Matchday 4 of the Champions League 2025/26 League Phase: Fixtures, Lineups, and Where to Watch!

Europe’s greatest football tournament is heating up! Matchday 4 of the League Phase will be packed with action on November 4 and 5 — and of course, it’s a golden opportunity for responsible sports betting!

PSG and Bayern Munich will face off in a clash between the two best campaigns so far, Trent Alexander-Arnold will reunite with Liverpool for the first time since signing with Real Madrid… and that’s just part of the drama this week!

To help you prepare, here’s a complete guide with everything you need to know about each Champions League match in the first week of November. And remember: the odds listed here are not guarantees, but indicators of favoritism!

Slavia Praha vs Arsenal

Opening Matchday 4, Slavia Praha and Arsenal meet in a clash between league leaders in their domestic tournaments — but separated by 14 spots in the UEFA League Phase standings. The match will be played on Tuesday, November 4, at 14:45 (local time), at Eden Arena in Prague.

Current Czech champions, the Červenobílí are unbeaten in six matches. Under Jindřich Trpišovský, the team drew 0-0 with Atalanta in the previous round and now sits on two points (two draws and one loss).

Meanwhile, the Gunners are in excellent form, six points clear at the top of the Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s side have won all three of their Champions League games and are dreaming of ending a six-year drought without a top-tier title — their last being the FA Cup in 2019/20.

Slavia Praha’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

The Czechs face serious defensive problems: centre-backs Igoh Ogbu, Tomas Holes, Jan Boril, and left-back Dominik Javorcek are all injured. Midfielder Petr Sevcik and wingers Ivan Schranz and Filip Horsky are also sidelined. Expected lineup:

Markovic; Zima, Chaloupek, Vlceck; Moses, Oscar, Zafeiris, Mbodji; Provod; Chory, Chytil.

Arsenal’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Despite their good form, Arsenal still suffer from injury woes. Striker Viktor Gyökeres and midfielder Martin Zubimendi picked up knocks over the weekend and join the list of absentees alongside Gabriel Jesus, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke, and Gabriel Martinelli. Expected lineup:

Raya; White, Saliba, Hincapié, Lewis-Skelly; Eze, Norgaard, Rice; Saka, Merino, Trossard.

Head-to-Head Record

Slavia Praha have never beaten Arsenal in four meetings. The Gunners have two wins and two draws — their last meeting was a 4-0 Arsenal victory in Prague four years ago.

Predictions

Despite the injury lists, Arsenal remain heavy favorites with odds of 1.27 to win, against 5.8 for a draw and 11.0 for a Slavia Praha victory.

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Napoli vs Eintracht Frankfurt

At the same time, the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium will host the Italy vs Germany duel between Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday, November 4, at 14:45.

Serie A leaders Napoli have yet to carry their domestic form into Europe. With just one win, Antonio Conte’s side suffered a shocking 6-2 defeat to PSV and saw striker Lorenzo Lucca sent off. It’s now or never if they want to stay in playoff contention.

Eintracht Frankfurt are in even worse shape — sitting eighth in the Bundesliga and already out of the German Cup. Dino Toppmöller’s men started their European campaign with a 5-1 win over Galatasaray but lost their next two matches to Atlético Madrid and Liverpool by identical 3-1 scores.

Napoli’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Suspended Lorenzo Lucca joins the injured Billy Gilmour, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Alex Meret. Expected lineup:

Milinkovic-Savic; Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Buongiorno, Spinazzola; Anguissa, Lobotka, McTominay; Politano, Højlund, David Neres.

Eintracht Frankfurt’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Right-back Elias Baum, midfielders Can Uzin and Oscar Højlund, and striker Jessic Ngankam are all injured. Expected lineup:

Zetterer; Kristensen, Koch, Theate; Doan, Larsson, Chaibi, Brown; Mario Götze, Knauff; Burkardt.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the fifth meeting between the sides, each having two wins. Napoli won both matches in the 2022/23 Champions League, while Eintracht haven’t beaten Napoli in 31 years, since the 1994/95 UEFA Cup.

Predictions

With home advantage and better form, Napoli are favorites at 1.6, followed by 4.3 for a draw and 5.0 for an Eintracht Frankfurt win.

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Atlético de Madrid vs Union Saint-Gilloise

Also on Tuesday, November 4, Atlético de Madrid host Union Saint-Gilloise at 17:00 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in a key battle for a Round of 16 spot.

