UEFA Champions League Semi Final 1st Leg Tips & Predictions

The 2024/25 Champions League is down to the final four, with a new name on the trophy guaranteed, following Real Madrid’s defeat at the hands of Arsenal.

Next up for the Gunners is PSG, a side that are sneaking under the radar in pursuit of their maiden Champions League crown and who look set for a battle royale with Arsenal.

Elsewhere, Barcelona have been enjoying a serene passage to the last 4, destroying most sides that come into their path and 2023 finalists Inter Milan are their next opponents here.

All four sides left in the competition will be dreaming of lifting the Champions League trophy in Munich at the end of May and these are the nights that define each season in the tournament.

Gaining a first leg advantage is key and the stakes are high in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, and you can join the action with the best Australian betting sites!

Champions League Semi Final, 1st Leg Predictions

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Arsenal vs PSG

Arsenal ($2.15)

PSG ($3.50)

Draw ($3.50)

Two sides looking to break their Champions League ducks meet here, as Arsenal and PSG lock horns in North London. Following a ground-breaking performance from the Gunners against Real Madrid in the last 8, Arsenal will be looking to kick on here, especially with the first leg being at home. The Emirates Stadium will be in full flow for this one and they will be looking to show their credentials on the biggest stage in European football. PSG meanwhile have improved exponentially under Luis Enrique, and they are being dubbed as one of the most dangerous sides in the competition currently. They had to dig deep to overcome a scare against Aston Villa in the previous round and have also seen off Liverpool in the last 16. While this one won’t be over following the first leg, Arsenal should make use of home advantage and could come out on top here, giving them something to hold onto in Paris next week.

Betting tip: Arsenal to win the match ($2.15)

Arsenal to win 2-1

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Barcelona vs Inter Milan

Barcelona ($1.70)

Inter Milan ($4.60)

Draw ($4.30)

Many people’s pick to land the 2025 Champions League crown are Barcelona and the Nou Camp will be expectant here, as the Catalan giants welcome Inter Milan. Domestic and European glory is on the agenda for Hansi Flick’s side this season and Barca and they continue to develop young talent and produce big results. They have not managed to win the Champions League since 2015 and their decade of pain in European football could well come to an end this term. Standing in their way is an Inter Milan side, who continue to be a thorn in the side of Europe’s elite. Their run to the 2023 final was significant and Inter have developed hugely since then. Having seen their hopes of a treble go up in smoke at the hands of AC Milan last time out, Inter will want to bounce back and there is plenty of pressure on them to stay in the tie at the Nou Camp. Both sides will have a go in this one, which should suit Barcelona, and they should take an advantage to the San Siro with them next week.

Betting tip: Barcelona to win the match ($1.70)

Barcelona to win 2-1

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Champions League Semi Finals, 1^st Leg multi bet

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We’re backing a double this week as a multi with a betting stake of $50:

Arsenal vs PSG – Arsenal
Barcelona vs Inter Milan – Barcelona

A $50 wager would pay out $182.75 if successful – at the current odds.

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