Predictions 13 – 16.02.2024
RB Leipzig vs Real Madrid | Champions League
13/02/2024 20:00
Prediction: 0-1
The Champions League makes its grand return, and the round of 16 kicks off with an electrifying clash between Leipzig and Real Madrid. Leipzig, locked in a fierce battle for a spot in the Champions League within the Bundesliga, concluded the group stage in second place behind Manchester City. Meanwhile, Los Blancos asserted their dominance in the Napoli group, clinching the top spot. With their recent triumph over Girona, Ancelotti’s squad leads La Liga with a comfortable five-point lead over their closest rival, edging closer to securing the Spanish title.
Leipzig is striving to break free from a recent slump that saw them suffer three consecutive defeats against Stuttgart, Leverkusen, and Frankfurt. However, they displayed signs of resurgence by triumphing over Union Berlin and securing a draw against Augusta in their last two outings. Real Madrid’s journey has been marked by swiftness, clinching La Liga with a resounding victory over Girona, extending their unbeaten streak to five games with four wins and a draw, notably against Atletico in the derby. Ancelotti had already kickstarted the season on a high note by clinching the Spanish Super Cup in January.
- Leipzig’s lost three out of their last five matches, with only one victory to their name.
- Real Madrid’s away form has been formidable, triumphing in ten out of their last thirteen matches on foreign turf, including five victories in their last six encounters.
- The Merengues have showcased their resilience by winning four out of their last five matches without tasting defeat. Ancelotti’s managerial prowess shines through, having suffered only two defeats throughout the entire season.
FC Copenhagen vs Manchester City | Champions League
13/02/2024 20:00
Prediction: 1-2
The Champions League has returned with a bang, and the reigning European champions, Manchester City, are back in action, immediately facing off against Copenhagen in the first leg of the round of 16. Copenhagen has emerged as the tournament’s dark horse, stunning observers with their impressive performance in the group stage, where they ousted Manchester United and Galatasaray. Guardiola’s men, on the other hand, navigated through the group stage comfortably, finishing atop the standings ahead of Leipzig without ever seeming in danger. Naturally, City’s objective is to replicate their success from last year.
Copenhagen hasn’t competed in an official match since December 9th, with the championship at a standstill. Prior to their showdown against City, they’ve only engaged in friendly matches, securing victories against Molde and Elfsborg, but suffering a defeat against Brondby. Meanwhile, Manchester City is in red-hot form, having emerged victorious in all of their last ten matches, with their last defeat dating back to December 6th. Guardiola’s side is riding a wave of positivity and is undoubtedly the favorites to progress.
- The statistics further bolster City’s dominance: they’ve won all of their last ten games, with six of their last eight matches ending with Over 2.5 goals.
- In the previous encounters between the two sides, three out of four matches have also seen Over 2.5 goals, with Copenhagen failing to secure a win.
- Copenhagen’s last four games have ended with Over 2.5 goals, highlighting their vulnerability.
- Manchester City’s offensive prowess is evident, having scored at least two goals in twelve of their last three matches.
Lazio vs Bayern Munich | Champions League
14/02/2024 20:00
Prediction: 1-2
The highly anticipated first leg of the Champions League round of 16 clash between Maurizio Sarri’s Lazio and Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich takes place at the Olympic Stadium in Rome. Lazio, currently languishing in seventh place in the league, secured their spot in the round of 16 by finishing second in their group behind Atletico Madrid. They enter the match fresh off a 3-1 league victory against Cagliari. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich finds themselves in second place in the Bundesliga, trailing Bayer Leverkusen by five points following a recent 3-0 defeat to them. In the Champions League group stage, Bayern dominated Group A, finishing with an eight-point lead over second-placed Copenhagen.
Lazio’s recent form has been a mix of ups and downs, with two wins, one draw, and two defeats in their last five matches across all competitions. However, at home, the Biancocelesti boast a positive streak of four matches, with three wins and one draw. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, have recorded three wins and two defeats in their last five Bundesliga matches but remain undefeated since the start of the Champions League season, with five wins and one draw.
- There have been two previous meetings between Bayern Munich and Lazio, both resulting in victories for the Germans: 4-1 in Rome and 2-1 at the Allianz Arena.
- Bayern is yet to taste defeat in this edition of the Champions League, with five wins and one draw to their name.
- Lazio, meanwhile, has remained unbeaten at home in the 2023/2024 Champions League campaign, securing two wins and one draw, with all matches ending with less than three goals overall.
- Bayern Munich has shown a tendency to score late goals in the Champions League, with seven of their last eight goals in the competition coming after the 60th minute. Additionally, Bayern has reached the Champions League quarter-finals in 12 out of the last 13 seasons.
- Lazio’s home record in European cups is commendable, boasting six wins and five draws in their last 12 home matches played in continental competitions.
PSG vs Real Sociedad | Champions League
14/02/2024 20:00
Prediction: 3-1
The opening act of the Champions League round of 16 unfolds at the Parc des Princes in Paris, where Spanish coach Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain takes on compatriot Imanol Alguacil’s Real Sociedad. Paris Saint-Germain finished second in Group F in the group stage, trailing Borussia Dortmund, while Real Sociedad secured the top spot in Group D ahead of Inter.
The hosts, dominating Ligue 1 with an impressive 11-point lead over the second-placed team, come into the fixture riding a wave of success, having secured three consecutive victories between league and the French Cup. In their latest outing, they emerged triumphant with a 3-1 victory over Lille at home. On the contrary, Real Sociedad finds themselves in seventh place in La Liga and have endured a barren spell, failing to secure a win in their last four games across league and Copa del Rey competitions. They suffered a 1-0 defeat at home against Osasuna following three consecutive goalless draws.
Paris Saint-Germain boasts an unbeaten streak of 16 games (including 12 victories) across league and cup competitions, while maintaining an impressive record at home with 13 consecutive unbeaten matches, including 11 wins. Real Sociedad, on the other hand, have struggled to find the back of the net, failing to score in their last four games.
In the group stage, Real Sociedad showcased defensive resilience, conceding only two goals. However, they also struggled in attack, scoring only seven goals overall.
- With no previous encounters between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Sociedad, the stage is set for an intriguing showdown.
- PSG’s unbeaten run of 16 games this season, coupled with their formidable home record, makes them the favorites going into the match.
- Additionally, PSG has scored exactly once in four of their last five Champions League matches, highlighting their ability to find the back of the net consistently.
