Champions League Matchday 4 Preview

As the UEFA Champions League enters its fourth matchday in its new format, expectations are high among the 36 participating teams.

Each team is eager to secure positive results that will not only improve their current standings in the table but also strengthen their prospects of advancing to the round of 16 of the prestigious tournament.

Right now, we have Aston Villa and Liverpool as the only teams to have won all three games. However, we have several teams with seven points and others with six, so the fight to advance directly and lead the table will be intense until the end.

Below, we bring you the preview of the best matches of this Champions League matchday 4, with their respective betting odds and our free predictions.

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Champions League Matchday 4: Real Madrid vs. Milan

Real Madrid comes into this matchday after playing a somewhat complicated tournament, as they have a record of two wins and one loss, with eight goals scored and two conceded. After winning their first match against Stuttgart, Real Madrid was surprised by Lille in France and ended up losing 0-1. Finally, in their third match, Los Blancos recovered from a 0-2 deficit against Borussia Dortmund to win 5-2 with a masterful performance by Vinicius Jr.

On the other hand, Milan has had a poor start to the tournament, as they began with two consecutive defeats against Liverpool (1-3) and Bayer Leverkusen (0-1). However, they recovered in the third matchday with an excellent victory over Club Brugge by 3-1, so they arrived with a lot of confidence to this matchday 4. In addition, we must take into account that the team comes from beating Monza in its most recent match in Serie A, with a score of 1-0.

For this match, our prediction is a win for Real Madrid.

Real Madrid vs. Milan Betting Pick: Real Madrid.

Champions League Matchday 4: Sporting vs. Manchester City

Both teams approach this match with a winning mentality, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive game. Having secured victories in their respective previous matches, Manchester City and Sporting Lisbon will look to continue their winning streaks and secure another.

Sporting Lisbon comes into the day on the back of a 2-0 win over Sturm Graz, and their record shows one draw and two wins, having scored five goals and conceded just one. Furthermore, Sporting is coming off a 5-0 victory over Estrella Amadora in the Primeira Liga.

Meanwhile, Manchester City’s dominant 5-0 win over Sparta Prague highlights their impressive form, having the same record as Sporting and nine goals scored without conceding any. However, Pep Guardiola’s side are coming off a surprise Premier League loss to Bournemouth with a 1-2 scoreline.

Their most recent match in the UEFA Champions League 2021/22 ended in a 0-0 draw. It corresponded to the round of 16,and came after a 0-5 thrashing by City in Lisbon.

Our prediction is a win for Manchester City.

Sporting vs. Manchester City Betting Pick: Manchester City

Champions League Matchday 4: PSG vs. Atlético Madrid

Atletico faces a crucial task as they look to bounce back and secure victory against PSG at the Parc des Princes, aiming to regain confidence and improve their prospects of advancing to the next round. With only one win and two defeats so far, Atletico’s qualification hopes hinge on a positive result. Even though there are five more rounds left, another defeat would significantly complicate the team’s situation.

Currently occupying 27th place in the standings, Atletico cannot afford to drop any further, as teams below 24th place face direct elimination without the possibility of participating in the preliminary round before the round of 16.

The Parisians have a disappointing record of one win, one draw, and one loss. However, after beating Monaco in Ligue 1, PSG strengthened their position at the top, extending their lead by six points. Their narrow win over Lens, secured by Ousmane Dembélé’s third-minute goal, showed their dominance and could have resulted in a more comprehensive scoreline.

For this match, our prediction is a win for PSG.

PSG vs. Atlético Madrid Betting Pick: PSG

Champions League Matchday 4: Inter vs. Arsenal

Inter has had a really good tournament, as they accumulated two wins and one draw. That is why they are relatively comfortably tucked, so far, in 7th place. However, facing Arsenal is not good news for them, considering that they need to win no matter what.

The Milan side drew 0-0 against City in their opening game this tournament, but then beat Red Star 4-0 and, most recently, Young Boys 1-0.

On the other hand, Arsenal is in the same situation as Inter, with a record of two wins and one draw, which keeps it with seven points in the fight for the direct places in the last 16 of the Champions League.

The Gunners started with a 0-0 draw against Atalanta, then beat PSG 2-0 and, more recently, did the same against Shaktar 1-0. However, it should be noted that Arsenal lost to Newcastle in their most recent Premier League game by 0-1.

For this match, our prediction is a 1-0 win for Inter.

Inter vs. Arsenal Betting Pick: Inter