Currently fourth in La Liga, Atleti were thrashed 4-0 by Arsenal in the previous round and are under pressure after a 3-2 loss to Liverpool and a 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Union Saint-Gilloise, on the other hand, lead the Belgian league. They started strong with a 3-1 win over PSV but were hammered 4-0 by Newcastle and Inter and now must bounce back to stay alive for the playoff race.

Atlético de Madrid’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Diego Simeone has only one absentee: midfielder Johnny Cardoso (ankle injury). Expected lineup:

Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Baena, Gonzalez; Sorloth, Alvarez.

Union Saint-Gilloise’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

David Hubert will be without strikers Mohammed Fuseini and Raul Florucz. Expected lineup:

Scherpen; Mac Allister, Burgess, Leysen; Niang, De Perre, Zorgane, Khalaily; Hadj, Giger; Rodriguez.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first-ever meeting between the clubs. Against Belgian sides, Atlético have a balanced record: five wins, two draws, and five losses in 12 matches.

Predictions

Despite similar points, Atlético de Madrid are heavy favorites with odds of 1.26 to win, 6.2 for a draw, and 10.0 for a Union Saint-Gilloise upset.

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Olympiacos vs PSV

The Karaiskákis Stadium will host what promises to be a thrilling encounter between Olympiacos and PSV, separated by 17 spots in the standings, on Tuesday, November 4, at 17:00.

José Luis Mendilibar’s Olympiacos are still winless in the Champions League, having drawn 0-0 with Pafos and suffered defeats to Arsenal (2-0) and Barcelona (6-1).

Peter Bosz’s PSV started poorly with a 3-1 loss to Union Saint-Gilloise and a 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen, but a 6-2 thrashing of Napoli has boosted their confidence.

Olympiacos’ Injuries and Expected Lineup

Mendilibar will have a full squad available. Expected lineup:

Kostas Tzolakis; Costinha, Gustavo Mancha, Panagiotis Retsos, Bruno Onyemaechi; Dani García, Christos Mouzakitis; Chiquinho, Daniel Podence, Ayoub Kaabi; Mehdi Taremi.

PSV’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Peter Bosz will be without winger Ruben van Bommel and striker Alassane Pléa. Expected lineup:

Matej Kovár; Sergiño Dest, Jerdy Schouten, Yarek Gasiorowski, Anass Salah-Eddine; Mauro Júnior, Joey Veerman; Dennis Man, Ismael Saibari, Ivan Perisic; Guus Til.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the third encounter between the sides. Olympiacos advanced in the 2020/21 Europa League Round of 32 after a 4-1 home win and a 2-1 away loss.

Predictions

Bookmakers see a tight contest: Olympiacos are slightly favored at 2.56, PSV at 2.66, and a draw at 3.45.

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Liverpool vs Real Madrid

Anfield Road will host one of the most anticipated matches of the fourth round of the League Stage: Liverpool and Real Madrid will face off at 5:00 p.m. on November 4. Known for their tradition and rivalry, this clash promises high emotions both on and off the pitch — especially since the Reds’ fans were not pleased with right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decision to join Los Blancos.

The reigning Premier League champions, led by Arne Slot, have gone through major changes and are in an unstable phase — losing six of their last eight games. Despite a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in the second round, Liverpool defeated Atlético Madrid 3-2 in their opener and crushed Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 last round, sitting 10th in the standings.

Meanwhile, La Liga leaders Real Madrid hold a five-point advantage at the top. Under Xabi Alonso, the Spanish giants have won all three of their matches so far, defeating Olympique de Marseille, Kairat, and Juventus, securing fifth place and strong confidence to advance to the Round of 16.

Liverpool’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Arne Slot will have to make tough decisions, as the medical department is full. Goalkeeper Alisson, defender Giovanni Leoni, right-back Jeremie Frimpong, and midfielders Curtis Jones and Stefan Bajcetic remain sidelined. Striker Alexander Isak may return from injury, with the probable lineup being:

Mamardashvili; Bradley, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Szoboszlai (Wirtz); Salah, Gakpo, and Ekitiké.

Real Madrid’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Xabi Alonso will also be missing three key defenders: right-back Dani Carvajal and centre-backs David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger remain out. Additionally, right winger Franco Mastantuono is expected to miss the match due to a groin injury. Thus, Real Madrid’s expected lineup is:

Courtois; Valverde (Alexander-Arnold), Éder Militão, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Güler, Camavinga; Vini Jr. (Rodrygo), and Mbappé.

