With the Champions League action rolling onto Wednesday night, we have four heavyweight showdowns on the cards in midweek.
Alongside an all-Bundesliga battle from the Allianz, Premier League high-flyers Liverpool will travel over to Paris when they meet PSG for what is an all-star showdown.
For those of you looking to stick on a midweek European flutter, we have taken a look at some of the most appealing Champions League betting tips.
20:00 Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen
Although some around the Allianz might have been left shocked last summer following Vincent Kompany’s arrival, Bayern Munich are certainly enjoying life under the former Burnley boss. Holding what is a commanding eight-point buffer at the top of the Bundesliga table and sat firmly in the driving seat to reclaim their domestic crown, Wednesday’s hosts find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Despite only just dragging themselves over the finishing line last month as they clinched a 3-2 aggregate win against Celtic, Bayern have suffered just a sole defeat from any of their previous 14 appearances across all competitions. Picking up some perfect momentum last time out as they secured a 3-1 victory away at Stuttgart, Kompany’s men have gained a fearsome reputation for their clinical performances in the final third. Looking to claim a first-leg advantage on Wednesday night, it should also be highlighted that Bayern have won eight of their previous nine showdowns at the Allianz across all competitions.
Making real history as they clinched a maiden Bundesliga crown last season, Bayer Leverkusen certainly deserved their spot as one of Europe’s ultimate surprise packages. Nevertheless, while Xabi Alonso’s side might be seeking a miracle in the race to defend their domestic title in 2025, Wednesday’s guests have embarked on a real flurry over the past few months. Cruising their way to a Champions League top-eight finish last month, the one-time Liverpool midfielder has seen his squad lose just one of their previous 21 consecutive appearances across all competitions. Continuing to shine since returning from November’s international break, Leverkusen will also be excited by their extended success away from the BayArena. Losing just one of their last five trips to the Allianz, Alonso’s camp have tasted just a single defeat on their travels since a 4-0 drumming at Anfield on November 5th. Knocking Bayern out of the DFP Pokal on Deceiver 3rd following a 1-0 victory, Leverkusen will ask some real questions in midweek.
Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen Betting Tip: Granit Xhaka over 1.5 fouls @ 13/8 with Pribet
20:00 Benfica vs Barcelona
Storming their way back to the top of the La Liga standings on Sunday afternoon as they cruised their way to a 4-0 romp against Real Sociedad, Barcelona are enjoying a remarkable purple patch. Clearly enjoying life under Hansi Flick’s guidance, Wednesday’s guests have continued to receive a string of plaudits from across Europe’s elite. Crowned Super Cup champions on January 12th as they claimed a famous 5-2 victory against arch-rivals Real Madrid over in the Middle East, Barca are unbeaten in all of their previous 15 appearances across all competitions. Cruising their way to a Champions League top-eight finish, the Spanish icons have also gained a fearsome reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third. Along with notching a quartet of strikes in their back-to-back domestic matchups over the past week, Flick’s side have also won all of their last four showdowns outside of Catalonia by an aggregate score of 16-5.
Extending on their Champions League adventure last month as they secured a dramatic 4-3 aggregate win against Monaco, Benfica have really impressed over the past month. With just their goal difference keeping them off top spot in the Primeira Liga table, Bruno Lage’s men have won seven of their previous eight appearances across all competitions. Signing off their group stage adventure with a 2-0 victory against Juventus, the former Wolves boss has made a real impact since arriving in Lisbon. However, while Benfica might be enjoying their own extended flurry, the Portuguese giants will certainly be concerned by their most recent meeting against Barca. Suffering an infamous last-gasp collapse on January 21st as they eventually fell to an action-packed 5-4 defeat, Lage’s side will be bracing themselves for another stern examination here. It should also be highlighted, Benfica have conceded 11 goals in their last four Champions League showdowns in Lisbon.
Benfica vs Barcelona Betting Tip: Barcelona win & Both teams to score @ 19/10 with Luckster
Wednesday’s Champions League Double
- Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen – Granit Xhaka over 1.5 fouls @ 13/8
- Benfica vs Barcelona – Barcelona win & Both teams to score @ 19/10
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