UEFA Champions League Second Round of 16 Predictions: Team Preview, Fixtures, Odds, and Where to Watch

The second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 kicks off this Tuesday, with FC Porto and Inter being the only teams holding an advantage from the first leg.

Four teams have already booked their spots in the 2023–24 quarter-final The teams include. Bayern Munich (GER), Manchester City (ENG), Real Madrid (ESP), and Paris St. Germain (FRA).

• PSV 1-1 Dortmund
• Inter 1-0 Alt. Madrid
• FC Porto 1-0 Arsenal
• Napoli 1-1 Barcelona

The second round of 16 is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 GMT.

• Barcelona vs Napoli at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, Barcelona, Spain.
• Arsenal vs FC Porto at the Emirates Stadium, London, UK.
• Alt. Madrid vs Inter at the Metropolitan Stadium, Madrid, Spain.
• Dortmund vs PSV at the Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany.

Here we look at the game this week and the teams to place bets on with odds.

Barcelona will look to capitalize on their home advantage as they welcome Napoli to the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys on Tuesday for a decisive UEFA Champions League encounter, with both teams vying for quarter-final progression following a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Naples. Notably, Barcelona has never suffered defeat in matches against Napoli. In their history, Barcelona and Napoli have faced off five times, resulting in three draws and two victories for Barcelona.

Prediction: Bet on Barcelona win on Bet365 at 1.85 odds

Napoli has been active in Serie A since their first-leg encounter against Barcelona. Their Serie A journey includes a 1-1 draw against Cagliari, followed by a notable victory over Juventus (2-1), an impressive win against Sassuolo (6-1), and another 1-1 draw against Torino in their latest fixture. With such a strong recent performance, Napoli seems poised to find the net in the upcoming clash against Barcelona, even if securing a win proves challenging.

Prediction: Bet on BTTS on Bet365 at 1.67 odds

Arsenal faces a daunting challenge in keeping their UEFA Champions League aspirations alive following a first-leg defeat in Portugal. Historically, Arsenal has struggled in UEFA Champions League knockout ties after losing the first leg, having been eliminated in nine out of their last 10 instances. However, there is an exception to this trend, notably against Porto in 2009-10 when they lost 2-1 away but rebounded with a resounding 5-0 victory at the Emirates, marking the last time they progressed to the quarter-finals. Notably, Arsenal has dominated Porto in their previous home encounters in European competitions, winning all three matches with an aggregate score of 11-0. Their most recent encounter saw Arsenal triumph 5-0 at the Emirates in March 2010.

While Porto may believe they can defy the odds by keeping things tight early on, Arsenal's superior quality suggests they should, at the very least, secure a victory within regulation time.

Prediction: Bet on Arsenal to win on Bet365 at 1.22 odds

Porto finds itself with a significant opportunity to progress to the quarter-finals for the first time since the 2020-21 season, though their record in defending leads in Champions League knockout ties has been mixed. While they have advanced from three of their previous six ties when winning the first leg, they have yet to win both legs of a knockout tie. Moreover, Porto has historically struggled in away games against English sides, managing just one victory out of 23 matches in all European competitions, with three draws and 19 losses. Their sole win came against Chelsea in April 2021, a 1-0 quarter-final first-leg victory in a match held in Seville due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Consequently, they have failed to secure a win in all 22 of their visits to England.

At the Emirates Stadium, Porto's objective might be limited to securing a consolation goal. Despite a low-scoring previous encounter, both teams have displayed strong scoring abilities since then. Arsenal has scored 12 goals in three matches, while Porto has netted 11 goals in four games. Therefore, betting on over 2.5 goals appears to be the most favorable option for this tie.

Prediction: Bet on Over 2.5 goals on Bet365 at 1.60 odds

Atletico Madrid faces the challenge of overturning a one-goal deficit as they clash with Inter at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday evening. The team kicked off 2024 with a strong performance, registering victories in six of their initial eight matches across all competitions. However, their recent form has faltered, with Diego Simeone's side managing just one win in their last five games, enduring three losses and securing one draw. Furthermore, Atletico Madrid has encountered difficulties in scoring, failing to find the back of the net in five of their last eight matches across all competitions.

Prediction: Bet on Under 2.5 goals on Bet365 at 1.75 odds

Inter Milan nearly clinched the Champions League title last season when they reached the final, but they appear determined to make amends in 2024. Under Simone Inzaghi's management, the team is currently leading Serie A by a considerable margin and remains unbeaten in the Champions League this season. Impressively, Inter has secured nine clean sheets in their last 11 matches across all competitions. Moreover, they have emerged victorious in each of their last 13 competitive fixtures.

Prediction: Bet on Inter to win on Bet365 at 2.45 odds

Dortmund skillfully progressed through the challenging group stage to secure a spot in the last 16. They outperformed PSG, Milan, and Newcastle to claim the top spot. Throughout this season, Dortmund has been scoring an average of 1.75 goals per home game across various competitions, while conceding just 1.19 goals. Since the beginning of the 2019/20 campaign, they have experienced only two home defeats in the Champions League. Furthermore, Dortmund has found the net in nine out of their last ten home matches across all competitions.

Prediction: Bet on Dortmund to Win on Bet365 at 2.05 odds

PSV's journey to the quarter-finals hasn't been realized since 2007, yet they approach the impending match with an impressive streak of eight unbeaten games, currently topping the Eredivisie. Their outings in this season's Champions League have been notably amazing, with an average of 3.8 goals per away game. However, a defensive struggle has plagued them in recent away fixtures, failing to secure a clean sheet in any of their last five matches outside their home ground. Across the entire campaign, their away matches have consistently been high-scoring affairs, averaging 3.74 goals.

Prediction: Bet on Over 2.5 goals on Bet365 at 1.53 odds.

Fans can watch the best of the best on the ultimate stage by finding their local UEFA Champions League broadcast partner(s) below.

People in Asia and the Pacific Region can catch the action live on any of the following TV channels: Stan Sport, beIN, Sony, Canal+, Elta Sports, Varzish TV, AlmaSport TV, MTRK, Stan Sport, and others.

The match will be televised live for people in the United States of America, Canada,and other American countries on any of the following channels: CBS, TUDN, ESPN, Canal 4, SBT, TNT, Flow Sports, Sportsmax, and Televideo.

The interesting knockout fixture will be shown live for people in the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa on beIN, Supersport, and Canal+.

People in Europe can tune in to any of the following channels: TNT Sports, Blue+, 3+, Telefonica, Arena Sport, RTS, Eleven, TVI, RTL, Ziggo Sport, Arena Sport, Viaplay, DAZN, Prime Video, Canal+, beIN, RMC Sport, Viaplay, CBC Sport, Ictimai TV, Tring, and RTSH.