Only four teams will be left after this midweek’s Champions League football games, so betting websites expect the first leg winners go all out to make it to the last eight.
However, with Barcelona, Arsenal, Dortmund and Napoli determined to turn around their fortunes, betting odds could end up as mere numbers at the end of the week.
Napoli vs Real Madrid (March 8, 03:45 GMT+8)
A two-goal advantage is not impossible to overcome, especially for a Napoli outfit that doesn’t lack the scoring options with Dries Mertens, Lorenzo Insigne and Jose Callejon. They also lead Serie A in scoring with 62 goals in just 27 games, making them an even bigger headache at home.
Of course, Real Madrid are capable of countering whatever is thrown at them, but their latest slip in La Liga – conceding seven goals in their last four fixtures – is something they need to address ahead of this meeting.
Napoli should be desperate for goals, so I predict a lot of scoring on both sides. Thus, my 🌟🌟🌟 tip goes on Goals Over 3.25 @ 2.07.
Arsenal vs Bayern Munich (March 8, 03:45 GMT+8)
Carlo Ancelotti’s boys will have their heads held high when they visit the Emirates Stadium. Not only do they have a four-goal lead on aggregate, but they will also be stepping on the field still fresh from their 8-0 demolition of Bundesliga side Hamburg last week – sparked by a hat-trick from Robert Lewandowski.
Arsenal will find some encouragement from their brilliant record at home as well as the fact that they beat the German leaders at the same stage in 2015; however, the Bavarians’ seven-game undefeated away run won’t put their hopes up.
This one should be closer than their previous match, but Bayern on Asian Handicap -0.25 @ 2.04 sounds a good 🌟🌟 punt.
Borussia Dortmund vs Benfica (March 9, 03:45 GMT+8)
Trailing by only one goal after the first leg, Dortmund will be determined to stage a comeback and keep their Champions League dream alive. This battle, nonetheless, couldn’t come at a better time for them as they’ll be playing at home where they remain undefeated for more than six months now. Not to mention that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back to his scoring ways after a goalless stretch.
With that said, BVB should be able to have a quick start and fire home early, just like in their recent Bundesliga wins. Thus, a 🌟 bet on Dortmund First Half Asian Handicap -0.50 @ 1.86 is my recommendation.
Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain (March 9, 03:45 GMT+8)
In what could be described as the most anticipated Champions League match of the week (or the Round of 16), Barcelona will look to make history and become the first team to come back from four-goal down in the Champions League.
Indeed, after thumping Sporting Gijon with six goals and Celta Vigo with five, many believe that the Catalans can pull off a miracle and do the impossible. Nevertheless, PSG are not a team to go down easily – not after keeping five clean sheets in their last six games.
I expect PSG to park the bus when they visit Camp Nou, so another 🌟 suggestion goes to the Parisians Asian Handicap +1.00 @ 2.21.
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