Head-to-Head Record

Two of Europe’s biggest powerhouses, Liverpool and Real Madrid have faced each other 12 times. Last season, the Reds won 2-0 in the League Stage, ending an eight-game winless streak against Los Blancos — seven losses and one draw, including two consecutive Champions League finals. Before that, Liverpool had won all three official meetings between them.

Predictions

Despite their strong home support, Liverpool’s poor form prevents them from being heavy favorites. With odds of 2.5 to win, the Reds are slightly ahead of Real Madrid’s 2.56. A draw is considered the least likely result, with odds of 3.8.

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Tottenham vs Copenhagen

Get ready for a matchup between two struggling teams trying to escape their poor form (and avoid dragging each other down). The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host Tottenham vs Copenhagen at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4 — and yes, this is a first-ever meeting between the clubs.

Despite their offensive struggles, the Spurs remain unbeaten in the Champions League: a 1-0 win over Villarreal in the opener, followed by 2-2 and 0-0 draws with Bodø/Glimt and Monaco, respectively. Fifth in the Premier League, the reigning Europa League champions currently sit 15th in the UEFA tournament standings and are desperate to avoid trouble.

Meanwhile, Byens Hold are fourth in the Danish Superliga and under pressure to respond. After drawing 1-1 with Basel and 2-2 with Bayer Leverkusen, they lost 2-0 to Qarabag — dropping to 32nd place and needing a reaction to have a chance at reaching the Playoffs.

Tottenham’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

The Spurs are dealing with familiar problems — injuries. Midfielder James Maddison is out for the season, while defenders Radu Drăgușin and Kota Takaim, midfielder Yves Bissouma, winger Dejan Kulusevski, and strikers Dominic Solanke and Dane Scarlett are also sidelined. The likely lineup:

Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Sarr; Kudus, Simons, Odobert; Richarlison.

Copenhagen’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Copenhagen will also have several absences. Full-backs Rodrigo Huescas and Birger Meling, and midfielders Oliver Højer, Magnus Mattsson, and Thomas Delaney are all out injured. Therefore, Jacob Neestrup’s probable lineup is:

Grabara; Jelert, Vavro, Diks, Ankersen; Falk, Claesson; Elyounoussi, Achouri, Bardghji; Gonçalves.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first-ever meeting between Tottenham and Copenhagen. Based on historical stats, it could be a tough one — Copenhagen have faced English clubs 19 times, with 12 losses, five draws, and only two wins. Tottenham, meanwhile, have never lost to a Danish side, beating Aalborg 3-2 in the UEFA Cup 14 years ago — their last encounter with a Danish opponent.

Predictions

Despite their offensive slump and criticism of manager Thomas Frank, Tottenham are seen as clear favorites. The odds for a Spurs win are 1.34, compared to 5.0 for a draw and 9.4 for a Copenhagen upset.

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Bodø/Glimt vs Monaco

In Norway, the Aspmyra Stadion will host two teams in need of a win to stay alive in the competition. Bodø/Glimt and Monaco face off at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, both starting the round outside the Playoff zone.

Last season’s Europa League surprise package, Bodø/Glimt have yet to win in the Champions League. After 2-2 draws against Slavia Praha and Tottenham, a 3-1 loss to Galatasaray raised concerns. To dream of another knockout stage appearance, they’ll need to rediscover the form that took them to a historic continental semifinal.

Fifth in Ligue 1 and four points behind leaders PSG, Monaco changed coaches and are trying to bounce back. Currently 27th in the Champions League standings, Les Rouge et Blanc were thrashed 4-1 by Club Brugge in their opener but improved with draws against Manchester City and Tottenham — a trend that must continue if they want to reach the Playoffs.

Bodø/Glimt’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Coach Kjetil Knutsen has only two absentees: striker Ola Brynhildsen and defender Haitam Aleesami are injured. The probable lineup:

Nikita Haikin; Fredrik Sjovold, Villads Nielsen, Odin Bjortuft, Fredrik Bjorkan; Sondre Fet, Hakon Evjen, Patrick Berg, Daniel Bassi; Kasper Hogh, Jens Hauge.

Monaco’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

New coach Sébastien Pocognoli faces a long injury list: goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky, defender Eric Dier, right-back Vanderson, midfielder Denis Zakaria, and midfielders Lamine Camara and Paul Pogba (still yet to debut) are all unavailable. Monaco’s likely lineup:

Philipp Kohn; Thilo Kehrer, Mohammed Salisu, Caio Henrique; Krépin Diatta, Mamadou Coulibaly, Jordan Teze, Kassoum Ouattara; Maghnes Akliouche, Mika Biereth; Aleksandr Golovin.

