have already qualified for the knockout phase, but they have some damaged credibility to repair after being thumped 4-0 at home by last season’s tournament winners Barcelona in La Liga.

As for United, manager Louis van Gaal’s men are still not assured of progressing from Group B. Yet, inconsistent summer signing Memphis Depay, who has looked most comfortable in this competition, can bail the Reds out.

But that isn’t the only prediction worth betting on. Find out the full match odds and best tips for the fifth matchday’s Wednesday fixtures. All lines and tips courtesy of OddsShark.com and OddsChecker.com:

 

Depay to Strike Again in Europe

Depay has netted three times already for United in this season’s edition of Europe’s premier club competition, according to ESPN FC. One of those came during the first meeting with his old club PSV Eindhoven in a 2-1 defeat for the Red Devils.

Facing your former club always presents special challenges, but it also carries extra motivation. That incentive, along with Depay’s renewed confidence—proved by a goal in the recent 2-1 Premier League at Watford—make him a good bet to punish old friends again.

Lump on the talented, yet temperamental, 21-year-old at 7/4 to score anytime at Old Trafford.

 

Paulo Dybala to Out-Duel Sergio Aguero

The understudy will beat the master when Juventus entertain Manchester City. Juve star Paulo Dybala is often compared to City talisman and fellow Argentinian striker, Sergio Aguero.

It will be the young pretender who opens the scoring in Turin. The Old Lady recently revived its flagging Serie A campaign with a 1-0 win over AC Milan, where Dybala proved decisive with a smartly taken half-volley.

The 22-year-old is being credited with filling the void left by Carlos Tevez for last season’s finalists, according to Ian Hawkey of the Daily Telegraph. Wanting to impress his more illustrious countryman, Dybala will strike first against a City side already assured of qualification.

Odds of 11/2 for Dybala as first goalscorer represent the chance to earn a solid windfall.

 

More Frustration for Rafa Benitez

A squad humbled by El Clasico humiliation and having to deal with a tricky trip to Ukraine to face a Champions League veteran, makes a draw a very good bet when Real Madrid meet Shakhtar Donetsk.

At 14/5, you’ll get solid odds on betting on more misery for under-fire Los Blancos chief Rafa Benitez.

The former Inter Milan and Napoli gaffer recently got the dreaded vote of confidence from club president Florentino Perez, according to BBC Sport’s Andy West:

But after the beating from Barca, it’s all about the quality of performances for Madrid. Even with qualification already wrapped up, another tame and stunted showing would spell disaster for Benitez.

Elsewhere, the Manchester rivals will experience contrasting fortunes in their bids to qualify in top spot in their groups. United are likely to be all smiles, while City will struggle in Italy.

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