CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – GAMEWEEK 5
Bayern Munich vs PSG
A heavyweight battle between Bayern Munich and PSG promises high stakes, as both clubs aim to improve their underwhelming UEFA Champions League campaigns. Bayern enter this match in solid form, with six consecutive victories in all competitions, and remain unbeaten in their last 18 UCL home games. Their recent dominance over PSG, winning their last three Champions League meetings without conceding, bodes extremely well. PSG, meanwhile, struggle to adapt post-Mbappé and risk an early UCL exit for the first time since 2004/05. Scoring woes persist, especially against Bayern, and their away form in Germany is mixed. Luis Enrique’s milestone 50th Champions League game adds intrigue, but his side face an almighty uphill battle. Check our Bayern Munich vs PSG markets here.
Prediction: Bayern -1 @ 1.96
Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal
Sporting head into their clash with Arsenal brimming with confidence after a 6-0 domestic win and an unbeaten European campaign (W3, D1), including a stunning 4-1 victory over Manchester City. Their formidable home record of nine straight wins with 30 goals makes them a serious threat. However, they’ve never beaten Arsenal in six prior European meetings (D4, L2). Arsenal, struggling in the Champions League with only three goals in four games and no away wins in five, face some growing pressure. A weekend 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest may boost morale, but their attacking issues persist.
A low-scoring draw makes a lot of sense here. Check our Sporting Lisbon vs Arsenal markets here.
Prediction: Draw & U2.5 @ 4.35
Aston Villa vs Juventus
Aston Villa's impressive European home record will be put to the test against Juventus after a tough patch of form, including a 1-0 loss to Club Brugge and a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. Villa have won seven of their last eight home European games and are unbeaten in their last three against Italian sides at Villa Park, all without conceding. However, they face a Juventus side with a poor record in England and just one win in their last seven UCL away games. Unai Emery, already victorious against Juve with two other clubs, could set a record by becoming the first manager to beat them with three different teams.
We expect Villa to get something here and see the draw as the most likely outcome. View our Aston Villa vs Juventus markets here.
Prediction: Draw @ 3.15
Liverpool vs Real Madrid
Liverpool’s scintillating form continues, with their 3-2 triumph over Southampton solidifying their place atop the Premier League and UEFA Champions League tables. A perfect start in Europe (W4) has been underpinned by a stellar defence, but their guile will be tested by reigning champs Real Madrid, a side they’ve struggled against, losing seven of the last eight encounters, including two UCL finals. Real Madrid arrived at Anfield buoyed by recent La Liga dominance but faced an uncharacteristically rocky UCL campaign, with two losses in four games, including a 3-1 home defeat to AC Milan. A third loss would mark an unprecedented group-stage low for Los Blancos. Despite their challenges, Carlo Ancelotti’s remarkable UCL record against Liverpool (W8, D1, L2) suggests a fierce battle awaits.
Ancelotti just seems to have Liverpool’s number, and we expect this trend to continue in a huge game. View our Liverpool vs Real Madrid markets here.
Prediction: Real Madrid @ 3.95
