CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – ROUND OF 16
Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich
In their fifth clash of the season, Bayer Leverkusen face a daunting uphill battle against Bayern Munich after falling 3-0 in the first leg—a deficit rarely overturned in Champions League history. Leverkusen’s chances are further dimmed by a recent 2-0 loss that saw Florian Wirtz go off injured, leaving them on the brink of their first three-match losing streak since Alonso’s early days, while Bayern, despite an unexpected 3-2 setback to Bochum and a shaky away record with only one clean sheet in their last 12 UCL games, are set to capitalize on a rested lineup as they chase a 35th quarter-final appearance. With Bayern’s Harry Kane nearing a record-breaking milestone and Alejandro Grimaldo expected to fill in creatively for Leverkusen, the stage is set for a high-pressure contest. Check our Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich markets here.
Prediction: Bayern 1x2 @ 2.45
Liverpool vs PSG
Liverpool can count their blessings with a slim 1-0 lead after a gritty first leg against PSG, a result that came from a single shot on target under intense pressure. With another full game ahead, the Reds look promising given their flawless record in European ties when winning the opener away, and after a spirited 3-1 comeback against Southampton, manager Arne Slot is set to continue his winning run at Anfield—where they’ve beaten the last five French visitors. Meanwhile, PSG face a steep uphill battle, having failed to win any of their last 15 trips to England and losing their last four encounters on British soil, although they have pulled off comeback wins in the past. With Alisson pulling off ten crucial saves in the first leg and PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia always a threat, this tie promises plenty of drama. Check our Liverpool vs PSG markets here.
Prediction: Liverpool 1x2 @ 2.27
Lille vs Dortmund
After a 1-1 draw in Germany, Lille now host Borussia Dortmund in the decisive second leg of their UCL last-16 tie, with everything on the line for a historic quarter-final spot. The French side boasts a strong home record—losing just twice in their last 16 matches and consistently scoring first—while aiming for a rare clean sheet despite recent European encounters that saw goals from both sides. Meanwhile, Dortmund, known for their attacking flair in earlier stages and three wins from their last four away fixtures, have been less convincing on French soil, compounded by a recent 1-0 Bundesliga defeat that rattled their confidence. With Lille’s Hákon Arnar Haraldsson in fine form and Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck set to challenge him, the clash promises plenty of intensity. Check our Lille vs Dortmund markets here.
Prediction: O2.5 Goals @ 1.92
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid
Atlético face a daunting task in the second leg after a 2-1 loss in Madrid, a setback that extends their winless streak in these derby clashes and comes on the heels of a 2-1 defeat to Getafe, putting extra pressure on Simeone’s men to secure at least a win and force extra time. On the other side, Real Madrid hold a distinct advantage with an outstanding home record in European knockouts—losing just once in 14 games and unbeaten at home since 1997—and their recent head-to-head performances in the Madrid derby have also favoured them. Manager Carlo Ancelotti is cautiously buoyed by history, as teams winning the first leg almost always progress, and with whispers that Xabi Alonso might soon replace him, the club is determined to extend its winning legacy. Check our Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid markets here.
Prediction: Real Madrid AH 0.0 @ 2.04
