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Leipzig and Liverpool square off against each other at Red Bull Arena in what is expected to be one of the most exciting games of Wednesday’s program. The Red Bulls are on a three-game winning run in Bundesliga, but they made a slow start to their Champions League campaign, losing to both Atletico Madrid and Juventus. Benjamin Sesko and Co. are desperate to grab something from the third group game, but they face a tough challenge against Arne Slot’s troops. Lois Openda should be fit for the match despite limping off with injury in a 2-0 win over Mainz at the weekend. 

The Reds, on the other hand, proved their worth in a 2-1 win over Chelsea on Sunday. Considering that Liverpool are a more experienced side than Leipzig, we are tempted to place our bets on the Premier League outfit. Diogo Jota has joined Alisson Becker and Harvey Elliott in the treatment room, while summer signing Federico Chiesa remains doubtful.

Score Prediction: RB Leipzig 1-2 Liverpool

Etihad Stadium will host Wednesday’s David-vs-Goliath clash between Manchester City and Sparta Prague. The Citizens survived Wolverhampton at the weekend and, no doubt, the triumph gave them a confidence boost. Key midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri remain in the recovery room alongside Oscar Bobb and Kyle Walker, while Nathan Ake is a major doubt. Both Phil Foden and Jack Grealish should be recalled to the starting XI. 

Sparta Prague, on the other hand, did well to hold Stuttgart to a 1-1 draw at Mercedes-Benz Arena, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry in the blue part of Manchester. As previously mentioned, David faces Goliath at Etihad Stadium and anything but a routine home win would be a big surprise. It has to be noted that the two sides meet for the first time in the elite competition. The likes of Garcia, Vitik, and Karinen are out of contention for the away team.

Score Prediction: Manchester City 4-1 Sparta Prague

Following a hard-fought win over Leganes in a small Madrid derby, Atletico Madrid will look to return to winning ways in the Champions League when they face Lille on Wednesday. Los Rojiblancos failed to impress in a 4-0 loss to Benfica, but they are surely capable of matching les Dogues at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Both Julian Alvarez and Rodrigo de Paul should be recalled to the starting XI, while defender Clement Lenglet is a major doubt after limping off with injury in the last Primera Division game. 

Lille, on the other hand, are likely to adopt a defence-minded approach in this clash, but preventing Alexander Sorloth and Co. from finding the net at “Metropolitano” is easier said than done. Les Dogues did beat Real Madrid last time out, but given their difficulties on the road in the elite competition, home win should be considered. Midfielder Angel Gomes is back from suspension for the visiting side. 

Score Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Lille

Stadion Wankdorf will host Wednesday’s Champions League clash between Young Boys and Inter. The Yellow-Blacks defeated Luzern 2-1 at the weekend to put an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions, but they are still seen as big underdogs in the Champions League showdown against the Italian champions. All Conte, Janko, and Pfeiffer are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspended players in the home team. 

The Nerazzurri, on the other hand, are on a four-game winning run in all competitions and they must be high on confidence following a hard-fought 1-0 win over AS Roma. As Inter are a more experienced side than Young Boys, we predict that Simone Inzaghi’s men are going to prove their worth on the field. Hakan Calhanoglu and Francesco Acerbi are unlikely to be risked after the duo limped off with injuries at the weekend, while Stefan de Vrij and Davide Frattesi should be recalled to the starting XI. Piotr Zielinski is yet another absentee in the away team.

Score Prediction: Young Boys 1-3 Inter Milan

Brest and Bayer Leverkusen square off against each other at Stade de Roudourou in what is expected to be an interesting Champions League clash. Brest made a flying start to their Champions League campaign, beating two Austrian sides Sturm and Salzburg in the process, but they will have a mountain to climb against the Bundesliga champions. Defender Bradley Locko and forward Abdallah Sima should be the only absentees in the home team. 

The BayArena outfit, on the other hand, aim to keep their 100% record as well after beating both Feyenoord and AC Milan in the first two group games. As Xabi Alonso’s men are high on confidence following a 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, we are tempted to bet on the Europa League vice-champions. Key midfielder Florian Wirtz should be recalled to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in the last Bundesliga game. Xabi Alonso has a full squad to choose from.

