UEFA Champions League Matchday 7 Expert Tips & Predictions

The Champions League continues apace in 2026, with some fantastic fixtures on the card and plenty to play for across the UCL table.

With a 100% record to boast, Arsenal look to be the side to catch as things stand, while the likes of Bayern Munich, PSG and Manchester City are all in hot pursuit.

Reaching the knockout round will be the key objective for plenty of sides and the likes of Benfica, Napoli and Bayer Leverkusen all need points this week to be sure of their place in the next round.

All eighteen games feel significant this week and here are our Champions League tips for the seventh round of group stage fixtures in the 2025/26:

2025/26 UEFA Champions League MD7 Predictions

—

Kairat Almaty vs Club Brugge

Betting Tip: Club Brugge to win the match @ $1.60

BET NOW

Kairat ($6.00)

Club Brugge ($1.60)

Draw ($4.50)

Two sides with relative mountains to climb in order to be playing in the knockout rounds meet here, as Club Brugge travel to Kairat. For the Kazakh side, this feels like a big one but Club Brugge should pick them off in this one.

Club Brugge to win 2-1

—

Bodo/Glimt vs Manchester City

Betting Tip: Manchester City to win the match @ $1.40

BET NOW

Bodo/Glimt ($7.20)

Manchester City ($1.40)

Draw ($6.00)

Following their Manchester derby defeat, Manchester City will be looking to bounce back here in the Arctic circle against Bodo/Glimt. The Norwegians continue to impress at the highest level, but Pep Guardiola’s side should get over the line here.

Manchester City to win 2-0

—

FC Copenhagen vs Napoli

Betting Tip: Napoli to win the match @ $1.92

BET NOW

FC Copenhagen ($4.50)

Napoli ($1.92)

Draw ($3.70)

Antonio Conte’s Napoli have endured a tricky few games in the Champions League this season and this looks like it will be another tough encounter for them in the Danish capital. FC Copenhagen are a good outfit, but Napoli should get the job done in this one.

Napoli to win 2-1

—

Inter Milan vs Arsenal

Betting Tip: Arsenal to win the match @ $2.60

BET NOW

Inter Milan ($2.75)

Arsenal ($2.60)

Draw ($3.50)

Two of the front runners for the Champions League title this season square off here, as Inter Milan host Arsenal. The Gunners have a perfect record to protect, and they should be full of confidence, enabling them to pick up an important win at the San Siro.

Arsenal to win 2-1

—

Olympiakos vs Bayer Leverkusen

Betting Tip: Bayer Leverkusen to win the match @ $2.75

BET NOW

Olympiakos ($2.60)

Bayer Leverkusen ($2.75)

Draw ($3.40)

German giants Bayer Leverkusen are cutting it fine in their chase for a knockout spot in the Champions League and they will be eager to pick up a win here in Athens. Olympiakos are a good outfit, but Leverkusen should have too much for them here.

Bayer Leverkusen to win 3-1

—

Real Madrid vs Monaco

Betting Tip: Real Madrid to win the match @ $1.30

BET NOW

Real Madrid ($1.30)

Monaco ($10.00)

Draw ($5.50)

It has been a rough few weeks for Real Madrid and they will be desperate to get back on track here against Monaco. The side from the principality are a good team, who won’t give it up easily, but Madrid should pick up the win at home.

Real Madrid to win 3-2

—

Sporting Lisbon vs PSG

Betting Tip: PSG to win the match @ $1.87

BET NOW

Sporting Lisbon ($4.10)

PSG ($1.87)

Draw ($4.20)

Defending champions PSG will be put to the test in Portugal, as they take on an improving Sporting Lisbon side. PSG are clicking into gear, but they know they will need to be at their best to overcome this young and exciting Sporting side here.

PSG to win 2-1

—

Tottenham vs Borussia Dortmund

Betting Tip: The match to finish as a draw @ $3.50

BET NOW

Tottenham ($2.50)

Borussia Dortmund ($2.75)

Draw ($3.50)

It has been an awful period for Thomas Frank and Tottenham, but the Champions League has provided a touch of solace, and they take on Borussia Dortmund here. Goals could be on the agenda, with not much to split the sides and the draw feels like the good value play.

2-2 Draw

—

Villarreal vs Ajax

Betting Tip: Villarreal to win the match @ $1.60

BET NOW

Villarreal ($1.60)

Ajax ($5.40)

Draw ($4.20)

Dutch giants Ajax have endured a tough time of it in the Champions League thus far and they travel to Villarreal more in hope than expectation. Neither side is in particularly good nick, but Villarreal should prevail in this one.

