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PSV – Arsenal, Tuesday, 8:00 pm
Arsenal head into their Champions League round of 16 clash against PSV Eindhoven with mixed form, having won just one of their last four matches and failing to score in their last two outings. Mikel Arteta’s side has been hampered by injuries, but this fixture offers them a chance to rediscover their attacking rhythm.
PSV, on the other hand, have struggled defensively, conceding in each of their last six games and shipping 12 goals during the league phase. This vulnerability could provide Arsenal with the perfect opportunity to break their scoring drought. However, PSV's attacking consistency - having scored in every game since mid-December - means they remain a threat at home.
Both teams to score at 4/5 on bet365 looks like an attractive offer given PSV’s scoring run coupled with their porous defense. The last meeting between these two sides ended in a 1-1 draw, and a similar result wouldn’t be surprising as both teams prepare for an intense battle.
Bet Explanation: This bet wins if both PSV and Arsenal score at least once during the game. So 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2 etc. are all winning bets.
Dortmund – Lille, Tuesday, 8:00 pm
There aren't enough previous H2H meetings for insights into Borussia Dortmund and Lille, with the two sides set to meet for only the third time. The last meeting between these two teams was all the way in 2002.
Recent form has been inconsistent for both sides, but it looks safer to wager on Serhou Guirassy to score at 6/5 on bet365. After all, he is the top scorer in this season’s Champions League with 10 goals in 10 games.
The Guinean forward has been in red-hot form, netting five goals in his last two matches. His clinical finishing is backed by impressive stats, averaging 3.49 shots and 2.49 shots on target per 90 minutes in this season’s competition.
Tip: Guirassy to score anytime @6/5
Bet Explanation: This bet wins if Guirassy scores at any point in the match against Bologna. Bets will be void if the player does not start the match.
Real Madrid – Atletico Madrid, Tuesday, 8:00 pm
The Madrid Derby is back, and familiarity breeds competition as Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid prepare to lock horns once again. These two city rivals know each other inside out, and their last three encounters have all ended in hard-fought 1-1 draws.
Given their recent history, another closely contested affair could be on the cards. Both teams have shown attacking intent in recent derbies, making both teams to score at 4/5 an enticing option for bettors.
Remarkably, you’d have to go back to 2022 for the last time either side failed to find the net in this fixture. Since then, both teams have scored in their last nine meetings, underlining the competitive edge of this rivalry.
Bet Explanation: This bet wins if both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid score at least once during the game. So 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2 etc. are all winning bets.
PSG – Liverpool, Wednesday, 8:00 pm
This is potentially the match of the round due to the avalanche of attacking talent that will be on display. Liverpool have netted 10 goals in their last five games, while PSG have been rampant, scoring an astonishing 22 in the same period.
The odds reflect the razor-thin margins between these two giants, with PSG at 27/20 and Liverpool at 9/5 on bet365. However, the safest bet might lie in goals galore, with odds of 53/100 for over 2.5 goals - a tempting prospect given both teams' attacking prowess.
Their last meetings in 2018 were thrillers, ending 2-1 and 3-2, and this encounter could see even more fireworks as Luis Enrique’s PSG look to attack relentlessly against a high-flying Liverpool side.
Bet explanation: The bet wins if 3 or more goals in total are scored in the match, no matter who scores.
Benfica – Barcelona, Wednesday, 8:00 pm
Benfica and Barcelona are set to renew hostilities in the Champions League, and if their previous encounter is anything to go by, fans are in for a treat. Their last meeting, a jaw-dropping 5-4 win for Barcelona, was an instant classic that showcased relentless attacking football and defensive chaos.
Benfica’s Champions League campaign has been a rollercoaster, with their 10 games producing a staggering 35 goals (20 scored, 15 conceded). Meanwhile, Barcelona ended the group stage as the top-scoring team with 28 goals but also conceded 13 - the worst defensive record among the top half of qualifiers.
Both teams thrive on offense but leave vulnerabilities at the back, setting the stage for another high-scoring affair.
Bet explanation: The bet wins if 3 or more goals in total are scored in the match, no matter who scores.
Bayern Munich – Bayer Leverkusen, Wednesday, 8:00 pm
Though Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen have dominated the domestic scene in Germany over the past two seasons, the Champions League fixture presents a mysterious challenge for punters.
Under Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen have undergone a remarkable transformation, ending Bayern's 11-year Bundesliga reign last season with an unbeaten campaign. Alonso’s side comes into this fixture with momentum, having gone unbeaten in their last six meetings with Bayern across all competitions (W3 D3).
However, the Champions League presents a different challenge, and Bayern’s pedigree on this stage cannot be underestimated. The Bavarians have won their last three European ties against German opposition, showcasing their experience and resilience. Therefore, it may be wise to adopt a wait-and-see approach for this matchup.
Tip: No bet
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.