Score Prediction: Brest 1-2 Bayern Leverkusen

After surviving Celta Vigo in the La Liga round 10, Real Madrid will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Borussia Dortmund in the replay of the last season’s Champions League final. Los Blancos aim to recover from a 2-0 loss to Lille and seeing that Carlo Ancelotti can count on key players for Tuesday’s clash, home win should be considered. The likes of David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Brahim Diaz should be the only absentees in the home team. 

The Yellow-Blacks, on the other hand, recorded a hard-fought 2-1 win over St. Pauli at the weekend, but their display was anything but promising. As Real Madrid want this triumph more than Borussia Dortmund, who have already recorded two wins in the new Champions League campaign, we are going to bet on the home team. The likes of Adeyemi, Besong, Couto, Duranville, and Reyna are injured for the Bundesliga outfit, while towering defender Niclas Sule should recover in time to face the title holders.

Score Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Borussia Dortmund

Emirates Stadium will host a David-vs-Goliath clash between Arsenal and Shakhtar Donetsk. The Gunners are eager to return to winning ways following a shocking loss to Bournemouth and they we are positive that Mikel Arteta is going to field a very strong starting XI on Tuesday evening. Gabriel Martinelli is widely expected to return to the starting XI, while Bukayo Saka could play some part, but probably in the second half. 

The Miners, on the other hand, failed to impress in a 3-0 loss to Atalanta and given Arsenal’s desire to get back on course, home win should be considered. Goalkeeper Tymur Puzankov should be the only absentee in the visiting team, while important midfielder Taras Stepanenko returns to the starting XI after he was rested in a 1-0 win over Kolos at the weekend. You should know that Arsenal crushed Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 in their last meeting in London.

Score Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Shakhtar Donetsk

All eyes will be on Parc des Princes when PSG and PSV go head to head in an eagerly-awaited Champions League game. Les Parisiens aim to recover from a 2-0 loss to Arsenal and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Dutch champions. All Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, and Goncalo Ramos remain on the sidelines, while Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz is widely expected to return to the starting XI. 

PSV, on the other hand, did well to beat AZ Alkmaar in the national championship at the weekend. As Peter Bosz’s troops are likely to stick to their attacking style of play, we are tempted to put our money on over 2.5 goals. Anyhow, PSG are closer to winning Tuesday’s fixture as Luis Enrique’s men are a real force to be reckoned with at home. Defender Matteo Dams is back from the domestic ban, while the likes of Dest, Fofana, Lozano, Schouten, and Veerman remain in the recovery room for the away team.

Score Prediction: PSG 2-1 PSV Eindhoven

Buoyed by a hard-fought 1-0 win over Udinese, Milan will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Club Brugge in the Champions League round 3. The Rossoneri are eyeing their first win of the process and they have no other option but to go all guns blazing at the Belgian champions. Tammy Abraham is unlikely to be risked after limping off with injury in the last Serie A game, while the likes of Bennacer, Calabria, Florenzi, and Sportiello remain on the sidelines with injuries. 

Club Brugge, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-1 win over Westerlo, but they will have a much bigger fish to fry against AC Milan, who are a real force to be reckoned with at home. As Paulo Fonseca’s troops have been impressive at their San Siro this term, home win should be considered. Dutch defender Bjorn Meijer should be the only absentee in the away team.

Score Prediction: Inter Milan 2-0 Club Brugge

Sparkles will be flying when Liverpool and Chelsea go head to head at Anfield in the Premier League derby. The Reds are on a six-game winning run in all competitions, but Sunday’s clash will be anything but a walk in the park for Arne Slot’s troops. Both Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott are major doubts, while Caoimhin Kelleher should start in goal in Alisson Becker’s absence. The Blues, on the other hand, failed to turn their dominance into victory in a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. 

Chelsea, though, are likely to stick to their attacking style of play and given Liverpool’s offensive potential, a high-scoring affair is on the horizon. Left-back Marc Cucurella serves a one-game ban, while both Wesley Fofana and Reece James remain on the sidelines with injuries. In their last meeting at Anfield Liverpool recorded a thrilling 4-1 win over Chelsea and yet another goals galore is on the cards.

Score Prediction: Liverpool 3-2 Chelsea