UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Knockout Phase Predictions: 12/02/2025
Will AC Milan successfully eliminate Feyenoord and secure their spot in the upcoming Champions League round? This draw is a tricky one, as Feyenoord will put up a proper fight, at least, in the first leg that will take place in the Netherlands.
At first glance, Bayern Munich and Celtic's encounter appears straightforward for the Bavarians, but the current form of both teams indicates that this game on Wednesday night will be of interest. Monaco and Benfica will demonstrate their strength, while Club Brugge and Atalanta appear to be a draw.
This midweek’s Champions League 2024/25 knockout phase predictions were based on current form, data, and expert knowledge.
UEFA Champions League 2024/25 knockout phase predictions: 12/02/2025
Club Brugge and Atalanta to exchange goals: Club Brugge vs Atalanta
- Date: 12/03/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Both teams haven’t met in any European competition, which makes this encounter an intriguing one to predict.
Both teams qualified for the playoffs after their inconsistency during the league phase. Atalanta are expected to go through to the next round, but they are unlikely to keep a clean slate in Belgium, as the Belgians are capable of scoring against any opponent, having scored against Manchester City in Manchester.
Club Brugge vs Atalanta prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Bayern Munich and Celtic to delight fans with goals: Celtic vs Bayern Munich
- Date: 12/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Matches involving both teams usually end with three or more goals, and we expect the upcoming game to follow suit.
Fans are usually entertained when these two teams come up against each other in the Champions League, as three of their last four meetings ended with three or more goals. Both teams have displayed their attacking points in the same competition this term already, and it is wise to expect the same to continue in Scotland in the upcoming game. It is vital to add that Bayern are unbeaten against Celtic - three wins and one draw.
Celtic vs Bayern Munich prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Benfica to avoid a defeat in France: Monaco vs Benfica
- Date: 12/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Monaco haven’t won against Benfica in the Champions League, and with their inconsistency, we doubt they will change that in the upcoming game.
Both teams have met three times in the Champions League, and Benfica avoided a defeat, with two wins and one draw. Both clubs have endured mixed results in the UCL league phase already, but we expect the visitors to return to Portugal unbeaten.
Monaco vs Benfica prediction: Away team to win or draw
Feyenoord and AC Milan to exchange goals: Feyenoord vs AC Milan
- Date: 12/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Both teams last met in this competition in 1969, so we cannot predict the outcome based on their previous meetings.
Both teams have struggled to keep clean sheets in this year’s Champions League campaign, and both clubs’ last league phase games ended with both teams getting on the scoreboard. Feyenoord will put up a fight in the Netherlands, for sure, but Milan have the quality to respond swiftly.
