Tuesday football tips: Expect a tense night of Champions League action

Tuesday's Champions League last-16 ties are in the balance as Manchester United host Atletico Madrid after a 1-1 draw in the first leg and Ajax, held to a 2-2 draw away to Benfica, bid to seal the deal in Amsterdam.

It is also a busy night in the EFL with Championship leaders Fulham's trip to West Brom the pick of the fixtures.

Today's best accumulator bets

Bets to be placed by 7.45pm Tuesday

Carlisle to beat Newport

Salford to beat Rochdale

Fulham to beat West Brom

Ajax to beat Benfica

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Manchester United v Atletico Madrid

BT Sport 2, 8pm Tuesday

Two inconsistent defences could produce an entertaining Champions League last-16 second leg at Old Trafford, where Manchester United are favourites to qualify following a 1-1 first-leg draw in Madrid.

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Best bet
Both teams to score

Ajax v Benfica

BT Sport 3, 8pm Tuesday

Benfica battled back twice to draw 2-2 with Ajax in the home leg of their last-16 tie but the Dutch champions, who scored ten times in three home wins in the group stage, have the attacking quality to prevail.

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Best bet
Ajax to win & both teams to score

Bet of the day

Salford to beat Rochdale 7.45pm Tuesday

Salford are still in the hunt for a League Two playoff spot after a six-game unbeaten run and they can see off a Rochdale side who have failed to score in their last three outings.

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Cards bet of the day

Manchester United v Atletico Madrid BT Sport 2, 8pm Tuesday

Atletico Madrid's six Champions League group games this season featured seven red cards and their trip to Old Trafford could get heated, especially with card magnets Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes returning for Manchester United. Bet365 offer 8-11 about five or more cards.

Best bet
Over 4.5 cards

Stat of the day

West Brom v Fulham Sky Sports Main Event & Football, 8pm Tuesday

Fulham have scored three or more goals in 15 of their 36 Championship matches this season.

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