Following a dramatic return to action last time around, every team is beginning to get to grips with the Champions League and the new format for 2024/25.
Usual suspects Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG were the winners on matchday 1, whilst the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Inter Milan picked up opening game draws.
With domestic leagues now in full swing too, teams are having to manage their workloads.
Here are our picks for the next round of fixtures in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, and you can join the action with the best Australian betting sites!
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Champions League Matchday 2 Predictions
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Salzburg vs Brest
Salzburg ($1.85)
Brest ($4.50)
Draw ($3.90)
Two of the sides hoping to sneak a top 24 standing in this season’s Champions League meet here. Salzburg were thumped last time out, whilst Brest beat Sturm Graz, but they may not manage another win over an Austrian side here and Salzburg should pick up three points.
Betting tip: Salzburg to win the match ($1.85)
Salzburg to win 2-1
Stuttgart vs Sparta Prague
Stuttgart ($1.50)
Sparta Prague ($6.50)
Draw ($4.90)
German giants Stuttgart came up short against Real Madrid last time out and are chasing a win against Sparta Prague. This could be closer than it suggest on paper, but Stuttgart should bag a home win over the Czech champions.
Betting tip: Stuttgart to win the match ($1.50)
Stuttgart to win 3-1
Arsenal vs PSG
Arsenal ($1.83)
PSG ($4.55)
Draw ($3.90)
Two European greats clash in North London, as Arsenal host PSG. The Gunners are mixing it in both the Champions League and the Premier League, and this will be a stern test against PSG, but this should be a home win for Mikel Arteta’s side.
Betting tip: Arsenal to win the match ($1.83)
Arsenal to win 2-0
Barcelona vs Young Boys
Barcelona ($1.09)
Young Boys ($29.00)
Draw ($12.00)
Barcelona came up short against Monaco in their opener and they will want to bounce back against Young Boys. The Swiss side were thumped by Aston Villa in their opener, and this could end up being a similar story at the Nou Camp.
Betting tip: Barcelona to win the match ($1.09)
Barcelona to win 4-1
Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan
Bayer Leverkusen ($1.70)
AC Milan ($5.50)
Draw ($4.40)
German champions Bayer Leverkusen will be looking to make it two wins from 2, as they take on AC Milan. The Italian giants were well beaten by Liverpool in their opener and will want to make amends, but Bayer Leverkusen should have too much for them here.
Betting tip: Bayer Leverkusen to win the match ($1.70)
Bayer Leverkusen to win 2-1
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic
Borussia Dortmund ($1.48)
Celtic ($7.00)
Draw ($5.00)
Celtic have a tough task on their hands, as they travel to one of the most intimidating atmospheres in world football against Borussia Dortmund. The German side are strong favourites here and whilst Celtic will be up for it, this should be one-way traffic.
Betting tip: Borussia Dortmund ($1.48)
Borussia Dortmund to win 3-0
Inter Milan vs Crvena Zvezda
Inter Milan ($1.17)
Crvena Zvezda ($18.00)
Draw ($8.60)
Following their famous draw at Manchester City on match day 1, Inter Milan will now need to play the football as they take on Crvena Zvezda at the San Siro. It perhaps won’t be as easy as the odds suggest but Inter should prevail here.
Betting tip: Inter Milan to win the match ($1.17)
Inter Milan to win 3-1
PSV Eindhoven vs Sporting Lisbon
PSV Eindhoven ($2.55)
Sporting Lisbon ($2.75)
Draw ($3.75)
Two sides hoping to squeeze through to the knockout rounds meet here, as PSV Eindhoven host Sporting Lisbon. Both sides will be tough games for other teams to overcome and this should be a good game in the Netherlands, with a draw looking likely.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.75)
1-1 Draw
Slovan Bratislava vs Manchester City
Slovan Bratislava ($51.00)
Manchester City ($1.07)
Draw ($17.00)
The most one-sided tie of the round on paper sees Manchester City travel to Slovakia to take on Slovan Bratislava. City need to win after drawing their opener and they should have no problems in doing so here.