Head-to-Head Record

This is another first-time matchup created by the League Stage format. Bodø/Glimt have never beaten a French club — their only previous meeting ended 1-1 against Nice in the 2024/25 Europa League. Monaco, meanwhile, lost 1-0 to Viking in the 2005/06 UEFA Cup.

Predictions

Close in the standings, both sides have similar chances according to bookmakers. Playing at home gives Bodø/Glimt a slight edge, with odds of 2.22 to win, compared to 2.96 for Monaco and 3.75 for a draw.

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PSG vs Bayern Munich

Someone’s perfect record will end at the Parc des Princes. With both teams boasting 100% records, PSG and Bayern Munich will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.

Leaders of Ligue 1, the Parisians also top the Champions League League Stage thanks to their superior goal difference — 13 scored and only 3 conceded. Playing at home, the reigning champions want to prove their strength as they chase back-to-back titles.

It won’t be easy, as the Bavarians have also won every game this season, leading the Bundesliga by a wide margin. With the same +10 goal difference (12 scored, 2 conceded), Bayern aim to avenge their defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup.

PSG’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Luis Enrique will be without two players: defender Ilya Zabarnyi and right winger Désiré Doué, both injured. The expected lineup:

Chevalier; Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Kvaratskhelia, Gonçalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola.

Bayern Munich’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Vincent Kompany will miss defender Hiroki Ito and two long-term absentees: left-back Alphonso Davies and midfielder Jamal Musiala, both recovering from serious injuries. The likely lineup:

Manuel Neuer; Konrad Laimer, Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Stanisic; Joshua Kimmich, Pavlovic; Michael Olise, Gnabry, Luis Díaz; Harry Kane.

Head-to-Head Record

A classic and evenly matched rivalry — with no draws in 15 previous meetings. PSG won their last encounter 2-0 at the FIFA Club World Cup, their seventh victory overall, while Bayern have won eight times — including the memorable 1-0 win in the 2019/20 Champions League final.

Predictions

This is another evenly balanced matchup, with both teams leading their domestic leagues and unbeaten in Europe. PSG have slight favoritism with odds of 2.44, followed by Bayern at 2.6. The draw pays 3.85.

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Juventus vs Sporting

The Juventus Stadium will host the final match of November 4, at 5:00 p.m. Sporting will visit Turin searching for their first-ever win against Juventus — who, in turn, are trying to bounce back from a poor start to the season.

La Vecchia Signora sit sixth in Serie A and recently changed managers to regain form. Luciano Spalletti now leads the side ranked 25th in the League Stage, after 4-4 and 2-2 draws with Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal, and a 1-0 loss to Real Madrid.

Sporting, on the other hand, are second in the Portuguese league and performing better overall. In the Champions League, they thrashed Kairat 4-1 and beat Olympique de Marseille 2-1, though a 2-1 defeat to Napoli leaves them in 11th place.

Juventus’ Injuries and Expected Lineup

Spalletti will have several absentees, all injured: defenders Bremer and Lloyd Kelly, goalkeeper Carlo Pinsoglio, winger Kenan Yildiz, and striker Arkadiusz Milik. The expected lineup:

Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Cambiaso; McKennie, Koopmeiners, Locatelli, Thuram, Kostic; Openda, Vlahovic.

Sporting’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Rui Borges will miss three players: defender Zeno Debast, left-back Nuno Santos, and midfielder Daniel Bragança. The likely lineup:

Rui Silva; Vagiannidis, Gonçalo Inácio, Diomande, Araújo; Hjulmand, Morita; Quenda, Trincão, Pedro Gonçalves; Suárez.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the fifth meeting between Juventus and Sporting, with the Italians unbeaten — two wins and two draws. Sporting will need to be at their very best to break that streak.

Predictions

Despite their inconsistent form, Juventus are still the favorites with odds of 1.92. The draw is priced at 3.6, while Sporting’s victory stands at 3.9.

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Pafos vs Villarreal

Kicking off Wednesday’s fixtures, November 5, the Alphamega Stadium will host a clash between two winless sides. Villarreal will visit Pafos at 2:45 p.m., in a match that could either lift one of them closer to the Playoff zone or deepen their struggles in Europe.

