Atletico Madrid and Monaco will hope for a Champions League comeback, but betting odds are not backing them to do so with Real Madrid and Juventus looking to get the job done after dominating their first leg ties.
Their meetings last week showed how big the gap is between these teams, and although Atletico and Monaco can make online betting a little exciting, these midweek fixtures should do nothing but pave the way for the inevitable.
Juventus vs AS Monaco (May 10, 02:45 GMT+8)
Monaco were not without opportunities the last time out, but the incredible Juve defence anchored by the evergreen Gianluigi Buffon was just too much for them.
Of course, the Ligue 1 outfit will be more motivated to attack which should make life a little harder for the Old Lady; however, the fact that Monaco never had success in their previous trips to Italy will not put their hopes up.
Not to mention that the Bianconeri are undefeated at home this 2017, averaging almost two goals a game in their last 14 at Turin – a stretch which also includes eight clean sheets.
A two-goal advantage is not comforting for Juve though, so I expect them to keep attacking; and with Paulo Dybala still raring to score in this tie, goals should be abundant.
A 🌟 bet on Goals Over 2.75 @ 2.11 looks solid. Nevertheless, Juventus Asian Handicap -1.00 @ 2.14 isn’t a bad 🌟🌟 punt to make as well.
Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid (May 11, 02:45 GMT+8)
Hat-trick hero Cristiano Ronaldo showed up when Los Blancos needed him most, and he should be able to impress once again when they visit their Madrid rivals at Vicente Calderon.
Ronaldo, indeed, is no superman, but with the rest that Zinedine Zidane is giving him, the Portuguese star is playing better than ever in big games.
Atletico will be hoping that Antoine Griezmann will be able to counter whatever Ronaldo and Real throw at them; nonetheless, they know it will be a long shot with their striker goalless in four games and seemingly too occupied with the rumours of his transfer to Manchester United.
Playing at home will give the Colchoneros some boost, though a Real win is still the way to go. With that said, Real Madrid Asian Handicap -0.25 @ 2.29 sounds like a steal for a 🌟🌟🌟 bet.
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