A few teams can guarantee their places in the knockout stage of the Champions League with two games to spare. Here are my tips for the big games.
Atletico Madrid v Borussia Dortmund – Tuesday 6 November – Champions League – BET HERE
I have to praise Dortmund for winning the reverse fixture 4-0 two weeks ago. They’re top of Group A with nine points and beat Wolfsburg at the weekend. Atletico have won three of their last five home games in the Champions League but could only manage a draw with Leganes on Saturday. Both teams have scored in four of Dortmund’s last five Champions League away games. I see the same here in a Draw.
Match Tip: Both Teams to Score
Mr. Predictor’s Verdict: Atletico Madrid 1 v 1 Borussia Dortmund
Inter Milan v Barcelona – Tuesday 6 November – Champions League – BET HERE
Inter are in blistering form with nine wins in ten matches, but the one that got away was against Barcelona. The Catalans won 2-0 in the last round to take control of Group B and are on a five-game winning streak, but both teams have scored in eight of their last ten games in all competitions. Barcelona are a cut above, and I expect them to take home all three points.
Match Tip: Both Teams to Score
Mr. Predictor’s Verdict: Inter Milan 1 v 2 Barcelona
Napoli v PSG – Tuesday 6 November – Champions League – BET HERE
All to play for in this game, as Liverpool currently top the group with six points. These teams played out a 2-2 draw in their last meeting and I expect more goals here. Both teams have scored in PSG’s last seven Champions League matches, but they’ve lost their last three European away games. Although Napoli were able to beat Liverpool in this group, I’m backing a Draw this time.
Match Tip: Both Teams to Score
Mr. Predictor’s Verdict: Napoli 2 v 2 PSG
Lyon v Hoffenheim – Wednesday 7 November – Champions League – BET HERE
The key word for this game? Goals! Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals has occurred in all three group games for both sides so far this season, including their thrilling 3-3 draw last time out. Hoffenheim haven’t managed to keep a clean sheet on the road this season and, since Lyon have only lost once at home in 2018/19, I have to go for a Home Win.
Match Tip: Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals
Mr. Predictor’s Verdict: Lyon 3 v 1 Hoffenheim
Juventus v Manchester United – Wednesday 7 November – Champions League – BET HERE
The situation is simple for Juventus, who will be guaranteed top spot in the group should they win this game. That doesn’t look too unlikely either. They’ve only failed to win one of their 14 matches in all competitions this season. Defeat for United would leave them with four points from four matches, but results have picked up lately for Jose Mourinho’s men. They’ve actually won three of their last five away games in the Champions League too, but I still see a Home Win here.
Match Tip: Juventus Win
Mr. Predictor’s Verdict: Juventus 2 v 0 Manchester United