Shortly before Real’s trip to Munich, Sturridge accurately predicted both Bayern goalscorers. On social media, he wrote, “Sane will be a big problem tonight. Goal for him and a pen for Kane.” A few minutes later, he added, “I’m leaning 2-2.

Could be 3-2 Bayern if their bench go off. Goals galore.” The game ended 2-2 with Sane and Kane scoring for Bayern and Vinicius Jr scoring both of Real’s goals. Moving on to the Dortmund vs. PSG match, Sturridge predicted a win for PSG and stated, “PSG will score multiple goals and win, their pace up front will be too much imo.

I might be crazy for this one again but I’m thinking an mbappe pen.” However, Dortmund ultimately beat PSG 1-0 thanks to a goal from Niclas Fullkrug, and Sturridge acknowledged his prediction was “miles off it”. Reflecting on the win, Dortmund coach Edin Terzic insisted his side only have a “small advantage for the return leg.” He stated, “We played a very good game and claimed a narrow but deserved victory.

We’ve managed to get a small advantage for the return leg. But nothing more. The task next week will be even more difficult if they impose their power play.” PSG manager Luis Enrique expressed confidence in his team’s ability to overcome the 1-0 deficit in the return leg at Parc des Princes next week.

He admitted, “We knew it was going to be difficult. It was a balanced match, very fair. Both teams had chances. Now we have to go home to recover and think about the return leg.”

Overall, Sturridge’s predictions did not fully align with the match outcomes, and the coaches of both winning and losing teams provide insights and strategies for the upcoming return legs.