Following the Round of 16, the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League is down to its Elite Eight with the Soccer betting odds. Those eight clubs are among the biggest names in European Soccer. Defending champion Manchester City is the strong betting favorite. But Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and Real Madrid are capable and at better prices. By contrast, Borussia Dortmund is a good club but with less branding. Quarterfinal action begins April 9 and runs through April 17.
2024 UEFA Champions League Odds
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Manchester City | +187 |
| Arsenal | +500 |
| Real Madrid | +600 |
| Bayern Munich | +700 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | +800 |
| Barcelona | +1000 |
| Atletico Madrid | +1200 |
| Borussia Dortmund | +2500 |
Matchups
Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich 1st Leg: April 9, 2nd Leg: April 17
Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund 1st Leg: April 10, 2nd Leg: April 16
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City 1st Leg: April 9, 2nd Leg: April 17
Paris Saint-Germain vs. Barcelona 1st Leg: April 10, 2nd Leg: April 16
UEFA Champions League Top Contenders
Manchester City +187
So far, Manchester City has had a phenomenal offshore bookmaker performance in the UEFA Champions League. Manchester City has eight wins in eight matches with a 24-9, +15 goal differential. Of course, the Blues are the defending champions and the top favorites to win the Champions League. Erling Haaland, who has 18 goals in 23 Premier League Games, leads with six goals in Champions League Play. Following Haaland is Julian Alvarez with five goals. And then Phil Foden has tallied four goals.
Arsenal +500
First place in the Premier League belongs to Arsenal and Liverpool with Manchester City right behind. And that has translated over to the Champions League. Thus far, Arsenal has four wins, one loss, and one draw in the Champions League. Arsenal has a goal differential of 16-4 +12. Gabriel Jesus leads Arsenal with four goals. Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard have three goals each.
Real Madrid +600
Of course, Real Madrid is one of the most successful teams in Champions League history. Real Madrid has 14 total Champions League titles and won five of them from 2-14 through 2022. Including three consecutive championships from 2016 through 2018. So far in Champions League play, Real Madrid has six wins in six matches. Furthermore, real Madrid leads the La Liga Standings. Real Madrid has a 16-7 +9 goal differential with the Soccer lines. First among real Madrid scorers is Jude Bellingham with four goals. Next with three goals are Rodrygo, Joselu, and Vinicius Junior.
Bayern Munich +700
Naturally, Bayern Munich is a massive public brand as the dynasty franchise of the German Bundesliga. Of major concern is that Bayern Munich is looking less likely to repeat as Bundesliga champions. And that could have a direct effect on its Champions League chances. So far in Champions League action, Bayern Munich has five wins and one draw. Its goal differential of 12-6 with a +6. Harry Kane is the leading scorer for Bayern Munich with six goals. However, Bayern Munich has a disturbing lack of secondary scoring.
Paris Saint-Germain +8000
The best team in the top French league could prove to be a dangerous threat and strong value. So far, Paris Saint-Germain has been a disappointment in Champions League action. Its goal differential is 9-8 +1. Kylian Mbappe leads Paris Saint-Germain with six goals. All other players have one goal or less. Of major concern is the lack of secondary scoring.