Champions League betting tips & predictions | Matchday 6 preview

Matchday 6 of UEFA Champions League 2024-25 has several high-profile encounters lined up on Wednesday and Thursday (AEDT). Atalanta will host defending champions Real Madrid, and Barcelona will be on the road against Borussia Dortmund. Here are our free soccer betting picks for this week’s action in Europe’s premier club competition.

Atalanta v Real Madrid

Wednesday, December 11 – 7am AEDT – Gewiss Stadium

Champions League holders Real Madrid will have their work cut out on their midweek trip to Italy to face Serie A leaders Atalanta. Sitting 24th in the standings after losing to Lille, AC Milan and Liverpool, the inconsistent Blancos could find themselves suffering a third consecutive UCL loss.

Bayer Leverkusen v Inter Milan

Wednesday, December 11 – 7am AEDT – BayArena

One of only three unbeaten teams in the Champions League this season, second-placed Internazionale will be eager to secure a fifth consecutive win against hosts Bayer Leverkusen, who are sixth on the ladder. Marcus Thuram scored his 10th league goal of the campaign last Friday, and online bookmakers are paying +210 for the Inter forward to find the back of the net against the defensively suspect Bundesliga champions.

RB Leipzig v Aston Villa

Wednesday, December 11 – 7am AEDT – Leipzig Stadium

After securing one point from their last two UCL games, ninth-placed Aston Villa will be hoping for a change of fortune against winless RB Leipzig, who are third from bottom in the 36-team format. Villa have conceded only once this season in the Champions League, so back the EPL outfit to hand their struggling opponents a sixth consecutive defeat.

Juventus v Manchester City

Thursday, December 12 – 7am AEDT – Juventus Stadium

Manchester City, sitting 17th, have only won one of their last nine games across the board, while Juventus have drawn five of their last six games in all competitions. Given that both sides are struggling, these two teams could end up settling for a point apiece.

Borussia Dortmund v Barcelona

Thursday, December 12 – 7am AEDT – Signal Iduna Park

Both with 12 points, third-placed Barcelona will be aiming to secure a fifth successive European win on their trip to Borussia Dortmund, who are a position behind them. Robert Lewandowski leads the Champions League scoring charts with seven goals, and leading sports betting sites are paying +105 for the Barca forward to add to his tally against his former side.

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