The UEFA Champions League knockout phase ignites this week with the much-anticipated first legs of the play-off round ties. Tuesday promises a thrilling start as the first four of the eight matches take centre stage, showcasing Europe's elite clubs vying for glory.
We take a closer look at Tuesday's fixtures and pick out our best booking codes (odds at time of writing):
Brest vs PSG
In a familiar match-up for these two sides, Brest will face PSG in an all Ligue 1 match-up in the knockout play-off round.
Both sides finished level on 13 points from their eight league phase matches, with Brest impressing throughout the competition while PSG were underwhelming for the early stages before coming to life at the back end.
The French champions have already displayed their superiority over Brest on two occasions this term, beating Brest 3-1 and 5-2 in Ligue 1 this term, and we expect them to assert their dominance once again with a first leg win here.
PSG to win, 1.36
Sporting vs Borussia Dortmund
Viktor Gyokeres is enjoying a sensational season with Sporting, having netted 34 goals and recorded six assists in 34 appearances across all competitions, including six goals in seven Champions League matches.
With Sporting and Gyokeres' clear attacking threat, combined with Borussia Dortmund's struggles defensively this season - conceding 12 in eight UCL matches and 36 in 21 Bundesliga games - leading us to believe the striker will get chances and get on the scoresheet again.
Viktor Gyokeres to score anytime, 2.25
Juventus vs PSV
Randal Kolo Muani has been a phenomenon in his first matches at Juventus since joining on loan from PSG, scoring five goals in his first three appearances for the Old Lady - becoming the first player to score five in their first three Serie A matches since the league's format changed in 1994/95.
Juventus will be expected to dominate possession and control much of the proceedings against PSV on Tuesday, meaning Kolo Muani will be likely to get chances, and in the form the striker is enjoying in front of goal, the Frenchman is good value to score once more.
Randal Kolo Muani to score anytime, 2.75
Manchester City vs Real Madrid
In the blockbuster encounter of the Champions League knockout play-off round, Manchester City will host the holders Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in the first leg.
Man City have largely exited the form that saw them win one and lose nine in a 13-game stretch, managing seven wins in the following 10 outings, but they are still at far from their best - presented by their 5-1 loss to Arsenal and narrow 2-1 win over League One's Leyton Orient.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, are coming into this one having lost just two of their last 17 matches across all competitions, and their attacking lineup of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo seems to gelling in recent weeks.
The visitors have a magic in this competition that seems to make them win no matter the circumstances, but with them also coming into the match in much better form and confidence than their hosts, Los Blancos should win this one.
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