Free Football Champions League Predictions for Wednesday, November 26th
Copenhagen vs Kairat
One of the early Wednesday matches will take place in Denmark, where Copenhagen will host Kairat at "Parken". Both teams have identical records and are at the bottom of the group, making the result here critically important. The hosts are seen as favorites, but the visitors might be fresher: the Kazakhstan championship has already concluded, and Rafael Urazbakhtin's team has been fully preparing for the trip to Scandinavia, whereas Copenhagen continues a tight season and had a tough derby against Brondby over the weekend (1:0). Kairat may lack class, but they consistently fight and have scored away against Sporting (1:4) and Inter (1:2), while Copenhagen has conceded in all four matches, a total of 12 goals.
Match Prediction for Copenhagen vs Kairat: both teams to score (yes)
Pafos vs Monaco
The modest Cypriot team Pafos impresses with its performances in the main European club tournament, having lost only one match – to Bayern (1:5). The reigning champions of Cyprus host Monaco, who in the last Champions League round secured three crucial points on a tough away trip to Norwegian Bodo/Glimt (1:0). The teams are positioned close to each other in the middle of the table, and a loss for either could risk dropping out of the top 24. For Pafos, home matches are of key importance, and Juan Carlos Carcedo's team is on a four-game unbeaten streak. The "Monegasques" have not lost in three consecutive Champions League rounds but have been defeated in the last three rounds of Ligue 1. The hosts have already shown they can play disciplined and achieve results without the most spectacular football. In this game, we do not choose a winner but doubt the match will be high-scoring.
Match Prediction for Pafos vs Monaco: total under 3.5 goals
Arsenal vs Bayern
The central game of the fifth round will take place in London, where two of Europe's strongest clubs at the moment will meet. Arsenal and Bayern impress with their play, leading both domestically and in Europe. The Londoners have not conceded a single goal in the Champions League and only six in 18 matches across all competitions this season. Bayern showcases impressive attacking stats and has won 17 out of 18 matches. Both clubs thrashed their opponents over the weekend and approach the game in excellent form. Predicting a winner here is extremely difficult, but goals are certainly expected.
Match Prediction for Arsenal vs Bayern: total over 2.5 goals
Eintracht vs Atalanta
In the early rounds of the Champions League, Eintracht's matches ended with a score of 5:1 (both in favor of the "Eagles" and against them), but in the last game in Naples, spectators witnessed unexpected zeros. The Bergamo side has not lost in three Champions League rounds but has been defeated in the last three Serie A rounds. In the previous two UCL matches, Atalanta managed to keep a clean sheet, but repeating this in Frankfurt will be challenging: Eintracht has scored in seven out of eight matches at the "Deutsche Bank Park" since the start of the season. It will also be challenging for the Italians to win this match, as Eintracht has not lost in six consecutive matches (in regular time, considering the German Cup match against Borussia Dortmund).
Match Prediction Eintracht vs Atalanta: Eintracht will not lose
Atletico vs Inter
The second most significant match on Wednesday will take place in Madrid. After being thrashed by Arsenal (0:4), Atletico has gained momentum and won five matches in a row, including a victory over Union Saint-Gilloise (3:1). Inter is flawless in the Champions League, ranking among the top three alongside Arsenal and Bayern – the three clubs that have won all four matches. However, last weekend, Inter narrowly lost to Milan (0:1) in Serie A, despite outperforming their opponent in key metrics. We do not expect a plethora of goals in this encounter, but we also do not believe in a defeat for the "Nerazzurri" at the "Metropolitano".
Match Prediction Atletico vs Inter: Inter will not lose
Liverpool vs PSV
The Merseysiders are going through a tough period: six defeats in the last seven Premier League rounds – a shocking result for anyone familiar with English football. In the Champions League, the "Reds" are doing much better – three wins in four rounds. In the upcoming match against the Eindhoven side, we expect a fourth victory. Despite PSV not losing in 11 consecutive matches after their home defeat in the first round to Union Saint-Gilloise. The pressure on Arne Slot is immense; the management has given the specialist time until the new year, so the match at "Anfield" against PSV (symbolically – a club from the Netherlands) is an excellent chance to regain confidence and rally the team. Moreover, a victory would boost Liverpool's chances for a direct advance to the Round of 16, while PSV will still have opportunities at "Philips".
Match Prediction Liverpool vs PSV: Liverpool to win with a handicap (-1.5)
Olympiacos vs Real Madrid
The "Red-Whites" have not lost in Piraeus in the current Champions League campaign, but both times they drew with not the strongest opponents. It's hard to imagine how they will cope with Real, considering that in the last round the "Los Blancos" lost to Liverpool (0:1) and need points to ensure advancement to the Round of 16. After that, the Madrid side drew twice in La Liga, which is not typical for the "Royal Club". We do not see any chances for Olympiacos in this match.
Match Prediction Olympiacos vs Real Madrid: Real Madrid to win with a handicap (-1)
PSG vs Tottenham
After losing to Bayern at the "Parc des Princes" (1:2), Luis Enrique's team has an excellent chance to redeem themselves in front of their fans. Tottenham has not yet lost in the current Champions League season, but in two away matches, they drew with opponents of not the highest level. The Parisians remain one of the most formidable forces in Europe, and the "Spurs" have little chance here. Especially since on Sunday they showed their vulnerability: in the North London derby, they were thrashed by Arsenal (1:4).
Prediction for the PSG vs Tottenham match: PSG to win with a handicap (-1)
Sporting vs Club Brugge
The Lisbon team traditionally contends for the title in the Primeira Liga and looks strong in the Champions League, having collected 7 points after four rounds. At home, they secured victories over Kairat (4:1) and Marseille (2:1), and the match against Club Brugge is an excellent opportunity to continue the fight for a direct spot in the Round of 16, as well as to solidify their position among the teams guaranteed a place in the playoffs. Club Brugge, after winning the first round against Monaco (4:1), hasn't won since but delivered a brilliant match against Barcelona, taking the lead three times (3:3). In this encounter, the "green and whites" are the logical favorites, however, the "black and blues" have demonstrated their ability to counterattack excellently against the Catalans. Moreover, almost all Champions League matches involving both clubs this season have been high-scoring.
