The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals kick off on Tuesday with two exciting games. First, Arsenal will host the current Champions League titleholders, Real Madrid, in London. This is their first meeting since 2019. Experts consider Arsenal to be slight favorites for this match.
In the other game, Bayern Munich, facing some player injuries, will play against Inter Milan at home. Bayern are seen as favorites to win their home game.
Soccer expert Brandt Sutton has been very successful with his Champions League picks recently. He has shared his top picks for Tuesday`s matches.
Arsenal vs. Real Madrid, 3 p.m. ET
Prediction: Real Madrid 2, Arsenal 1
Both teams have some injured players, but Real Madrid`s experience is expected to be key in this big European match. Real Madrid`s fast wing play with Vinicius Jr. and the presence of Kylian Mbappe in the center could be too much for Arsenal`s defense, which will be missing some important players. Real Madrid won against Man City in the previous round, and they are predicted to win again in England on Tuesday. Mbappe is considered a likely scorer in the game.
Bayern vs. Inter Milan, 3 p.m. ET
Prediction: Bayern 1, Inter Milan 1
Inter Milan`s defense has been very strong in the Champions League, only allowing two goals in ten games. They have kept clean sheets against strong teams like Manchester City, Arsenal, RB Leipzig, and Bayer Leverkusen. However, they will face a tough Bayern attack led by Harry Kane, who has scored many goals in the Champions League. Inter will likely focus on defending and trying to counter-attack against Bayern. A close game is expected, possibly ending in a 1-1 draw.
