Barcelona vs Porto Prediction and Odds
- Pick: Barcelona to Win
- Odds: -192 (Tonybet)
Barcelona have had a lacklustre season so far. The previous match against Rayo Vallecano, where they snatched a 1-1 draw, illustrated Blaugrana’s attacking problems. This was the third time they dropped points in their past five matches. Currently, they are trailing the league leaders, Real Madrid, by 4 points.
Porto are also struggling in the Liga Portugal. Sérgio Conceição’s squad has earned 25 points from 11 matches, but their total of 15 goals scored raises several questions. However, they recently demonstrated their scoring capability by netting 4 unanswered goals against Montalegre in the domestic cup.
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It will be the 10th match between these teams, with Barcelona having an advantage in H2H games (6W, 3L). Even though Xavi’s team has struggled domestically, they have shown positive results in this campaign. At home, Barcelona are always the favourite, and even when lacking the assistance of Gavi and Marc-André ter Stegen, Blaugrana have enough resources to beat Porto and secure qualification.
Man City vs Leipzig Betting Tip
- Pick: Over 3.5 Goals
- Odds: +124 (Tonybet)
After the announcement of the group stage participants, it was clear that Man City and Leipzig were the major favourites to advance to round 16. Both teams have already secured their places in the next round, although Leipzig might still harbour slim hopes of clinching the top spot.
Man City have been dominant in the past matches, but 2 draws against Chelsea (4-4) and Liverpool (1-1) illustrated the weak sides of Pep Guardiola. They were leading against both opponents but conceded a goal in the last minutes. While City generates over 2.1 expected goals (xG) in their matches, they have failed to capitalize on these chances, ultimately resulting in draws.
Leipzig lost the previous match against Wolfsburg despite producing 26 goal attempts. They currently have 23 points from 12 matches, placing them just one point behind the Champions League qualification zone. Leipzig enjoy playing attacking football and footballers like Loïs Openda and Xavi Simons are a main force in the attack.
With neither team having much at stake, an entertaining match is anticipated from both sides. The previous head-to-head matches featured high-scoring results such as 6-3, 7-0 and 1-3, with City emerging victorious each time. This match will not be an exception; over 3.5 goals is likely.
Benfica vs Inter Betting Tips
- Pick: Inter to Win
- Odds: +165 (Tonybet)
The leaders of Liga Portugal are entering this match with zero points in 4 matches, a surprisingly poor performance from Benfica, who reached the quarter-finals in the previous season. Moreover, having scored only once further demonstrates their attacking issues.
Inter, on the other hand, have had a successful run in Serie A and have already qualified for the round of 16. They played a 1-1 draw against Juventus on Sunday, in a match between the two leaders of Serie A. Now Simone Inzaghi’s side sits first in Serie A, and Lautaro Martinez is in the form of his life with 13 goals to his account.
Considering Benfica’s lacklustre Champions League form and Inter’s motivation to secure first place, the Nerazzurri are the clear favourites to win this match. They have excellent H2H results against Benfica, in five matches, Inter won 3 and drew only 2. Expect a convincing victory from the Italians.
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