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Champions League Is Back! Get The Best UCL Betting Tips With BetKing.
by Chike Nwoye
4 Mar 2025
8 great Champions League fixtures will be available for us to pick from as Europe’s premier club competition makes its return. Real and Atletico will lock horns in the Madrid derby while Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen take their domestic rivalry to the European stage for the first time. I honestly can’t wait to dive into them, but first, here’s how you can turn your daily 2k to 75 times that amount, courtesy our bet predictions.
Our Picks
● Double Chance: Aston Villa to Win or Draw @1.40
● Bet Builder: Dortmund to Win or Draw + Guirassy Anytime Scorer @2.30
● PSV vs. Arsenal: Under 2.5 Goals @1.81
● Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: Under 3.5 Goals @1.32
● Feyenoord vs. Inter: Under 2.5 Total Goals @2.08
● Bayern Munich vs. Leverkusen: Under 3.5 Total Goals @1.44
● Benfica vs. Barcelona: Over 2.5 Total Goals @1.42
● Mo Salah Anytime Scorer @2.30
Total Odds: 75.98
Booking Code: FS2SJN
Acca Bonus: ₦22,794.37
8 great Champions League fixtures will be available for us to pick from as Europe’s premier club competition makes its return. Real and Atletico will lock horns in the Madrid derby while Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen take their domestic rivalry to the European stage for the first time. I honestly can’t wait to dive into them, but first, here’s how you can turn your daily 2k to 75 times that amount, courtesy our bet predictions.
Our Picks
● Double Chance: Aston Villa to Win or Draw @1.40
● Bet Builder: Dortmund to Win or Draw + Guirassy Anytime Scorer @2.30
● PSV vs. Arsenal: Under 2.5 Goals @1.81
● Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid: Under 3.5 Goals @1.32
● Feyenoord vs. Inter: Under 2.5 Total Goals @2.08
● Bayern Munich vs. Leverkusen: Under 3.5 Total Goals @1.44
● Benfica vs. Barcelona: Over 2.5 Total Goals @1.42
● Mo Salah Anytime Scorer @2.30
Total Odds: 75.98
Booking Code: FS2SJN
Acca Bonus: ₦22,794.37
Betting Tips, Broken Down Into Individual Teams
As usual, we've broken down the bet code into individual games:
PSV vs. Arsenal
Arsenal have been on fire in the Champions League lately, winning their last four games while scoring 13 goals and conceding just twice. But a lot has changed in recent months. With a growing injury list in attack, their goals have dried up. They’ve failed to score in 3 of their last 4 matches across all competitions—a rough patch that has cost them a place in the EFL Cup final and left them trailing Liverpool by 13 points in the Premier League. Defensively, they’re still rock solid—only conceding 3 goals in the group stage—but with little happening up front, things could get a little dicey. Adding to Arsenal’s concerns—they haven’t won a game in the Netherlands since 2002. When you now factor in notable absences of Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli due to injuries, this trip becomes even trickier.
Like Lille, PSV have struggled domestically while saving their best for the Champions League. They have slipped to 8 points behind Eredivisie leaders Ajax after going winless in their last 4 league games. Their thrilling comeback against Juventus was followed by back-to-back losses to Go Ahead Eagles, which doesn’t inspire much confidence. That said, two of my betting tips are a low-scoring first leg with the Gunners eventually finding a way to book their spot in the next round.
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Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid
After ending the group stage with five straight wins, Atlético Madrid are arguably the hottest team in the competition. This season alone, they’ve twice drawn with Real Madrid in LaLiga and picked up wins over Barcelona, Leverkusen, and PSG—proof they can deliver when it matters. At one point, they even had a run of 13 consecutive victories across all competitions. Bit by bit, their summer signings are paying off, with Julián Álvarez, Conor Gallagher, and Alexander Sørloth all becoming key contributors.
That said, Real Madrid has something you can’t quantify—football heritage. This is their competition. Forget the stats or form—when the Champions League knockout rounds arrive, Los Blancos just find a way. They looked shaky in the group stage, but when it was time to face Man City in the playoff, they handled business with ease. History’s on their side too—this is the fifth time these two meet in the UCL knockouts (including two Champions League finals), and every single time, Real Madrid has come out on top. In fact, they’ve lost just one of their last 17 knockout games in this competition, winning 11 and drawing 5.
Injuries could be a factor—Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham, and Federico Valverde all missed the recent loss to Real Betis, though Bellingham should be back for this clash (his absence was due to a domestic suspension). Atlético might have a shot at grabbing a result in the first leg, but over two games? I’m backing Real Madrid to advance—because, well… football heritage. And to add to that, with the winner of this tie facing the winner of PSV/Arsenal, I can see this game producing a semi-finalist.
