UEFA Champions League - Round of 16 - Predictions and Free Tips



Tips and picks for several Tuesday night Champions League fixtures, including the highlighted match of the day, as Besiktas travels to Bavarian country to meet up with German super power Bayern Munich.

UEFA Champions League - Round of 16

The second set of Champions League fixtures during the Round of 16 takes the spotlight starting on Tuesday night, after a high scoring set of matches to start the round of play, the remaining fixtures are expected to be more in the line of cagey affairs.

Many of the big name clubs elected to rest a bulk of their starters ahead of these UEFA high profile match ups, be aware of what teams prioritized the upcoming games, and the others who elected to play their normal rotation heavy minutes heading into their Champions League requirements.

Enjoy yet another week of European competitions as the cream of the crop will begin to rise above their inferior opponents, with multiple opportunities to grow your Investment over the weeks time, make sure to put in the time and the effort to show a positive return at the end of each day.


20401 Bayern Munich - 20402 Besiktas

Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany

2-20-2018 - 2:45 pm ET

The highlighted match of the day offers up a true David vs Goliath scenario, Turkish outfit Besiktas travels to Bavarian country to meet up with German super power Bayern Munich at the magnificent Allianz Arena, the first leg has the potential to be a lopsided event.

Besiktas make the trip having exceeded all expectations during their magical run in European play, now the Black Eagles will truly be tested by their stiffest test to date, it is crucial that the Turkey Super Lig representatives keep the score-line at a respectable number, as they head back to Istanbul in a fortnight.

The Black and Whites surprisingly start this round in the more favorable position, having topped Group G with a overall record of 4-2-0 and 14 points, the visitors were a top seed during the Champions League draw, most clubs would use this spot to their advantage, but unfortunately Besiktas did not draw a normal number 2 seed in Bayern Munich.

Şenol Güneş has performed a marvelous job while in charge of the Turkish Giants, after signing on with the club in 2015,  Güneş rewarded his new front office and fan-base with back to back titles, their first since 2009 proving that the signing of the veteran head man was purely genius.

The Turks offer up a traditional 4-2-3-1 formation, the visitors play a very similar style of play to many of the larger clubs in the world, using heavy ball possession while getting a great amount of their success down the wings and through the middle of the pitch.

 The Besiktas game plan may prove hard to apply against such a talented squad in Germany, the visitors should find themselves on the back-foot for the majority of Tuesdays event, the Black Eagles should look to soak up the Bayern pressure, while using their quick strike counter attacking football to their advantage, if they are to give the Bundesliga Champions any problems in this match up.

Ryan Babel, Anderson Talisca, Ricardo Quaresma and Alvaro Negredo will all be key pieces in the Black and Whites attack, Güneş must put together a supreme game plan to incorporate the talented quartet, with the loss on Turkey International Cenk Tosun to Everton in the winter transfer window, the guests must lean on the firepower that remains within the squad, having scored 39 combined Goals in all competitions, the Turkish danger men offer up the best chances to penetrate the powerful German back-line.

Besiktas have been incredibly effective at getting on the score-sheet away from home, scoring an average of 2.3 Goals per match in their first 3 Champions League road games.

The Besiktas defense has failed to keep a clean sheet during their travels, conceding an average of 1 Goal per match in their first 3 Champions League road games.

Bayern Munich open the Round of 16 in prime form, Die Bayern have separated themselves domestically leading the Bundesliga by double digit points, while having their eyes set on progressing to the Quarter Finals in Europe's grand competition, many are overlooking the Bavarian's to make a deep run which has fueled the German giants internal fire.

Bayern though are in a unfamiliar spot to start this round, having failed to win Group B even with a overall record of 5-0-1, the hosts posted 15 points but were eventually outclassed by a PSG side on Goal Differential.

"Jupp" Heynckes continues to evolve as a world class manager despite being 72 years of age, the veteran head man relays his message perfectly to a younger squad of millennials.

With the position being assigned to him after the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti early into the new campaign, Heynckes is more motivated than ever to repeat his treble winning performance during his last stint with the club in 2013.

The German outfit are a well oiled machine going forward, with a plethora of multi-skilled attackers within their front-line, Heynckes has maximized the production out his top notch squad within his patented 4-3-3 formation.

