Champions League: PSG vs RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund vs Club Brugge & Dynamo Kiev vs Barcelona
The Champions League returns following an action packed international break and there is still plenty to play for in the group stages. PSG have work to do as they look to qualify from a hotly contested Group H alongside Manchester United, RB Leipzig and Istanbul Basaksehir. Barcelona can secure qualification from Group G – having won their opening 3 fixtures whilst Dynamo Kiev will be hoping to make life difficult for them. Much fancied Borussia Dortmund have picked up 6 points from their opening 3 games and a meeting with Club Brugge at Signal Iduna Park could be critical in their pursuit of qualification.
Group F
Borussia Dortmund vs Club Brugge
Match Winner Odds:
Borussia Dortmund
With two wins from their opening 3 Champions League games, Borussia Dortmund sit top of Champions League Group F. They have a one point cushion on Lazio below them and they will be hoping to keep picking up points and secure their route out of the group stages.
Club Brugge
Belgian giants Club Brugge are coming of age in elite level European competition and with 4 points from their opening 3 games they will be hoping to keep the pressure on the teams above, The Europa League is always a carrot for sides that finish third in their group and Brugge will be looking to hang on to that as a minimum.
Odds and Predictions
Borussia Dortmund are strong at home and they will be hoping to repel Club Brugge.
Both teams to score – NO – 0.65
Erling Haaland is banging the goals in for club and country and few would bet against him netting again here.
Erling Haaland to score anytime – 0.95
Score Prediction:
Borussia Dortmund 2 – 0 Club Brugge – 6.11
Result Prediction:
Borussia Dortmund will be aware of the threats Club Brugge pose but should prevail at home here.
Borussia Dortmund to win the match – 0.29
Group G
Dynamo Kiev vs Barcelona
Match Winner Odds:
Dynamo Kiev
Ukrainian giants Dynamo Kiev continue to compete consistently in the Champions League but with only 1 point from their opening 3 group games, they look to have a mountain to climb in Group G. With Juventus and Ferencvaros still to play too, it’s very much now or never for Dynamo.
Barcelona
Serial Champions League winners Barcelona haven’t been at their best domestically this season but with 3 wins from 3 in European competition, they look to have one foot in the knockout stages and a win here could all but secure that.
Odds and Predictions
Barcelona have been struggling defensively this season and Dynamo Kiev will fancy their chances of nicking a goal.
Both teams to score – YES – 0.67
Lionel Messi remains the go-to man for Barcelona in all competitions and he looks set to score again here.
Lionel Messi to score anytime – 0.60
Score Prediction:
Dynamo Kiev 1 – 3 Barcelona – 12.51
Result Prediction:
This should be an excellent game, between two good sides but Barcelona’s quality should see them through this test.
Barcelona to win the match – 0.67
Group H
PSG vs RB Leipzig
Match Winner Odds:
PSG
Following their run to the Champions League final last year, PSG looked set to challenge once more this season but with only 3 points from their opening 3 games, they look to have work to do to progress from Group H.
RB Leipzig
Similarly, last year’s semi finalists RB Leipzig have made tough work of their group stage games so far, epitomised by their 5-0 thrashing at Manchester United. They have already beaten PSG in the group this year though and they will be seeking a double this term.
Odds and Predictions
Both sides look to play on the front foot and goals look guaranteed.
Both teams to score – YES – 0.65
Kylian Mbappe always steps up for PSG when it matters, particularly in European games.
Kylian Mbappe to score anytime – 0.75
Score Prediction:
PSG 2 – 1 RB Leipzig – 7.67
Result Prediction:
Leipzig will push PSG hard here, but the French side should come out on top here.
PSG to win the match – 0.65
