Analysis and Projections for Champions League Matches on Tuesday, February 18th

• The Champions League resumes today with the second leg in four round-of-24 matches
• All four teams are odds-on favorites to both win and advance
• See the UCL picks, score predictions, and best bets for Feb 18, including Bayern Munich vs Celtic

A quarter of Champions League round-of-24 matches are on tap on Tuesday, starting with AC Milan hosting Feyenoord at 12:45 pm ET, followed by a trio of games at 3:00 pm ET. Tuesday’s games will be the second leg of the two-game, aggregate-goals matchups, and all four of the first-leg games ended in one-goal victories, meaning there is everything to play for today. The table below sets out the three-way moneyline odds, odds to advance, plus score predictions and my best bet for all four games on Feb. 18.

Champions League Predictions & Picks (Tuesday, Feb. 18)

German heavyweights Bayern Munich is the biggest favorite of the day at -550 on the three-way moneyline. AC Milan is also a heavy favorite to win, sitting at -265 against Feyenoord. The narrowest odds come from Benfica vs Monaco in Lisbon, where the home side is -115 to win. In the fourth matchup, Italian side Atalanta is a -205 favorite to win against Belgium’s Club Brugge.

Odds as of Feb. 17 at DraftKings, bet365, & BetMGM. See SBD’s list of the best sportsbook promos to use on today’s UEFA Champions League matches.

AC Milan vs Feyenoord Best Bet – Feyenoord +1.5 (-110) at bet365

Prior to the first leg between these teams, I was adamant that the wrong team was favored. Feyenoord was catching +230 odds to win at home last Wednesday before pulling off a 1-0 victory over the Italians. It’s true that, at least once they fell behind early, Milan controlled the majority of possession and finished the night with more XGF (0.57 vs 0.50).

That’s likely to be even truer with the second leg in Milan but I still don’t think the Dutch team is getting the respect it deserves. Or, perhaps more accurately, Milan is getting too much. I Rossoneri are sitting just sixth in Serie A (11-8-5, +12 GD) and have been far from dominant at the San Siro, going 6-6-1 in 13 domestic games.

Milan went 3-0-1 at home in the UCL group stage, but only one of those victories was by multiple goals. This is a low-scoring team that will be facing a hunkered-down opponent that only needs a draw to advance.

Bayern Munich vs Celtic Prediction – Celtic to score (-123) at BetMGM

I was a little too high on the Scots heading into the first leg, predicting a 2-2 draw and picking Celtic or draw double-chance as my best bet at +195.

But my best bet today is still a fade of the Bayern Munich defense. Die Roten are coming off a defensively-impressive 0-0 draw at Bayer Leverkusen on the weekend. They have allowed 12 goals in nine UCL matches this season, though, which includes conceding to massively-overmatched teams Dinamo Zagreb (9-2) and Shakhtar Donetsk (5-1), both games in Germany.

In the Bundesliga, they have been prone to conceding late goals from lesser sides, as well. They allowed two stoppage-time goals to Holstein Kiel on Feb. 1 (4-3 win), and an 88th-minute tally to Wolfsburg on Jan. 18 (2-1 win).

Celtic have scored at least one goal in 12 straight games, all competitions, and finished the group stage with 13 games in eight matches.

Atalanta vs Brugge Best Bet – Atalanta -1.5 (+125)

The UEFA Champions League is back in action on Tuesday, February 18th with some exciting matchups on the schedule. As teams gear up for the knockout stages of the competition, fans can expect to see some intense battles on the pitch.

One of the most anticipated matches of the day is between Atletico Madrid and Liverpool. Atletico Madrid, currently sitting in fourth place in La Liga, will be looking to make a statement against the defending champions. Liverpool, on the other hand, has been dominant in the Premier League this season and will be looking to carry that momentum into the Champions League. This match is sure to be a close one, with both teams boasting strong defenses and potent attacks.

Another intriguing matchup on Tuesday is between Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain. Borussia Dortmund has been inconsistent in the Bundesliga this season, but they have shown flashes of brilliance in the Champions League. Paris Saint-Germain, on the other hand, has been dominant in Ligue 1 and will be looking to continue their strong form in Europe. This match promises to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams possessing lethal attacking talent.

In terms of projections, it’s difficult to predict the outcomes of these matches with certainty. However, based on current form and past performances, it’s likely that Liverpool will come out on top against Atletico Madrid. The Reds have been in scintillating form this season and will be a tough team to beat. As for the Borussia Dortmund vs Paris Saint-Germain match, it could go either way. Both teams have the ability to score goals in bunches, so it could come down to which defense can hold firm under pressure.

Overall, Tuesday’s Champions League matches are shaping up to be thrilling contests that fans won’t want to miss. With so much talent on display, anything can happen on the day. Be sure to tune in and watch as some of Europe’s best teams battle it out for a spot in the quarterfinals.