The Champions League is back for Matchday 3, featuring 18 matches over just two days.
Some huge fixtures are on the schedule — including a mouth-watering clash in Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid and an exciting Real Madrid vs Juventus contest.
Discover our full preview and betting tips for some of the most anticipated encounters this week, along with the best football bet odds to help guide your online sports betting.
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Draw between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid @ 4.15
One of the standout fixtures of Matchday 3. Arsenal have been flawless so far, winning both of their opening games without conceding a single goal. Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, lost their opener to Liverpool but bounced back with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
This matchup promises to be tightly contested and could well end in an entertaining draw. The Gunners have lost just once in all competitions this season (8 wins, 1 draw), while Atletico are inspired by Julian Alvarez, who has been decisive in his last five games with 5 goals and 2 assists.
Worth noting: Arsenal have never beaten Atletico Madrid in their history — another reason to back a share of the points here.
Manchester City to win & both teams to score vs Villarreal @ 3.10
Villarreal are still searching for their first Champions League win this season. The Spanish side lost narrowly to Tottenham (1-0) in North London before drawing 2-2 at home against Juventus.
Despite boasting offensive talents such as Nicolas Pepe and Georges Mikautadze, Villarreal’s defence may struggle to withstand the relentless pressure of Pep Guardiola’s side — particularly with Erling Haaland in unstoppable form.
Across all competitions, the Norwegian striker has already netted 14 goals in just 10 appearances, including 3 in the Champions League. Expect City to dominate and Villarreal to at least get on the scoresheet.
Real Madrid vs Juventus: Kylian Mbappé to score 2+ goals @ 4.50
After a mixed start, despite an incredible previous season, Kylian Mbappé is now the undisputed leader of Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid. The French superstar has already scored 10 goals and provided 2 assists in La Liga, along with 5 more goals in the Champions League.
Fresh off a hat-trick in the 5-0 win over Kairat Almaty on Matchday 2, which came after a game-winning brace vs Marseille, Mbappé looks determined to dominate every competition with Los Blancos.
Against a fragile Juventus defence, which has already conceded six goals in two European matches (against Dortmund and Villarreal) this term, the stage is set for Mbappé to shine again at the famous Bernabéu.
Sporting CP vs Marseille: Mason Greenwood to score anytime @ 2.75
Both Marseille and Mason Greenwood are in outstanding form. The Ligue 1 leaders are coming off a spectacular 6-2 victory over Le Havre, highlighted by a four-goal performance from the English winger.
Greenwood already has seven goals in all competitions and looks more confident than ever this season. Tireless, clinical, and constantly creating danger, he has become OM’s undisputed attacking focal point.
Although this trip to Lisbon will be challenging, Roberto De Zerbi’s side have proven they can score against anyone. Expect Greenwood to make his mark once again on the biggest European stage.
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