Champions League quarter-finals betting picks & top odds

The last eight of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League campaign will serve up a treat, with four exciting matches lined up this week. Below are our free soccer betting picks for the first leg of UCL quarter-final stage.

Arsenal v Real Madrid

Tuesday, April 8 – 9pm CEST – Emirates Stadium

Champions League holders Real Madrid will look strengthen their title defence on their trip to London to face Arsenal, who have made it to the last four for the second consecutive season. Kylian Mbappe has netted seven goals in 12 UCL appearances for the Spanish giants, and online bookmakers are paying +187 for the French captain to score at any time.

Bayern Munich v Inter Milan

Tuesday, April 8 – 9pm CEST – Allianz Arena

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will fancy their chances against Internazionale, who were held by struggling Parma on Saturday in the Serie A. Expect the Bavarians, who have been solid at home, to cruise to victory ahead of a tricky return leg in Milan.

Barcelona v Borussia Dortmund

Wednesday, April 9 – 9pm CEST – Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

Barcelona will be eager to advance their hopes of securing European silverware against Dortmund, who made it to the last four after a marginal win over Ligue 1 side Lille. Raphinha is the leading goalscorer in the Champions League, with 11 goals in 10 appearances, and top soccer betting sites are paying +125 for the Barca star to add to his tally.

Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa

Wednesday, April 9 – 9pm CEST – Parc des Princes

After being crowned Ligue 1 champions for the fourth consecutive season, PSG will be in high spirits when they take on Aston Villa, who overcame Celtic to book their place in the last four. The French giants have been dominant under Luis Enrique and should cruise to a comfortable win against the EPL side on home soil.

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