Betting tip: Manchester City to win the match ($1.07)
Manchester City to win 3-0
Girona vs Feyenoord
Girona ($2.15)
Feyenoord ($3.70)
Draw ($3.80)
Spanish side Girona pushed PSG all the way on their Champions League debut, and they will be looking for a repeat showing against Feyenoord. This should be a good one in Spain, with the draw perhaps the most likely outcome.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.80)
1-1 Draw
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Atalanta
Shakhtar Donetsk ($5.25)
Atalanta ($1.70)
Draw ($4.20)
Europa League winners Atalanta travel to Shakhtar Donetsk, in what should be an intriguing encounter. Atalanta pushed one of the tournament favourites Arsenal all the way last week and should be capable of bagging a win in this one.
Betting tip: Atalanta to win the match ($1.70)
Atalanta to win 2-0
Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich
Aston Villa ($4.20)
Bayern Munich ($1.85)
Draw ($4.20)
A whopper looks to be on the cards at Villa Park, as Aston Villa host Bayern Munich. Both sides have won their opening games and should be full of confidence here, but it could just be the greater Champions League knowhow that sees Bayern over the line.
Betting tip: Bayern Munich to win the match ($1.85)
Bayern Munich to win 2-1
Benfica vs Atletico Madrid
Benfica ($3.15)
Atletico Madrid ($2.40)
Draw ($3.50)
It is Portugal vs Spain, as Benfica take on Atletico Madrid in Lisbon. Both sides will be desperate to keep picking up the points throughout their Champions League campaigns, but they are well matched on paper, and this could well be a draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.50)
1-1 Draw
Dinamo Zagreb vs Monaco
Dinamo Zagreb ($4.75)
Monaco ($1.80)
Draw ($4.10)
Following a humbling at Bayern Munich, things don’t get much easier for Dinamo Zagreb, with Monaco up next. Monaco won well against Barcelona last time out and should take enough confidence from that to prevail again here.
Betting tip: Monaco to win the match ($1.80)
Monaco to win 3-1
Lille vs Real Madrid
Lille ($6.00)
Real Madrid ($1.57)
Draw ($4.50)
Champions Real Madrid look to have a tricky little assignment on their hands here, as they travel to French giants Lille. Both sides will be bang up for it and Lille probably have a goal in them but Real should come out on top in this one.
Betting tip: Real Madrid to win the match ($1.57)
Real Madrid to win 3-1
Liverpool vs Bologna
Liverpool ($1.22)
Bologna ($15.00)
Draw ($7.50)
Arne Slot’s Liverpool are on fire and next up is the visit of Bologna. The reds are being tipped to go all the way in the Champions League this season and whilst Bologna will have a good go at them, Liverpool should in comfortably.
Betting tip: Liverpool to win the match ($1.22)
Liverpool to win 3-1
RB Leipzig vs Juventus
RB Leipzig ($2.30)
Juventus ($3.20)
Draw ($3.60)
German giants RB Leipzig will be looking to test themselves against Juventus, in what should be a great game in East Germany. Calling this one is tough, which makes the draw the most plausible prediction.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.60)
1-1 Draw
Sturm Graz vs Club Brugge
Sturm Graz ($2.55)
Club Brugge ($2.75)
Draw ($3.60)
Austrian side Sturm Graz take on Belgian champions Club Brugge, in what should be a good one on the Slovene border. Calling it is tough, but Club Brugge have plenty of recent Champions League experience, which could see them over the line here.
Betting tip: Club Brugge to win the match ($2.75)
Club Brugge to win 2-1
Champions League Match Day 2 multi bet
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We’re backing four results this week as a multi with a betting stake of $50:
Liverpool vs Bologna – Liverpool
Lille vs Real Madrid – Real Madrid
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic – Borussia Dortmund
Inter Milan vs Crvena Zvezda – Inter Milan
A $50 wager would pay out $161.55 if successful – at the current odds.
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