Ahead of the latest round of Champions League fixtures, Michael Owen has offered his predictions of how the score from each match will end.
The first legs of the Champions League semi-finals take place from Tuesday until Wednesday.
We have some exciting match-ups and are all eagerly on the lookout for some interesting Champions League predictions.
To answer this, we turned to former Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid striker Michael Owen on BetVictor for his tips on the latest knockout round.
🗓️ Tuesday, April 26
Man City vs Real Madrid
Michael Owen’s score prediction: 3-1
“What a tie this should be! City were impressive at the weekend [in the 5-1 win over Watford], and they’ll enter this with some confidence. We all know how desperate City are to win the Champions League, I’m expecting a good performance.
Real have done so well to get to this round, but I’m not entirely sure how they’ve done it. Chelsea had plenty of chances to knock them out in the quarters, I don’t think City will be as wasteful.
I’ll never write off Real in this competition, but I have to favour City. City will keep the ball and I can see them frustrating this Real side. I think Real will score, but I’m going for a 3-1 City win”
Read the full match preview between Man City and Real Madrid for stats and betting tips here.
🗓️ Wednesday, April 27
Liverpool vs Villarreal
Michael Owen’s score prediction: 2-0
“It wasn’t the prettiest of games, but Liverpool’s win over Everton was a massive win. I actually think that will be a good warm-up game for this, Villareal will play a very similar way to Everton. They’ll sit deep and try to frustrate Liverpool.
“Villareal are very organised, and in [Unai] Emery, have a coach who excels in cup competitions. They’re dangerous on the break, and the likes of Danjuma are a threat.
“I still think Liverpool will do enough to get the win, don’t rule out more Origi heroics! 2-0 Liverpool.”
Below is a betting accumulator of Michael Owen’s full-time Champions League predictions for this week.
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