Real Madrid will welcome Arsenal for the second leg of their 2025 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match this Wednesday. The game is highly anticipated as Arsenal currently holds a 3-0 lead from the first leg in London against Real Madrid, who are the record 15-time European champions and reigning UCL titleholders.
Despite both teams holding second positions in their respective domestic leagues, Arsenal`s strong first-leg performance has put them in a favorable position to reach their first Champions League semifinal since 2009. Real Madrid, however, will be relying on their formidable attacking lineup, including stars like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo, to overcome the deficit at their home stadium, Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
The crucial match is set to kick off at 3 p.m. ET.
Expert Prediction
Soccer expert Martin Green offers insights on the match, focusing on potential betting angles:
Arsenal +0.75 at (+100)
Green suggests considering an Asian handicap bet on Arsenal +0.75. This bet wins if Arsenal wins or draws, and half of the stake is won if Arsenal loses by only one goal. He notes Arsenal`s strong defensive position and their ability to counterattack effectively with players like Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Real Madrid to score under 1.5 goals (+150)
Another prediction is that Real Madrid will score under 1.5 goals. Green highlights Arsenal`s Premier League-leading defense and their strong Champions League defensive record, making it challenging for Real Madrid`s attack to reverse the current situation.
Under 11.5 corners (-142)
Finally, Green predicts that the total number of corners in the match will be under 11.5. This is based on the expectation that Arsenal will play defensively to protect their lead, while Real Madrid will need to push forward, but Arsenal`s defensive setup might limit corner opportunities.
Dominic Ashworth