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- Arsenal strong 2/7 favourites to beat Bayer Leverkusen after a 1-1 first leg
- Liverpool must overturn a 1-0 deficit against Galatasaray at Anfield
- Bodø/Glimt stunned Sporting 3-0 in the first leg to take control of the tie
Champions League Second Leg Preview: Quarter-Final Places on the Line
The Champions League returns this midweek with the Round of 16 second legs, where several of Europe’s biggest clubs will attempt to secure their place in the quarter-finals.
UK betting sites have priced up the decisive fixtures with a mixture of comfortable leads and tightly balanced ties heading into the return matches.
Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are among the favourites with bet365 to win their respective second-leg matches, while Liverpool face the challenge of overturning a narrow deficit against Galatasaray.
Below is a full breakdown of the latest odds and what to expect from each tie.
Tuesday's Champions League Second Leg Matches
Sporting vs Bodø/Glimt (First Leg: 0-3)
| Result | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting | 4/7 | 63.6% |
| Draw | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Bodø/Glimt | 7/2 | 22.2% |
Bodø/Glimt take a stunning 3-0 lead into the second leg after a remarkable first-leg performance against Sporting.
The Norwegian side produced one of the standout results of the round and now sit in a commanding position to reach the quarter-finals.
Chelsea vs PSG (First Leg: 2-5)
| Result | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | 21/20 | 48.8% |
| Draw | 16/5 | 23.8% |
| PSG | 2/1 | 33.3% |
PSG head to Stamford Bridge holding a 5-2 advantage after an attacking display in the first leg.
Chelsea are slight favourites to win the match at 21/20, but overturning a three-goal deficit against one of Europe’s most dangerous attacking teams will be extremely difficult.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid (First Leg: 0-3)
| Result | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Man City | 1/2 | 66.7% |
| Draw | 17/4 | 19.0% |
| Real Madrid | 4/1 | 20.0% |
Real Madrid stunned Manchester City with a 3-0 first-leg victory, leaving Pep Guardiola’s side needing a huge comeback at the Etihad.
City remain strong 1/2 favourites to win the match, but Madrid’s experience in managing knockout ties makes them extremely dangerous when holding an aggregate lead.
Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen (First Leg: 1-1)
| Result | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 2/7 | 77.8% |
| Draw | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 9/1 | 10.0% |
Arsenal return to the Emirates with the tie perfectly balanced after a 1-1 draw in Germany.
Mikel Arteta’s side are heavy 2/7 favourites to win the second leg and progress, with bookmakers expecting their home advantage to prove decisive.
Wednesday’s Champions League Second Leg Matches
Barcelona vs Newcastle (First Leg: 1-1)
| Result | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 11/20 | 64.5% |
| Draw | 15/4 | 21.1% |
| Newcastle | 15/4 | 21.1% |
One of the most intriguing ties sees Barcelona host Newcastle after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Barcelona are favourites at 11/20, but Newcastle have already shown they can compete with Europe’s elite during their Champions League campaign.
Liverpool vs Galatasaray (First Leg: 0-1)
| Result | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 1/4 | 80.0% |
| Draw | 11/2 | 15.4% |
| Galatasaray | 9/1 | 10.0% |
Liverpool must overturn a 1-0 deficit after Galatasaray won the first leg.
Despite trailing in the tie, the Reds are strong 1/4 favourites to win the match at Anfield, where European nights have often produced dramatic comebacks.
Bayern Munich vs Atalanta (First Leg: 6-1)
| Result | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich | 3/10 | 76.9% |
| Draw | 9/2 | 18.2% |
| Atalanta | 17/2 | 10.5% |
Bayern Munich effectively sealed qualification in the first leg with a dominant 6-1 victory.
The German champions are again heavy favourites at 3/10 to win the return leg.
Atalanta would require one of the greatest Champions League comebacks to turn the tie around.
Tottenham vs Atletico Madrid (First Leg: 2-5)
| Result | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Tottenham | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Draw | 11/4 | 26.7% |
| Atletico Madrid | 31/20 | 39.2% |
Tottenham face a huge task after losing 5-2 in the first leg.
Spurs are still 6/4 favourites to win the match, but Atletico Madrid’s defensive structure makes protecting a three-goal advantage extremely manageable.
Champions League 2025/26 Winner Odds
| Team | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Bayern Munich | 10/3 | 23.1% |
| Barcelona | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| PSG | 13/2 | 13.3% |
| Real Madrid | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Liverpool | 10/1 | 9.1% |
| Atletico Madrid | 16/1 | 5.9% |
| Man City | 25/1 | 3.8% |
Arsenal lead the outright betting at 5/2, with bookmakers rating them as the most likely champions if they progress past Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayern Munich follow at 10/3, while Barcelona sit third favourites at 6/1.
Manchester City’s price of 25/1 reflects the difficult position they face after their heavy first-leg defeat to Real Madrid.
Where To Bet on the Champions League
Fans looking to bet on the Champions League can compare odds across major UK betting sites, where a wide range of markets are available on both match results and qualification.
Bet365 are sponsors of the Champions League and they currently offer odds on all Round of 16 second-leg matches along with outright markets to win the competition.
Punters can also find enhanced prices, promotions and free bets across the best football betting sites covering Champions League fixtures.
