Champions League playoff round tips & best bets | UCL 2024-25

The second leg of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League playoff round will feature some entertaining matchups. Below are our free soccer betting picks for the key fixtures as Europe’s elite battle for a place in the UCL last 16.

AC Milan v Feyenoord

Wednesday, February 19 – 4:45am AEDT – Giuseppe Meazza Stadium

Hosts Milan will be eager bounce back against Feyenoord, who head into the encounter with a 1-0 advantage. Although the Dutch side are expected to offer stern resistance in an effort to protect their lead, back the Rossoneri to grind out a win in front of their charged supporters.

Bayern Munich v Celtic

Wednesday, February 19 – 7am AEDT – Allianz Arena

Bayern Munich, who triumphed 2-1 over Celtic in the first leg, will have their sights firmly set on the last 16 ahead of the return leg in Germany. Harry Kane has found the back of the net in his last two Champions League outings, and online bookmakers are offering decent odds of +240 for the England international to break the deadlock against the Glasgow side.

PSV Eindhoven v Juventus

Wednesday, February 19 – 7am AEDT – Philips Stadion

Confident after beating Scudetto holders Internazionale 1-0 on Sunday, Juventus turn their attention to the Champions League playoff where they have a 2-1 advantage over PSV. Juve have delivered when it matters most in big matches this season, so expect them to finish the assignment against the Eredivisie side.

Real Madrid v Manchester City

Wednesday, February 19 – 7am AEDT – Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

After edging out Manchester City 3-2 in the first leg, reigning champions Real Madrid will fancy their chances against Pep Guardiola’s side at the Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe has scored in three consecutive games in all competitions, and leading sports betting sites are paying -120.48 for the Madrid forward to extend that streak.

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