The Germans style of play offers up a tremendous amount of pressure on opposing clubs defensive alignments, with explosive Wingers and unbelievable Center Forward contributions, Bayern offer up incredible options in their dynamic attack, we should expect to see the best of home side while at the Allianz Arena during this first legged event.

Robert LewandowskiThomas MüllerArjen Robben, Arturo Vidal and Kingsley Coman are all set to play integral parts in the Germans route to the Quarter Finals, we should expect to see Heynckes placing the skilled options in the best positions to succeed.

Look for exquisite runs in the final thrid of the pitch, with each playing off one another with quality service and pin point passing, while using extreme precision while in the box during Set Pieces and Direct Free Kick situations, with 54 combined Goals and 21 Assists totaled in all competitions, we are certain to see one if not all involved on the Bayern score-sheet during Tuesday's fixture.

Bayern Munich have been a powerful force while on their own pitch to start the European competitions, the Germans have scored an average of 3 Goals per match in their first 3 Champions League home games.

The Bayern back-line have answered all the questions asked while at the Allianz Arena, keeping 2 clean sheets, while only conceding 0.33 Goals per match in their first 3 Champions League home games.

Prediction:

Bayern have shown their true class while on the largest stage in club football, the Germans have won 6 out of their last 7 Champions Leagues matches, while scoring a minimum of 2 Goals during that same span of play.

The FCB have also experienced healthy score-lines while participating in Europe's top tournament, having seen the Total surpass 2.5 Goals in their last 10 matches, they offer up a great opportunity to see that trend continuing against their Turkish opposition in front of their rapid fan base.

Besiktas have also experienced a terrific run of form during their Champions League participation, the Black Eagles have failed to taste defeat in their last 6 European matches.

The visitors should expect a highly motivated charge from the hosts during the first leg of this Round of 16 affair, Besiktas would be wise to exploit Bayern's inability to slow down skillful sides from creating quality chances on goal, with the guests being above average in that department, it would be in their best interest to attack the Germans with quality through balls and long range shots each time the opportunity arises.

Bayern Munich must use their world class players to their benefit, the Black and White side have shown they struggle with clubs who possess creative attacks, while also being very susceptible in counter attacking spots, which the home side are extremely dangerous in the open field at finishing the final product.

This spot obviously favors the home team, we should expect to see their multiple goal streak extended, as they look to build a substantial lead heading back to the  Vodafone Arena in a fortnight.

Tips:

Over 1.5  +100 / 2.0 - Total 1st Half Goals

Over  2  +105 / 2.05  -  Total 2nd Half Goals

Over  3.5  -105 / 1.95 -  Total Full Game Goals

Bayern Munich  -1  -110 / 1.91  -  1st Half Spread

Bayern Munich  -2.25  -115 / 1.87 - Full Game Spread

Both Teams To Score and Over 2.5 Goals  +115 / 2.15

Bayern Munich To Win  and  Over 3.5 Goals  +100 / 2.0

Bayern Munich - Team Total Over  2.75  -125 / 1.8 - Goals

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*Bonus Tips - Day One*

20404 Chelsea - 20405 Barcelona

2-20-2018 - 2:45 pm ET

Spanish representatives Barcelona travel to west London off a hard fought domestic league game, there a rejuvenated Chelsea side with ambitions of shocking the system await them at the famed Stamford Bridge.

The Blues must use the support of their loyal fans in the fist legged affair, with the return match being played at the Camp Nou in a fortnight, the Londoners know they must grab a positive result heading back to Spain.

This has traditionally been a highly contested match up over the years, with the Draw being present in 5 of their last 6 matches in all competitions, even with an abundance of world class talent on both sides of the pitch, this fixture still has the feel of a defensive struggle with both clubs being equally talented on their high priced back-ends, with either squad wanting to give an inch, another even outcome would seem appropriate in this storied event.

Draw  +245 / 3.45 - Full Game

Both Teams To Score - "YES" -135 / 1.74


*Bonus Tips - Day Two*

20407 Sevilla - 20408 Manchester United

2-21-2018 - 2:45 pm ET

Draw  +245 / 3.45  -  Full Game


20408 Shaktar Donetsk - 20409 AS Roma

2-21-2018 - 2:45 pm ET

Both Teams To Score - "YES"  -130 / 1.77

Over  2.25  -125 / 1.8 - Total Full Game Goals

Shaktar Donetsk - PK / DNB  -130 / 1.77 - Full Game

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Best Of Luck To All


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