The UEFA Champions League returns on Tuesday night with another round of high-profile clashes as Europe’s elite battle for early qualification. Several heavyweight names are in action, and with table standings starting to take shape, every point now carries extra significance.
We’ve selected three standout fixtures for closer inspection, namely Slavia Prague v Arsenal, Liverpool v Real Madrid, and Tottenham v FC Copenhagen.
Arsenal aim to maintain their perfect record against Slavia Prague, Liverpool renew their fierce rivalry with Real Madrid at Anfield, while Tottenham look to assert home dominance against struggling FC Copenhagen.
Let’s dive into the match-by-match previews and betting angles for Tuesday’s action below.
Slavia Prague v Arsenal – click here to bet
Arsenal travel to Prague with a perfect record and will be firm favourites to continue their winning run. The Gunners have yet to concede a goal in this season’s competition, brushing aside Athletic Bilbao, Olympiacos Piraeus, and Atlético Madrid by an aggregate of 8–0.
Slavia Prague, meanwhile, sit near the bottom of the log with two points from three outings. A 2–2 home draw with Bodo/Glimt was followed by defeats to Inter Milan (0–3) and Atalanta (0–0 draw), showing defensive grit but little cutting edge up front.
Head-to-Head
The sides last met in the 2020/21 Europa League quarter-finals, where Arsenal advanced comfortably (aggregate 5–1). Their Champions League encounters in 2007/08 ended 7–0 and 0–0. Overall record: Arsenal 2 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses.
Match Odds
Slavia Prague 11.00 | Draw 5.75 | Arsenal 1.29
Arsenal are overwhelming favourites, and given their current form, another professional away performance looks likely. Slavia’s resilience could keep it competitive for a while, but the gulf in class should tell.
Suggested Bet: Match Result and Both Teams to Score Arsenal and No at 1.93
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Liverpool v Real Madrid – Click here to bet
Anfield hosts another heavyweight European clash as Liverpool take on Real Madrid in a matchup steeped in Champions League history. The sides have met repeatedly in recent years, producing some unforgettable moments and plenty of goals.
Real Madrid arrive in imperious form, having taken maximum points from their opening three group games. Wins over Marseille, Kairat Almaty and Juventus have them well placed to qualify early, with eight goals scored and only one conceded. Their attacking depth and experience under pressure continue to make them the benchmark in Europe.
Liverpool’s group campaign has been more mixed. They opened with a thrilling 3–2 home win over Atlético Madrid, followed by a disappointing 0–1 defeat to Galatasaray before responding strongly with a 5–1 away victory at Eintracht Frankfurt. They remain dangerous at Anfield but will need defensive discipline to contain Madrid’s firepower.
Head-to-Head
In recent years, Real Madrid have had the best this fixture, winning seven of the last twelve meetings. However, Liverpool did come out on top the last time they met, a 2–0 home victory in November 2024. The overall record stands at Real Madrid 7 wins, Liverpool 4 wins, and 1 draw.
Match Odds
Liverpool 2.50 | Draw 3.85 | Real Madrid 2.60
The odds reflect just how finely balanced this clash is, with the bookies struggling to find a clear favourite. Liverpool’s home advantage has them edging it, but Madrid’s European pedigree and form cannot be ignored.
I think the draw is a big runner here.
Suggested Bet: The draw at 3.85
Tottenham v FC Copenhagen – Click here to bet
Tottenham will look to improve on their current position of 15th when they welcome Danish side FC Copenhagen to North London. Spurs remain unbeaten after three matches, though two draws have left them needing a victory to strengthen their qualification hopes.
They have been solid rather than spectacular, a 1–0 home win over Villarreal was followed by 2–2 and 0–0 draws away to Bodo/Glimt and Monaco respectively. Spurs have shown defensive structure but will want more cutting edge in front of goal, particularly at home.
FC Copenhagen, by contrast, have struggled in the early stages of the campaign. A 2–2 home draw with Bayer Leverkusen has been their only point so far, with defeats to Qarabag (0–2) and Borussia Dortmund (2–4) exposing their defensive vulnerabilities. They now face another tough assignment against a side much stronger on paper.
Head-to-Head
This will be the first ever competitive meeting between Tottenham Hotspur and FC Copenhagen.
Match Odds
Tottenham 1.36 | Draw 5.25 | FC Copenhagen 8.00
The hosts are heavy favourites and should have too much quality across the park. Copenhagen will likely sit deep and try to frustrate, but Spurs’ patience and superior firepower should eventually pay off.
Suggested Bet: Asian Handicap Spurs -1.5 goals at 1.95
All odds correct at time of writing but subject to change