Although Pafos are fighting for the Cypriot league title, their European campaign has been poor. After earning their spot through the Playoffs, they were thrashed 5-1 by Bayern and drew 0-0 with Olympiacos and Kairat, sitting 29th and in need of a turnaround.

The Yellow Submarine are faring much better domestically — third in La Liga — but haven’t clicked in Europe. Losses to Tottenham (1-0) and Manchester City (2-0), plus a 2-2 draw with Juventus, leave them with just one point and tied with the bottom teams.

Pafos’ Injuries and Expected Lineup

Juan Carlos Carcedo will miss only one player: defender Pedrão, who suffered a torn ACL and faces a long recovery. The probable lineup:

Neofytos Michael; Derrick Luckassen, David Luiz, David Goldar, João Correia; Vlad Dragomir, Pêpê Rodrigues, Ken Sema, Domingos Quina, Mislav Orsic; Jajá.

Villarreal’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Marcelino will be without defenders Logan Costa and Willy Kambwala, as well as striker Pau Cabanes. The expected lineup:

Luiz Júnior; Santiago Mouriño, Renato Veiga, Juan Foyth, Alfonso Pedraza; Nicolas Pépé, Santi Comesaña, Thomas Partey, Alberto Moleiro; Gerard Moreno, Georges Mikautadze.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be Pafos’ first-ever match against a Spanish club. Villarreal, meanwhile, will try to keep their perfect record versus Cypriot sides, having beaten APOEL Limassol twice in the 2014/15 Europa League.

Predictions

With more tradition and squad depth, Villarreal are clear favorites with odds of 1.44. The draw follows at 5.0, while a Pafos win pays 6.6.

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Qarabag vs Chelsea

Also at 2:45 p.m. on November 5, the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium will host a match that could either strengthen an underdog or bring a champion closer to a direct spot in the knockout stage. Qarabag will face Chelsea with the goal of continuing their impressive campaign.

Fighting for the domestic title in Azerbaijan, the hosts have started the Champions League surprisingly well: defeating Benfica 3–2 and Copenhagen 2–0. Despite a 3–1 loss to Athletic Bilbao in the last round, the team currently sits in 13th place, inside the Playoff qualification zone.

The Blues, back in the Champions League after two years, opened with a 3–1 defeat to Bayern Munich. However, the Club World Cup champions recovered by beating Benfica 1–0 and thrashing Ajax 5–1, sitting in 11th place with six points — still dreaming of a direct Round of 16 spot.

Qarabag’s Absences and Expected Lineup

Surprising everyone this season, coach Qurban Qurbanov has no injuries or suspensions for this match. Therefore, his likely starting XI is:

Mateusz Kochalski; Matheus Silva, Kevin Medina, Bahlul Mustafazada, and Elvin Cafarquliyev; Pedro Bicalho and Kady Borges; Leandro Andrade, Emmanuel Addai, Nariman Akhundzade, and Abdellah Zoubir.

Chelsea’s Absences and Expected Lineup

Enzo Maresca’s biggest challenge early in the season has been dealing with absences due to injuries and suspensions. Without defenders Levi Colwill and Benoît Badiashile, midfielder Cole Palmer, and defensive midfielder Dário Essugo, the Italian coach is expected to line up Chelsea as follows:

Sánchez; Reece James, Chalobah, Adarabioyo, and Cucurella; Caicedo and Enzo Fernández; Pedro Neto, Estêvão, and Garnacho (Gittens); João Pedro.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first meeting between the two teams since the 2017/18 Champions League. At that time, Chelsea won both games comfortably, 6–0 and 4–0, and hasn’t faced Qarabag since.

Predictions

Despite a strong start, Qarabag are far from being favorites in Wednesday’s matchup. Their odds of winning are 8.2, compared to 5.0 for a draw and just 1.37 for a Chelsea victory.

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Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund

The Etihad Stadium will host a clash between two unbeaten sides with knockout stage ambitions: Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund face off at 5 p.m. on November 5, both seeking to stay in direct Round of 16 contention.

At home, the Citizens sit seventh, trailing only by one goal in goal difference — scoring six and conceding two. In second place in the Premier League, the team has beaten Napoli and Villarreal 2–0 and drawn 2–2 with Monaco.

Third in the Bundesliga and seven points off the top, Die Schwarzgelben aim to break a 13-year winless streak against the English side. The German team has scored four goals in every Champions League match so far: a 4–4 draw with Juventus and 4–1 and 4–2 wins over Athletic Bilbao and Copenhagen, respectively.

