UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Predictions: 19/02/2025
Can Manchester City improve their performance in the return leg against Real Madrid in Spain? The reigning champions of England lost 3-2 at home in the first leg, and anything other than a win in the return leg will see the Citizens bow out of the competition at an early stage.
PSG and Borussia Dortmund are one foot into the next round of the competition, thanks to their comfortable 3-0 away wins in the first leg. Yes, football has its way of surprising its fans, but these draws look almost settled, and nothing can go wrong in the return leg.
This week’s UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase predictions were based on current form, data, and expert knowledge.
UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase predictions: 19/02/2025
Dortmund and Sporting CP will exchange goals: Dortmund vs Sporting
- Date: 19/02/2025
- Kick-off: 18:45
- Dortmund may have won the first leg with a clean sheet, but they rarely go two UCL matches without conceding a goal.
Sporting CP raised many eyebrows when they lost 3-0 at home to struggling Borussia Dortmund. Now, they must put in a good shift in Germany to advance further in the competition. However, expecting the Portuguese side to turn the tide around in Germany looks like a stretch, but getting on the scoreboard seems feasible, as they rarely go two UCL games without getting a goal.
Dortmund vs Sporting CP prediction: Both teams to score - yes
Real Madrid and Manchester City to exchange goals: Real Madrid vs Man City
- Date: 19/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Both teams find it effortless to display their attacking threats when they come up against each other, and we expect the return leg to follow suit.
Manchester City and Real Madrid found the back of the net in the first leg, as the latter won the encounter 3-2 from behind. Most of their previous meetings in this competition ended with both teams scoring, including the first leg last week. We can anticipate the same from the second leg.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City prediction: Both teams to score - yes
PSG to continue their dominance in Paris: PSG vs Brest
- Date: 19/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- PSG won the first leg without hassle, and we expect the same in the return leg in Paris.
Paris Saint-Germain are one foot into the next round of the Champions League following their commanding 3-0 victory in the first leg. The Parisians are fond of coming away with a win when they face Brest, and their current form and superb defense suggest they are expected to do the double over their fellow local competitor.
PSG vs Brest prediction: Home team to win
PSV and Juventus to exchange goals: PSV vs Juventus
- Date: 19/02/2025
- Kick-off: 21:00
- Both teams exchanged goals in the first leg and may do the same in the return leg, as both teams will be eager to get the first goal.
Juventus won the first leg 2-1 in Turin and need only a draw in the Netherlands to advance to the next round. However, it will be difficult for the Old Lady to achieve because the Dutchmen are ruthless at home and always play on the front foot on their turf against any team. Because they struggle to keep a clean sheet due to their high line, Juve may get on the scoreboard, thanks to their current form (four wins in their last four games).
