For some, it took ruthlessness; for others, it took perseverance to make it to the final eight of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season. The deserved or lucky teams that would be going loggerheads come the 8th and 9th of April are Arsenal, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Internazionale, Barcelona, Dortmund, PSG, and Aston Villa.  The do-or-die affair would continue on two legs to determine who makes it to the semi-finals of Europe’s most prestigious club competition. Like the famous Merseyside quote, you will not be walking alone at this time. We will walk you through these fixtures by providing Champions League predictions and betting tips for this year’s quarterfinal. So, walk with us. 

For instance, we can assure you that the remaining games will be filled with goals. The Arsenal vs. Real Madrid match promises to be exciting and edgy. With the potential return of Bukayo Saka, the Gunners’ attack is bound to be much more effective against the Galacticos.

One of our prized UEFA Champions League predictions would be “both teams to score” in this particular fixture. 

Another excellent match-up coming up on April 9th is PSG vs. Aston Villa. The latter was persistent in the league phase, finishing 8th and automatically qualifying for the Round of 16. On the other hand, PSG finished 15th and thus had to play Brest for a place in the Round of 16. PSG won triumphantly, scoring ten goals across two legs. However, will the Parisians be on a similar high against Villa, considering their edgy scrape-past against Liverpool? 

Our Champions League prediction for this David-meets-Goliath fixture would be “PSG to win.” However, the margin of victory is yet to be seen. Now that you have tasted our predictive prowess, keep reading to discover more. We promise accurate predictions, match previews, and betting insights for the daunting weeks ahead.

Champions League Quarter Final Predictions – Key Matches

Champions League Quarter Final Predictions: Who Advances?

First Leg Matches	First Leg Predictions	Reasoning	Second Leg matches	Second Leg Predictions	Reasoning	Aggregate Scores Prediction
Bayern Munich vs. Inter	3 – 1	Bayern’s defense is very porous, having conceded 14 goals in the UCL so far.On the other hand, Inter has a strong defense, conceding just two goals in 10 UCL matches.However, attacking-wise, Bayern is supreme, with 28 goals scored to Inter’s 15. Bayern’s attacking prowess, combined with the home advantage, gives them the winning edge.	Inter vs. Bayern Munich	1 – 0	Inter Millan is great defensively and would do so much better guarding their goal in front of their own fans. Bayern’s record on enemy grounds is woeful, having lost three out of four away games in the league phase.The scoreline will likely be limited to a one-goal win due to Inter’s sluggishness in front of goal so far in the competition.	3 – 2(Bayern Munich wins and proceeds to the Semis)
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid	2 – 2	Real Madrid has conceded 17 goals in 12 Champions League matches.With Bukayo Saka ready to make the team against Real Madrid, Arsenal’s attack is about to take a boost.However, Real Madrid is known to score against most opponents, however unbalanced they may seem defensively.	Real Madrid vs. Arsenal	2 – 1	The Galacticos are always raring to go in the second leg, especially when their first performances are below par.Arteta’s men will come prepared. However, from history, they are most likely going to crumble under the pressure exerted on them by the Bernabeu crowd.	3 – 4(Real Madrid wins and proceeds to the semis)
PSG vs. Aston Villa	2 – 0	PSG is in blistering form in front of goal. They also averaged an XG of 1.82 at home against Liverpool last time out.However, the Parisians would be more motivated than ever, concentrating more, and finishing their chances.Emery’s men have done well in the competition so far, finishing off Club Brugge on an aggregate of 6 – 1. However, this match against PSG will be much different.	Aston Villa vs. PSG	1 – 3	According to Opta, PSG averaged an xG of 1.97 against Liverpool, the most by any visitor to Anfield in all competitions this season. On the other hand, Aston Villa does not have enough quality to shock PSG at both ends of the pitch.	5 – 1(PSG wins and proceeds to the semis)
Barcelona vs. Dortmund	3 – 2	Dortmund barely made it past Lille in the Round of 16 with a 3 – 2 aggregate. However, Barcelona secured a 4 – 1 win over two legs against Benfica.Barcelona is currently the highest-scoring team in the competition with 32 goals and they don’t plan on slowing down yet.	Dortmund vs. Barcelona	0 – 2	Home advantage may not do Dortmund a lot of favors. With Barcelona stars, including Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in top form, Dortmund will likely be swept away easily.	5 – 2(Barcelona wins and proceeds to the semis)

