Arsenal hosts Madrid at the Emirates in the UEFA Champions League this week as they look to salvage their season. The Gunners have fallen off in the Premier League title race, while Real Madrid are still alive in all competitions. Our UCL preview this week focuses on Arsenal vs Real Madrid betting predictions, with insights into this game.
Real Madrid will travel to London this week, and this is the third time they are playing on English soil in the UCL 2024/25. The Gunners have the home advantage in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
| ℹ️ Tournament: | UEFA Champions League season 2024-25, Quarterfinals (1st leg) |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Emirates Stadium, London, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 8 April 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: | 19:00 GMT on Tuesday |
Arsenal vs Real Madrid odds are out, and Mikel Arteta’s men are slightly ahead as favorites. A home win is tagged at 2.40 (7/5) on the sportsbooks for soccer games, while Madrid’s victory is worth 3.00 (2/1). The odds for a draw are the highest at 3.20 (11/5).
Both teams have met just once in the Champions League in a historic two-legged tie in 2006, where Arsenal progressed. Los Blancos beat Arsenal on penalties in the International Champions Cup in 2019 after the game ended in a 2-2 draw, while Arsenal was better in the Emirates Cup in 2008.
Arsenal’s domestic title hopes were dashed following their 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday. The Gunners return their focus to the Champions League, where they have performed better. Mikel Arteta’s team finished the group stage in third place, only behind Liverpool and Barca. They have lost only one out of ten matches in the UCL this term, and they beat PSV 9-3 on aggregate in the round of 16. The Gunners need to get a good result before the second leg in Madrid, and they must make this count.
Gabriel MagalhĂŁes picked up a season-ending injury against Fulham and joined Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus on the sidelines. Jakub Kiwior is expected to come in for the Brazilian, while Raheem Sterling is suspended for this clash.
Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Valencia, but they are still in the La Liga race after Barcelona dropped points to Betis, being 4 points behind the Blaugrana. Carlo Ancelotti’s team haven’t won in their last two games, and they need a turnaround. Madrid eliminated Atletico in the previous round, albeit in a controversial fashion, and they will be looking to improve on their away form. The defending European Champions have lost three out of five away matches this term in the UCL, and they must be careful against this Arsenal team.
Thibaut Courtois missed the game against Valencia, but he’s back in time to face Arsenal, and this is a huge boost for Madrid. Dani Ceballos resumed training, but he’s likely to start on the bench, while Aurelien Tchouameni is suspended.
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Real Madrid are not at their best, and it’s difficult to see them beating a compact Arsenal team away from home. Carlo Ancelotti’s men haven’t won a game this month, playing a 4-4 draw with Sociedad and losing at home to Valencia. Arsenal aren’t at their peak of powers either, but they have not lost in their last seven matches, and they have won their last two games at home. Both teams are always looking to play on the counter, and we could see a very conservative game with nothing to separate both teams. A bet on both teams to share the spoils has good value on Arsenal vs Real Madrid predictions.
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Real Madrid has a very exciting attacking lineup, but the defense has always been a key issue for the Whites this season. They have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight matches, conceding 13 goals in that period. It wouldn’t be unlikely to see them concede at the Emirates, but they can score at least once here. The Gunners have scored in their last five games but they have managed only one clean sheet in that run. Backing both teams to score is a good option on the bookies for the UCL playoffs.
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Arsenal will be very delighted with Bukayo Saka’s timely return to the team and he’s their biggest chance at beating Madrid in this tie. The English forward wasted no time in making his presence known as he doubled Arsenal’s lead against Fulham. Bukayo Saka has ten goal contributions in his last ten games and he can get on the scoring or assist charts against Madrid. A bet on Bukayo Saka to score or assist is a safe pick on Arsenal vs Real Madrid betting tips.
It’s make or break for Mikel Arteta as he hosts Real Madrid in the Champions League this week. Our Arsenal vs Real Madrid betting picks are out and you can make extra cash by using our expert tips and predictions.
