Champions League Betting Picks & Predictions for Matchday 1

Matchday 1: Betting Odds, Predictions, and Expert Picks

The highly anticipated Champions League group stage is finally upon us, with matchday 1 set to kick off on Tuesday, September 6th. With 32 teams vying for the coveted trophy, there are plenty of exciting matches to look forward to, and bettors will be eager to place their wagers on the potential winners.

Group A: Liverpool, Napoli, Ajax, Rangers

Group A is a particularly intriguing group, with Liverpool and Napoli emerging as the favorites to advance to the knockout stages. Liverpool, the 2019 champions, will be looking to make a strong start to their campaign, while Napoli will be hoping to build on their impressive Serie A form.

Ajax and Rangers are the underdogs in Group A, but both teams have the potential to cause an upset. Ajax has a rich history in the Champions League, while Rangers will be making their first appearance in the competition since 2010.

Group B: Porto, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Club Brugge

Group B is another closely contested group, with Porto and Atletico Madrid likely to battle it out for top spot. Porto has won the Champions League twice in the past, while Atletico Madrid has been a regular presence in the latter stages of the competition.

Bayer Leverkusen and Club Brugge are the outsiders in Group B, but both teams have the quality to spring a surprise. Leverkusen has a number of talented young players, while Club Brugge is the current Belgian champion.

Group C: Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Inter Milan, Viktoria Plzen

Group C is arguably the toughest group of all, with Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Inter Milan all in contention to qualify for the knockout stages. Bayern Munich is the reigning Bundesliga champion and one of the favorites to win the Champions League this season.

Barcelona and Inter Milan are both former Champions League winners, and they will be looking to challenge Bayern Munich for top spot in Group C. Viktoria Plzen is the underdog in the group, but the Czech champions have a good chance of causing an upset.

Group D: Tottenham Hotspur, Eintracht Frankfurt, Sporting CP, Marseille

Group D is a more open group, with Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt the favorites to advance. Tottenham Hotspur has a strong squad and will be hoping to make a deep run in the Champions League this season.

Eintracht Frankfurt is the current Europa League champion, and they will be looking to carry their good form into the Champions League. Sporting CP and Marseille are the underdogs in Group D, but both teams have the potential to cause an upset.