Rest assured, these are best Champions League predictions. We factored in the forms of these teams and their players, home advantage, and other cogent stats. Up next are our Champions League match previews for 2025. Pay close attention for more cues.

Champions League Match Previews 2025 – What to Watch

First-Leg Breakdowns

We have provided a stat-based Champions League predictions for each of the upcoming Quarter Final matches. Now, let’s take a deeper dive into these games below:

• Bayern Munich vs. Inter: 
  • Bayern’s attack vs. Inter’s defense: Bayern dealt huge blows to their opponents in the last two rounds. They scored ten goals against Brest and five against league rivals Bayer Leverkusen. Inter’s attack has been subpar in comparison to Bayern’s. However, they have only conceded two goals in the competition so far.
  • Key stat: According to whoscored.com, Bayern has the most xG created per game, 2.87, among the teams in the Quarter Final stage. Bayern has also averaged 2.3 goals per game in the competition, compared to Inter’s 1.5.
  • Key player: Harry Kane has been pivotal for Bayern in the UCL this season. He has scored 10 goals from a xG of 9.22.
• Arsenal vs. Real Madrid:
  • Arsenal’s intense press vs. Real Madrid’s never-give-up syndrome: The Gunners, under the tutelage of Mikel Arteta, have been strong defensively. They operate a mid-block with high-intensity press off the ball. However, Real Madrid often depends on counter-attacking football and individual brilliance, which often pays off. These two are, of course, well-matched.
  • Key stat: Arsenal have conceded only three open-play goals in the Champions League this season. The Gunners have conceded four goals in total, three of which came against PSV in the round of 16.
  • Key player: Kylian Mbappe has scored seven UCL goals from a xG of 8.77. He also averages the most shots, 3.8, per game.
• PSG vs. Aston Villa:
  • PSG’s in-form attack vs. Aston Villa’s resilience: The Parisians have been firing all cylinders domestically and in Europe. The team is averaging 2.1 goals per match this season. On the other hand, Aston Villa has been good defensively but subpar in front of goal. However, could PSG be as shy in front of goal as they were against Liverpool? 
  • Key stat: PSG misses 3.0 big chances per game, but they create 4.6 big chances per game in the Champions League. 
  • Key player: Ousmane Dembele has been in free-scoring form in all competitions this season. He is PSG’s highest-rated player, with seven Champions League goals out of a xG of 7.20 so far.
• Barcelona vs. Dortmund:
  • Barcelona’s high-scoring attack vs. Dortmund’s persistence: Barcelona has scored 32 goals, the most of any team in the UCL this season, thanks to star players, including Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski. However, Barcelona plays with a ridiculous highline, making them susceptible to counter-attacks. Moreover, Dortmund is firing attacking-wise. Also, with better defensive stats, they seem ready to handle the hailstorm heading their way.
  • Key stat: Barcelona has been caught offside more than any other team in the top-five European leagues this season.
  • Key player: Raphinha has scored 11 goals in the Champions League, making him the highest goalscorer in the competition. Surprisingly, his xG is 4.3.