Villarreal to win 3-1

—

FK Qarabag vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Betting Tip: Eintracht Frankfurt to win the match @ $2.22

BET NOW

FK Qarabag ($3.10)

Eintracht Frankfurt ($2.22)

Draw ($3.80)

Eintracht Frankfurt need to start picking up points quickly if they are to have any aspirations of cracking the top 24 and this is a tough one for them at FK Qarabag. The hosts are ticking along pretty well but in the midst of a winter break, Frankfurt should be in a better position to win this one.

Eintracht Frankfurt to win 2-1

—

Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid

Betting Tip: Atletico Madrid to win the match @ $2.05

BET NOW

Galatasaray ($3.40)

Atletico Madrid ($2.05)

Draw ($3.90)

Galatasaray will be eager to start picking up points again in their Champions League campaign and they take on Atletico Madrid in this one. Neither side is in particularly good form, but Atletico should have enough to get this one done.

Atletico Madrid to win 2-1

—

Atalanta vs Athletic Bilbao

Betting Tip: Atalanta to win the match @ $1.91

BET NOW

Atalanta ($1.91)

Athletic Bilbao ($4.50)

Draw ($3.60)

High flying Atalanta are in fine fettle in the Champions League, and they will want to keep picking up points here against Athletic Bilbao. The side from the Basque region are a good outfit but Atalanta play with confidence at home and they should prevail here.

Atalanta to win 2-1

—

Chelsea vs Paphos FC

Betting Tip: Chelsea to win the match @ $1.14

BET NOW

Chelsea ($1.14)

Paphos FC ($19.00)

Draw ($9.50)

Cypriot side Paphos FC have been enjoying the Champions League rollercoaster this season, but Chelsea look to be ticking over again nicely for new manager Liam Rosenior and the blues should triumph in this one.

Chelsea to win 4-0

—

Juventus vs Benfica

Betting Tip: Juventus to win the match @ $1.90

BET NOW

Juventus ($1.90)

Benfica ($4.75)

Draw ($3.75)

Italian behemoths Juventus haven’t had the season they may have hoped for this term, but they remain a very dangerous outfit, who take on Benfica next. Jose Mourinho is doing a decent job with Benfica, but Juve should prosper here.

Juventus to win 3-1

—

Marseille vs Liverpool

Betting Tip: Liverpool to win the match @ $1.95

BET NOW

Marseille ($3.75)

Liverpool ($1.95)

Draw ($3.50)

Liverpool have been slugging it out in the Premier League of late and they will be hoping for a welcome distraction in the Champions League here. Marseille are a very good team at home, but Liverpool should come out on top in this one.

Liverpool to win 3-1

—

Bayern Munich vs Union St Gilloise

Betting Tip: Bayern Munich to win the match @ $1.14

BET NOW

Bayern Munich ($1.14)

Union St Gilloise ($27.00)

Draw ($11.00)

Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich will be eager to keep their superb run of form going, as they take on Union St Gilloise at home. Bayern have had way too much for all before them this term and the Belgians won’t trouble them in this one.

Bayern Munich to win 5-0

—

Newcastle United vs PSV Eindhoven

Betting Tip: Newcastle United to win the match @ $1.48

BET NOW

Newcastle United ($1.48)

PSV Eindhoven ($6.50)

Draw ($5.25)

Newcastle United will be doing all they can to finish inside the top eight in the qualifying rounds and thy take on PSV Eindhoven next. Both sides have serious quality in their ranks, but Toon should get over the line at home.

Newcastle United to win 3-1

—

Slavia Prague vs Barcelona

Betting Tip: Barcelona to win the match @ $1.40

BET NOW

Slavia Prague ($9.50)

Barcelona ($1.40)

Draw ($5.50)

One of the favourites to win the competition as whole Barcelona will be looking to make sure of their top eight spot, as they travel to Slavia Prague. The gulf in quality should be apparent from the outset and Barca should cruise through this test.

Barcelona to win 4-0

—

2025/26 Champions League MD7 multi bet

—

We’re backing four results on MD6, as an accumulator with a betting stake of $50:

Bayern Munich vs Union St Gilloise – Bayern Munich
Real Madrid vs Monaco – Real Madrid
Slavia Prague vs Barcelona – Barcelona
Bodo/Glimt vs Manchester City – Manchester City

Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid & Manchester City @ $4.80

Bet Now

Sports Writer

Sam Hayes

Combining his sports coaching career with freelance journalism, Sam is a sports betting writer for various online publications.

He is looking to develop both his respective coaching and writing careers, whilst incorporating his other huge passion - travelling the world.

Sam currently lives and works in Milan, Italy and playing/following/writing about cricket, football (soccer), tennis, formula 1 and golf continue to take up much of his spare time.