- Arsenal and Real Madrid meet in the first leg of their UCL quarterfinal on Tuesday in London
- Arsenal is a favorite to win on the three-way moneyline but is still in plus-money
- See the Arsenal vs Real Madrid odds, picks, and predictions for April 8
It’s only European heavyweights remaining at this stage of the competition, but the Arsenal vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League quarterfinal still feels like it’s happening too early. Two of the UCL title favorites will meet in the first leg of their home-and-home quarterfinal on Tuesday at 3:00 pm ET at Emirates Stadium in north London.
The Arsenal vs Real Madrid odds slightly favor the home team, but oddsmakers give the defending-champion Spaniards a lot of respect.
Arsenal vs Real Madrid Odds
The three-way moneyline favors Arsenal at a modest +115 odds. The draw and a Real Madrid victory are both priced at +240. Despite being home favorites on Tuesday, Arsenal is a +120 underdog to advance to the semifinals. Real Madrid is a -163 favorite to move on.
Odds as of 10:54 pm ET, April 7, at DraftKings. See SBD’s full list of PayPal betting sites.
After getting a bye to the round of 16, Arsenal used a 7-1 away rout of PSV to advance 9-3 on aggregate.
Real Madrid has had a considerably tougher road. They didn’t finish in the top eight in the group stage and, thus, had to play in the round of 24, where they were matched up with Manchester City. They wound up breezing past the Citizens, 6-3 on aggregate, but then had to face intra-city rival Atletico Madrid in the round of 16. Both teams won by a goal on their home turn and Real needed a 4-2 edge on penalties to move on.
Arsenal vs Real Madrid Projected Lineups
Both teams are dealing with litanies of injuries. For Arsenal, defenders Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, and Takehiro Tomiyasu are out, as are forwards Gabriel Jesus, Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti will have to do without defenders Daniel Carvajal, Eder Militao, and Ferland Mendy, plus midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni and keeper Andriy Lunin, which forces a less-than-100% Thibaut Courtois into action.
Arsenal vs Real Madrid Prediction & Picks
- Over 2.5 goals (+115) at DraftKings
- Both teams to score (-122)
Other than Arsenal’s 7-1 pounding of PSV in Eindhoven on March 4, the Gunners really haven’t been in great form over the last two months. In their last eight matches across all competitions, they’re just 3-4-1 and, if you take out the 7-1 thrashing of PSV, they only have a +1 goal differential in that span.
Madrid have had plenty of issues of their own, in large part due to the significant injuries on the back end. But what they’ve proven of late is that they can both score and concede at a solid clip.
Each of Madrid’s last four matches across all competitions has gone over 2.5 goals (along with seven of their last eight), with an average of 4.75 GPG in that four-game span.
Across all competitions, Arsenal has gone over 2.5 in just three of its last six. But if you look at only Champions League matches, Arsenal’s last six have all featured at least three goals and averaged 4.5 GPG. Both teams to score has also hit in three straight UCL matches for the Gunners and eight straight matches (all competitions) for Madrid.
All the trends point to over 2.5 being great value at +115. And I’m also targeting the BTTS at -122 odds.
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Arsenal and Real Madrid are set to face off in a highly anticipated match, with both teams looking to secure a crucial victory. As fans gear up for this exciting showdown, many are turning their attention to the odds, picks, and predictions for the game.
According to recent trends, the odds are favoring a +115 bet on Arsenal to come out on top. This means that if you were to place a $100 bet on Arsenal and they win, you would stand to make a profit of $115. While Real Madrid is certainly a formidable opponent, recent performances by Arsenal have shown that they are more than capable of holding their own against top-tier teams.
When analyzing the match-up between Arsenal and Real Madrid, it’s important to consider a few key factors. One of the main things to look at is each team’s recent form. Arsenal has been on a hot streak as of late, with impressive wins against top teams in their respective leagues. Real Madrid, on the other hand, has been struggling to find their footing and has suffered a few unexpected losses.
Another important factor to consider is the head-to-head record between the two teams. While Real Madrid may have historically been the stronger team, recent meetings between Arsenal and Real Madrid have shown that Arsenal is more than capable of holding their own against the Spanish giants.
In terms of picks and predictions for the match, many experts are leaning towards Arsenal as the favorite to come out on top. With their recent form and strong performances, Arsenal has the momentum on their side and could very well secure a crucial victory against Real Madrid.
Ultimately, when it comes to betting on sports, there is always an element of unpredictability. However, by analyzing the odds, picks, and trends favoring a +115 bet on Arsenal, fans can make an informed decision on where to place their bets for the upcoming match between Arsenal and Real Madrid.
