UEFA Champions League Picks Today: UCL Predictions for February 24

I was surprised to see that the main line for the second game between Leverkusen and Olympiacos is set at 2.75 goals. Both sides often rely on their defense, with Olympiacos leading the Greek League with only ten goals conceded across 22 games and Leverkusen allowing 28 in 22 Bundesliga matches. That second number might seem high, but the German League is very open.

Another proof that both sides are often involved in tight games is their recent form. The Greek team’s last four games have produced a grand total of five goals, while only one of Leverkusen’s last four games has delivered more than two goals.

If you add the context around the upcoming match, the under looks even better. Leverkusen won the first clash in Greece by 2-0, so they won’t be forced to take risks at home. They can sit back, control the game, and focus on killing the tempo.

On the other end, Olympiacos definitely need to look for goals, but they must be patient because conceding even once will make their task close to impossible. I expect them to keep it tight for the first half and open up at some point after the interval.

That’s why I’m happy to take the -130 available for under 3 goals. I expect to see only one or two scored, but the line offers an extra insurance in case we see three.

Bodo Glimt took a nice two-goal lead after the first leg of this clash, but progressing to the next stage will be tough. The Norwegians usually perform way better at home because of the climate and the artificial pitch, so the second match should be completely different.

Furthermore, Inter Milan are now firmly ahead in the Serie A standings, ten points ahead of AC Milan. The team can afford to heavily prioritize the Champions League going forward, making the upcoming encounter against Bodo critical for their season.

I expect a strong push from the home side from the first minute. The pressure will be consistent, and Bodo’s leaky defense will likely capitulate multiple times here. The odds of Inter progressing to the next stage should be closer to -150 in my estimates, so I’m happy to take the -125 as one of the best Champions League bets today.