The last 16 of the Champions League never disappoints and once again in 2024/25, the stakes are sky high.
2023 winners Manchester City were the biggest casualties in the previous round, succumbing to holders Real Madrid, who take on city rivals Atletico Madrid next.
Big games litter the schedule this week, with UEFA’s scheming coming to fruition and it should be an unmissable night of UCL action, with drama always on the agenda.
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Champions League Last 16 1st Leg Predictions
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Club Brugge vs Aston Villa
Club Brugge ($3.00)
Aston Villa ($2.50)
Draw ($3.50)
Aston Villa forced their way into the top 8 of the regular campaign with some stellar performances and they take on Club Brugge here, a side that managed to beat them in the group stages. Two legged ties like this are always tight and this could end up as draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.50)
1-1 Draw
Borussia Dortmund vs Lille
Borussia Dortmund ($1.70)
Lille ($5.20)
Draw ($4.00)
Borussia Dortmund swept aside Sporting Lisbon in the last round and will be looking for a repeat showing here against Lille. The French side produced some good results in the group stages, but Dortmund are strong at home and should ultimately prevail here.
Betting tip: Borussia Dortmund to win the match ($1.70)
Borussia Dortmund to win 2-1
PSV Eindhoven vs Arsenal
PSV Eindhoven ($4.00)
Arsenal ($2.05)
Draw ($3.60)
Arsenal look to only realistically have a chance of winning the Champions League this season and a tricky meeting with PSV lies in wait here. The second leg being at Arsenal will help and a draw here should see the Gunners set the tie up nicely.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.60)
1-1 Draw
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid
Real Madrid ($1.95)
Atletico Madrid ($4.20)
Draw ($3.70)
A pulsating Madrid derby is on the agenda here, as Real host Atletico, with heaps on the line. Real overcame Manchester City in the last round and have a special affiliation with this competition and they may well pick up a slender first leg lead.
Betting tip: Real Madrid to win the match ($1.95)
Real Madrid to win 2-1
Feyenoord vs Inter Milan
Feyenoord ($6.00)
Inter Milan ($1.57)
Draw ($4.50)
Having knocked out AC Milan, it is Inter who lie in wait for Feyenoord next. The Dutch outfit have been one of the stories of the Champions League so far but Inter are very long in the tooth, especially in the Champions League and they will be bang up for this challenge in Rotterdam.
Betting tip: Inter Milan to win the match ($1.57)
Inter Milan to win 2-1
PSG vs Liverpool
PSG ($2.40)
Liverpool ($2.90)
Draw ($3.80)
One of the most eye-catching ties of the round pits PSG against Liverpool and this could be a Champions League classic in the French capital. PSG are playing with real vigour now and while Liverpool have the Premier League wrapped up, this is a test, and it could be an entertaining draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.80)
2-2 Draw
Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich ($1.82)
Bayer Leverkusen ($4.00)
Draw ($4.50)
An all-German clash in this one promises plenty of drama, as Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen square off. Bundesliga rivalries will be put to the side, as the Champions League hits the agenda and with Bayern in decent form, they should prevail at home.
Betting tip: Bayern Munich to win the match ($1.82)
Bayern Munich to win 3-1
Benfica vs Barcelona
Benfica ($4.00)
Barcelona ($1.91)
Draw ($4.33)
Two sides that will be eager to rattle into each other meet here in Lisbon, as Benfica host Barcelona. Goals have been flying in for both sides throughout the knockout stages, but Barca are going well and should pick up a first leg advantage.
Betting tip: Barcelona win the match ($1.91)
Barcelona to win 2-1
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Champions League Round of 16, 1st Leg multi bet
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We’re backing four results this week as a multi with a betting stake of $50:
Feyenoord vs Inter Milan – Inter Milan
Benfica vs Barcelona – Barcelona
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid – Real Madrid
Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen – Bayern Munich
A $50 wager would pay out $713.50 if successful – at the current odds.