UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 predictions and betting odds

The UEFA Champions League is up and running, and the second round of matches is just around the corner. There will be nine games each on Tuesday, September 30, and Wednesday, October 1, so we can prepare for two nights full of emotions, drama, and, of course, spectacular goals. Barcelona will host the defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain, but that's not the only highlight of Matchday 2.

MightyTips provides UCL odds for all 18 games and previews five of them, where we see a good betting option. We'll make our predictions and give some Champions League tips, which should help you in making a value bet.

Here are the Champions League odds for 3-way outcome betting ahead of the games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are the heaviest favourites, despite playing away from home. Arsenal is the third biggest favourite before the home game against Olympiacos. All matches kick off at 21:00 CET, unless stated otherwise.

Kairat Almaty vs Real Madrid prediction

The biggest favourites of Matchday 2 made an exhausting trip to Almaty, which is over 16,000 km long and took around 11 hours. Real have lost their first match of the season on Saturday, beaten 5-2 by Atletico in the Madrid derby. Captain Dani Carvajal was injured in that game, and he is out for at least a couple of weeks. While all other squad A players flew to Kazakhstan, we are pretty sure that Xabi Alonso will rest his leaders and play as many youngsters as possible.

Kairat are just a point behind Astana in the Kazakhstan Premier League and had over a week to prepare for this match. With a sell-out stadium charging them forward, the hosts will surely put up a strong resistance, while the jetlag will be another of Real's problems. That's why we suggest betting on Kairat +2.5 goals at 2.05.

Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham prediction

The Norwegian club reached the semifinals of the last UEFA Europa League, where they were twice defeated with a two-goal margin by the eventual winners, Tottenham Hotspur. Bodo/Glimt are a tough nut to crack; however, the capital club made a great start in the Premier League, beating Manchester City in the process.

Their key striker, Richarlison, is in great form, scoring three goals in the league. The injured Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Yves Bissouma are all yet to play this year, but the team is doing just fine without them. With all the respect to Bodo/Glimt, this is Spurs' match to lose, and they should beat the Scandinavian team once again.

Galatasaray vs Liverpool prediction

While Galatasaray made a flawless start in the Süper Lig, winning the first seven games, they suffered a 5-1 humiliating defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt in the first UCL match. Obviously, the level of the local league can't be compared to top European contenders, and that's why playing against Liverpool will always be an uphill task.

The Reds lost their first points in the Premier League, beaten 2-1 at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Arne Slot's team will look to get back on track immediately. Federico Chiesa, who scored at the weekend, is now included in the Champions League squad, which is a huge boost to the English champions. Liverpool will play against Chelsea on Saturday, and Slot might rest some of his players, but three points in Istanbul still look very feasible.

Borussia Dortmund vs Athletic Bilbao prediction

The first pick from Wednesday's games is the match in Dortmund. Borussia are another team with a great start in their respective national league. Young defender Aaron Anselmino is the only absentee, and Serhou Guirassy, last season's joint-best UCL goalscorer, netted four goals in the Bundesliga.

Athletic have earned just one draw in their last five official matches, and the team is clearly suffering at the moment. Besides, many key players are injured, which makes Ernesto Valverde's job even harder. There is an alternative of betting on Guirassy to score at 1.83, but we opt for betting on Borussia to win on the exact same odds.

Napoli vs Sporting prediction

Napoli were beaten 2-1 at AC Milan on Sunday, suffering their first Serie A defeat of the season. Now they take on Sporting, who made an equally impressive start in their league. Antonio Conte is a seasoned tactician, and he has all the tools to earn three points here. The hosts have a much stronger squad, despite some injuries in the defensive line. After losing to Manchester City in the first UCL game, they have to win this time out.

Statistics are on Napoli's side, too. Sporting haven't won in the last 10 games against Serie A sides, and they have never triumphed in Italy, achieving just four draws in 17 matches. That's why we believe betting on Napoli to win here is a reasonable thing to do.

Start by analysing the teams, looking at their recent performances, and reviewing any updates on player availability. You should also take into account factors such as travel demands, motivation, and potential fatigue. It's wise to compare odds across multiple bookmakers to find the best value. Above all, establish a fixed budget, follow it strictly, and avoid chasing losses, if there are any. Placing bets on the UEFA Champions League should add to the fun of watching football, not create financial stress. Keep an eye on our round-by-round Champions League predictions and tips during the whole campaign.