The UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second-leg fixtures take centre stage on Tuesday night with two high-profile encounters set to decide who advances to the semi-finals. We take a closer look at both clashes from a betting perspective below.
Let’s take a look at the Outright Betting where Arsenal are the favourites at 3.00 to win the UEFA Champions League closely followed by Bayern Munich priced at 3.20 and Paris SG at 3.70. The balance are trading at 12.00 and higher.
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Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – Click here to bet
First Leg Recap
Atletico Madrid seized control of the tie in the first leg with a disciplined performance, securing a 2-0 victory away over Barcelona. That result places the Spanish side in a commanding position heading into the return leg on home soil, where they will look to protect their advantage.
Recent Form
Atletico Madrid come into this fixture with mixed domestic results but remain competitive at the highest level. They suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Sevilla in their latest outing and had previously been edged 2-1 by Barcelona in LaLiga and fell short in a 3-2 defeat against Real Madrid. Despite this they did secure a 1-0 victory over Getafe and recorded a convincing 5-2 win against Tottenham in European action last month.
Barcelona arrive in strong attacking form despite the first-leg setback. They responded with a dominant 4-1 victory over Espanyol and had earlier defeated Atletico Madrid 2-1 away from home in LaLiga. Prior to that they edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 and produced a high-scoring 7-2 victory over Newcastle United.
Head-to-Head
Atletico secured a 2-0 win in the first leg, while Barcelona claimed a 2-1 league victory earlier this month. The teams have also exchanged heavy results this season, including a 4-0 win for Atletico and a 3-0 victory for Barcelona in cup competition.
Match Odds (1X2)
Atletico Madrid: 3.85
Draw: 4.50
Barcelona: 1.83
Verdict
Atletico Madrid hold a solid advantage, but Barcelona’s attacking quality ensures they remain firmly in contention. The visitors are likely to push forward in search of goals, which could open up the contest and create chances at both ends.
BET: Result and Both Teams to Score – Barcelona and Yes at 2.80
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Liverpool vs PSG – Click here to bet
First Leg Recap
Paris Saint-Germain took a firm grip on the tie after securing a 2-0 home victory over Liverpool in the first leg. The French champions now travel to Anfield with a two-goal cushion and will aim to manage the game effectively to secure progression.
Recent Form
Liverpool have shown inconsistency in recent weeks but remain dangerous, particularly on home soil. They most recently secured a 2-0 victory over Fulham but had suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat against Manchester City prior to that. Earlier results include a 2-1 loss to Brighton and a 1-1 draw with Tottenham, although they did produce a dominant 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in European action and a 5-2 win over West Ham.
PSG arrive in excellent form with a series of convincing performances. They secured a 3-1 victory over Toulouse in their most recent trip to the pitch before defeating Liverpool in the first leg. Prior to that they produced an emphatic 4-0 win away to Nice and dismantled Chelsea 3-0 on the road, while also recording a 5-2 victory over the same opposition in an earlier meeting.
Head-to-Head
Recent meetings have been closely contested, although PSG have won two of the last three encounters, including the 2-0 victory in the first leg and a 2-0 victory on the road during the group stages.
Match Odds (1X2)
Liverpool: 2.45
Draw: 4.00
PSG: 2.60
Verdict
Liverpool are expected to start aggressively as they attempt to overturn the deficit but PSG’s pace and attacking quality on the counterattack make them a constant threat. This could result in an open and entertaining contest with opportunities at both ends but I am backing PSG to get the win.
BET: Result and Both Teams to Score – PSG and Yes at 4.00
Odds correct at time of writing but subject to change.