Manchester City’s Absences and Expected Lineup

After dealing with many injuries last season, Pep Guardiola has a fully fit squad this time. The Catalan coach is expected to field the following lineup:

Donnarumma; Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Gvardiol, and O’Reilly; Bernardo Silva and Nico González; Cherki, Foden, and Doku; Haaland.

Borussia Dortmund’s Absences and Expected Lineup

Niko Kovac will be missing two key defenders: Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle. Additionally, defensive midfielder Salih Özcan and goalkeeper Patrick Drewes are also unavailable. The expected starting XI is:

Kobel; Anselmino, Anton, and Bensebaini; Yan Couto (Ryerson), Gross (Sabitzer), Nmecha, and Beier; Adeyemi and Brandt; Guirassy.

Head-to-Head Record

Borussia Dortmund has beaten Manchester City only once — a 1–0 win in the 2012/13 Champions League. The teams have met six times overall, with three wins for City and two draws.

Predictions

Despite their strong attack, Borussia Dortmund are not considered favorites in this matchup. Manchester City’s odds to win are 1.42, followed by 5.0 for a draw and 6.6 for the Germans to take the win.

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Inter Milan vs Kairat

The Giuseppe Meazza will host the match with the biggest gap between teams this Wednesday, November 5, at 17:00. Third-placed Inter Milan will face Kairat — a duel between clubs separated by 31 positions and entirely different realities.

Last season’s runner-up, the Nerazzurri are having a strong campaign in Italy and boast a 100% record in the Champions League. Under new management, the team has the best squad in the competition, having beaten Ajax 2-0, Slavia Praha 3-0, and thrashed Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0.

Meanwhile, the Kazakh side earned its first point in the last round with a goalless draw against Pafos. Before that, Kairat suffered heavy defeats to Sporting and Real Madrid by 4-1 and 5-0, sitting in 34th place in the standings.

Inter Milan’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Coach Cristian Chivu will have four absences due to injury: defender Tomás Palacios, right-back Matteo Darmian, goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro, and midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Therefore, the expected lineup is:

Yann Sommer; Manuel Akanji, Yann Bisseck, and Alessandro Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Hakan Çalhanoglu, Carlos Augusto, Piotr Zielinski, Petar Sucic; Lautaro Martínez and Ange-Yoan Bonny.

Kairat’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Rafael Urazbakhtin faces a headache in attack, as he will be without strikers Élder Santana and João Paulo. Thus, the likely formation is:

Temirlan Anarbekov; Erkin Tapalov, Aleks Martinovich, Egor Sorokin, and Luís Mata; Ofri Arad and Dan Glazer; Aleksandr Mrynskiy, Jorginho, and Valeri Gromyko; Dastan Satpaev.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the very first encounter between Inter Milan and Kairat — and, in fact, the first time each club faces a team from the other’s country.

Predictions

This is arguably the most one-sided match of the round, with Inter heavily favored at 1.04 odds to win. The draw stands at 14.0, while a Kairat victory is listed at 45.0.

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Benfica vs Bayer Leverkusen

A clash between two underperforming teams at Estádio da Luz. Benfica and Bayer Leverkusen will face off on Thursday, November 5, at 17:00, both seeking their first win to move away from the bottom spots — a surprising situation given their investment levels.

After losing 3-2 to Qarabag in their opener, Benfica made a managerial change: Bruno Lage was replaced by José Mourinho. However, results in the Champions League haven’t improved — defeats to Chelsea and Newcastle have left the team second to last.

Following the end of the most successful era in club history under Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen underwent a major overhaul and has had an inconsistent season. They sit fifth in the Bundesliga and are still winless in the Champions League. After draws with Copenhagen and PSV, the Werkself were crushed 7-2 by PSG and are currently in 30th place.

Benfica’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

José Mourinho will be without four players due to injury: right-backs Alexander Bah and Amar Dedic, midfielder Nuno Félix, and left winger Bruma. The likely starting eleven is:

Anatoliy Trubin; Fredrik Aursnes, Nicolás Otamendi, Tomás Araújo, and Samuel Dahl; Richard Ríos and Enzo Barrenechea; Dodi Lukebakio, Georgiy Sudakov, and Gianluca Prestianni; Vangelis Pavlidis.

