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- 14 teams tied on 3 points after opening round of Champions League fixtures
- Chelsea, Tottenham, and Liverpool feature on Tuesday; Arsenal and Man City on Wednesday
- bet365 report 30% of football bets on Matchday 1 week were on the Champions League
Champions League Matchday 2 Betting Preview: English Clubs Back in Action
The Champions League league phase continues this week, with UK betting sites offering a huge range of markets as 18 fixtures are played across Tuesday and Wednesday.
After one round of games, 14 teams are tied on three points, underlining how competitive the revamped format is shaping up to be.
For punters, this is already proving to be one of the most popular competitions of the season.
Bet365 report that 30.31% of all football bet slips during Matchday 1 week were placed on the Champions League, with the Full Time Result market leading the way in popularity.
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Champions League Matchday 2 Fixtures
Tuesday 30 September
- Atalanta vs Club Brugge (18:45)
- Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid (18:45)
- Atlético de Madrid vs Frankfurt
- Chelsea vs Benfica
- Inter vs Slavia Praha
- Bodø/Glimt vs Tottenham
- Galatasaray vs Liverpool
- Marseille vs Ajax
- Pafos vs Bayern München
Wednesday 1 October
- Qarabağ vs Copenhagen (18:45)
- Union Saint-Gilloise vs Newcastle United (18:45)
- Arsenal vs Olympiacos
- Monaco vs Manchester City
- Leverkusen vs PSV Eindhoven
- Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Club
- Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain
- Napoli vs Sporting CP
- Villarreal vs Juventus
English Clubs in Focus
Five English sides take centre stage this week:
- Chelsea host Benfica, with Jose Mourinho returning to Stamford Bridge as boss of the Portuguese team.
- Tottenham travel to Norway to face Bodø/Glimt, a tricky away fixture given the conditions and atmosphere.
- Liverpool head to Istanbul to face Galatasaray, a classic European night at one of football’s most intimidating venues.
- On Wednesday, Arsenal welcome Olympiacos, while Manchester City face a tough away trip to Monaco.
Early stages of the new league format make every point vital, with sides now aiming to secure a top-eight place that brings automatic progression to the Round of 16.
Betting Trends and Market Insight
The early betting data is clear: punters with bet365 are focusing heavily on the Full Time Result market, especially in games involving big-name clubs.
Expect heavy volume on matches featuring Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, with the other English clubs also driving strong activity.
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Where To Bet on the Champions League
If you’re looking to back your selections on this week’s matches, top football betting sites are offering a wide range of outright and match-specific markets.
Bet365, one of the leading UK betting sites, are currently running an excellent welcome offer for new customers:
Bet £10 & Get £30 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365
Bet365 give up to £10 back in free bets on Tuesday
Up to £10 back in Free Bets on Bet Builders with minimum odds of EVS or greater on any UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday:
Up to £10 back on free bets
Bet Builders with minimum odds of EVS or greater on any UEFA Champions League match taking place on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 20:00 UK Time. New and eligible customers only. Free Bets paid as Bet Credits within 24 hours. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Bet restrictions, time limits and T&Cs apply.
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