UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - Prediction and Free Investment Tips



A look at today's Champions League action with a preview and free picks as Italian Champions Juventus make the trip to England to face Tottenham at Wembley Stadium. Also bonus tips for Manchester City vs FC Basel.

UEFA Champions League - Round of 16

Match day two of the UEFA Champions League rolls on after a interesting day one of events, now with two clubs having punched their tickets to the Quarter Finals, we are set to have two more illustrious teams earn their way into the final 8 of Europe's top competition.

The card offers up different scenarios when breaking down Wednesday's match-ups, Manchester City sit in a dominant position having posted 4 away goals during their time in Switzerland, while Tottenham and Juventus are locked in a more competitive affair, with the Spurs grabbing 2 crucial away goals at the J-Stadium, they now hold the advantage against the Italian outfit on English soil.

Once again we are in store for a showcase of world class talent assembled on famous pitches across the European landscape, enjoy to the top notch action, while locating the best value to continue to grow your Investment.

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20410 Tottenham - 20411 Juventus

Wembley Stadium, London, England

3-7-2018 - 2:45 pm ET

The Feature match of the day is set to take place at the famed Wembley Stadium, Italian Champions Juventus make the trip to England in an unfamiliar position, the Old Lady find themselves down in Goal Differential to Spurs after allowing Tottenham to find the back of the net on multiple occasions at the J-Stadium, now with their backs to the wall, Juve must now dig deep and outscore their English foes with a injury plague squad.

Juventus have arrived in London with a singular focus of advancing to the Quarter Finals for yet another season, after failing to win a highly competitive Group D, the Zebra's drew the dreaded second seed placing them at an automatic disadvantage.

Even with the odds stacked against them, Juve proceeded to jump out to a 2-0 lead within the first 20 minutes of the opening leg, but a team that had not conceded a goal in 14 of their last 15 matches, then uncharacteristically gave up 2 goals to Spurs leaving their squad and loyal supporters in shock.

Massimiliano Allegri has been assigned with one of his more challenging tasks while with the Old Lady, traveling to England without the services of Juan Cuardrado, Mario Mandzukic and Federico Bernardeschi, while their main danger man Gonzalo Higuain faces a fitness test before getting the start in the final eleven,.

Allegri will see the return of Argentine International Paulo Dybalo, who previously missed the first leg due to his own injury, Blaise Matuidi is also scheduled to make his return to the starting line up, after also failing to get on the pitch during Match Day 1.

Juve are in fact a wounded unit, but the Italian outfit are still a world class club with high priced players littered through their unit, it would be extremely naive to underestimate the Italians in the particular spot, Allegri will still field a strong starting eleven as part of his 4-3-3 formation.

Along with Dybala on the front-line, Brazilian Douglas Costa is slated to get the start on the opposite Wing, the pacey attacker has the ability to create his own dangers to opposing back-lines, with a skillful array of dribbling and passing skills.

Costa is also adept within his hold up play and creating space for highly effective long range shots, partnered with Dybala the duo have combined for 21 Goals and 9 Assists in all competitions, placing an added emphasis on the Spurs defense each time they crossover into their side of the pitch.

The visitors will make the journey with their defensive spine in tact, anchored by GK - Gianluigi Buffon  who faces the possibility of playing his last Champions League match during his illustrious career, we should see an extremely motivated Buffon to keep a clean sheet against the potent Tottenham attack, the veteran keeper will no doubt leave everything he has on the pitch during this return leg fixture.

Juventus have failed to show their true quality away from the J-Stadium in this years European competition, scoring an average of 1 Goal per match in their first 3 Champions League road games.

The Juventus defense has found keeping clean sheets a challenge as well during their travels, conceding an average of 1.3 Goals in their first 3 Champions League road games.

Tottenham start the match day full of excitement, the North London side know that advancing to the Quarter Finals is theirs to lose, after netting 2 valuable away goals.

Spurs feel their time has arrived to advance to the next round, while showcasing all the hard work and commitment that has been placed on turning this club into a perennial European contender.

The Londoners have already exceeded expectations by winning Group H in the Round of 32, beating the likes of Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.

The home side now find themselves playing with house money, after coming back from a 2 goal deficit on Italian soil, Tottenham feel destined to make a run at their first European title since 1963.

Mauricio Pochettino will walk onto the sideline full of pride, after taking over for a less than stable organization in 2014, the Argentine head man has carried out his plan of action with great results.

Pochettino is still searching for that first illusive trophy as the main architect in the Spurs rebuild, regardless the culture that has been formed within the club is commendable, the Spurs manager is now ready to take the next step and add Silverware to the Tottenham trophy case.

The hosts are also dealing with their own injury concerns, with Toby Alderweireld still a miss due to a lingering hamstring issue, while Serge Aurier picked up a suspension and will be left out of the starting lineup as well.

Newcomer Lucas Moura could get his first Champions League start with the club, after his Winter transfer move from PSG.

Never the less, Pochettino will field a strong starting eleven, primarily positioned in a 4-2-3-1 formation, Spurs prefer a heavy ball possession style of attack, while looking to run at any given opportunity to exploit opposing defenses, the London side are highly effective generating offense through both the middle of the pitch, and down the wings with their pacey Midfielders.

Christian Eriksen will once again play a pivotal  role in the overall success during Wednesday's fixture, the creative Midfielder will be responsible for unlocking the Juventus defensive alignment, while using pin-point passing to place the likes of Harry Kane in the best position's to succeed,.

Eriksen will also show his true quality in Set Pieces and Direct Free Kick situations, he truly shined in Turin placing the game tying goal in the back of the net, allowing his side to escape with a 2-2 draw heading back to Wembley, with 10 Goals and 8 Assists in all competitions, the Dane is prime to shine on Match Day 2.

Harry Kane will also be set to make his mark in this instant European classic, after grabbing the first goal in a eventual come back effort, Kane has continued to keep scoring Goals at will.

The English trigger man has an uncanny nose for the back of the net, with no real weaknesses in his overall offensive game, the Spurs Center Forward can finish with either feet from inside and outside the box, while having an electric Aerial game when provided adequate service, with 36 Goals totaled during this memorable campaign, Kane is always a wise investment as a Anytime Goal Scorer.

Tottenham have been highly effective while in front of their passionate supporters, scoring an average of 3 Goals per match in their first 3 Champions League home games.

The Spurs back-end has been just as impressive on the famed pitch, conceding 0.7 Goals per match in their first 3 Champions League home games.

Prediction:

The first leg was expected to be a low scoring affair, instead we were treated with 4 goals in what was a more than memorable event, now with the Italians returning to England in need of Goals, we are sure to see the pace being pushed by Juve to accomplish just that.

Tottenham on the other hand must look to use the Old Lady's aggression to their own advantage, Spurs are a lethal counter attacking side who only need a split second to produce a moment of genius.

The London side have been on quite a roll during their time in Champions League fixtures, scoring a minimum of 2 Goals in 7 of the last 8 matches, while seeing the score-line top 2.5 Goals in 8 of the last 9 European games.

This match should see both sides penetrating the back of the net on at least one occurrence over the 90 minute span.

Both clubs also enter Wembley undefeated in a combined 14 Champions League matches, another Draw or Spurs home victory would seem a fitting conclusion to this Round of 16 event.

Tip:

Both Teams To Score - "YES" -125 / 1.8


*UCL Bonus Tip*

20407 Manchester City - 20408 Basel

3-7-2018 - 2:45 pm ET

Manchester City To Win To Nil  -120 / 1.83

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