UEFA Champions League Betting Tips for Both Legs

See our UEFA Champions League betting tips for the 1st leg of the quarter-finals below:

1. Bayern vs. Inter – Over 1.5 Goals: Our prediction for the first leg of this tie says 3 – 1 in favor of Bayern Munich. Betting on the over 1.5 market is surely a safe bet. However, you could be more daring by going for over 2.5 goals.
2. Arsenal vs. Real Madrid – Both Teams to Score: Arsenal’s intense press would surely give them some goals against the poor Galactico defense. Real’s never-say-never football may also give them some goals against the Gunners.
3. PSG vs. Aston Villa – PSG to Win: PSG may appear to be missing many goals. However, they are still scoring a lot, too. The Parisians have enough quality in attack to sweep Aston Villa away. Of course, Villa is quality enough to put up a good fight.
4. Barcelona vs. Dortmund – Over 2.5 Goals: Both teams are poor in defense but are always in full flight in the attack. Raphinha has 11 goals, while Guirassy has ten so far. Surely, this match will produce a lot of goals, at least three.

Champions League Matches	Betting Tips	Odds on Bookmaker 1	Odds on Bookmaker 2	Odds on Bookmaker 3
Bayern Munich vs. Inter	Over 1.5 goals	1.27	1.30	1.25
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid	Both teams to score	1.82	1.70	2.00
PSG vs. Aston Villa	PSG to win	1.44	1.56	1.38
Barcelona vs. Dortmund	Over 2.5 goals	1.43	1.45	1.55

The second-leg predictions are as follows:

1. Inter vs. Bayern – Under 2.5 Goals: Our prediction for this game is 1 – 0. Inter will be playing at the San Siro, increasing their chances of keeping Bayern at bay. Surely, it will be a tight game.
2. Real Madrid vs. Arsenal – Real Madrid to Win: Real Madrid is known to rise up in dire situations. We say if they need a win in the second leg, they will surely get it, regardless of the opponent.
3. Aston Villa vs. PSG – Over 1.5 Goals: PSG has enough quality to sweep Villa away over the two legs with characters like Kvarachetslia and Dembele in attack. However, the English team will most likely put up a fight.
4. Dortmund vs. Barcelona – Over 1.5 Goals: Both are high-scoring teams. Considering Dortmund will have the home advantage, Barcelona will have to be stellar in front of goal to overcome in this fixture.

Why Both Legs Matter in April 2025?

From our Champions League prediction, it is clear that some teams are closely matched while others are not. For instance, the Bayern Munich vs. Inter and Arsenal vs. Real Madrid games will be tight. However, PSG and Barcelona are clear favorites against Aston Villa and Dortmund.

In tightly knitted games, performances across both legs will be crucial. Inter will work hard to hold off Bayern Munich across both legs. However, the German team will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage. Therefore, home crowds turning up on the day will be pivotal.

Arsenal vs. Real Madrid promises to be very close, too. A moment of individual brilliance is likely to separate these two sides at the end.

On the other hand, Barcelona may be a favorite to win against Dortmund. However, the latter could pull off a surprise as there have been many of such in the past, some of which Barcelona experienced first-hand. So, PSG and Barcelona must work hard in both legs to avoid unnecessary surprises from the underdogs.

From our Champions League match previews 2025, you can clearly see how results in the first leg could flip over in the second leg. So, it is important that teams take both legs of the quarterfinals seriously, as it is a do-or-die affair now.

Conclusion

Your Champions League Prediction Playbook for April 2025

The last eight teams in the UEFA Champions League will battle it out for a spot in the semis on April 8/9. Each fixture promises to be entertaining. 

Two league leaders and past European Champions, Bayern Munich and Inter Millan, will be going toe-to-toe. Bayern Munich will be looking to continue its free-scoring form, while Inter will aim to keep Bayern at bay with its incredible defense structure.

Real Madrid, the 15-time Champion, will face Arsenal, a North London team with no European history. Perhaps it could be the Gunners’ year? 

Aston Villa will face a much bigger foe from France. PSG aspires to proceed to the semis with ease. However, could Emery’s men pull off a historical surprise?

Lastly, Barcelona vs. Dortmund promises to be a high-scoring thriller. Nevertheless, use our UEFA Champions League betting tips and previews for the April 8–9 matches. 

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