The Champions League is back for a 3rd round, featuring some blockbuster matches in a double-header this week. Matches start tonight with Barcelona hosting Olympiakos and Kairat hosting Pafos at 19:45. Eight matches are on the menu today and tomorrow, and with that, we have the latest Champions League Round 3 betting predictions on this page.
Champions League Round 3 Betting
The 3rd round of the Champions League should bring plenty of interesting matches on the menu. Current champ PSG visits Bayer Leverkusen in a tricky match, with several first-team players missing. Arsenal hosts Atletico Madrid in another exciting match, while Manchester City has a tricky visit to Villareal.
Let’s check out all the matches for the third round before picking the top Champions League Round 3 predictions.
| Tuesday, October 21 | |
| Barcelona | Olympiakos |
| Kairat Almaty | Pafos |
| Arsenal | Atletico Madrid |
| Bayer Leverkusen | PSG |
| FC Copenhagen | Borussia Dortmund |
| Newcastle | Benfica |
| PSV | Napoli |
| Royale Union SG | Inter Milan |
| Villareal | Manchester City |
| Wednesday, October 22 | |
| Athletic Bilbao | Qarabag |
| Galatasaray | Bodo/Glimt |
| Atalanta | Slavia Prague |
| Bayern Munich | Club Brugge KV |
| Chelsea | Ajax |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | Liverpool |
| Monaco | Tottenham |
| Real Madrid | Juventus |
| Sporting CP | Marseille |
The Most Interesting Matches from CL Round 3
Our Champions League Round 3 preview includes the top three matches this round. Let’s take a look at them below and see which team has the edge and some valuable Champions League betting options.
Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal will be looking to continue the perfect start against a tricky Atletico Madrid side. The Madrid team has had an underwhelming start to the season, and will be looking to get back to winning ways.
- Location: London, England, Emirates Stadium
- Kick-off: 21:00 CET
- Date: Tuesday, October 21
Arsenal Team News
None Madueke, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, and Gabriel Jesus are on the sidelines for Arsenal. Piero Hincapie could be back in action, with all other players from last weekend’s PL match available.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Giulliano Simeone and Color Galagher may be back in Diego Simeone’s team. Johnny Cardoso will miss out, but Atletico have Julian Alvarez up front who’s been in fantastic form so far.
Best Bet
Both teams will be looking to win the match, and have enough quality to score. We’re picking the Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid best bet to be both teams to score and over 2.5. Bettors might also take a look at the correct score, with most experts calling it a 2-1 win for Arsenal.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Paris Saint-Germain
Bayer Leverkusen may be far from its Bundesliga-winning days from a couple of years ago, but the team is still fighting to prove its worth in the CL. Our Champions League Round 3 betting predictions suggest that it may be a tough nut to break for the reigning champion, even if the Paris has the edge.
- Location: Leverkusen, Germany, Bay Arena
- Kick-off: 21:00 CET
- Date: Tuesday, October 21
Paris Saint-Germain kicked off this CL in fashion, thrashing Atalanta 4-0 in the first match and beating Barca away 2-1. Leverkusen has drawn twice in the opening rounds. The German team is looking for a turnaround and will be looking to put in a great performance against PSG. It will need to be an error-free performance, as PSG has enough quality to beat anyone in the league.
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Nathan Tella, Lucas Vazquez, Exequiel Palacios, Axel Tape, and Malik Tillman are all ruled out for Leverkusen. Quansah and Patrik Schick are questionable, too after missing the last Bundesliga match.
PSG Team News
Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele is close to a return, but he won’t feature in the Champions League Round 3 against Leverkusen. Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz are doubtful as well.
Best Bet
The best bet would be a PSG win, but it doesn’t bring the best value (1.67 at BetPlays). We suggest both teams to score and a narrow Paris Saint-Germain win. A totals bet over 2.5 goals remains a good pick as well.
Real Madrid vs Juventus
Our Champions League Round 3 betting predictions continue with the most exciting match of the round – Real Madrid vs Juventus. It’s a clash between two blockbuster teams, both of which will be looking for the win.
- Location: Madrid, Spain, Santiago Bernabeu
- Kick-off: 21:00 CET
- Date: Tuesday, October 22
Real Madrid is a major favorite, firing on all cylinders in every competition so far. Juventus has had a so-so campaign, but that doesn’t take away from its quality. Expect a match of goals on both sides, or a larger margin win for Real Madrid with Kylian Mbappe to score.
Real Madrid Team News
Dani Carvajal, Dean Huijsen, Franco Mastantuono, Antonio Rudiger, and Ferland Mendy are all out for Real Madrid. The team’s defense is slightly porous, which may present opportunities for Juventus.
Juventus Team News
Juventus will be missing Arkadiusz Milik, Bremer, Juan Cabral, Carlo Pinsoglio, and Fabio Miretti. The first-team squad is healthy, so the team will face Real at nearly full strength.
Best Bet
Bettors who don’t like to pick a winner in this match—with the Champions League Round 3 odds suggesting a big gap—can go for Kylian Mbappe to score one or two goals. The Frenchman has had an exceptional season so far and will be looking to add to his goal tally. The Bianconeri may score a goal, but the current Champions League round 3 tips from experts suggest a clear Real Madrid win.
Expert Champions League Round 3 Tips
Our Champions League Round 3 preview suggests solid action elsewhere as well. Barcelona is a clear favorite against Olympiakos, but picking the Spanish team to win in the 1st and 2nd half offers better value. Totals over 3 goals are also a good option for Canadian bettors who are feeling a bit more adventurous.
Sporting vs Marseille is another close match where betting on goalscorers makes sense. Bettors should look at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score as he’s been in good form all season.
Watch for lines in the goal betting market, especially for matches such as PSV vs Napoli and Newcastle vs Benfica. The new CL format introduced last year has increased the goalscoring action with teams having nothing left to lose in the league phase. This opens up numerous Champions League Round 3 betting opportunities, giving Canadian punters a variety of markets to keep their eyes on.
