UEFA Champions League Picks Today: UCL Predictions for April 15

Arsenal are in a very tough spot after losing three of the last four games. As a result of this poor run, the team is out of the FA Cup and the League Cup, while the Premier League title challenge is under severe threat.

The Gunners morale is low right now, so I expect the team to play very carefully against Sporting CP. That late goal from Havertz in the first leg is enough cushion for Arsenal to be conservative in the second match, while the visitors don’t need to take big risks either, at least early in the game.

I expect a mid-block from Sporting, similarly to the first match. This should lead to plenty of possession for Arsenal, but limited chances on both ends. The clash should be cagey until the first goal, with no team taking risks that could make the game harder than it already is.

I won’t be surprised to see a scoreless first half, so grabbing +105 for under 1 goals before the interval is one of the best best in the Champions League today.

The opening game between Bayern and Real Madrid was very entertaining, with the Germans winning 2-1 to take a lead back home for the second tie. This puts the Spanish giants in a tough situation, needing a victory to progress.

I still don’t expect Real Madrid to go crazy from the start, but they need to be aggressive at some point of the match. The team can rely on most attacking players, except for the long-term injured Rodrygo. The talent in the final third should be enough to create chances and score at least once, but I’m not sure what the team will do on the other end.

Bayern Munich looked very dangerous in the opening match. In fact, the Germans have been close to unstoppable this entire season, with the likes of Kane, Dias, and Olise in devastating form. The Frenchman is out of this one because of suspension, but Bayern’s head coach Vincent Company has more than enough options even without him.

Bayern should be able to punish Madrid’s shaky defense repeatedly, so backing the home team to win and both teams to score is the best here.