With European action kicking off on Wednesday evening, the penultimate round of the Champions League group stage will take center stage in midweek.
As Premier League strugglers Liverpool turn their attention back to European duties, the likes of Chelsea and reigning Spanish champions Barcelona will star in a stacked schedule.
For those of you looking for some midweek excitement, we’ve taken a look at some of the most attractive betting tips for Wednesday’s Champions League.
20:00 Slavia Prague vs Barcelona
Barcelona looked desperate for an immediate response as they watched their sensational purple spell come to an end last weekend as they lost 2-1 at Real Sociedad.
Nevertheless, Hansi Flick’s men still lead the charge at the top of the La Liga standings and are considered a standout contender to defend their domestic crown in 2026. They have still won each of their other eleven games in all competitions.
After being crowned Super Cup champions in Saudi Arabia last week when they recorded a thrilling 3-2 victory against arch-rivals Real Madrid, the Spanish icons should be excited to turn their attention back to the Champions League on Wednesday evening.
Despite seeing some inconsistencies on the continent this season, Barca know they can officially punch their ticket to the knockout stage here and will be confident of making a statement on foreign soil.
Flick’s superstar side were last seen in European action, claiming a 2-1 win at home to German side Eintracht Frankfurt. They hope to build a real Champions League attack this year.
Heading into the festive break with an impressive seven-point cushion at the top of the First League and looking to gallop to defend their national crown this season, Slavia Prague have embarked on another Czech romp.
But as they officially started the new year with a monumental challenge at the Fortuna Arena, Jindrich Trpisovsky’s men have completely failed to find their feet on the European stage.
Last seen in Champions League action when they were blown away by struggling Tottenham as they slumped to a routine 3-0 draw in North London, Slavia are still waiting to get a first Champions League win on the board.
Similarly, they have also failed to find the net in all their last five consecutive clashes on the continent, with just three points from any of their six European clashes this season.
After losing 2-1 when they last welcomed Barcelona to the Fortuna Arena in November 2019, Slavia will be more than aware that they face another monumental challenge in midweek.
Betting tip Slavia Prague vs Barcelona: Barcelona wins and goals under 4.5 @ 21/20 with Pribet
20:00 Juventus – Benfica
Having seen their sensational purple patch come to an abrupt end this weekend when they lost 1-0 at Cagliari, Juventus will be looking for an immediate response on Wednesday evening.
But knowing that they can get a ticket for the knockout stages of the Champions League here, the Old Lady will be excited to return to Turin in mid-week.
Luciano Spalletti’s men were last seen in European action, securing a 2-0 win against Champions League debutants Pafos. They have built a reputation for their extensive dominance on home soil.
Including a 2-1 win against bitter domestic rivals Roma, Juventus are unbeaten in all fourteen of their clashes in Turin in all competitions so far this season. Spalletti’s team has also not suffered a single defeat in front of its own supporters in the past ten months.
Although Juve have not suffered back-to-back defeats since late October, Juve could face a potential European banana peel in midweek.
Benfica claimed a welcome boost at the weekend when they secured a 2-0 win at Rio Ave and will be desperate to use that horror performance as a platform to build on.
As they watch their Primeira Liga title dreams take a major hit at both ends as the new year opens, Jose Mourinho’s men have won just a pair of their previous five appearances in all competitions.
Despite being labeled as major underdogs on Wednesday night, the Portuguese giants will certainly be excited about a shocking record in Turin.
They secured a 2-0 win when they last traveled to Juventus for a Champions League match 12 months ago, they have won successive trips to the Old Lady by an aggregate score of 4-1 and they will be looking for another iconic upset.
By securing another 2-0 victory when they traveled to Dutch giants Ajax on November 25, Benfica are more than capable of asking real questions on foreign soil.
Juventus vs Benfica Betting tip: Fredrik Aursnes over 1.5 fouls @ 5/2 with Luckster
Wednesday Champions League Double
- Slavia Prague vs Barcelona – Barcelona wins and goals under 4.5 @ 21/20
- Juventus vs Benfica – Fredrik Aursnes over 1.5 fouls @ 5/2
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