A do-or-die Matchups Across Europe’s Top Competitions: Accumulator Tip for April 18th

European heavyweights will clash on Thursday night, with Liverpool hoping to overturn a three-goal deficit, while Bayer Leverkusen will aim for the treble this season. At the same time, Unai Emery's men will be poised to advance to the semifinals with a clash against a solid Lille side. 

Atalanta vs Liverpool

The Italians pulled a surprise stunt against the Reds in England, scoring three unanswered goals. Atalanta hacked Jurgen Klopp's tactic, becoming the first side to have secured the maximum points at Anfield since Real Madrid in February 2023. The reverse leg happened to be a shock to the Liverpool players and we are confident they’ll have learned their lessons. The Reds are not in a good mood coming into this fixture after their home defeat against Crystal Palace, while Atalanta settled for a (2-2) stalemate on their ground. This is an evenly contested encounter, and we are convinced both teams will come out to express themselves. This encounter wint deprive us of goals as both teams are highly offensive.

Bet Type: HT O1.5 goals

West Ham United vs Bayer Leverkusen

The Hammers have a lot to prove when they face off against German League Champions Bayer Leverkusen on their home turf tomorrow. The reverse leg ended in total domination from the German-based team, firing thirty-three shots (33) with thirteen (13) on target. West Ham, who are new in this competition, had just a shot at goal as Lucas Fabianski saved them from further mortification. Both sides were in action after the matchup, with West Ham United losing on their ground while Bayer Leverkusen cruised to a (5-0) victory. It’s going to be an easy route for the German based team who will be at the top of their game.

Bet Type: W2

Lille vs Aston Villa

The French side head here with a defeat in the reverse leg, even though they created four big chances and missed three. They also had more shots than the home side, who were more effective in front of goal. Aston Villa are sky high in confidence after ending Arsenal title challenge, becoming the only team to have defeated the Gunners home and away. Lille are extremely strong on their ground as they have gone fourteen games without defeat. However, Unai Emery's side are well organized and considering the experience of their Spanish tactician in European competition; we expect Villas to advance to the next round. With the level of creativity in the reverse leg, we expect an open encounter with goals at both ends.

Bet Type: BTTS