Champions League Matchday 2 betting tips & odds | UCL 2024-25

Matchday 2 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League features a host of top-drawer fixtures. Here are our free soccer betting picks for the key encounters this week in Europe’s most prestigious club competition.

Arsenal v Paris Saint-Germain

Tuesday, October 1 – 9pm CEST – Emirates Stadium

Arsenal will be eager to secure their first Champions League win of the season against visiting PSG, who beat Girona in Matchday 1. Impressive against Manchester City and Leicester City in the EPL, expect the Gunners to cruise to victory on home soil.

Barcelona v Young Boys

Tuesday, October 1 – 9pm CEST – Barcelona Olympic Stadium

La Liga leaders Barcelona will be looking to return to winning ways following Saturday’s 4-2 defeat to Osasuna. Robert Lewandowski has netted seven times in eight Liga appearances for Barca, and leading sports betting sites are paying +240 for the Polish striker to score first against Swiss champions Young Boys.

Slovan Bratislava v Manchester City

Tuesday, October 1 – 9pm CEST – Tehelne Pole

Held to a goalless draw with Inter Milan in Matchday 1, Premier League champions Manchester City will be eager to secure all three points against Slovan Bratislava. Online bookmakers are paying +187 for the red-hot Erling Haaland to strike first against the Slovakians, who were thrashed 5-1 by Celtic in their UCL opener.

Aston Villa v Bayern Munich

Wednesday, October 2 – 9pm CEST – Villa Park

Triumphant in their openers, both Aston Villa and Bayern Munich will be eager to secure a win on Wednesday. With four goals from his Champions League opener against Dinamo Zagreb, back Bayern’s Harry Kane to score any time at -105.26 with top soccer betting sites.

Lille v Real Madrid

Wednesday, October 2 – 9pm CEST – Pierre Mauroy Stadium

Holders Real Madrid will be looking to secure another win against Lille, who lost their opener to Sporting Lisbon. Expect Carlo Ancelotti’s men to cruise to victory in France.

Liverpool v Bologna

Wednesday, October 2 – 9pm CEST – Anfield

Liverpool, 3-1 winners over AC Milan in Matchday 1, will be looking to secure maximum points against Bologna, who registered a goalless draw with Shakhtar Donetsk. Expect the searing Reds to dominate at home.

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