Ace Football presents detailed betting tips on the upcoming Champions League games of the next two weeks.
As we prepare for another two weeks of Champions League football, our experts take a look at the bookmakers’ predictions for the upcoming matches.
Let’s check out three betting tips for the second leg of the Champions League last-16 games.
Expect goals on both sides when Bayern meet Salzburg
Salzburg managed to hold Bayern to an unexpected 1-1 draw in the first leg. Despite dominating the game, Bayern narrowly escaped the draw through a late equalizer from Kingsley Coman.
Bayern will most likely have Manuel Neuer back for the upcoming game. However, their poor defensive performances of recent weeks convince us that they will not be able to keep a clean sheet at Allianz Arena.
Bayern’s firepower will most likely get them through to the next round. But we still expect Salzburg to use counter-attacks to hurt their backline.
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Back Ajax to defeat Benfica on home soil
One of the most entertaining games of the first round saw Benfica hold Ajax to a 2-2 draw. The Portuguese giants have continued their good form since then, beating Vitoria SC 3-0 in a league fixture.
On the other hand, Ajax bounced back from the draw when they eliminated AZ Alkmaar from the KNVB cup earlier this week. Erik ten Hag’s side boasts one of the best forward lines in European football, with their striker Sebastian Haller being Champions League’s current top-scorer.
We expect them to secure their place in the quarter-finals after showing another attacking display against the Eagles.
Don’t expect goals when Juventus host Villarreal
Villarreal did not let Juventus make enough goalscoring opportunities in the first leg. The Yellow Submarine midfielders displayed a dominant physical performance while their defenders maintained consistency throughout the game.
We expect a similar scenario to play out in the second leg. Playing in Turin will certainly help Juventus, but their recent attacking struggles will most likely continue against Villarreal.
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