The first round of Champions League fixtures in 2025 gets underway, with some huge sides chasing precious points to book their place in the knockout rounds.
European behemoths Manchester City, PSG and Real Madrid all have big tasks on their hands to reach the next stages of the competition and this feels like a big round for plenty of sides.
For the likes of Liverpool and Barcelona, they can afford to rest a few of their bigger names, with qualification assured but they won’t want to ease off the gas now.
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 7 Predictions
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Atalanta vs Sturm Graz
Atalanta ($1.20)
Sturm Graz ($15.00)
Draw ($7.50)
Europa League holders Atalanta have been in decent form in the Champions League this season and they will be looking to keep that going here. Sturm have struggled in the UCL so far and Atalanta should have no issues seeing them off at home.
Betting tip: Atalanta to win the match ($1.20)
Atalanta to win 3-0
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Monaco ($2.60)
Aston Villa ($2.80)
Draw ($3.65)
Two sides in the top 16 meet here, as Monaco host Aston Villa. Unai Emery’s Villa side look to be building confidence this season, across each of their competitions and they will be chasing at least a draw here in Monaco.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.65)
1-1 Draw
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Atletico Madrid ($2.50)
Bayer Leverkusen ($3.10)
Draw ($3.40)
Two of the biggest sides in Europe meet here, as Atletico Madrid host Bayer Leverkusen. Both should comfortably progress to the knockout rounds, but neither will want to be beaten here.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.40)
1-1 Draw
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Benfica ($3.50)
Barcelona ($2.05)
Draw ($4.20)
High-flying Barcelona will be desperate to keep pace with Liverpool, as they host Benfica. The Portuguese side are always dangerous, but Barcelona should pick up a 6th UCL win in a row.
Betting tip: Barcelona to win the match ($2.05)
Barcelona to win 2-1
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Bologna ($3.50)
Borussia Dortmund ($2.15)
Draw ($3.75)
Bologna have found it tough going in the Champions League and things shouldn’t get too much easier here against Borussia Dortmund. The Germans have been saving their best stuff for the Champions League and should prevail here.
Betting tip: Borussia Dortmund to win the match ($2.15)
Borussia Dortmund to win 2-1
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Club Brugge ($3.30)
Juventus ($2.30)
Draw ($3.40)
Belgian side Club Brugge will be looking to lay down the gauntlet to Juventus here, still carrying hope of reaching the knockout rounds but the Italian’s are a tough nut to crack and should prevail.
Betting tip: Juventus to win the match ($2.30)
Juventus to win 2-1
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Crvena Zvezda ($4.40)
PSV ($1.75)
Draw ($4.40)
Crvena Zvezda have been able to demonstrate a decent level in the Champions League this season but taking on PSV Eindhoven is never easy. The atmosphere in Belgrade will be tasty but PSV should find a way to win.
Betting tip: PSV to win the match ($1.75)
PSV to win 3-1
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Liverpool ($1.32)
Lille ($12.00)
Draw ($6.20)
Table topping Liverpool have both the Champions League and the Premier League in their grasp this term and Lille await next. The French side have picked up some good results in the competition so far, but Liverpool should see them off.
Betting tip: Liverpool to win the match ($1.32)
Liverpool to win 3-1
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Slovan Bratislava ($12.00)
Stuttgart ($1.25)
Draw ($7.00)
Slovan Bratislava have found it very tough going in the Champions League and with Stuttgart still in control of their own destiny in terms of qualification for the knockout rounds, the Germans should win well here.
Betting tip: Stuttgart to win the match ($1.25)
Stuttgart to win 3-0
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RB Leipzig ($2.88)
Sporting Lisbon ($2.40)
Draw ($3.70)
Basement dwellers RB Leipzig are yet to pick up a point in the Champions League this term but have a chance to rectify that against Sporting Lisbon. This will be tight, with a draw potentially on the agenda in East Germany.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.70)
2-2 Draw
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Shakhtar Donetsk ($2.75)
Brest ($2.70)
Draw ($3.40)
French side Brest have been one of the stories of the Champions League so far and this is a tough assignment against Shakhtar Donetsk. Both sides need points to progress and may end up settling for a draw.
Betting tip: The match to finish as a draw ($3.40)
1-1 Draw
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AC Milan ($1.48)
Girona ($7.50)
Draw ($4.80)
Italian giants AC Milan are in the mix for a knockout round spot and Girona await next. The Spaniards have really struggled to cope with the demands of the Champions League and Milan should comfortably see them off.
Betting tip: AC Milan to win the match ($1.48)
AC Milan to win 3-0
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Arsenal ($1.14)
Dinamo Zagreb ($25.00)
Draw ($10.00)
Arsenal have found the past few games tough in the Premier League, but Dinamo Zagreb look to be the perfect tonic on paper. The Gunners need a big win and should get one here against the Croatians.
Betting tip: Arsenal to win the match ($1.14)
Arsenal to win 5-0
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Celtic ($1.36)
Young Boys ($9.00)
Draw ($5.75)
Brendan Rodgers is really getting a tune out of his Celtic side now, and they look ready to rock here against Young Boys. A home win would see Celtic all-but qualified and they should get over the line here.
Betting tip: Celtic to win the match ($1.36)
Celtic to win 3-1
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Feyenoord ($7.00)
Bayern Munich ($1.45)
Draw ($5.10)
Dutch giants Feyenoord still have their destiny in their own hands in the UCL this term, but Bayern Munich is never an easy game. The German’s are going well under Vincent Kompany and should get over the line here.
Betting tip: Bayern Munich to win the match ($1.45)
Bayern Munich to win 2-1
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PSG ($2.55)
Manchester City ($2.75)
Draw ($3.60)
A huge game lies in wait here for PSG and Manchester City. Both sides need results to step towards getting into the knockout stages, but home advantage could prove telling for PSG.
Betting tip: PSG to win the match ($2.55)
PSG to win 2-1
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Real Madrid ($1.10)
Salzburg ($31.00)
Draw ($13.00)
Defending champions Real Madrid have made tough work of finishing inside the top 24 but they are firm favourites here against Salzburg. The Austrians have struggled in the UCL this season and Real should pick up a comfortable win.
Betting tip: Real Madrid to win the match ($1.10)
Real Madrid to win 4-0
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Sparta Prague ($8.50)
Inter Milan ($1.44)
Draw ($5.00)
Czech giants Sparta Prague have been battling away in the Champions League without much avail and Inter Milan won’t be an easy assignment. The Italians are going well and should prevail here.
Betting tip: Inter Milan to win the match ($1.44)
Inter Milan to win 3-1
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We’re backing four results this week as a multi with a betting stake of $50:
Sparta Prague vs Inter Milan – Inter Milan
Feyenoord vs Bayern Munich – Bayern Munich
Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund – Borussia Dortmund
Liverpool vs Lille – Liverpool
A $50 wager would pay out $458.55 if successful – at the current odds.
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