Bayer Leverkusen’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Kasper Hjulmand faces challenges selecting his first-win-seeking lineup. He will be without defender Alex Tape, midfielders Exequiel Palacios and Equi Fernández, right-back Lucas Vásquez, and right winger Nathan Tella. The expected formation is:

Mark Flekken; Arthur Augusto, Edmond Tapsoba, and Jarell Quansah; Jeanuël Belocian, Loic Badé, Claudio Echeverri, and Aleix García; Robert Andrich and Ernest Poku; Patrik Schick.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the seventh meeting between the sides, with draws being the most common result (three). Benfica won twice in the 2012/13 Europa League, while Leverkusen’s only victory came in the 2014/15 Champions League.

Predictions

Playing at home, Benfica are the favorites at 2.06 odds to win. Leverkusen’s odds stand at 3.45, slightly ahead of the 3.55 draw line.

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Club Brugge vs Barcelona

Another clash of league runners-up, as Club Brugge and Barcelona meet again after 13 years. The Jan Breydel Stadium will host the match on Wednesday, November 5, at 17:00.

After demolishing Monaco 4-1 in their opener, the Blauw-Zwart failed to maintain momentum, losing 2-1 to Atalanta and being thrashed 4-0 by Bayern. They now sit in 20th place.

Meanwhile, Barça lost 2-1 to PSG, but a 2-1 win over Newcastle and a 6-1 thrashing of Olympiacos lifted them to ninth place. Despite being five points behind in La Liga, the Catalans are fighting for a direct knockout stage spot.

Club Brugge’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Nicky Hayen will be missing three players: goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, left-back Bjorn Meijer, and midfielder Ludovit Reis, all injured. The expected lineup is:

Nordin Jackers; Kyriani Sabbe, Joel Ordóñez, Brandon Mechele, and Joaquin Seys; Hans Vanaken, Aleksandar Stankovic, and Carlos Forbs; Christos Tzolis, Romeo Vermant, and Nicolo Tresoldi.

Barcelona’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Hansi Flick faces serious absences for the Belgian trip: goalkeepers Marc-André ter Stegen and Joan García, defender Andreas Christensen, and midfielders Gavi and Pedri are all injured. The likely formation is:

Wojciech Szczesny; Jules Koundé, Eric García, Ronald Araújo, and Álex Baldé; Fermín López, Frenkie de Jong, and Marc Casadó; Lamine Yamal, Marcus Rashford, and Ferrán Torres.

Head-to-Head Record

In 25 years since their first meeting, Club Brugge have never beaten Barcelona. The Catalans have three wins and one draw, with past clashes in the 2002/03 Champions League and 2000/01 UEFA Cup.

Predictions

Based on the odds, Barcelona are expected to maintain their unbeaten record against the Belgians: 1.49 to win, compared to 5.4 for Club Brugge and 5.0 for the draw.

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Ajax vs Galatasaray

At the Johan Cruijff Arena, Ajax will try to channel the spirit of their historic legend to recover from a dreadful start. Their opponents, an in-form Galatasaray, will visit Amsterdam on Wednesday, November 5, aiming to stay in contention for a direct knockout stage spot.

The current powerhouse of Turkish football, the Aslanlar lead their domestic league by four points. In the Champions League, they’re 14th with wins over Liverpool (1-0) and Bodø/Glimt (3-1), despite a 5-1 opening loss to Eintracht Frankfurt.

Meanwhile, the traditional Dutch giants are enduring a dismal campaign for a four-time European champion: they sit bottom of the table after three defeats — 2-0 to Inter Milan, 4-0 to Marseille, and 5-1 to Chelsea. Domestically, De Godenzonen are eight points behind the leaders.

Ajax’ Injuries and Expected Lineup

John Heitinga will be without three injured players: midfielder Branco van den Boomen, striker Kasper Dolberg, and right winger Steven Berghuis. The expected lineup is:

Remko Pasveer; Lucas Rosa, Youri Baas, Ko Itakura, and Owen Wijndal; Youri Regeer and Kenneth Taylor; Raúl Moro, Oscar Gloukh, and Mika Godts; Wout Weghorst.

Galatasaray’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Okan Buruk will be missing two players: midfielder İlkay Gündoğan and right winger Yunus Akgün. Thus, the likely lineup is:

Uğurcan Çakır; Evren Elmali, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Lucas Torreira, Gabriel Sara, Mario Lemina, Leroy Sané, Yunus Akgün, Victor Osimhen, Baris Yılmaz, Roland Sallai.

Head-to-Head Record

Galatasaray and Ajax first met earlier this year in the Europa League 2024/25 League Stage, where the Dutch side came out on top with a 2-1 victory.

