With the first set of Champions League semi-finalists set to be decided on Tuesday night, we have a pair of mouth-watering affairs on the cards.
As Barcelona travel to rural Germany holding a remarkable four-goal advantage, French giants PSG will be looking to make another heavyweight European statement when they travel to Villa Park.
Ahead of a season-defining night of Champions League action, we have taken a glance at a couple of the most appealing European betting markets that are available.
20:00 Aston Villa vs PSG
Mounting a sensational Champions League comeback last week as they eventually left Paris with a 3-1 victory, PSG are enjoying what has become a remarkable purple patch. Storming their way to yet another Ligue 1 title and not having to get out of third gear, Luis Enrique’s men have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the continent. With their sights set on completing an iconic domestic and European sweep, PSG are pencilled in as a leading contender to get their hands on a maiden Champions League crown. Firing on all cylinders and with the mood in their camp at a red-hot high, Tuesday’s guests have also gained a fearsome reputation for their success on the road. In fact, the former Barcelona boss has seen his squad win all of their last 16 consecutive showdowns outside of Paris across all competitions – a flurry that stems all the way back to the end of November.
While Aston Villa might be backed by an emotional home support in the Midlands on Tuesday night, Unai Emery’s side are seeking what would be a major Champions League miracle. Suffering a first-leg collapse over in Paris last week as they eventually slumped to that 3-1 defeat, the one-time PSG boss has an almighty task on his hands here. However, winning all of their other eight appearances across all competitions, Villa will also be excited by their continued success on home soil. It should be highlighted, the midweek hosts are unbeaten in all of their last 17 consecutive showdowns in front of their own supporters – a run that stems back to a 2-1 EFL Cup defeat against Crystal Palace on October 30th. Likewise, Emery’s camp have won their previous four matchups in the Midlands by an aggregate score of 9-2. Despite chasing a major deficit here, Villa are capable of asking some questions.
Aston Villa vs PSG Betting Tip: Matty Cash over 1.5 fouls @ 5/4 with Pribet
20:00 Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona
While some around Catalonia might have been shocked last summer following Hansi Flick’s arrival, Barcelona have embarked on a sensational rise. Leading the chase at the top of the La Liga table, Tuesday’s guests have only gone from strength to strength under the guidance of the former Bayern Munich boss. Laying down what was a major statement of intent last week as they stormed their way to a stunning 4-0 romp, Barca will be looking to officially punch their semi-final ticket with another public romp. Crowned Super Cup champions back in January following a famous 5-2 victory against arch-rivals Real Madrid over in the Middle East, Flick’s camp have not suffered a single defeat across any competition so far this calendar year. Gaining a fearsome reputation for their clinical performances in the final third, the Spanish icons are riding a major wave of momentum. Already with one foot firmly in the Champions League’s final four, Barcelona will be relishing a trip to rural Germany here.
Putting in what was an infamous Champions League display in Catalonia last week as they slumped to that 4-0 drumming Borussia Dortmund have faced a real backlash. Watching their European dreams go firmly up in smoke, Tuesday’s hosts also sit eighth in the Bundesliga standings. Struggling to find any kind of fluidity this season, the former Monaco boss has an almighty job on his hands. Despite snatching a 2-2 stalemate away at bitter domestic rivals Bayern Munich last weekend, BVB have also shown some worrying defensive issues. Heading into March’s international break with a 2-0 defeat against RB Leipzig, Dortmund have failed to muster a single clean sheet from any of their previous eight consecutive appearances. Along with that 4-0 drumming in Catalonia last week, Kovac’s side will also be worried by Barca’s most recent trip to rural Germany. Suffering an action-packed 3-2 defeat when Tuesday’s guests arrived at Signal Iduna Park for a group stage meeting on December 11th, Dortmund are simply looking to save some face.
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona Betting Tip: Robert Lewandowski over 1.5 shots on target @ 13/10 with Luckster
Tuesday’s Champions League Double
Aston Villa vs PSG – Matty Cash over 1.5 fouls @ 5/4
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona – Robert Lewandowski over 1.5 shots on target @ 13/10
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