Real Madrid Lingers on Hope as Kompany confident of leading Bayern to European Final Four: Accumulator Tips for April 16

Real Madrid Lingers on Hope as Kompany confident of leading Bayern to European Final Four: Accumulator Tips for April 16

The battle for Champions League glory continues as we approach the final four stage. This accumulator tip will feature the best European side, Real Madrid, playing Arsenal at the Santiago Bernabeu in the return leg of their action. However, Vincent Kompany's Bayern side will travel to play Inter in Milan. Alongside the mentioned top matches of the day, Newcastle United will host Crystal Palace at St James Park in an earlier postponed Premier League contest. Let’s get into this game, approaching it from a betting perspective and offer the best betting opportunities.

Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace

A spot in European football next season is still mathematically possible for these sides this season and they will enter this game with the possibility of winning. At home, Newcastle United will look to draw momentum from their fans, who will be supporting from the stand. However, after giving up a two-goal lead against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, Oliver Glasner's side will look to put smiles on their faces after suffering their first defeat since mid-February against Everton.

The two teams are playing exceptionally well at the moment and we can expect them to be solid at both ends of the field. With Newcastle United off a winning run of five matches, defeating Manchester United 4-1 last weekend, Crystal Palace also went unbeaten in eight matches before a 5-2 loss to Guardiola's side last weekend, where they won seven times. These are two teams with good offensive lines, and I will bet on both teams to score.

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Three of the last five matches of this fixture have ended in a draw at the end of regular time.

The last meeting between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.

The two teams have scored in their last six respective matches.

BET: Both Teams to Score

Real Madrid vs Arsenal

The Gunners showed they deserved to be at this stage of the competition last Tuesday after an incredible night in North London. Real Madrid suffered one of their most humiliating results in that game, failing to attempt a single goal on target in the second half. However, there is a lot of confidence growing in the Galacticos players at the moment, as they believe they could overturn a three goal deficit, which does not look impossible after a number of remontadas in this competition.

In the meantime, looking at the performance of this Mikel Arteta side in the first leg and how far they have grown since he took over this side, it is clear they still have a chance to win.

No doubt, I do love the Madrid side style of play, which is always productive with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo expected to lead the line. Yet, Arsenal have not loosened their guard, and with the availability of Bukayo Saka, who has been an inspiration all season, I believe they stand a chance to win a half in this game.

Statistics:

Arsenal have won three of the four meetings between these sides in this competition.

Real Madrid have failed to secure a victory against Arsenal in their club history at the end of regular time.

Bet Type: Arsenal to Win at Least One Half

Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich

The two teams' fate will be decided by how well they performed in this game, and neither side can afford to lose. While Inter Milan are at the top of the Serie A standings, they will also focus on winning the Champions League after reaching the final in 2023. However, Bayern Munich, having endured a poor start to this competition under Kompany, now look like reaching their end, but a win by just one goal at the end of the regular game will be a crucial one for them as they could qualify on penalties.

In the meantime, while Inter Milan are flying high with an unbeaten record of 13 matches in all competitions, Bayern Munich are enduring a number of inconsistent outcomes which have been caused by a number of injuries. This looks like another open game like their first leg meeting, and with players like Jamal Musiala, who has been the major threat in this squad, injured, it will be difficult for Bayern to control this game. Yet, the two teams are not solid defensively, with Manuel Neuer also out of the visitors’ squad. A bet on a goal is a good option here, as both teams are expected to channel their attacking performance like the first leg.

Statistics:

The two teams have met thirteen times in a competitive encounter, with seven wins for Bayern Munich and five for Inter Milan.

Only two of their last six meetings ended with more than two goals.

Bayern Munich have won all of the five meetings at this venue, with the first in 1988.

Bet Type: Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals