Start it the most electrifying moment of the European seasonwith its principle Champions League direct crosses. His example round 16 features several highly attractive duels, pitting some of the top contenders for the title head-to-head: Bayern Munich vs. PSG and Real Madrid vs. LiverpoolThe ones that stand out above the rest.

What are the bookies saying about each series and what is The Sporting News’ prediction for them? Then the answer to this question, in addition to reviewing the top candidates to retain the title.

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PSG vs. Bayern Munich

odds and odds

Bayern Munich win: 1.57 to 1 (-175) | PSG win: 2.25 to 1 (+125)

Forecast

Everything points to the victory of the Germans, who are particularly favored in the betting. PSG’s present is far from ideal, especially in 2023 which has already seen it with several failures in the various local competitions. In addition, the health of kylian dad (in doubt for the first game) concerns.

And yet we predict a triumph for the Parisians in this round of 16. Bayern haven’t given so many guarantees in the post-World Cup either (they drew their first four games after the restart, then won the next three) and we’re sure that the hierarchy of Messi, Neymar and Bape (when recovered) tips the scales in favor of PSG in an even crossover.

It is true that individualities have not compensated for the lack of collective performance of Galtier’s men. But in an all-or-nothing crossover, a higher version should appear in what appeared to be a Ligue 1 that they dominate without having to step up.

Tottenham vs. Milan

odds and odds

Tottenham win: 1.61 to 1 (-164) | Milan win: 2.20 to 1 (+120)

Forecast

Tottenham is a very irregular group enough to inspire confidence, but between him the best names and the dark gift of Milan (only two wins since the World Cup and a goal difference of -10 in nine games), we are sure of a victory of the English to qualify for the quarterfinals.

The defensive problems of the Italians are remarkable: they conceded 18 goals in their last 8 games. Something especially dangerous against an opponent with Harry Kane, Son Heung-Min and Richarlison in their classes. It’s not for nothing that Londoners are the Third team with the most points in the Premier (42 in 23 days), only behind leaders Arsenal and Manchester City.

Benfica vs. Predictions and Betting Club Brugge

odds and odds

Benfica win: 1.20 to 1 (-500) | Club Brugge win: 4.33 to 1 (+333)

Forecast

It’s about second most unbalanced series according to the bookmakers and there are clear reasons that explain this scenario. The main; He inexplicably bad gift from the Belgians: from November to present they played 15 games and barely won two. One against a third division team for the Belgian Cup and the rest against the penultimate team in their league. Even the change of coach (the Englishman Scott Parker arrived) did not change the outlook too much.

Benfica suffered a huge loss with his departure Enzo Fernandez at Chelseabut the lusos have better pattern and much better news from the Belgians. Of course, Benfica is not a superpower, is it? the 1.20 odds are pretty risky. But apart from that, we expect a Portuguese victory.

Chelsea vs. Borussia Dortmund

odds and odds

Chelsea win: 1.66 to 1 (-152) | Borussia Dortmund win: 2.10 to 1 (+110)

Forecast

Dortmund have only won since their return to action. He played seven games and won them all. While Chelsea’s irregularity is known, with very little weight in the opposite area and without being able to find a reliable lineup to end by giving solutions to Graham Potter. All this context turns this cross into one of the most interesting and indeed in the phase of 16.

Our prediction? There will be a surprise and Dortmund will end up winning in a tight duel, defined by the strength of both facing the opposing target. By that definition, the Germans have much more firepower with Sébastien Haller, Youssoufa Moukoko, Julian Brandt, Jude Bellingham and company.

Real Madrid vs. Predictions and Betting Liverpool

odds and odds

Real Madrid win: 1.70 to 1 (-143) | Liverpool win: 2.05 to 1 (+105)

Forecast

Its reissue end of last season, but in eighths and with other realities. Both the Spanish and the English are not having the best of times, though the nobility obliges, Carlo Ancelotti’s side won the latest edition without much shine and with a lot of heart, or mystic? The same thing that now places him as a favorite against some networks that cross it The worst moment of Jurgen Klopp’s cycle (with 4 games without a win and 3 relegations in the Premier so far in 2023).

A trademark of the White House lately, when collectively it can’t impose conditions and even struggles, It’s their individualities. Benzema and ViniciusFor example, they know how to come to the rescue and therefore he Real Madrid will win the draw against Liverpool.

Napoli vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

odds and odds

Napoli win: 1.40 to 1 (-250) | Eintracht Frankfurt win: 2.75 to 1 (+175)

Forecast

The Italians are the team of the moment in Europe. Comfortable Champions League group stage qualification and comfortable Serie A leaders, but managers beware Luciano Spaghetti It’s not just numbers, though ride oiled of the entire group and the high level of its main forms with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Victor Osimhen on the head.

Frankfurt, last Europa League champion, bounced back in the Champions League after a poor start to the group stage and on the final day got the ticket against Sporting Lisbon who started the game with a win. It can be said that they are a team that bounces back from adversity, but It won’t be enough against the Neapolitans, who will advance to the quarter-finals.

Manchester City vs. RB Leipzig

odds and odds

Manchester City win: 1.18 to 1 (-556) | RB Leipzig win: 4.50 to 1 (+350)

Forecast

Without a doubt the team Pep Guardiola is the big favorite to win the tournament, which would mean the first Champions League in history, something fans have always looked forward to, but even more so since the club became one of most powerful – financially – in the world.

Leipzig became, for its part, a competition habitit is also supported by a large purse though incomparable to that of the English, and a long-term project.

Anyway, The the citizens They will hold the key with main arguments their big stars, something difficult to deal with. It is the most unbalanced series according to the bookmakers and we expect no surprises.

Porto vs. between

odds and odds

Inter win: 1.61 to 1 (-164) | Porto win: 2.20 to 1 (+120)

Forecast

It can in the batch of various candidates include the Nerazzurri, who are seeking to retain a trophy they have not lifted since 2010 and in which they want to reverse the history of recent appearances (three eliminations in the group stage and a drop in the last 16 last season). Arguments? You have excess: solid, smart team that knows how to handle times and with offensive power.

He October 21, 2022 was the last defeat for the Portuguesewhich add up to unbeaten in 21 matches between all competitions, and that in the group stage they blew Group B, taking the belt and leaving Atlético Madrid in last place.

Name with name and with all possibilities, Italians are superior and although it seems that the key will not be easy, after all they will keep the ticket for the next occasion. If this happens, watch out for them.

Who will win the Champions League 2023?

odds and odds

Forecast

City of Manchester is the big favorite in the competition and at The Sporting News we agree with this prediction: we think it will be the Pep Guardiola that end crowns above our other big favourite, Real Madrid. For the citizens would be the first Champions League title in its historyin a campaign in which, for now, he is struggling from behind in the Premier League.

Possible surprises? Watch out for two Italian teams who can step on direct crosses: Naplesof the vast present and directed towards scoundrel and betweena team with players who know how to play these kinds of decisive games.