Predictions

In better form, Galatasaray are seen as the favorites to win at 2.08 odds. Ajax have a 3.15 chance to claim their first victory in this edition, while the draw sits at 3.95.

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Olympique de Marseille vs Atalanta

Far from the direct qualification spots for the knockout stage but with solid chances of reaching the Playoffs, Olympique de Marseille and Atalanta will meet for the third time. The Stade Vélodrome will host the match this Wednesday, November 5, at 5 p.m.

As PSG’s main challenger in France and currently second in Ligue 1, L’OM sits in 18th place in the Champions League standings and needs better results to qualify for the Playoffs. Despite thrashing Ajax 4-0, the team lost to Real Madrid and Sporting 2-1.

Under new management, La Dea hasn’t found consistency yet and is mid-table in Serie A. Their continental campaign has also been irregular: they were crushed by PSG 4-0, beat Club Brugge 2-1, and drew 0-0 with Slavia Praha — currently in 17th place.

Olympique de Marseille’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Roberto De Zerbi faces an injury crisis and will have a tough time choosing his starting eleven. Without defenders Leonardo Balerdi and Facundo Medina, midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia, forwards Hamed Traoré and Timothy Weah, and striker Amine Gouiri, the likely lineup is:

Gerónimo Rulli, Benjamin Pavard, CJ Egan-Riley, Emerson Palmieri, Michael Murillo, Matt O'Riley, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Ulisses Garcia, Angel Gomes, Robinio Vaz, Pierre Aubameyang.

Atalanta’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Ivan Juric has four confirmed absences for the match: midfielders Daniel Maldini and Mitchel Bakker, defender Giorgio Scalvini, and holding midfielder Marten de Roon. The expected lineup is:

Marco Carnesecchi, Odilon Kossounou, Isak Hien, Berat Djimsiti, Davide Zappacosta, Éderson, Mario Pasalic, Nicola Zalewski, Lazar Samardzic, Gianluca Scamacca, Kamaldeen Sulemana.

Head-to-Head Record

The teams have only met twice before, in the 2023/24 Europa League, when Atalanta eliminated Olympique de Marseille in the Semifinals on their way to the title: a 3-0 home win and a 1-1 draw in France.

Predictions

In better form and playing at home, an Olympique de Marseille victory is seen as the most likely outcome, with odds of 2.08. Atalanta’s odds stand at 3.3, and a draw is priced at 3.7.

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Newcastle vs Athletic Bilbao

To close the round, St. James’ Park will host a matchup full of tradition as Newcastle and Athletic Bilbao face off. On Wednesday, November 5, at 5 p.m., the ball will roll in northern England to determine which side can recover from early setbacks.

Despite a slow start in the Premier League, the Magpies have been improving as the season progresses. After losing 2-1 to Barcelona in their opener, the English side bounced back by thrashing Union Saint-Gilloise 4-0 and defeating Benfica 3-0 — currently sitting in 8th place and in contention for a direct qualification spot.

Meanwhile, Los Leones also had a shaky start in La Liga, and their continental campaign hasn’t taken off yet. After being crushed 4-1 by Borussia Dortmund and losing 2-0 to Arsenal, the Basques recently beat Qarabag 3-1 and aim to climb from 21st place in the standings.

Newcastle’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Eddie Howe faces issues at right-back, as both Tino Livramento and Harrison Ashby are injured. Striker Yoane Wissa is also sidelined, with the probable lineup being:

Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Malick Thiaw, Fabian Schär, Dan Burn, Sandro Tonali, Joelinton, Bruno Guimarães, Anthony Elanga, Nick Woltemade, Anthony Gordon.

Athletic Bilbao’s Injuries and Expected Lineup

Ernesto Valverde will be missing only two players for Thursday’s match: midfielder Beñat Prados and defender Unai Egiluz. The expected lineup is:

Unai Simón, Andoni Gorosabel, Aymeric Laporte, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche, Mikel Jauregizar, Alejandro Rego, Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet, Robert Navarro, Gorka Guruzeta.

Head-to-Head Record

After 31 years, Newcastle and Athletic Bilbao will meet again following their clashes in the 1994/95 UEFA Cup, with one win for each side. This match could be the tiebreaker.

Predictions

With home advantage and better form, Newcastle is seen as the favorite to win, with odds of 1.51. A draw stands at 4.2, while an Athletic Bilbao victory is priced at 6.4.

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