The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals continue on Wednesday with two exciting matches. Barcelona will aim to maintain their strong tournament form as they host Borussia Dortmund at 3 p.m. ET. Barcelona boasts an impressive 22-game unbeaten streak across all competitions and previously defeated Dortmund 3-2 in the group stage of the Champions League.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain will seek to extend their three-match winning streak in the Champions League as they welcome Aston Villa, a Premier League team, also at 3 p.m. ET.
Expert soccer analyst Brandt Sutton has provided his insights, boasting a remarkable record of correctly predicting his last seven Champions League selections.
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund, 3 p.m. ET
Score Prediction: Barcelona 3, Dortmund 1
Barcelona may be motivated to strongly respond after a 1-1 draw against Real Betis at home, which could spell trouble for Borussia Dortmund. In their previous encounter in the league phase on December 11th, Barcelona secured a 3-2 victory in Dortmund. Despite playing at home, Dortmund only managed two shots on target, while Barcelona recorded 13 total shots, with eight on target. Expect Barcelona to assert dominance early and establish a comfortable lead heading into the second leg in Germany.
PSG vs. Aston Villa, 3 p.m. ET
Score Prediction: PSG 2, Aston Villa 1
PSG recently secured the Ligue 1 title with a 1-0 win over Angers but will face a challenging game against Aston Villa on Wednesday. Aston Villa enters the match with a seven-game winning streak in all competitions, having scored two or more goals in six of those matches. PSG previously experienced a 1-0 home defeat to Liverpool in the Round of 16, despite outshooting them 27-2, including 10-1 shots on target. PSG will be looking to apply lessons learned from that match and perform decisively against Aston Villa, who are making their debut appearance in the Champions League quarterfinals. While PSG is expected to secure a home victory, Aston Villa will still have a lot to play for in the return leg at Villa Park.
