Free Football Champions League Predictions for Tuesday
Slavia vs Arsenal
One of the underdogs of the Champions League group stage will host a favorite on their home turf. This is Slavia's first home match after trips to Italian teams. Jindřich Trpišovský's protégés were defeated by Inter (0:3) without a chance, but they put up a fight against Atalanta (0:0). However, now they face an opponent of a different caliber. Arsenal is the sole leader in the Premier League and has not conceded a goal for a month, riding a nine-match winning streak. In our opinion, Slavia, which regularly drops points even in their native Czech league, has virtually no chance of success – the class difference is too great, and the "Gunners" are in very sharp form right now.
Match Prediction for Slavia vs Arsenal: Arsenal to win with a handicap (-1.5)
Napoli vs Eintracht
Napoli will take to the field at their home Diego Armando Maradona Stadium to redeem themselves after a crushing defeat by PSV (2:6) in the last round. Antonio Conte's team leads Serie A but is struggling in the Champions League. However, Eintracht's situation is even worse – Dino Toppmöller's squad is not shining in either the European competition or the Bundesliga, where they sit mid-table. In the Champions League, the "Eagles" have found a way to stand out by finishing all matches with a score of 5:1, though often not in their favor. It's unlikely to happen for the fourth time in a row, but the upcoming game is highly likely to be high-scoring.
Match Prediction for Napoli vs Eintracht: total over 2.5 goals
Juventus vs Sporting
The first Champions League match at the helm of Juventus for Luciano Spalletti! They need to secure three points, as "the Old Lady" is currently outside the top 24. The opponent is Sporting, which has two wins in three rounds. The last trip to Italy was unsuccessful for the "Lions" – they lost to Napoli (1:2), but the Portuguese champions did not look bad in terms of play. Considering Juventus's instability, the "Green and Whites" will have chances for a positive outcome in Turin, at least for a goal – for sure. We expect both teams to score, which has been recorded in 5 out of 6 matches involving today's opponents in the current main European competition.
Match Prediction for Juventus vs Sporting: both teams to score (yes)
Atletico Madrid vs Union Saint-Gilloise
We move to the "Riyadh Air Metropolitano," where Atletico will host Union Saint-Gilloise. The "Colchoneros" have corrected their course in La Liga after a weak start to the season, now sitting in the top 4, but they still need to do so in the Champions League following a thrashing by Arsenal (0:4) in the last round. A more suitable opponent for a confident victory is hard to imagine. The Belgian Union cannot compete with European giants, having conceded four unanswered goals from Newcastle and Inter. Diego Simeone's squad is extremely strong at their home stadium,has already secured six consecutive victories here, including thrashings of Real Madrid (5:2) and Eintracht (5:1). We believe the Belgian champion will once again be unable to avoid a heavy defeat.
Prediction for the Atletico Madrid vs Union Saint-Gilloise match: Atletico's individual total over 2.5 goals
PSG vs Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich set a record for teams from the top-5 European leagues by winning 14 consecutive matches at the start of the season. After thrashing Bayer (3:0) last weekend, the streak is now 15. However, whether the series will extend to 16 matches is a big question, as in the 4th round of the Champions League, the Munich team will visit Paris. Vincent Kompany's men lost to PSG in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup, so they are heading to the "Parc des Princes" seeking revenge. We believe this revenge is quite possible, as the Parisians are clearly not in their best form right now. Yes, they have a perfect record in the European competition, but the only serious opponent was Barcelona, who are not in their best period (2:1). Bayern, on the other hand, is in incredible form and should at least take one point home.
Prediction for the PSG vs Bayern Munich match: Bayern will not lose
Tottenham vs Copenhagen
Tottenham is facing problems – only one win in the last five matches. But the main issue is not even the results, but the complete lack of any constructive play in positional attacks. Nevertheless, Thomas Frank should be able to outplay an opponent of Copenhagen's level – thanks to Guglielmo Vicario's excellent form, goals from set-pieces, and the basic difference in class. The Danish team failed to find a way to Qarabag's goal in an away match, losing 0:2, and it is unlikely they will succeed at the "Tottenham Hotspur Stadium". Therefore, we expect goals only from the home side.
Prediction for the Tottenham vs Copenhagen match: both teams to score (no)
Olympiacos vs PSV
Not the most high-profile, but certainly one of the most intriguing pairs on Tuesday. Both teams will play only for the win. In terms of recent results, PSV looks more favorable, having drawn away at Leverkusen (1:1) and thrashed Napoli at home (6:2). Olympiacos can rightly complain about a tougher schedule, but in a home draw against Pafos (0:0), when the opponent played with a man down for most of the match, Jose Luis Mendilibar's protégés can only blame themselves. Considering the determination of both sides and the playing style of the team from Eindhoven, we can expect a bright and high-scoring game in Piraeus. The total over 2.5 goals has played out in 15 of PSV's last 17 away matches – it would be foolish to ignore such a trend.
Prediction for the Olympiacos vs PSV match: total over 2.5 goals
Bodø/Glimt vs Monaco
Bodø/Glimt and Monaco occupy adjacent positions in the standings, each with only two points. The Monégasques held their ground at home against English giants – Man City (2:2) and Tottenham (0:0), but were soundly defeated away by Brugge (1:4). Considering how challenging it is for teams to play in Norway, we wouldn't be surprised if the French team suffers another away defeat. However, we do believe they will score, as the bet on both teams to score has won in 12 of the last 13 matches involving Bodø/Glimt, as well as in the last five consecutive away games for Monaco.
Match Prediction for Bodø/Glimt vs Monaco: both teams to score (yes)
Liverpool vs Real Madrid
One of the main matches of the tour will take place at Anfield. Crisis-stricken Liverpool will host Real Madrid, which is doing well and has not experienced any major downturns this season. The bookmakers do not see a favorite in this meeting, which, frankly, is surprising. As the results of Arne Slot's team show, the magic of Anfield has rarely worked lately, and in personal meetings of the teams, total dominance is on the side of the cream. We cannot imagine the development of events in which the guests going on a series of six wins will lose the upcoming meeting.
