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The opening round of fixtures from the Champions League campaign was played more than a month ago. UEFA's flagship tournament is back, and fans have some mouth-watering fixtures to enjoy on Tuesday and Wednesday.
All the big names are in action on Tuesday, including Arsenal, Barcelona, and Inter Milan. Liverpool, PSG, and Real Madrid feature on Wednesday's programme.
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With every minute of every match broadcast live, it promises to be an exciting two days for lovers of the beautiful game.
To celebrate, the UK's most trusted betting apps offer a wide range of markets, including match-winner, total goals, and handicaps.
Experienced football betting writer Frank Monkhouse leans on stats and trends in the Flashscore app to back his strongest selections.
Sabah FK vs Slavia Prague, Tuesday, 17:45 BST
Sabah FK continued their incredible rise with a UEFA Champions League debut last month, and they now prepare for a first home game at this level.
The Azerbaijan champions battled through four rounds of qualifying to reach the UCL proper, but a dominant Manchester United swept them aside at Old Trafford in gameweek 1. The Red Devils led 1-0 inside 27 minutes and 3-0 at the break.
Will home advantage give Sabah FK a first Champions League win on their second attempt? To get three points on the board, they must defeat a visiting Slavia Prague side that lost 3-2 when hosting Lens last time.
Interestingly, all five goals at the Fortuna Arena came in the second half, with Lens scoring twice in stoppage time to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. It was a bitter pill for Prague fans to swallow, but Slavia played 40 minutes with 10 men, following Konecny's dismissal.
Danijel Sturm was his team's standout performer, despite the result. He scored two goals, including a stunning strike early in the second half. I'm confident he'll drive Prague's attack on Tuesday at the Baku Olympic Stadium.
Sturm also scored in a 3-0 away win over Sparta Prague in the Czech Liga in late August. The 27-year-old winger hit 14 goals for club and country last season. Back him to score or assist on Tuesday at 6/5. That's fair odds on a player with a reputation for delivering in important matches.
Tip: Sturm to score or assist @ 6/5 (bet365)
Bet explanation: The winning team and final score aren't important here. Followers need Danijel Sturm to score or provide an assist against Sabah FC.
Arsenal vs Lille, Tuesday, 20:00 BST
There's a huge attraction in London, where last season's Champions League runners-up Arsenal face off against the third-best team in the French Ligue 1.
Arsenal topped the table last season before battling to the final, where Mikel Arteta and his troops lost on penalties to PSG. The Premier League champions dusted themselves down to bag a vital 1-0 win in Napoli on matchday one. Martin Odegaard got the goal that mattered in Naples.
Lille hosted Spanish La Liga side Real Betis in their opener, but slipped to a 3-2 defeat. The Mastiffs led 2-1 at the break, but Ethan Mbappé was sent off soon after the restart, giving their opponents an advantage. Troy Parrott scored the winner to complete the fightback.
Lille's second-half collapse against Betis is a serious concern, and I'm confident they'll struggle in front of a full house at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal's win over Napoli was well-deserved, but I expect them to be a tad more convincing this time.
Looking at how they performed at home in this competition last season, Arsenal scored home wins over Olympiakos, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Bayer Leverkusen, amongst others.
Add Arsenal to beat Lille in London to your midweek accumulators.
Tip: Arsenal win @ 1/4 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Arsenal must score more goals than Lille at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Atletico Madrid vs Man Utd, Tuesday, 20:00 BST
Two big-name European clubs collide in Madrid, as Atletico entertain Manchester United.
Head-to-head stats on the Flashscore app show Atletico Madrid and Manchester United have met four times, with the Spaniards unbeaten: two wins and two draws.
The sides last met in the 2021/22 season, when they drew 1-1 at this venue before Madrid nicked a 1-0 win at Old Trafford. Will Tuesday bring a repeat or revenge?
Gameweek 2 sees Madrid line up against an English opponent for the second time. They opened with a 2-1 defeat at Anfield, despite racing into an early lead. Llorente had his men ahead inside 17 minutes, before Szoboszlai got them even, and Mac Allister scored a sublime winner with 50 minutes on the clock.
As mentioned earlier in this article, Man Utd opened with a 4-0 win over Sabah FK, but I won't read too much into that result, given the quality of the opposition.
When I looked at the stats, one leapt off the page, and it concerns Julian Alvarez. The Argentinian forward has contributed to 23 goals in his previous 24 Champions League appearances. That kind of consistency doesn't go unnoticed by football bettors, especially at such a high level.
The traders at bet365 offer Alvarez at a handy 11/8 to score on Tuesday, but we'll take a slightly safer approach. Back Alvarez to score or assist against Manchester United at the world-famous Metropolitano Stadium.
Julien scored in a 7-0 win for Argentina over Burkina Faso, ensuring he arrives with confidence. I advise any followers to bet on this one as a single.
Tip: Alvarez to score or assist @ 4/5 (bet365)
Bet explanation: Alvarez scoring for Atletico Madrid is as good as him setting up a teammate to score on Tuesday.
Galatasaray vs Barcelona, Tuesday, 20:00 BST
Two European giants meet as the Turkish Super Lig champions face the best team in Spain's La Liga.
