Last week’s Champions League football games sent betting websites crashing with unexpected results. Hence, when the remaining eight teams play their first Round of 16 ties, online betting fans will be more cautious on which team to pick.
Atletico Madrid, Manchester City, Juventus and Sevilla might be all favoured to win, but there are a lot to consider in order to make the best punt.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Atletico Madrid (February 22, 03:45 GMT+8)
Diego Simeone’s Atletico have been on a tear in the competition, and they look legitimate contenders after topping the group stage ahead of Bayern, losing just once and conceding only two goals on the way to the last 16.
Bayer, though, will be a huge threat with their high-tempo, counter-pressing style coupled with Chicharito’s rediscovery of his goal-scoring form. Thus, they are more than capable of breaking Atleti out of their defensive shell.
This match should be a fun tie with lots of attacking and scoring opportunities, which is why my first 🌟🌟 tip is goals over 2.25 @ 2.17.
Manchester City vs Monaco (February 22, 03:45 GMT+8)
Both teams are coming from unimpressive group stage campaigns, with City finishing with just nine points and Monaco 11. However, it appears the Ligue 1 outfit is in a better position as they stay unbeaten in 12 games in all competitions.
Leonardo Jardim’s side has also kept four clean sheets and has only allowed their opponents to score more than one goal on two occasions in that stretch.
Gabriel Jesus’ injury, meanwhile, is a fatal blow for City’s improving offence. Even though they have Sergio Aguero on standby, the issues surrounding him aren’t encouraging.
With that said, Monaco Asian Handicap +1.00 @ 1.87 should be a good 🌟 bet.
Porto vs Juventus (February 23, 03:45 GMT+8)
If there is any team that can pull an upset against the Italian champions, it is Porto who haven’t lost in any home game this season. It should also help them that Portuguese striker Andre Silva can make life harder for the Old Lady’s defence with his ability to score and create for his teammates.
Nonetheless, Juventus are Italy’s greatest for a reason, and Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala—who have been on target in their recent fixtures—could prove this point when they visit the Estadio Do Dragao.
I predict this one to be a close encounter with a stalemate the most likely result. Hence, a 🌟🌟 bet on 1X2 Draw @ 3.20 is my recommendation.
Sevilla vs Leicester City (February 23, 03:45 GMT+8)
The Blanquirrojos have a big chance of striking first and getting a comfortable lead in their two-legged tie with Leicester City.
They are the favourites and for a good reason as the Foxes continue to struggle on the road – winning only once in their last 16 away matches in all tournaments. Leicester’s poor domestic form also makes their chances of European glory even more questionable, even though they have shown in the group stage that they can compete with the top dogs.
Everything isn’t just going right for Claudio Ranieri and his club, so another 🌟 bet on Sevilla Asian Handicap -1.00 @ 1.68 seems the best choice.
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