UEFA Champions League picks, predictions, odds: PSG heading for elimination by Bayern Munich, Milan advance

                    

Champions League returns to action and experts think this is the end of the line for Lionel Messi and company

The highly anticipated Champions League is back, and one of the exciting fixtures for Tuesday is the second leg of the last-16 tie between Italy's AC Milan and England's Tottenham Hotspur. As we begin our Champions League odds series, we will be sharing our prediction and pick for the match and guiding you on how to watch it.

AC Milan's season has been a bit rocky, enduring a seven-game winless streak earlier this year. However, they seem to have found their winning ways, securing a 1-0 victory against today's opponents and following it up with wins over Monza and Atalanta in Serie A. Nonetheless, they suffered a 2-1 loss to Fiorentina, and they must bounce back if they want to advance to the next round. Milan finished second in Group E, with Chelsea taking the top spot, and RB Salzburg and Dinamo Zagreb settling for third and fourth places, respectively.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur is looking for positive results after a mixed run in the English Premier League. The Spurs aim to overcome their first-leg defeat by claiming wins over West Ham United and Chelsea. However, the team's March campaign has been winless, suffering a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the EFL Cup final, a 5-4 loss to Everton in the FA Cup, and a 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton in the Premier League. Despite these setbacks, the Lilywhites finished at the top of Group D, ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt, Sporting Lisbon, and Marseille.

The Champions League is back in full swing and one of the most anticipated matches is between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich on Wednesday. One of the most interesting matchups to watch will be between Dayot Upamecano and Kylian Mbappe. Mbappe's introduction in the first leg turned the game around and he will be looking to do the same in the second leg. Nuno Mendes is also expected to have a major impact and could be the man of the match. The match prediction is that PSG will win 3-1 after extra time, which will knock Bayern out and put PSG through to the next round.

Another match to watch is between Tottenham and AC Milan. Harry Kane and Fikayo Tomori will be facing off against each other, with Kane expected to score at least one goal. Rafael Leao is a potential star for AC Milan, and this match could be a chance for him to shine. The prediction for this match is that it will end in a 2-2 draw, with AC Milan going through to the next round.

Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich

In this high-stakes Champions League match, all eyes will be on the duel between Dayot Upamecano and Kylian Mbappe. The two French international teammates are expected to face each other throughout the game. Mbappe is likely to prefer going up against Upamecano where possible given his knowledge of his fellow countryman, although Matthijs de Ligt might also be brought more central given Benjamin Pavard's suspension. The opening leg came to life when Mbappe came on, and his introduction transformed PSG. With Neymar out, Mbappe's searing pace could have a maximum impact on the game.

The man of the match pick is Nuno Mendes, the Portugal international who was sensational in the second half of the first leg. PSG really tested Yann Sommer in the Bayern goal, and the LOSC and OM showings have been promising as far as goals are concerned. However, there is a concern over Mendes' ability to go the full 90 and potentially beyond due to his recent knock against Lille.

The match prediction is Bayern 1-3 PSG (after extra time). Such a result would put the Ligue 1 leaders through and the Bundesliga giants out. PSG is a side that excels in counterattacks, which will suit them in this game. Mbappe, who has already shown his ability to deliver at Allianz Arena in recent years, could be a key player. Gianluigi Donnarumma could be the difference in whether or not this one goes beyond 90 minutes, but PSG could start fast, looking to erase Bayern's first-leg advantage as soon as possible.

Tottenham vs. AC Milan

Tottenham will have to score soon in the match if they want to have any chances to make it to the quarter-finals of this season. The duel between Harry Kane and Fikayo Tomori is expected to be one of the most interesting matchups of the game. Tomori has not played particularly well this season and comes from a big mistake that led to the penalty scored by Nico Gonzalez against Fiorentina last Saturday.

The most likely player to score a goal is Harry Kane. Kane is expected to score at least one goal against AC Milan, and Tottenham will rely heavily on their club's top scorer to beat the Italian side. AC Milan is coming from a heavy defeat away against Wolves and needs to react in the second leg of the Champions League this Wednesday.

The man of the match pick is Rafael Leao, who has been rumored to potentially move to the Premier League in the future. This is a great opportunity for him to shine on such a big stage. The Rossoneri need Leao to be at the center of their project in the coming years, and are already in talks to extend his deal, with the current one expiring in the summer of 2024.

The match prediction is Tottenham 2, AC Milan 2. This match is expected to be more exciting than the first leg, where AC Milan won thanks to an early goal scored by Brahim Diaz. Antonio Conte's side needs to score if they want to have any chances of advancing to the next round, but they will also likely expose themselves defensively. The Italian side is expected to go through.