Predictions

Despite having a relatively favorable schedule at the start of the Champions League, Salzburg has struggled significantly so far. They have been unable to score in their first two matches, suffering heavy defeats away to Sparta Prague (3-0) and at home against Brest (0-4). A strong reaction is expected this week against what appears to be another manageable opponent. Salzburg, …

As anticipated, the Young Boys have struggled significantly in their first two Champions League matches. They failed to score in both games, suffering heavy defeats against Aston Villa (0-3) and Barcelona (5-0). Despite being the reigning Swiss champions for two consecutive years, the team from Bern has had a dreadful start to their domestic league campaign this season. They currently …

Qarabag, a team familiar with European competition, particularly after reaching the Europa League round of 16 last season, has had a rough start in this year’s edition under the new format. The three-time reigning champions of Azerbaijan have struggled, suffering defeats in their first two matches—3-0 against Tottenham in London and 1-2 at home against Malmö, where they failed to …

Anderlecht are not just participating in the Europa League to make up the numbers, as they’ve already secured two wins in their first two matches: a 2-1 victory over Ferencvaros and a 2-1 away triumph against Real Sociedad, which was a significant test for the Belgian side. Their strong form in Europe doesn’t seem to be affecting their domestic performance …

Porto faced Manchester United on matchday two, and things initially looked bleak after conceding two goals within the first 10 minutes. However, Porto managed to mount a comeback, taking the lead before conceding an equalizer to Maguire from a corner, resulting in a 3-3 draw. This outcome likely left a bitter taste for Porto, especially since they needed a victory …

Atlético Madrid, a frequent participant in the Champions League, reached the quarter-finals last season but were knocked out by Borussia Dortmund. This year, they started their European campaign with a narrow 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig. However, Diego Simeone’s side suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat away at Benfica’s Estádio da Luz. As a result, Atlético is expected to bounce back …

In 2023, Manchester City secured their first-ever Champions League title, but they were unable to defend their crown last season, falling to Real Madrid in the quarter-finals after a tense penalty shootout. This season, Pep Guardiola’s side has shown determination to regain the trophy, but their campaign began with a somewhat underwhelming 0-0 draw against Inter Milan. However, they rebounded …

FC Barcelona, after struggling in recent years in the Champions League with two group stage eliminations and a quarter-final exit against PSG last season, are hoping to make a strong comeback in this revamped format of the competition. Their campaign, however, got off to a rocky start as they were defeated 2-1 by AS Monaco, largely due to an early …