Champions League Predictions

Dortmund – Atalanta: an attacking showdown at Signal Iduna Park European spring kicks off with a bang in Germany. Borussia Dortmund host Atalanta in the first leg of the Champions League playoff — two attack-minded teams that never make the quiet option. Dortmund bring recent big-stage experience; Atalanta arrive on a ripping run this year.…

Benfica – Real Madrid: another upset on the cards for Benfica? Estadio da Luz will roar on Tuesday night. Benfica host Real Madrid in the first leg of a Champions League playoff, and memories are still raw after that stunning 4-2 win the last time they met. The Lisbon side arrive full of belief. Madrid,…

Galatasaray – Juventus: Is Juve walking into an Istanbul inferno? First leg of the Champions League playoff this Tuesday in Turkey. Galatasaray host Juventus, hungry to prove they belong at the next level. The Istanbul side haven’t been this deep in Europe for 12 years. Juventus arrive desperate to stop a terrible knockout run. Galatasaray:…

Atletico Madrid – Bodo/Glimt: qualification up for grabs at the Metropolitano Atletico host Bodo/Glimt in the final group game of the Champions League. Simeone’s men still have a chance to grab a direct spot in the last 16. Atletico must get the job done 13 points from seven games keeps Atletico very much in it.…

FC Barcelona – Copenhagen: top 8 on the line at the Camp Nou FC Barcelona hosts Copenhagen on Wednesday night to close out the Champions League group stage. The Catalans need a win to avoid the play-offs. Barcelona has no choice left With 13 points from seven matches, Barça sit outside the top eight. Bottom…

Frankfurt – Tottenham: bow out with some pride at Deutsche Bank Park Already knocked out, Eintracht Frankfurt host Tottenham on Wednesday for the final group game. Frankfurt have nothing to play for; the Spurs still need a win to secure automatic qualification. Frankfurt in trouble this season The fall has been brutal for Eintracht. After…

Liverpool v Qarabag: Reds one win from the last 16 Liverpool host Qarabag at Anfield on Wednesday in the final group game. Win and the Reds are straight into the last 16. Liverpool in decent shape despite the doubts Domestically, Liverpool have had a wobble. In the Champions League they look calmer. That 3-0 win…

Manchester City – Galatasaray: last chance at the Etihad Manchester City host Galatasaray on Wednesday in the final group match. City are fighting for a top‑8 spot while Galatasaray sit in a decent position to push for the playoff places. City have no choice left City’s European campaign has been patchy. They started well, grabbing…

Athletic Bilbao – Sporting Lisbon: a decisive night at San Mamés Athletic Bilbao’s Basque side host Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday for the final group-stage game in the Champions League. Both clubs can still scrape a play-off spot. Bilbao still under pressure Bilbao’s European run started badly. Three defeats in their first four matches left them…