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille
When this new format was introduced, few had Lille pegged to finish in the top 8 and get an automatic spot in the Round of 16—but here they are. They pulled off some big wins against Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and a 6-1 demolition of Feyenoord, racking up 17 goals in 8 games, matching group winners Liverpool. While their Ligue 1 form has been shaky, they’ve clearly saved their best for the Champions League. They’ll need to bring that same energy to Germany, especially since they’ve only managed 2 wins in 11 European clashes against German teams.
Dortmund, on the other hand, are a force at home in the Champions League. They’ve lost just once in their last 16 UCL home games, with 10 wins and 5 draws. They’ve also kept clean sheets in 4 of their last 5 home outings in the competition and are clear favorites for this first leg. Keep an eye on Serhou Guirassy—the Guinean striker has 24 goals in 32 games, and the Champions League seems to be his playground. He’s scored 10 goals in 10 UCL appearances, and the recent goalless draw with Sporting was the first time he didn’t score or assist in a UCL game—understandable, given they were cruising after a 3-0 first-leg win. If you’re looking for how to make money online, you should back him to find the net again and keep up his ridiculous average of a goal per UCL game.
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Feyenoord vs. Inter Milan
Robin van Persie’s first European test as Feyenoord’s new head coach couldn’t be much tougher. Sure, they pulled off a shock by eliminating Milan in the playoffs, but taking down their blue neighbours, Inter, is a whole different beast. Inter’s approach in this season’s Champions League has been built on defensive discipline. They’ve only scored 11 goals—ranking 21st out of the 24 teams that advanced from the group stage—but their defense has been nearly impenetrable, conceding just once, and that was a 90th-minute strike from Leverkusen’s Nordi Mukiele on Matchday 6. That rock-solid back-line has been the backbone of their campaign, and you can bet they’ll rely on it again to grind out a result. My pick for this game? Under 2.5 goals. At @2.08, consider your daily 2 odds sorted.
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Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa
These two teams will face off for just the second time ever, with their first meeting coming earlier this season. That day, Tyrone Mings had a moment to forget—literally picking up a pass from Emi Martinez in his 18-yard box and handing Club Brugge a penalty. It was a schoolboy error for the ages and the Belgians took full advantage, winning 1-0. Thankfully, they still finished in the top 8 but, you can bet Mings and Villa will be out for revenge. Meanwhile, Brugge pulled off a shocker by knocking out Atalanta in the playoffs. For context, Brugge was the lowest-ranked team to escape the group stage, while Atalanta was the highest-ranked team not to get a free pass to the Round of 16. So yeah, nobody saw that coming.
That said, I think Brugge’s fairy-tale run ends here. Aston Villa’s winter signings have breathed life into their season—Marco Asensio has scored 4 goals in 6 matches, and Marcus Rashford already has 3 assists. I’m backing Villa to avoid defeat in the first leg and finish the job back in England. And for Asensio, there’s extra motivation—winning this tie could set up a mouthwatering quarter-final clash against his parent club, PSG.
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Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen
In what will be the first-ever European clash between these two sides, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Historically, Bayern have had the upper hand in this matchup, but things have shifted since Xabi Alonso took charge at Leverkusen. Since his appointment, Alonso is unbeaten in six meetings against his former club (W3, D3), with his side keeping clean sheets in three of the last four. That’s a major turnaround considering Leverkusen had failed to keep Bayern out in their previous 15 encounters (42 goals conceded). Clearly, Alonso’s doing something right.
Yes, Bayern boast a dominant record at this stage, with just one loss in their last 11 home games in the Round of 16 (W9, D1) while racking up 41 goals. But if there’s a team built to spoil the party, it’s Leverkusen. You guys know I love to give a bold call in every round. So, this time, my bet of the day is for Bayer Leverkusen to send Bayern packing after two legs, and we have the best odds for that on BetKing.
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Benfica vs. Barcelona
On behalf of the online betting community, can we just take a moment to thank these two teams for the pure entertainment they’ve delivered? Their all-out attacking approach has been a goldmine. Benfica smashed Atleti 4-0 and their three clashes with Monaco brought 12 goals. Even their loss to Feyenoord gave us four goals to enjoy. Meanwhile, Barcelona led the group stage in goals scored with a ridiculous 28, while their leaky defense (13 conceded) was worse than all but three of the 24 teams that advanced. And who could forget their wild Matchday 7 showdown? We had nine goals; a first-half hat-trick from Vangelis Pavlidis for Benfica, and a Raphinha-inspired second-half comeback for Barça. If that’s a preview, buckle up—this tie should deliver more of the same goal-fest energy. In the end, though, I’m backing Barcelona’s superior quality to tip the scales in their favor.
