With the Champions League set to steal all of the midweek attention, two English giants find their European dreams hanging by a threat on Tuesday night.
As Manchester City and Chelsea look to mount their own sensational comebacks on home soil, Norwegian record-breakers Bodo/Glimt will also be looking to officially punch a remarkable quarter-final ticket.
Ahead of what should be another blockbuster night of European action, we have taken a look at some of Tuesday’s most appealing Champions League betting tips.
Tuesday, March 17th
BST 17:45 Sporting Lisbon vs Bodo/Glimt
While a string of European icons might steal plenty of Tuesday’s attention, Bodo/Glimt have certainly cemented their spot as this year’s ultimate surprise package.
Putting in what will be remembered as an iconic first-leg performance on home soil last week as they stormed their way to a famous 3-0 romp, Kjetil Knutsen’s side have rightfully received a string of public praise from across the continent.
Extending on their record-breaking Champions League adventure on February 24th as they cruised past Italian giants Inter Milan thanks to a 5-2 aggregate victory, the Norwegian high-flyers have claimed plenty of remarkable scalps this season.
Signing off their group stage campaign with consecutive wins against Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, Bodo/Glimt travel to Lisbon on Tuesday evening holding a dominant first-leg advantage.
90 minutes away from booking an astonishing quarter-final spot, Knutsen’s men have also gained a reputation for their clinical performances in the final third.
Although Sporting Lisbon might have thought that they had been handed a generous draw earlier in the month, Tuesday’s hosts have an almighty task on their hands here.
Completely blown away in Norway last week as they slumped to that infamous 3-0 drumming, Rui Borges’ camp have faced a public backlash.
With their Champions League dreams now firmly hanging by a thread, the Portuguese heavyweights will at least be excited to make a return to home soil in midweek.
Currently sat seven points adrift of arch-rivals Porto and looking like they will relinquish their domestic crown in 2026, Sporting have continued to impress at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
In fact, Borges’ men have won 15 of their last 16 showdowns in front of their own supporters across all fronts – a run that stems all the way back to October 5th.
Betting Tip: Kasper Hogh Over 0.5 shots on target @ 17/20
20:00 Manchester City vs Real Madrid
While Real Madrid might have got their Round of 16 adventure underway last week widely regarded as an underdog contender, Los Blancos produced an iconic performance at the Bernabeu.
Sat firmly in the driving seat when they travel to the blue half of Manchester on Tuesday night, Alvaro Arbeloa’s side will be looking to make another sensational statement on foreign soil.
Keeping up their recent purple patch over the weekend as they secured a routine 4-1 romp against Elche, Madrid have certainly found a recent clinical edge in the final third.
With their sights firmly set on getting their hands on a record-breaking 16th European crown this season, Arbeloa’s men have have won four of their previous five appearances across all competitions.
Bagging seven goals in their back-to-back outings over the past week, Los Blancos will be confident of exploiting a City defence who have shown some recent issues.
Putting in what was a nightmare Champions League performance on foreign soil last week as they eventually slumped to that infamous 3-0 drumming in Madrid, Manchester City have endured a woeful fortnight.
Seeking what would be a real European miracle on Tuesday night, Pep Guardiola has made his frustrations clear. With their Premier League title dreams now hanging by a thread, the Sky Blues failed to pick up any kind of boost over the weekend.
Forced to settle for a 1-1 stalemate away at relegation scrappers West Ham, Man City have now recorded just a single win from any of their previous four appearances across all competitions.
Likewise, registering just a sole clean sheet over the past month, Tuesday’s hosts will be firmly under the microscope when they return to the Etihad in midweek.
Despite their extended success at the Etihad, Guardiola’s downbeat squad have an almighty battle on their hands.
Betting Tip: Both teams to score @ 2/3
20:00 Chelsea vs PSG
Producing a clinical late flurry at the Parc des Princes last week as they stormed their way to that dominant 5-2 first-leg victory, PSG are sat firmly in the driving seat when they travel to west London on Tuesday night.
With their sights firmly set on defending their maiden European crown this season, Luis Enrique’s side will be looking to make another high-profile statement on foreign soil.
However, despite extending on their Champions League adventure last month as they edged past domestic foes Monaco thanks to a nervy 5-4 aggregate win, the former Barcelona boss is seeking some crucial defensive stability.
Including a shock 3-1 Ligue 1 defeat against Monaco on March 6th, PSG have recorded just a trio of clean sheets from their previous 10 appearances across all competitions.
Nevertheless, holding a dominant advantage when they travel to west London in midweek, Enrique’s side should be smelling the chance to lay down another marker.
While Liam Rosenior might have made an immediate impact following his shock arrival at Stamford Bridge over the festive period, Chelsea have come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion.
With their Champions League dreams hanging by a thread, the Blues eventually fell to a 5-2 defeat in Paris last week and they are now seeking what would be an iconic European comeback.
Failing to pick up any kind of momentum over the weekend as they slumped to a disappointing 1-0 loss at home against Newcastle, the former Strasbourg boss could already find some increasing scrutiny on his position.
Despite extending on their FA Cup adventure on March 7th as they edged past Championship outfit Wrexham following a nervy 4-2 victory, Chelsea have recorded just a single win from any of their previous six appearances across all competitions within 90 minutes.
Betting Tip: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia over 0.5 shots on target @ 8/11
Our Tuesday Champions League Accumulator:
- Sporting Lisbon vs Bodo/Glimt – Kasper Hogh Over 0.5 shots on target @ 17/20
- Manchester City vs Real Madrid – Both teams to score @ 2/3
- Chelsea vs PSG – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia over 0.5 shots on target @ 8/11
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