Champions League: Which player will be decisive this week?
by Tyler Doty
Which strikers for Borussia Dortmund vs PSG?
Here is the first of the two Champions League matches of this week! After Borussia Dortmund's 1-0 victory at Signal Iduna Park last Wednesday, we are in for a return match full of suspense starting at 3:00 PM EST this Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Indeed, despite a glaring lack of finishing, PSG completely missed their first match and could have conceded more than one goal. Fortunately, the damage was limited, and Paris will only need to overturn one goal at the Parc des Princes to at least force extra time. For that, Luis Enrique's men will have to show a completely different face... starting with the attacking leaders!
Which player will be decisive?
To start, the most dangerous and anticipated player for PSG will obviously be our first suggestion for this match between Paris and Dortmund. Indeed, how can we not see Kylian Mbappé scoring this Tuesday night and igniting an entire stadium that should be buzzing? While his odds may not seem the highest, they are still very interesting and could potentially be associated with a victory for the capital club in a combination bet, for example. The Parisian forward will be the strongman of the attack for this crucial match for his career as well as for his club. His odds are also proposed as a secondary prediction in our PSG - Dortmund forecast!
To accompany the captain of Paris Saint-Germain and try to reach the final, we then think of Ousmane Dembélé as a decisive passer. Indeed, while the winger trained at Rennes disappoints with his glaring lack of finishing, we cannot fault him for his decisive side in terms of assists! The Parisian winger, with 8 assists in Ligue 1, also has 2 in the Coupe de France, 1 in the Trophée des Champions, and 2 in the Champions League! With very attractive odds that could potentially triple your stake, the assist is definitely worth considering in our opinion for this match against his former team.
Finally, how can we not mention the lone scorer from last Wednesday's first encounter? Indeed, German striker Niclas Füllkrug shook Donnarumma's net in the 36th minute with a beautiful finish, and he could have scored again. The former Werder Bremen player indeed had other opportunities in that match but lacked the precision he showed in his goal. In this return match, he will obviously be, along with Jadon Sancho in a completely contrasting style, the number one threat and the man to watch for the Parisian defense. With a magnificent odds potentially quadrupling your stake, it's definitely worth taking a chance...
Our top 3 decisive players for PSG vs Dortmund:
Kylian Mbappé to score -180
Ousmane Dembélé shot on target -175
Niclas Füllkrug to score +270
Odds taken from draftkings.com.
Who will be decisive in Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich?
Wednesday night marks the return of one of the European classics on the schedule! We should witness a huge match between Real Madrid, the strong favorite in our Champions League prediction, and Bayern Munich in a packed and white-clad Estadio Bernabeu. Indeed, 20 Champions League trophies will take to the field at 3:00 PM EST, aiming to reach the final and secure a 15th for the Madrilenians and a 7th for the Bavarians. After the 2-2 draw in the first leg, we expect a match at least as spectacular. Another wild scenario for Real at the Bernabeu? We'll find out this Wednesday night!
Which player will be decisive?
Brazilian winger (slightly positioned and converted into a scorer this season) for Real Madrid, Vinicius, is clearly the in-form player in the Madrid attack and the one who will attract all the attention of the Bavarian defense. Once again, extremely decisive this year despite an injury in November with 16 goals and 5 assists in La Liga + Spanish Super Cup, Vini is also impactful in the Champions League. With 5 goals and 4 assists in 8 matches this season in the UCL, he is in great form at just 23 years old. With attractive odds averaging 1.70 to be decisive (scorer or provider) in this clash, he is our favorite and worth trying! Just a reminder, he scored a brace last Tuesday in the first leg... For information, his odds for an assist are around +350, while those for a goal are around +145.
In second place, the attractive odds to try will be for a goal from English striker Harry Kane! Decisive in the first leg with a penalty goal, "The Hurricane" as he is nicknamed in his country had a few opportunities to score a second, without much success. Tonight, at the Bernabeu, he will clearly be a major threat for Rudiger and the player accompanying him to form the central defense (Nacho and Tchouameni are in contention). It's quite simple, the number 9 of Bayern Munich has scored in 4 consecutive matches and has even scored 5 goals during this period thanks to his brace against Eintracht Frankfurt. With 8 goals in 11 UCL matches this year, we can easily imagine him scoring a 9th goal this Wednesday.
Finally, we see another Englishman trying to shine in this massive encounter. Indeed, Jude Bellingham seems to be at home at the Bernabeu, in his new stadium and scored in his last two matches at the Bernabeu. First against Barcelona, in a fiery Clasico where he helped his team win the match with a goal in the last seconds, then on Saturday afternoon against Cadiz, just seconds after coming on as a substitute in the 66th minute. With 4 goals and 4 assists this year in 9 Champions League matches, we see him being decisive in this second leg against a club he knows well but has never beaten in his young career! Don't hesitate to try your luck on Real Madrid's number 5.
Our top 3 decisive players for Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich:
Vinicius Jr anytime scorer +120
Harry Kane anytime scorer +140
Jude Bellingham anytime scorer +130
