Champions League Matchday 2 tips & predictions | October 1

The UEFA Champions League returns this week for Matchday 2, which kicks off with eight fixtures on Wednesday morning (AEST).

UCL heavyweights Real Madrid and Liverpool head to Kazakhstan and Turkey respectively, while Chelsea and Inter look to bank three points in home ties.

Keep reading for BettingSite’s free soccer tips for the Champions League action on Tuesday.

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Atalanta vs Club Brugge

Wednesday, October 1 – 3:45am AEST – Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy

Club Brugge arrive with real momentum in Europe following a 4–1 win against AS Monaco on Matchday 1. Atalanta have been solid but far from convincing this season, including a 1–1 draw at Juventus in Serie A last weekend. Brugge’s pace in transition and set-piece threat travel well, and they can cause an upset in Bergamo.

Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid

Wednesday, October 1 – 3:45am AEST – Ortalyq Stadion, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Real Madrid’s attack can overwhelm weaker opposition, and they will keep the pressure on for 90 minutes, with scorers coming off the bench late in games. Set pieces and transitions give Kairat a path to nick one, while Madrid can rack up four or five themselves.

Inter vs Slavia Prague

Wednesday, October 1 – 5am AEST – Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Milan, Italy

Marcus Thuram is Inter’s main penalty-area target, making sharp near-post runs and attacking low crosses. With supply from Federico Dimarco and Denzel Dumfries, he gets multiple close-range chances each match. Following a Matchday 1 brace, Thuram can find the back of the net again at home to Slavia Prague.

Chelsea vs Benfica

Wednesday, October 1 – 5am AEST – Stamford Bridge, London, England

Chelsea at Stamford Bridge generate steady volume from wide service and set pieces, and they’ll force the tempo. Benfica won’t park the bus, which was evident in their 3–2 defeat to Qarabağ on September 16. Chelsea should have too much firepower across the park in what shapes as a bit of a shootout.

Atlético Madrid vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Wednesday, October 1 – 5am AEST – Cívitas Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain

Alexander Sørloth is in form for Atlético, having just scored in the 5–2 win over Real Madrid in La Liga. Frankfurt haven’t kept a clean sheet in the Bundesliga so far and are conceding roughly a goal every 35 minutes this season — exactly the kind of defence a power No.9 can punish.

Bodø/Glimt vs Tottenham Hotspur

Wednesday, October 1 – 5am AEST – Aspmyra Stadion, Bodø, Norway

Tottenham generate steady chances away from home through quick wide play, cutbacks and set pieces, so they’re well set to take control. Bodø/Glimt play front-foot, high-tempo football and rarely park the bus, which tends to produce open, high-shot games. It won’t be short on goals, but Spurs should win.

Marseille vs Ajax

Wednesday, October 1 – 5am AEST – Orange Vélodrome, Marseille, France

Mason Greenwood is in decent form for Marseille, netting two goals in five Ligue 1 games this season. He operates off the right as a left-foot finisher, attacking low crosses and cutbacks. Ajax’s back line has already shown vulnerability at UCL level, so chances should come for the Englishman.

Galatasaray vs Liverpool

Wednesday, October 1 – 5am AEST – Rams Park, Istanbul, Türkiye

Galatasaray’s UCL opener was a chaotic 5–1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt, and that’s bad news before Premier League leaders Liverpool visit Rams Park. The Reds’ press creates repeat set-piece and transition chances, which is ideal on a loud away night. Meanwhile, Gala’s domestic games at home often run goal-heavy, which can further open the game once the first goal lands.

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