Predictions for the Champions League matches on January 20th
Kairat vs Club Brugge
Kairat sensationally made it to the main stage of the Champions League, but they clearly lack the execution skills needed at this level. The team's efforts were only enough to earn a single point in the match against Pafos (0:0). Unlike Rafael Urazbakhtin's squad, Club Brugge still has a chance to fight for a playoff spot, and the Belgian championship is in full swing. Therefore, we expect a victory for the visitors based on class.
Match Prediction for Kairat vs Club Brugge: Club Brugge to win
Bodø/Glimt vs Manchester City
Pep Guardiola's team will travel to Norway to face Bodø/Glimt. The local team seems to deserve a higher place in the standings but has only three points. Man City, on the other hand, is confidently in the top-4, although the "Sky Blues" have won only 2 out of 6 matches in 2026. They have significant personnel issues in defense, and Bodø/Glimt is very persistent at home – Tottenham (2:2) and Juventus (2:3) can attest to that. We think the visitors' defense will surely falter.
Match Prediction for Bodø/Glimt vs Manchester City: Both teams to score (yes)
Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen had a dreadful start to 2026, suffering two consecutive defeats, but in the Champions League, the "Pharmacists" are doing well. At least their situation is much better than Olympiacos, who have only five points. On their home ground, "Georgios Karaiskakis," José Luis Mendilibar's team is ready to challenge anyone, but without their main striker Ayoub El Kaabi, it will be difficult. Moreover, Leverkusen feels even more confident away from home, having defeated Benfica (1:0) and Man City (2:0) without conceding.
Match Prediction for Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen: Bayer Leverkusen not to lose
Copenhagen vs Napoli
The current Scudetto holders have serious problems: they are already six points behind Inter in Serie A, and in the Champions League, there's even a threat of not making it to the playoffs. In the seventh round, the Neapolitans face a direct competitor. It's clear that Antonio Conte's protégés significantly outclass Copenhagen, but they have lost all their away matches in the current Champions League campaign – to Man City (0:2), PSV (2:6), and Benfica (0:2). The Danish "Lions" are strong at their home "Parken," so they have every chance to earn points.
Match Prediction for Copenhagen vs Napoli: Copenhagen not to lose
Villarreal vs Ajax
Perhaps the two biggest disappointments of this Champions League campaign. Renowned teams languishing at the bottom of the table. They even occupy identical positions in their national leagues, but there's a significant difference here. Villarreal is performing very well in La Liga, sitting third, just eight points behind leaders Barcelona. Meanwhile, Ajax has fallen 18 points behind PSV and will certainly not be competing for the title. We believe that Marcelino's protégés will gather themselves and finally deliver a bright European performance to the fans gathered at "La Cerámica".
Match Prediction Villarreal vs Ajax: Villarreal to win
Sporting vs PSG
There are ten places between Sporting and PSG in the table, but only three points separate them. At "José Alvalade", Rui Borges' team exclusively wins, although they haven't faced opponents of the caliber of the reigning Champions League winner. Luis Enrique is certainly not eager to drop out of the top 8, so a win in Portugal is necessary. Paris will play their next match against the Ligue 1 underdog Auxerre, so Dembélé and company won't be conserving energy.
Match Prediction Sporting vs PSG: PSG to win
Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund
Thomas Frank inexplicably still holds the position of Tottenham's head coach. However, there is one significant argument in favor of the Dane – 11th place in the Champions League table. Borussia Dortmund is one place higher, surpassing the "Spurs" only on additional metrics. The current form of the "Bees" is much better, but home and away are two different stories. We don't think Nico Kovac's guys are capable of securing a "clean" win in London, as both teams have scored in 8 of the last 9 away matches of the "Black and Yellows".
Match Prediction Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund: Both Teams to Score (Yes)
Real Madrid vs Monaco
Judging by Real's position in the Champions League table, you wouldn't say the team is in crisis. But it's clear that they are. Fans have united against Vinicius, and what Álvaro Arbeloa represents as a coach is still unclear. However, regardless of Madrid's state, they are obliged to beat Monaco at the "Bernabéu", but likely not without conceding, given their defensive woes. The "Whites" have conceded in 12 of their last 14 home Champions League matches and, as we see it, will fail to keep a clean sheet again.
Match Prediction Real Madrid vs Monaco: Both Teams to Score (Yes)
Inter vs Arsenal
We've saved the central fixture of the matchday for last. Last season's Champions League finalist meets one of the main favorites of the current season. These are teams with the most reliable defenses: Inter has conceded only four goals in six rounds, and Arsenal just one. We find it surprising that bookmakers favor the "Gunners". In a recent game against Nottingham (0:0), it was evident that Mikel Arteta's team was tired: despite a deep squad, the Spaniard hardly rotates his leaders. If the match were held in England, we might find arguments in favor of the Londoners, but achieving victory at "Giuseppe Meazza" will be very difficult for them.