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PSG vs. Liverpool
I don’t know about you, but this is the tie of the round for me. Liverpool are flying this season with one hand on the Premier League title, the other on the EFL Cup. With Mo Salah leading the charge (30 goals and 22 assists in all competitions), they’ve been Europe’s best team, and whispers of a treble under Arne Slot are getting louder. Not bad for a guy in his first season managing in a top-five league.
Now, the problem for the Reds is that PSG are peaking at the perfect time. The Parisians have scored 40 goals in their last 10 games—yes, 40—including two 7-0 wins. And, unsurprisingly, they’ve won all 10. Since their 1-0 loss to Bayern on Matchday 5 in November, they’ve gone 22 games unbeaten across all competitions. Ousmane Dembélé has been a huge part of that tear, scoring 18 of his 26 goals this year in 2025 alone.
On paper, Liverpool should be your pick to advance—and they probably will—but form matters, and right now, PSG’s is scary good. I’m holding off on a final verdict until after the first leg, but one thing feels like a lock: both Salah and Dembélé find the net in this one.
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Betting Tips, Broken Down Into Individual Teams
As usual, we've broken down the bet code into individual games:
PSV vs. Arsenal
Arsenal have been on fire in the Champions League lately, winning their last four games while scoring 13 goals and conceding just twice. But a lot has changed in recent months. With a growing injury list in attack, their goals have dried up. They’ve failed to score in 3 of their last 4 matches across all competitions—a rough patch that has cost them a place in the EFL Cup final and left them trailing Liverpool by 13 points in the Premier League. Defensively, they’re still rock solid—only conceding 3 goals in the group stage—but with little happening up front, things could get a little dicey. Adding to Arsenal’s concerns—they haven’t won a game in the Netherlands since 2002. When you now factor in notable absences of Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli due to injuries, this trip becomes even trickier.
Like Lille, PSV have struggled domestically while saving their best for the Champions League. They have slipped to 8 points behind Eredivisie leaders Ajax after going winless in their last 4 league games. Their thrilling comeback against Juventus was followed by back-to-back losses to Go Ahead Eagles, which doesn’t inspire much confidence. That said, two of my betting tips are a low-scoring first leg with the Gunners eventually finding a way to book their spot in the next round.
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Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid
After ending the group stage with five straight wins, Atlético Madrid are arguably the hottest team in the competition. This season alone, they’ve twice drawn with Real Madrid in LaLiga and picked up wins over Barcelona, Leverkusen, and PSG—proof they can deliver when it matters. At one point, they even had a run of 13 consecutive victories across all competitions. Bit by bit, their summer signings are paying off, with Julián Álvarez, Conor Gallagher, and Alexander Sørloth all becoming key contributors.
That said, Real Madrid has something you can’t quantify—football heritage. This is their competition. Forget the stats or form—when the Champions League knockout rounds arrive, Los Blancos just find a way. They looked shaky in the group stage, but when it was time to face Man City in the playoff, they handled business with ease. History’s on their side too—this is the fifth time these two meet in the UCL knockouts (including two Champions League finals), and every single time, Real Madrid has come out on top. In fact, they’ve lost just one of their last 17 knockout games in this competition, winning 11 and drawing 5.
Injuries could be a factor—Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham, and Federico Valverde all missed the recent loss to Real Betis, though Bellingham should be back for this clash (his absence was due to a domestic suspension). Atlético might have a shot at grabbing a result in the first leg, but over two games? I’m backing Real Madrid to advance—because, well… football heritage. And to add to that, with the winner of this tie facing the winner of PSV/Arsenal, I can see this game producing a semi-finalist.
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Lille
When this new format was introduced, few had Lille pegged to finish in the top 8 and get an automatic spot in the Round of 16—but here they are. They pulled off some big wins against Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, and a 6-1 demolition of Feyenoord, racking up 17 goals in 8 games, matching group winners Liverpool. While their Ligue 1 form has been shaky, they’ve clearly saved their best for the Champions League. They’ll need to bring that same energy to Germany, especially since they’ve only managed 2 wins in 11 European clashes against German teams.
Dortmund, on the other hand, are a force at home in the Champions League. They’ve lost just once in their last 16 UCL home games, with 10 wins and 5 draws. They’ve also kept clean sheets in 4 of their last 5 home outings in the competition and are clear favorites for this first leg. Keep an eye on Serhou Guirassy—the Guinean striker has 24 goals in 32 games, and the Champions League seems to be his playground. He’s scored 10 goals in 10 UCL appearances, and the recent goalless draw with Sporting was the first time he didn’t score or assist in a UCL game—understandable, given they were cruising after a 3-0 first-leg win. If you’re looking for how to make money online, you should back him to find the net again and keep up his ridiculous average of a goal per UCL game.
