Wednesday, April 16th, will feature two exciting UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matchups. After a surprising 3-0 victory in the first leg, Arsenal will travel to face the reigning champions, Real Madrid. Bookmakers currently favor Real Madrid for this match, with odds of -125, while Arsenal is considered the underdog at +310. A draw is priced at +295, and the total goals over/under is set at 3.5.
In the other quarterfinal, Inter Milan will host Bayern Munich, holding a narrow 2-1 lead from the first leg thanks to a late goal. For the second leg, Bayern Munich is slightly favored to win at +150, while Inter Milan is at +165. A draw is priced at +265, with a goals over/under of 2.5. Both matches are scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET.
Soccer expert Brandt Sutton, who has a strong track record in predicting Champions League outcomes, has provided his top picks for these Wednesday games.
Here are Sutton`s predictions for the UEFA Champions League matches on Wednesday, April 16th:
Real Madrid vs. Arsenal, 3 p.m. ET
Prediction: Real Madrid 2, Arsenal 1
Sutton believes Real Madrid will play with urgency to overcome their first-leg deficit. This could expose their defense, which has been vulnerable recently, conceding two or more goals in four of their last five games. Arsenal is expected to start defensively and then exploit counter-attacking opportunities as Real Madrid pushes forward. While Sutton predicts Real Madrid will win this leg, he anticipates Arsenal will still advance to the semifinals. He also notes Kylian Mbappe`s odds to score anytime during the match are +100.
Inter Milan vs. Bayern Munich, 3 p.m. ET
Prediction: Inter Milan 2, Bayern Munich 1
Inter Milan`s defense has been outstanding in the Champions League this season, conceding only three goals in 11 matches. They have also won all five of their home games in the competition, including a 2-1 victory in the previous round. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, has conceded two goals in three of their last four matches and will still be without their key goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, due to injury. Considering Inter`s strong defense and Bayern`s defensive issues, Sutton is predicting another close win for the home side.
For more expert Champions League predictions, you can consult additional soccer analysts.
