A Bumpy Ride Through The Knockout Stages: Accumulator Tip for February 20

On Tuesday, teams compete fiercely in domestic cup competitions and the Champions League, all vying for bragging rights and the chance to inch closer to lifting the prestigious trophy and making history. We've put together an accumulator tip for you, featuring a Champions League round of 16 clash and an England League Trophy battle, offering you the opportunity to win big.

Inter Milan vs. Atletico Madrid

Inter Milan, lifted by their morale-boosting 4-0 victory against Salernitana in the league, will approach the challenge of facing three-time European Cup runners-up Atletico Madrid with confidence. The Nerazzurri have maintained an impeccable streak of going unbeaten in eighteen league matches (W15 D3), and not only that, but they boast an eight-match winning streak across all competitions. Further compounding their success, they have been a force to be reckoned with at home, not only in domestic competitions but also in European football, mainly in the Champions League, where they are unbeaten in eight matches (W6 D2), with their last defeat dating back to September 2022.

Atletico Madrid occupies the fourth position with 51 points in the La Liga standings and is eleven points behind first-placed Real Madrid. In their latest round, they thrashed Las Palmas 5-0 at home following a disappointing 1-0 away defeat to Sevilla. They come into this match hoping for a favorable outcome against a side they last defeated 2-0 in the 2010 UEFA Super Cup final, which was their first ever competitive game.

Inter Milan are favorites to snatch a win in the first leg at home, and there's no doubting that given their impressive display across all competitions. However, we anticipate this match to be closely contested, and we expect the total goals scored to be under 2.5, despite the presence of abundant attacking talent on both teams.

• Bet Type: TU 2.5

PSV Eindhoven vs. Dortmund

PSV Eindhoven, spearheaded by the dynamic leadership of captain Luuk de Jong, has impressed this season under the guidance of Peter Bosz. The Lightbulbs currently sit atop the Eredivisie table, boasting a 13-point advantage over second-placed Feyenoord. A 2-0 home win over ten-man Heracles Almelo in their recent round extended their unbeaten run in the league to 22 matches (W20 D2). Brimming with confidence, they aim to build up on that momentum to secure a win in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, moving closer to their first appearance in the quarterfinals since the 2006–07 edition. 

Dortmund sailed through rough seas to qualify for the Champions League round of 16 for the ninth time in their history as they topped Group F, known as the "group of death," which included the likes of AC Milan, PSG, and Newcastle United. With a glimmer of hope circulating in their camp, they'll likely use that as motivation to go further in this competition. In the Bundesliga, luck has eluded them as their title pursuit appears all but over, with 17 points seperating them from first-placed Bayer Leverkusen. Over the weekend, they were held to a 1-1 draw against Wolfsburg, although this extended their unbeaten run to eight matches (W4 D4).

PSV Eindhoven has undoubtedly impressed this season; however, there's a prevailing sense that they might struggle in this fixture against Dortmund given their unimpressive record over the German opposition's winning just ten of their last 37 meetings (L20 D7). While Dortmund have not been a saint either due to their poor away record, we still expect them to step up to the plate in this one, thus backing them up in the double chance market of win or draw.

• Bet Type: 2X

Blackpool vs. Peterborough

Blackpool is sailing through rough seas this season in League One under the guidance of Neil Critchley. The Seasiders have accumulated 50 points in 20 games to occupy the eighth spot in the standings, which is a considerable drop from their third-place finish in the preceding season. In their recent round, they eked out a narrow 2-1 win over Peterborough to halt a four-match winless run in the league (L2 D2). 

Peterborough, on the other hand, has had its fair share of problems when it comes to maintaining a consistent form, and that has seen them drift away from the automatic promotion race. Peterborough's loss against Blackpool over the weekend extended their losing streak to four matches, while their winless run stretched to five due to a goalless draw against Lincoln City. With confidence at rock bottom, it remains to be seen if they can rise to the occasion in this clash to regain their mojo.

Home advantage could be key for a Blackpool side looking to make amends for their lackluster display in League One this season. They take on a Peterborough side that has lost four consecutive matches and is lacking in confidence, making them favorites to snatch a narrow win and exacerbate their opponent's troubles. However, despite that, we feel the away side is worth a goal in all of this, which makes us lean on the "both teams to score - yes" market considering this has been the case in six of their last seven meetings.

• Bet Type: BTTS