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Feyenoord vs. Inter Milan
Robin van Persie’s first European test as Feyenoord’s new head coach couldn’t be much tougher. Sure, they pulled off a shock by eliminating Milan in the playoffs, but taking down their blue neighbours, Inter, is a whole different beast. Inter’s approach in this season’s Champions League has been built on defensive discipline. They’ve only scored 11 goals—ranking 21st out of the 24 teams that advanced from the group stage—but their defense has been nearly impenetrable, conceding just once, and that was a 90th-minute strike from Leverkusen’s Nordi Mukiele on Matchday 6. That rock-solid back-line has been the backbone of their campaign, and you can bet they’ll rely on it again to grind out a result. My pick for this game? Under 2.5 goals. At @2.08, consider your daily 2 odds sorted.
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Club Brugge vs. Aston Villa
These two teams will face off for just the second time ever, with their first meeting coming earlier this season. That day, Tyrone Mings had a moment to forget—literally picking up a pass from Emi Martinez in his 18-yard box and handing Club Brugge a penalty. It was a schoolboy error for the ages and the Belgians took full advantage, winning 1-0. Thankfully, they still finished in the top 8 but, you can bet Mings and Villa will be out for revenge. Meanwhile, Brugge pulled off a shocker by knocking out Atalanta in the playoffs. For context, Brugge was the lowest-ranked team to escape the group stage, while Atalanta was the highest-ranked team not to get a free pass to the Round of 16. So yeah, nobody saw that coming.
That said, I think Brugge’s fairy-tale run ends here. Aston Villa’s winter signings have breathed life into their season—Marco Asensio has scored 4 goals in 6 matches, and Marcus Rashford already has 3 assists. I’m backing Villa to avoid defeat in the first leg and finish the job back in England. And for Asensio, there’s extra motivation—winning this tie could set up a mouthwatering quarter-final clash against his parent club, PSG.
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Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen
In what will be the first-ever European clash between these two sides, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Historically, Bayern have had the upper hand in this matchup, but things have shifted since Xabi Alonso took charge at Leverkusen. Since his appointment, Alonso is unbeaten in six meetings against his former club (W3, D3), with his side keeping clean sheets in three of the last four. That’s a major turnaround considering Leverkusen had failed to keep Bayern out in their previous 15 encounters (42 goals conceded). Clearly, Alonso’s doing something right.
Yes, Bayern boast a dominant record at this stage, with just one loss in their last 11 home games in the Round of 16 (W9, D1) while racking up 41 goals. But if there’s a team built to spoil the party, it’s Leverkusen. You guys know I love to give a bold call in every round. So, this time, my bet of the day is for Bayer Leverkusen to send Bayern packing after two legs, and we have the best odds for that on BetKing.
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Benfica vs. Barcelona
On behalf of the online betting community, can we just take a moment to thank these two teams for the pure entertainment they’ve delivered? Their all-out attacking approach has been a goldmine. Benfica smashed Atleti 4-0 and their three clashes with Monaco brought 12 goals. Even their loss to Feyenoord gave us four goals to enjoy. Meanwhile, Barcelona led the group stage in goals scored with a ridiculous 28, while their leaky defense (13 conceded) was worse than all but three of the 24 teams that advanced. And who could forget their wild Matchday 7 showdown? We had nine goals; a first-half hat-trick from Vangelis Pavlidis for Benfica, and a Raphinha-inspired second-half comeback for Barça. If that’s a preview, buckle up—this tie should deliver more of the same goal-fest energy. In the end, though, I’m backing Barcelona’s superior quality to tip the scales in their favor.
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PSG vs. Liverpool
I don’t know about you, but this is the tie of the round for me. Liverpool are flying this season with one hand on the Premier League title, the other on the EFL Cup. With Mo Salah leading the charge (30 goals and 22 assists in all competitions), they’ve been Europe’s best team, and whispers of a treble under Arne Slot are getting louder. Not bad for a guy in his first season managing in a top-five league.
Now, the problem for the Reds is that PSG are peaking at the perfect time. The Parisians have scored 40 goals in their last 10 games—yes, 40—including two 7-0 wins. And, unsurprisingly, they’ve won all 10. Since their 1-0 loss to Bayern on Matchday 5 in November, they’ve gone 22 games unbeaten across all competitions. Ousmane Dembélé has been a huge part of that tear, scoring 18 of his 26 goals this year in 2025 alone.
On paper, Liverpool should be your pick to advance—and they probably will—but form matters, and right now, PSG’s is scary good. I’m holding off on a final verdict until after the first leg, but one thing feels like a lock: both Salah and Dembélé find the net in this one.
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