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After two entertaining rounds filled with dramatic late goals and unexpected results, teams now face a pivotal set of fixtures that could shape the trajectory of their group-stage campaigns. Juventus travel to face Real Madrid as Arsenal host Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
We’ve gone through the numbers and odds to pick out the best betting angles for some selected Champions League games with odds.
Barcelona v Olympiacos, Tuesday, 5:45 pm
Barcelona welcome Olympiacos in a fixture heavily tilted in their favour, both historically and on current form. The Catalans won 3-1 when the sides last met at home in 2017 and remain unbeaten in 22 consecutive Champions League matches at home.
Olympiacos, on the other hand, have never beaten a Spanish team away in Europe, losing 14 of 16 such games, and are yet to score in this season’s competition despite 28 attempts.
Barcelona’s attack looks far sharper, with Lamine Yamal returning from injury. With Olympiakos struggling to convert chances and Barcelona rarely failing to score, the gulf in quality feels substantial. Bet365’s 9/50 odds for a Barcelona win underline their status as overwhelming favourites, and anything short of a comfortable home victory would be a major surprise.
Tip: Barcelona to win @ 9/50 with Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Barcelona beat Olympiacos regardless of the score
Newcastle v Benfica, Tuesday, 8:00 pm
Newcastle return to St. James’ Park aiming to build on their emphatic 4-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise and register back-to-back Champions League victories for the first time since 2003. Eddie Howe’s side look revitalised this season, powered by the form of Anthony Gordon, who has already scored three goals in two games.
Benfica’s recent form paints a worrying picture. The Portuguese giants have lost four consecutive Champions League matches and haven’t won on English soil in over a decade. Jose Mourinho’s record at St. James’ Park is also underwhelming, with just one win in his last seven visits.
Given Newcastle’s confidence, attacking rhythm, and home atmosphere, they look well-placed to avoid defeat. Bet365’s 9/50 odds on the double chance (Newcastle or draw) offer a secure pick for those expecting the Magpies’ strong run to continue without risk of a late setback.
Tip: Newcastle or draw (double chance) @ 9/50 with Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Newcastle avoid defeat against Benfica
Bayer Leverkusen v Paris Saint-Germain, Tuesday, 8:00 pm
Bayer Leverkusen face a stern test as they welcome Paris Saint-Germain. The German outfit have struggled for consistency in Europe this year, winning just once in their last six continental outings, and their record against PSG offers little encouragement - losing both previous meetings in the 2013/14 Champions League by an aggregate score of 6-1.
PSG, on the other hand, have hit their stride under Luis Enrique. A win here would mark their sixth straight in the Champions League, equalling their longest-ever winning run in the competition.
With Luis Enrique boasting the best win rate (65.6%) among managers with 50+ Champions League games, and PSG chasing history with a sixth straight win, the French side look strong favourites.
Tip: PSG to win @ 61/100 with Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if PSG beat Bayer Leverkusen regardless of the score
Villarreal v Manchester City, Tuesday, 8:00 pm
Manchester City travel to Spain to face Villarreal, and all eyes will once again be on Erling Haaland, who has made a habit of tormenting La Liga opposition.
The Norwegian striker has scored eight goals in just eight Champions League appearances against Spanish sides including four separate braces, the most by any player in competition history. He’s already in blistering form this season and will be eager to extend that dominance on Spanish soil.
Haaland’s numbers are simply remarkable, scoring five goals in his last three Champions League outings, recording at least four shots in each. Given his record and current rhythm, Bet365’s 18/25 odds on him to score look like excellent value.
Tip: Erling Haaland to score @ 18/25 with Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Erling Haaland scores against Villarreal
Arsenal v Atletico Madrid, Tuesday, 8:00 pm
Arsenal welcome Atletico Madrid to the Emirates in a clash that rekindles memories of their 2017/18 Europa League semi-final, when Diego Simeone’s men edged the Gunners 2-1 on aggregate.
Much has changed since then with Arsenal now boasting one of Europe’s most balanced sides under Mikel Arteta and have been flawless against Spanish opponents, winning their last six Champions League games versus La Liga sides, a record in the competition’s history.
