This is the turning point for the UEFA Champions League: matchday 8 is here, and the rest of the games will be decided by its outcome. The matchups are always something fans are buzzing about. Because this upcoming matchup is filled with intense games, it is making the fans feel even more tense. Let’s not wait and get into the insights, because no one is going to give you the betting insights as Betting Premier does, click here.
Some games are meant to be witnessed; you could have missed out on all the matchdays recently. But this one is not something you can miss and get along with the rest of the UEFA Champions League phases. That is not how it works, because these upcoming matchups will shift the momentum of the entire UEFA Champions League. Follow us for more football content, more insights, previews, and recaps.
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Recent Games Recap:
Matchday 7 ended, and the games shook the audience. The fans expected less, but the game delivered the most diabolical performance, leaving them stunned. Kairat faced Club Brugge and lost. Club Brugge scored 4 goals and won the game. Tottenham faced Dortmund and defeated them. Tottenham took control of the game and didn’t let go of a single factor that could have been lost. For more recaps about the recent UEFA Champions League, follow us.
Other vital games include PSG losing to Sporting; Sporting won 2 -1. Liverpool kept a clean sheet while scoring 3 goals against Marseille in Matchday 7. Chelsea also kept a clean sheet in its win over Pafos. It wasn’t a fast goal-fest but a slow, stable game that favoured Chelsea to win and keep a clean sheet. Bayern scored 2 goals and beat Union Saint-Gillo.
Upcoming Games in UEFA Champions League
Liverpool vs Qarabag FK
The Liverpool F.C. vs Qarabağ FK in the Champions League 2025-26, Matchday 8. Kick-off starts at Anfield, Liverpool, on 28th January 2026.
Liverpool is at its peak; it might have lost 2 games this season. But their performance against Marseille showed their true potential. The way they kept the clean sheet while scoring 3 solid goals tells that their offence is no joke. They showed what they truly are, and Marseille could do nothing. On the other end, Qarabag FK beat Eintracht Frankfurt; Eintracht Frankfurt scored 2 goals and pushed hard, but Qarabag FK was strong in possession and had pass accuracy through the roof. They have multiple attempted shots and scored 3 solid goals that sealed the win.
Predictions
Expect a fast-paced game where Liverpool controls the action. Qarabag FK could flip the game in an instant, but Liverpool isn’t that easy to break. This could end in a draw or a Liverpool win. There is no way Qarabag FK is going to finish this game easily. Liverpool’s form is close to perfect, and Qarabag FK’s current form is good but not good enough to defeat Liverpool. Qarabag FK also has to focus more on their defence, as in their last game, but even more carefully. Liverpool will win the upcoming game against Qarabag FK.
PSG vs Newcastle
The Paris Saint-Germain F.C. vs Newcastle United F.C. in the Champions League 2025-26, Matchday 8. On 28th January 2026, the game is confirmed to take place at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
PSG faced Sporting and lost. PSG scored 1 goal and didn’t push any harder. Sporting dominated the game and scored 2 goals, securing a win. In fact, PSG had most of the control over the game, but their lack of defence cost them this game. On the other hand, Newcastle beat PSV. They kept a clean sheet and won their last UEFA Champions League game.
Predictions
New Castle is in their best form. They have kept a clean sheet against PSV, have lost only 1 of their last 5 games, and their performance is purely tactical. On the other hand, PSG has lost 2 of its last 5 games, and its results have been completely inconsistent. This is going to be an easier game for New Castle. Expect Newcastle to win the upcoming UEFA Champions League game against PSG.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham
The Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Hotspur F.C. in the Champions League 2025-26, Matchday 8. Kick-off starts at Frankfurt am Main. On 28th January 2026.
Eintracht Frankfurt faced Qarabag FK and lost. Eintracht Frankfurt lacked everything. They weren’t fast, were slow in defence, and their offence was just average. But they could have won the last game. Or at least made it a tie, but they lost. This resulted in a loss of form, and they have been a bit slow recently. On the other hand, Tottenham stands #5 in the standings, and their performance is great too.
Predictions
Tottenham now has the best opportunity to show its true potential. Right now, Eintracht Frankfurt is weak and a little slower. This is the best chance for Tottenham to get back into form. Expect fewer goals. Tottenham could keep a clean sheet if they push harder. This game is going to be much faster for Eintracht Frankfurt than before, because Tottenham isn’t going to take things slow. Expect Tottenham to win the upcoming UEFA Champions League game against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Arsenal vs Kairat
In the 2025-26 Champions League, Arsenal F.C. vs FC Kairat is set to take place on Matchday 8. It takes place at the Emirates Stadium in London on 28th January 2026.
The current form of the Arsenal is something no one could shake. They are at the top of the standings; they defeated Inter in the last game. Their performance and pace in the game indicate they are at the peak of their abilities. Kairat lost the last game against Club Brugge. Also, they are at the bottom of the standings, and their form is completely unfixable.
Predictions
Expect the Arsenal to control the game’s momentum, even though fans know the Arsenal is going to win the upcoming game. Arsenal is not going to take things slow and will surely get this game done in their favour, walking out. The Kairat is not going to get back into form; they are done, and there will be no chance or factor that will help them climb the standings. Expect the Arsenal to win the upcoming game against Kairat in the UEFA Champions League.
Benfica vs Real Madrid
The S.L. Benfica vs Real Madrid CF in the Champions League 2025-26, Matchday 8. The kick-off starts at Estádio da Luz, Lisbon. On 28th January 2026.
The recent performances of both look contrasting: Benfica is nearly at the bottom of the standings, while Real Madrid is at #3. Benfica also lost to Juventus in the last game. This shows they lack gameplay. On the other hand, Real Madrid faced Monaco in their last UEFA Champions League game and won; their performance was exceptional, scoring 6 goals, while Monaco scored only 1.
Predictions
Expect a fast-paced game where Real Madrid takes control. They will surely sneak in a goal or two early. This could be a goal fest for Real Madrid and could end in a clean sheet, too. Benfica doesn’t really have a good lineup or form right now. They are not going to regain momentum. Expect Real Madrid to win the upcoming game against Benfica.
PSV vs Bayern
The matchup between PSV and FC Bayern Munich in the Champions League 2025-26, Matchday 8, is confirmed for Philips Stadium, Eindhoven, on 28th January 2026.
The PSV is in 22nd place, while Bayern sits at #2. This obvious gap in the standings shows that Bayern is clearly ahead of PSV. The PSV lost against Newcastle in the latest UEFA Champions League game. On the flip side, Bayern faced the Union Saint-Gilloise and won the game by keeping a clean sheet and scoring 2 goals.
Predictions
This game is going to be a clean sheet for Bayern; PSV could score at most 1 goal. Bayern will score a few goals and start to survive the game; they are not expected to push harder this time, as it’s obvious that Bayern will win. They will take things slow and steady, and Bayern will secure the win.