We take a look at the two blockbuster UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg matches taking place on Wednesday, and suggest a bet in each game.
Lets start with a look at the Outright Winner betting where Arsenal are trading as 3.20 joint favourites ahead of Bayern Munich with both teams winning their 1st leg matches away from home on Tuesday night .
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Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid – Click here to bet
Barcelona booked their spot in the last 8 with a comfortable 8-3 aggregate victory over Newcastle. The first leg was drawn 1-1 at Newcastle, but Barcelona stormed home 7-2 in the second.
Barcelona have had 8 victories and 1 draw in their last 9 matches and on the weekend, they were in League action against Atletico Madrid away, winning 2-1, a game where they started even-money favourites.
Atletico Madrid were involved in a high scoring Round of 16 clash against Tottenham, they won the first leg 5-2 at home and although Tottenham won 3-2 back in the UK, Atletico Madrid came through 7-5 on aggregate.
Since that Tottenham game they have played twice in the League, losing 3-2 away to Real Madrid and 2-1 at home to Barcelona.
Head-to-Head
As mentioned, the sides met on the weekend with Barcelona getting the win and five of the last head-to-head clashes in all competitions have delivered profits for over 2.5 goal backers. Barcelona have won 5 of those matches with Atletico Madrid winning once.
Betting
Barcelona 1.54
Draw 5.00
Atletico Madrid 5.25
Verdict
Barcelona look in absolute cracking form at the moment and with the confidence of beating Atletico Madrid on the road a few days ago I am expecting them to put this tie beyond doubt in the 90 minutes.
BET: Asian Handicap, Barcelona -1.5 goals at 2.25
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PSG vs Liverpool – Click here to bet
PSG meet English opposition for the second match in the row, having seen off Chelsea 8-2 on aggregate in the Round of 16. They won the first leg 5-2 at home before a comfortable 3-0 win in London.
PSG have won their last four games by 2 goals or more, including a 3-1 home win over Toulouse on the weekend.
Liverpool had to come from behind after losing the first leg of their Round of 16 clash 1-0 at Galatasaray. They were too strong at Anfield though winning 4-0 for a 4-1 aggregate victory.
Liverpool have been battling of late with just 1 win in their last 5 matches in all competitions and they were dumped out of the FA Cup 4-0 by Manchester City on the weekend and also lost their last League match 2-1 away to Brighton.
Head-to-Head
These sides met in the knock-out stages of last season’ s Champions League with PSG winning 2-1 on aggregate and interestingly it was the away team which won on both occasions.
Betting
PSG 1.80
Draw 4.25
Liverpool 4.00
Verdict
I think PSG will make home advantage count here and will get the win and this is a game where I expect the goals to flow.
BET: Match Result and Total Goals Over/Under 2.5 – PSG and Over at 2.45
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
