UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 1 – Stats | Odds  

Trust me, I’m speechless. It all feels like some kind of warfare at this point. We are born right on time to witness these kinds of elite moments. It feels like we are just lucky enough to see these insane things. This is purely an elite era to look at the UEFA Champions League. Have you seen the lineups? The matchups? This is just brutal, even to see the matchups. These teams are not meant to be playing around. They are a hell of a dangerous and aggressive group of players who could get things done with just 50% of effort. But let’s take this one thing out of our minds. I know who you are watching this for. The PSV vs USG and the Athletic Club vs Arsenal are going to take place. And none could stop you from getting the best sports info from Betting Premier.

The last Leg 2 of 2 just went like the speed of light; to be honest, the entire match just went right the opposite of what we had expected it would be. Fenerbahce faced a red card, and Benfica scored a single goal that secured the win for that match. And the Kairat vs Celtic match ended with a zero-goal match. Pretty bland, but with a few penalties of 3-2, this made the match fall into the hands of Kairat. The Pafos vs Crvena Zvezda match ended with a simple 1-1 as they already have an aggregate of 3-2. Club Brugge has scored 9 solid goals against the Rangers. This left my jaw on the ground. This is just another example that things will not go as we expect. Football is chaos and surprises. And it’s just guaranteed as always. Explore more about the football predictions at Betting Premier.

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PSV vs Union Saint-Gilloise

The PSV vs Union Saint-Gilloise in the Championship League 2025-26, Matchday 1. Kick-off starts at Philips Stadium on 16th September, at 12:45 PM ET.

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Predictions

We don’t have the H2H data as this is the first match between the Dutch and the Belgian sides in the Champions League. But we do have some H2H in the European League as well, and PSV has played around a total of 4 games against the Belgians and still failed to secure a win. This is the first UEFA Champions League match for the Union Saint-Gilloise, which shows that the USG literally has no idea about the Champions League. This is really bad, in my opinion, though they have tons of experience. That alone will might or might not help. The entire game plan will go down the drain if they don’t know what they are dealing with. Things may not work out the way they always wanted. And this match has a higher possibility of PSV securing the win with ease. Want more of this Champions League? Follow Betting Premier.

Athletic Club vs Arsenal

The Athletic Club vs Arsenal F.C. in the Championship League 2025-26, Matchday 1. Kick-off starts at San Mames on 16th September, at 12:45 PM ET.

Predictions

Trust me, even a prediction system will fail to decide on this one because this will be the first competitive match. This Athletic Club vs Arsenal is really sketchy, to be honest, because both teams have got the Grit. And both teams know what they are doing. Athletic Club has only lost 2 games in their last 10 games they have faced. That too in the home match. And I am going to put my hands on the Athletic Club. Why, you may ask. Because they already have a winning streak going on. If the Athletic have won, they will become the first to have six consecutive matches in the Champions League. This means they have already had the momentum and the rhythm they always needed. They just have to have a good plan to outsmart the Arsenal. And that is going to happen, and they will secure the win.

Juventus vs Dortmund

The Juventus FC vs Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 1. Kick-off starts at Allianz Stadium on 16th September, at 03:00 PM ET.

Predictions

They have faced a lot of stuff together. They have also played around 10 matches. That truly means that they both know what they are doing and what plans they might take, and the way they play is easily read by both of them. Dortmund is kind of weak when it comes to playing an away game. As they have already lost 5 games out of 6 games they have played. Here is the interesting part, and you probably are not going to believe it. Juventus have never lost a game before in the UEFA Champions League. How cool is that? That is how precise the Juventus is, they don’t play around. As they have played 14 games and won 11 games and drawn 3 games, they have played. Look, I know what I’m talking about. But it’s Juventus, and there is one possibility that Juventus will secure the win.

Benfica vs Qarabag FK

The S.L. Benfica vs Qarabağ FK in the Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 1. Kick-off starts at Estádio da Luz on 16th September, at 03:00 PM ET.

Predictions

Nope, I don’t even think about deciding between one of these two. This is the easiest one so far. I’d go all in on the Qarabağ because the amount of experience they have, especially in the Champions League, is just brutal. This is the 12th match for Qarabağ to feature in the Champions League. I mean, Benfica have secured a lot of wins earlier too, but just not against Qarabağ. In the previous season, they failed to prioritize winning, and they have failed to win 6 matches they have ever played. Which is clearly a bad move to make at this time. Creates a huge effect. And they just managed to score only 2 goals in total. Which is genuinely a bad thing when it’s now. This shows that Benfica does not have as much Grit as Qarabağ; this clearly shows that Qarabağ has the most possibility to win the game with little effort.

Tottenham vs Villarreal

The Tottenham Hotspur F.C. vs Villarreal CF in the Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 1. Kick-off starts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 16th September, at 03:00 PM ET.

Predictions

I hate to break it to you, Tottenham fans, but they have been in bad form in recent days. They have not even managed to win half of the matches they have played earlier. As they have managed to win only one match in the last 11 matches they have played. This shows they have no momentum or force to face further matches. I think they genuinely lost the fierceness they have in their minds. On the other hand, we have Villarreal losing a series of 7 matches in a row, as they are still looking for their first win. How miserable is that even? Could be worse than this? This match is just between 2 slow and tired players who are chasing triumph after a long time. But this could end in favour of Villarreal as they already have much experience in the Champions League. They will secure the win easily.

Real Madrid vs Marseille

The Real Madrid CF vs Olympique de Marseille in the Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 1. Kick-off starts at Bernabéu Stadium on 16th September, at 03:00 PM ET.

