Champions League Predictions- Matchday 4 Fixtures
The UEFA Champions League returns on Tuesday night with a thrilling lineup of matches as the competition reaches the halfway stage of the 2024/25 league phase. With some of Europe’s top teams under pressure to secure crucial points to stay in the race for top-eight or top-24 finishes, the stakes are surely rising. Tuesday’s upcoming fixtures offer clubs the chance to continue their strong form and also recover from rocky starts.
Liverpool host Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield and will be reunited with former legend Xabi Alonso who now manages the German side. In other games, Sporting CP faces Man City and Real Madrid and Milan prepare for a clash at the Bernabeu. Here’s a look at the Talking Bets Teams’ predictions for Tuesday’s Champions League matches.
The early games on Tuesday bring matchups that will excite the football purists. PSV Eindhoven take on Spain’s Girona and will start as slight favorites, while Dinamo Zagreb faces Slovan Bratislava, a side that have already conceded 11 goals this season- one of the highest in the competition.
In the other action, Monaco’s young team has pushed them to fourth in the standings, and will be aiming to move higher with a win over Bologna, who have struggled to recapture any of last season’s momentum. Borussia Dortmund has still been finding consistency under Nuri Sahin but should have a comfortable outing against lowly Sturm Graz.
Celtic, currently above RB Leipzig by 11 places, have had mixed results against the Bundesliga side, losing three of their last four encounters. After a resilient draw at Atalanta, the Scottish team will look for a standout performance to boost their knockout stage chances. Lille and Juventus are also set for an exciting showdown, promising plenty of action.
Liverpoo under Arne Slot have had a strong start but they face a tough challenge against the German champions, Bayer Leverkusen. Although Liverpool fans might have imagined Alonso managing the Reds one day, he arrives at Anfield with his formidable Leverkusen squad. A draw seems likely in this tightly matched contest.
After a crushing 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in El Clasico, Real Madrid will be looking to bounce back. Having not played since the thumping loss could give Madrid time to refocus for a critical clash with Milan. The Italian side’s inconsistency will likely work in Madrid’s favor, with Carlo Ancelotti’s men expected to pull off a much-needed victory.
One of the evening’s most anticipated games will see Sporting CP, managed by the up and coming Ruben Amorim- rumored to be a future Manchester United boss- go up against Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s squad has suffered two consecutive losses, and with players like Viktor Gyökeres and Morten Hjulmand eager to make an impact we foresee this matchup ending in an intense draw.
Predictions for Tuesday’s Champions League Matches
| Kick-off Time (GMT) | Fixture | Prediction |
| 17:45 | PSV Eindhoven vs Girona | 3-1 |
| 17:45 | Slovan Bratislava vs Dinamo Zagreb | 0-2 |
| 20:00 | Bologna vs Monaco | 1-2 |
| 20:00 | Borussia Dortmund vs Sturm Graz | 2-1 |
| 20:00 | Celtic vs RB Leipzig | 1-2 |
| 20:00 | Lille vs Juventus | 2-2 |
| 20:00 | Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen | 1-1 |
| 20:00 | Real Madrid vs Milan | 4-2 |
| 20:00 | Sporting CP vs Man City | 2-2 |
With high-stakes matches and top-spots up for grabs, fans can look forward to seeing some of Europe’s top teams fight for crucial points. Which game do you think will see a shock result?
