UEFA Champions League continues on Wednesday night and we take a look at two of the Round of 16 first leg fixtures from a betting angle.
Let’s start with a look at the Outright Betting where the favourites Real Madrid are trading at 4.00 closely followed by Barcelona at 5.00 with Liverpool and Arsenal both at odds of 6.50. You can get 9.00 or better the balance.
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BENFICA vs BARCELONA – Click here to bet
Benfica had to come through the playoffs to make the Round of 16 and they beat Monaco 4-3 over two legs, winning 1-0 on the road and drawing 3-3 at home. They have been going well domestically of late and have won 7 and drawn 1 of their last 8 matches in all competitions.
Barcelona played in some high scoring matches in the League stages of this Tournament. All 8 of their matches delivered profits for over 2.5 goal backers. There were a total of 41 goals in the 8 games. They are unbeaten in 15 matches across all competitions and on the weekend hammered Real Sociedad 4-0 at home.
Head-to-Head
These sides met as recently as the 21st of January 2025 and Barcelona won 5-4 at Benfica.
BETTING
Benfica 3.70
Draw 4.20
Barcelona 1.90
Verdict
The last time these sides met there were 9 goals and with Barcelona seemly taking the attitude that it doesn’t matter how many let in, they will score more than the opposition, I am happy to take 2.00 that we get 4 goals or more in the match.
BET: Over 3.5 goals at 2.00
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PSG vs LIVERPOOL – Click here to bet
PSG had to come through the playoffs, but they had absolutely no problem seeing off Brest 10-0 on aggregate, winning the home match 7-0. PSG have been in prolific form and have won their last 10 matches across all competitions and on the weekend beat Lille 4-1 at home .
Liverpool’s last Champions League match was a 3-2 loss away to PSV and domestically they are travelling well, comfortably in control of the Premier League. Their last match was a week ago when they beat Newcastle 2-0 at home.
Head-to-Head
These sides haven’t met since the 2018/19 Champions League season. PSG won 2-1 at home and Liverpool won 3-2 at Anfield.
BETTING
PSG 2.55
Draw 3.60
Liverpool 2.75
Verdict
When two sides in such prolific form meet the goals tend to flow and I am once again looking for 4 goals or more in this match.
BET: Over 3.5 goals at 2.25
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