Champions League Best Bets Matchweek 3: UCL Expert Picks & Predictions
Things are heating up quickly in Europe’s top club competition, and I'm sharing my Champions League best bets for Matchday 3.
I'm focusing on two results and a player prop for this week’s trifecta, including Atletico Madrid, Napoli, and Harry Kane.
Champions League best bets: Matchweek 3
Here are my Champions League predictions for Matchweek 3 as part of our soccer picks this week.
| Match | Bet | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Stuttgart vs. Atletico Madrid | Atletico Madrid ML | +115 via FanDuel |
| Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal | Harry Kane goal or assist | -140 via FanDuel |
| Napoli vs. Bodo/Glimt | Napoli & Under 4.5 goals | +115 via BetMGM |
Best Champions League bet: Atletico Madrid (+115 at BetMGM)
After stumbling out of the starting gate, Atletico Madrid have been in indomitable form, winning six in a row by a combined 14-2. Diego Simeone’s side are second in La Liga, securing 22 points from 27. They’re coming off a confident 2-0 victory over Manchester United and face a Stuttgart side that has struggled with inconsistency from the start of the campaign.
Stuttgart sit tied for 13th in the Bundesliga after suffering four losses in six matches. Stuttgart won both Champions League matches, but that reflects more on their weaker opponents (Viking FK and Slovan Bratislava).
Atletico lost to Liverpool at Anfield in Matchday 1, but have won four of five away matches in La Liga.
- Kickoff: Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET
- Venue: MHP Arena (Stuttgart)
- How to watch: Paramount+
More Champions League Matchweek 3 predictions
Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal: Harry Kane goal or assist (-140 via FanDuel)
Kane has 15 goals and two assists against Arsenal in 22 meetings. Since joining Bayern Munich, Kane has potted one in three meetings.
As has been the case since arriving in Bavaria, Kane is in form. He’s seemingly unerringly prolific, and England’s captain is putting up video game numbers yet again. Kane has nine goals and six assists in 10 matches, amassing four goal contributions (3 goals, 1 assist) in two Champions League matches.
He faces a much tougher task against Arsenal’s stingy defense. However, Kane has either scored or assisted on 42% of Bayern’s goals, so if they score, there’s a solid chance No. 9 will be involved.
- Kickoff: Wednesday at 3 p.m. ET
- Venue: Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany)
- How to watch: Paramount+
Napoli vs. Bodo/Glimt: Napoli ML & Under 4.5 goals (+115 via BetMGM)
I’m not taking anything away from Bodo/Glimt, who again proved their pedigree and resilience in a 1-0 home win over Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 2. While a solid outfit at home, I believe they will struggle away against Serie A side Napoli.
Napoli have endured a poor start to the season and sit in ninth place in Serie A with 10 points from 21. Napoli are a much better side at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, having won two of their last three league matches there.
Their only defeat came against a Como side in terrific form.
- Kickoff: Tuesday, 3 p.m. ET
- Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona (Naples, Italy)
- How to watch: Paramount+
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