Top Champions League Picks and Predictions Today (October 25)
We’re nearly to the end of the Group stage of the Champions League, with Matchday 5 upon us.
Many of the groups still have wiggle room at the top, making this an important day to set up the group winners.
It’s a big slate today, with several of the big name clubs ready to solidify their spot in the knockout stage. With all that being said, let’s get to our top picks for today’s matches.
RB Salzburg vs. Chelsea Prediction and Best Bet
Pick: Chelsea ML (-132)
Salzburg has scored exactly one goal in each of its matches during the group stage. It's inability to put multiple goals through the back of the net will hurt it against a Chelsea team that has scored 13 goals in its last 7 games across all competitions.
Sevilla vs. Copenhagen Prediction and Best Bet
Pick: UNDER 2.5 Goals /Draw (+323)
PSG vs. Maccabi Haifa Prediction and Best Bet
Pick: Neymar Anytime Assist
Manchester City vs. Dortmund Prediction and Best Bet
Pick: Erling Haaland Anytime Goal Scorer /Man City ML
City dominated the first matchup, but needed two goals in the final 10 minutes to overcome an earlier mistake. Today, the scoreboard will reflect the stats and City should get on the board sooner than the 80th minute. With Halaand facing off against his former team in his former stadium -- expect him to be the driving force of a big win.
Dinamo Zagreb vs. Milan Prediction and Best Bet
Pick: OVER 2.5 Goals
Benfica vs. Juventus Prediction and Best Bet
Pick: Benfica ML (+110)
Juventus got on the board early in the last match between these two teams, but couldn't stay on Benfica's level for the rest of the match. Benfica had more than double shots on target, controlled possession and had a much higher pass accuracy. After a loss to Macaabi Haifa it's last time out, it is clear that Juventus is on the ropes coming into this match -- and Benfica's offense will be the knockout punch.
Celtic vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction and Best Bet
Pick: Celtic ML (-148)
RB Leipzig vs. Real Madrid Prediction and Best Bet
Pick: Real Madrid ML (+195)/ OVER 2.5 Goals
RB Leipzig has two wins in its last two Champions League matches, but that's against Celtic -- who is at the bottom of the group. Leipzig has lost its other two games. Because of that, I think Real Madrid is being under valued in this one. Madrid has a goal differential of +6, while Leipzig's is -1. If Madrid can avoid making an early mistake and giving up a quick goal, they'll roll to a win.
You can find Donnavan Smoot’s full betting record here.
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