Predictions

Ha, easy pick, Real Madrid for sure. Let me make this thing as easy as possible; they have won the last 4 games against Marseille. And Marseille is the most they have defeated. This shows that for Real Madrid; this is the easiest match to win. They don’t even have to put much effort into beating the skill out of them. I mean, who on earth will pick the Marseille when Real Madrid has a 100 percent clean record against the Marseille? This is the living proof that this match doesn’t even have 2 sides of the coin. This is the 27th match for Real Madrid at home, and they are already showing strength in their home position is guaranteed and strong. Now, against a team they have 100% record against is the easiest thing they could ever face. Real Madrid will secure the triumph with a pure record again.

Olympiacos vs Pafos

The Olympiacos F.C. vs Pafos FC in the Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 1. Kick-off starts at Karaiskakis Stadium on 17th September, at 12:20 PM ET.

Predictions

Between Olympiacos and Pafos, it’s the 3rd matchup ever. Olympiacos have been in bad form recently. They have also lost 16 matches out of 20 they have ever played. And the Pafos also have a greater chance of winning because they already have the tempo and strong players. They have won the last 5 games in the last 10 games they have played. It’s not bad, but it’s still better than Olympiacos. This shows some strong foundation for Pafos to win this match with ease. This is not going to be much easier. Neither do they really know about the form, nor do they know about the synergy levels of the players in the game. This is going to be even easier for the Pafos if they find out what they are dealing with. And the game and ball possession will be under the control of Pafos.

Slavia Praha vs Bodo/Glimt

The SK Slavia Prague vs FK Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League 2025-26, Matchday 1. Kick-off starts at Fortuna Arena on 17th September, at 12:45 PM ET.

Predictions

This matchup is going to be a little crappy because no one has faced each other before. There are no H2H matches between these two teams. But in accordance with the last match, the Bodo have been doing well. They have smoked the Kristiansund with 7-1, which is purely skill. Having such good defence is considered the goat for sure. On the other hand, we have Praha, which has struggled to score even 2 goals to end the game in a draw. This shows that Prague has a recent issue, and gameplay lags. Bodo has a greater chance and a better game plan compared to Praha. This not only helps the Bodo to win this particular game. But to win every single game they are going to face in the upcoming. With this, the match will fall into the hands of the Bodo/Glimt for the first time ever.

Bayern vs Chelsea

The FC Bayern Munich vs Chelsea F.C. in the Champions League 2025-26, Matchday 1. Kick-off starts at Philips Stadium on 17th September, at 03:00 PM ET.

Predictions

Let’s not go anywhere and just stay where we are, in the Champions League. Bayern Munich has won 3 games. And that 3 games out of the 4 games are against the same Chelsea that they are matched up with right now. This is an easy match for Bayern. But what if Chelsea has other plans? Chelsea has already lost 60% of the games they have played against Bayern. But also, Bayern have only lost 1 match out of 11 games at home. This shows that Bayern could be defeated at home too. This means Chelsea has a thin chance. Not too big, not too small, just about right. If they utilize it properly, they can flip the entire game and show some power. With a proper change in the gameplay and the game plan, Chelsea could win the game with ease. Otherwise, Bayern has the highest chance of winning the game.

PSG vs Atalanta

The Paris Saint-Germain F.C. vs Atalanta BC in the Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 1. Kick-off starts at Philips Stadium on 17th September, at 03:00 PM ET.

Predictions

The PSG vs. Atalanta match in the Champions League is indeed needed. PSG will maintain the record and the dominance over any team they have ever faced. This means that the PSG will focus more on the attacking side and not let anyone close to their goal net. Atalanta is now under the new lead of Ivan Juric, but he has never led any teams in the Champions League. This game could turn into ways no one looked at. Expect chaos and unexpected turns that will take place. PSG got the experienced boss, Luis Enrique; with his lead, the team has won 64% of the games that he took the lead on. Look, Atalanta have got the resilience. But against the PSG, it will be a little conversational. Italians have the power, but PSG is not someone who lets the power control the match, nor them. This will end up in the hands of the PSG.

Ajax vs Inter

The AFC Ajax vs Inter Milan in the Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 1. Kick-off starts at Johan Cruijff ArenA on 17th September, at 03:00 PM ET.

Predictions

Just believe me or not, Ajax have failed to win any game of their 4 UEFA Champions League. This shows that they have no way of knowing how they are going to win the next match. And they don’t even know what they might be dealing with. Milan is unbeaten across all of their 12 matches they have ever played. A stronger attacking and midfield game is what they are so strong at. However, inter being the most ferocious attacker, it will be even harder for Ajax to win this match. The only key thing to notice is what could go wrong? Inter being a consecutive winner this match will be another victory for them again. Which means they have the better strategy and the synergy among themselves. The victory will be secured by Inter Milan.

Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid

The Liverpool F.C. vs Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League 2025-26 Matchday 1. Kick-off starts at Anfield Stadium on 17th September, at 03:00 PM ET.

Predictions

Liverpool has been doing well in the past matches. But recently, they have failed to secure the vital matches. As they are only stronger in the home games, they really do struggle right now. That too against the Atletico is something that is a real threat to them. They have to be careful in any point of their game, because things might change so quickly. Meanwhile, the Atletico Madrid have only lost one of the last 10 games they have ever played. This is the complete opposite and contrast for the teams. It’s like black and white, either this or that. This will flip all the way around if it’s done right. And Liverpool might pull off a wild change in the gameplay. Anyhow, for the form that is seen right now. Atletico Madrid will surely be the one who secures the win against Liverpool.