Galatasaray suffered a surprise 3-1 defeat in Lisbon last time. The Turks enjoyed a dream start, scoring within five minutes, but headed into the break tied at 1-1. A second-half penalty from Suarez put pressure on Galatasaray, before a Zalazar goal sealed their fate.
The home fans packed into Rams Park demand a stronger showing in gameweek 2, but to get off the mark, they must beat the mighty Barcelona.
The H2H stats show the two sides have met 10 times, with Galatasaray winning just once. Barcelona enter on six wins, with three draws. On their most recent visit to this stadium, Barca won 2-1 in a 2022 Europa League match.
Following a stunning 5-1 win over Feyenoord at the Camp Nou last time, Barcelona arrive in high spirits. They enjoyed recent away wins at Sevilla, Levante, Valencia, and Elche in La Liga, scoring a combined 17 goals.
The 7/1 offered by bet365 on a home win tells us what traders expect here. I'm more than happy to follow and advise adding the away win to your multiples, including accumulators and Bet Builders.
Tip: Barcelona win @ 27/100 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You'll make a profit if Barcelona leave Turkey with all three points.
Aston Villa v Fenerbahce, Wednesday, 20:00 BST
We're in Birmingham as Aston Villa aim to make it two wins from two Champions League starts. To secure a 100% record, Unai Emery's team must beat Turkish Super Lig runners-up Fenerbahce.
Villa haven't started the Premier League season as well as fans would've hoped. They're much closer to the bottom than the top. The squad set aside their domestic worries to battle past Club Brugge in Belgium last time, winning by the odd goal in five.
Armchair fans hope for more of the same, but everyone connected to the home dressing room would gladly accept a boring 1-0. At this stage, the points matter more than the performance.
Club captain John McGinn gave his side an early lead at the Jan Breydelstadion, and the 31-year-old midfielder found the net for Scotland in an important 2-0 Nations League win over North Macedonia.
McGinn is the glue that holds this Villa team together, and the Glaswegian has proven his worth at the top level on multiple occasions. You may recall he scored a dozen goals for club and country last term, including in Europe against Bologna, Feyenoord, and Lille.
You can back McGinn to score on Wednesday at 10/3, but I prefer backing the Scotsman to score or assist at a healthy 13/8. That's better than I expected to find.
John got an assist in his team's 3-2 win over Tottenham in London, set up Alysson for a goal here against Nottingham Forest, and starred in Brugge during a busy September.
Tip: McGinn to score or assist @ 13/8 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You need Aston Villa's John McGinn to score or assist against Fenerbahce on Wednesday evening.
Man City vs PSG, Wednesday, 20:00 BST
The main attraction of Champions League gameweek two comes at the home of former winners Manchester City as they take on PSG, a team chasing a third title in three years.
Both clubs did as expected when opening with wins. Man City made light work of Porto on the road, winning 2-0 at the Estadio do Dragão, thanks to a second-half double from Erling Haaland.
Defending champions PSG were hot betting favourites to defeat Slovan Bratislava. They did it in style, scoring six goals and conceding one.
Man City and PSG have met eight times in competitive action, with the Brits boasting the lion's share of wins. The H2H shows Man City have four wins and two draws, against two wins for the Parisians.
There's plenty of football to be played this season, but Wednesday's fixture is good enough to be the final, and I have no doubt the fixture will deliver for fans.
Did you know the home team won the last four meetings? PSG beat Man City 4-2 in 2025, and 2-0 in 2021 at the Parc des Princes. Man City beat PSG 2-1 and 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Will that trend continue?
The bet365 traders price the locals as favourites, but with so many big-name players on show, I'm happy to avoid picking sides.
Going in search of a strong bet, I'm picking Haaland to score at 8/11. Why are the odds so tight? When you realise the towering Norwegian goal machine has 12 goals in his last 12 Champions League appearances, the odds make sense.
Haaland got a double in that 2-0 win over Porto, and was also on target last season against big-name visitors, including Napoli, Borussia Dortmund, and Galatasaray.
Tip: Haaland to score @ 8/11 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Haaland scores at any time against PSG on Wednesday, you can celebrate a return.
Roma vs Real Madrid, Wednesday, 20:00 BST
I sign off with an interest in Roma's home match against the tournament's most successful team, Real Madrid.
We place our trust in another big-name striker, taking Kylian Mbappé to score on the road at 8/11. Like Haaland, that's a bet that's best suited to your midweek goalscorer multiples.
Opta stats show Mbappé has scored 11 goals in his last seven Champions League starts. He also had two or more shots on target in each of those matches during that purple patch.
Mbappé broke the deadlock in Madrid's 2-1 win over Inter Milan in Spain on matchday one. During September, the talented Frenchman was also on target against Elche and Rayo Vallecano.
If you're aiming for a higher price, you may wish to back Mbappé to score first. I'm happy to take the safety net offered by the anytime scorer market that keeps your bet live for the entire time Real Madrid's number 10 is on the pitch.
Tip: Mbappé to score @ 8/11 (bet365)
Bet explanation: If Mbappé scores first, last or anywhere in between during Real Madrid's visit to Roma, this wager will be settled as a winner.
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