With the second leg of the playoff round taking place on Tuesday night, qualification to the next stage is on the line and we take a closer look at two of the decisive clashes below.
Outright Betting Snapshot
In the outright market, Arsenal remain favourites at 4.50, followed by Bayern Munich at 5.50 while Paris Saint-Germain is trading at 9.00 and Manchester City and Barcelona are both priced at 9.00. The remainder of the field is available at 10.00 and bigger.
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Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge KV – Click here to bet
Atletico Madrid return home after playing out an entertaining 3-3 draw away to Club Brugge in the first leg where they threw away a 2-0 lead at half-time. Since then, they have produced a strong domestic response beating Espanyol 4-2 in the league, while also recording a commanding 4-0 cup victory over Barcelona in recent weeks.
Despite their attacking quality, they have conceded in several recent matches which will be an area of focus heading into this decisive clash.
Club Brugge delivered an outstanding attacking display in the first leg, scoring three times against one of Europe’s traditionally strongest defensive units. Their recent form has been encouraging, with a 2-1 win over Leuven following the draw with Atletico, as well as a 2-1 away victory over Cercle Brugge and a comfortable 3-0 home win against St. Liege earlier this month.
They will take confidence into this final matchup due to going unbeaten in their last four games across all competitions.
Head-to-Head History
Brugge claimed a notable 2-0 victory in Belgium during the 2022/23 group stage, while the second fixture was drawn 0-0 in Madrid.
Match Odds (1X2)
Atletico Madrid: 1.38
Draw: 5.75
Club Brugge: 7.00
Verdict
With the aggregate score level at 3-3, Atletico Madrid hold the advantage of home support and greater knockout experience. While Club Brugge have already shown they can hurt them going forward, the Spanish side’s intensity and squad depth should ultimately make the difference over what should be an action packed 90 minutes.
BET: Result and Both Teams to Score – Atletico Madrid and Yes at 2.70
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Inter Milan vs FK Bodo/Glimt – Click here to bet
Inter Milan head into the second leg needing a response after suffering a 3-1 defeat away to Bodo/Glimt in the first meeting where defensive lapses proved costly. They have since bounced back with a professional 2-0 league win over Lecce and prior to the first leg had recorded impressive victories including a 3-2 triumph over Juventus and a dominant 5-0 win away to Sassuolo.
Their attacking form is strong, particularly at home.
Bodo/Glimt continue to exceed expectations on the European stage. Their 3-1 first-leg victory over Inter followed earlier standout results in the competition, including a 2-1 away win over Atletico Madrid and a 3-1 home success against Manchester City.
They travel to Italy full of confidence, knowing they carry a two-goal advantage and have consistently shown the ability to score against elite opposition.
Head-to-Head
The first-leg encounter was the first competitive meeting between the sides, with Bodo/Glimt securing a memorable 3-1 victory on home soil. Inter now face the challenge of overturning a two-goal deficit in front of their own supporters.
Match Odds (1X2)
Inter: 1.25
Draw: 7.25
Bodo/Glimt: 10.00
Verdict
Inter’s home form and experience at this level should not be underestimated and they possess the attacking firepower required to chase down the deficit. However, Bodo/Glimt have repeatedly demonstrated they can find the net in high-pressure fixtures. I am expecting an open contest with chances at both ends in a match not to be missed.
BET: Inter to win and Over 3.5 Goals at 2.10
Odds correct at time of writing but subject to change.
