The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals continue with two exciting matches. First, Barcelona will aim to maintain their strong tournament form as they host Borussia Dortmund. Barcelona boasts an impressive streak of 22 undefeated matches across all competitions and previously defeated Dortmund 3-2 in the Champions League group stage.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain will look to extend their three-game UCL winning streak when they welcome Aston Villa.
Soccer expert Brandt Sutton has provided his top UEFA Champions League picks for these Wednesday games, boasting a successful record in his recent UCL predictions.
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
Prediction: Barcelona 3, Dortmund 1
Barcelona may be eager to bounce back after a recent draw in their domestic league, which could spell trouble for Borussia Dortmund. In their previous Champions League encounter, Barcelona secured a 3-2 victory in Dortmund. Barcelona dominated that match in shots and shots on target. Expect Barcelona to assert themselves and aim for a comfortable lead heading into the second leg.
PSG vs. Aston Villa
Prediction: PSG 2, Aston Villa 1
PSG recently secured the Ligue 1 title, but they face a challenging test against Aston Villa. Aston Villa enters this match with an impressive winning streak, scoring multiple goals in most of those victories. PSG experienced a home defeat against Liverpool in the previous round, despite creating numerous scoring opportunities. PSG will be keen to learn from that experience and perform purposefully against Aston Villa, who are making their debut appearance in the Champions League quarterfinals. PSG is expected to secure a home victory, though Aston Villa will still have much to play for in the return leg.
Benedict Kingsley