Atletico’s struggles on English soil continue to haunt them, having failed to win any of their five away group-stage matches in the Champions League against Premier League opposition (D2 L3). The Gunners look primed to extend their dominance over Spanish sides. Bet365 price Arsenal to win at 11/20, and given their form and defensive solidity, that looks a strong selection for this match.
Tip: Arsenal to win @ 11/20 with Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid
Chelsea v Ajax, Wednesday, 8:00 pm
Chelsea return to Stamford Bridge looking to strengthen their grip in the Champions League against an Ajax side in disarray. The Dutch giants are winless in their last 11 major European games against English opposition (D2 L9) and have failed to score in any of their last five.
Their last trip to London in 2019 ended in a thrilling 4-4 draw, but this current Ajax team looks far removed from that era, arriving at the Bridge on a five-game losing streak in European competition.
Chelsea, by contrast, have been formidable at home in the group stage, unbeaten in their last 12 such fixtures (W8 D4) and losing just twice in their last 12 Champions League matches overall, both against Real Madrid. Chelsea to win at 27/100 with Bet365 looks a convincing selection as the Blues seek to maintain their strong European home record.
Tip: Chelsea to win @ 27/100 with Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Chelsea beat Ajax regardless of the score
Real Madrid v Juventus, Wednesday, 8:00 pm
Two European giants face each other again as Real Madrid host Juventus in their 22nd meeting in the European Cup and Champions League. The last time they met, in 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo’s stoppage-time penalty sealed Madrid’s passage to the semi-finals, and on three of the last four occasions the Spaniards have faced Juve, they’ve gone on to lift the trophy.
Under Xabi Alonso, Madrid have started brightly in this campaign, scoring 18 goals across their last five group stage games and winning all of them, including their first two this term. Juventus, meanwhile, have opened their campaign with two draws and while they’ve proven tough to beat on the road recently, winning just once in their last 11 Champions League away games,
Both sides carry attacking quality capable of breaching any defence, and with Madrid’s free-flowing approach meeting Juve’s improved offensive rhythm, goals at both ends seem likely.
Tip: Both teams to score @ 7/10 with Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if both Real Madrid and Juventus score at least one goal each
Monaco v Tottenham, Wednesday, 8:00 pm
Monaco and Tottenham meet again in the Champions League, with the hosts unbeaten in seven of eight home games against English opposition. However, Monaco’s recent home form in Europe is poor, just three wins in their last 13, and they’ve conceded at least twice in their last three matches.
Tottenham remain unbeaten under Thomas Frank in this season’s competition, boosted by creative sparks like Mohammed Kudus and Pedro Porro, who have been key in attack.
With both sides strong going forward but shaky at the back, goals look inevitable. Tip: Over 1.5 goals @1/5 with Bet365.
Tip: Over 1.5 goals @ 1/5 with Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least two goals scored in the game between Monaco and Tottenham
Frankfurt v Liverpool, Wednesday, 8:00 pm
Liverpool travel to Frankfurt for their first European clash since 1972, when the Reds won 2-0 on aggregate in the UEFA Cup.
Frankfurt have struggled recently, losing 5-1 to Atlético Madrid on matchday 2 - their joint-heaviest European defeat. While Liverpool boast five straight wins over German sides with a dominant 12-1 aggregate.
Mohamed Salah remains lethal away from home, with 15 goals in his last 19 Champions League road games, while Frankfurt’s Jonathan Burkardt has scored in both group matches so far. Expect attacking football and goals at both ends.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 2/5 with Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least three goals scored in the game between Frankfurt and Liverpool
Bayern Munich v Club Brugge, Wednesday, 8:00 pm
Bayern Munich are overwhelming favourites as they welcome Club Brugge, having never lost at home to a Belgian side in European competition.
The Bavarians are unbeaten in their last 35 home group-stage matches, winning 33 of them, and boast a staggering 12-1 aggregate record from previous meetings with Belgian clubs at the Allianz Arena.
Harry Kane continues to dominate on the continental stage, with 22 goals and 5 assists in the Champions League since joining Bayern - more than any other player in that period. It’s hard to see anything other than a comfortable win for the hosts. History, form, and firepower are all on Bayern’s side.
Tip: Bayern Munich win @ 1/4 with Bet365
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Bayern Munich beats Club Brugge regardless of the score
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.