The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals continue on Wednesday with two exciting matches. Barcelona will host Borussia Dortmund, aiming to maintain their strong tournament form. They are currently on a 22-match unbeaten streak across all competitions and previously defeated Dortmund 3-2 in the group stage.
In the other match, Paris Saint-Germain will look to extend their three-game Champions League winning streak as they welcome Aston Villa.
Expert soccer analyst Brandt Sutton has a strong track record with Champions League picks, boasting a +712.5 return on his last seven selections. Here are his top picks for Wednesday`s games.
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund, 3 p.m. ET
Prediction: Barcelona 3, Dortmund 1
Barcelona, after a recent draw against Real Betis, will be eager to perform well against Borussia Dortmund. In their previous meeting in the group stage on December 11, Barcelona won 3-2 in Dortmund. Despite playing at home, Dortmund only managed two shots on target, while Barcelona had 13 shots, eight of which were on target. Expect Barcelona to dominate and secure a comfortable lead for the second leg in Germany.
PSG vs. Aston Villa, 3 p.m. ET
Prediction: PSG 2, Aston Villa 1
PSG recently secured the Ligue 1 title and now face a challenge against Aston Villa. Aston Villa is on a seven-game winning streak, scoring two or more goals in six of those matches. PSG previously lost to Liverpool 1-0 at home in the Round of 16, despite having many more shots. PSG will aim to learn from that defeat and play with purpose against Aston Villa, who are making their debut in the Champions League quarterfinals. PSG is expected to win at home, but Aston Villa will still be competitive heading into the second leg.
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