This week marks the last chance for teams to secure a spot in the knockout stages. The stakes are high, and it’s do-or-die on the pitch. While some teams have already booked their place in the next round, for others, it all comes down to the outcomes of this round of fixtures. Are you rooting for the underdogs to pull off a surprise qualification or expecting the giants to assert their dominance? We’ve had a word with our football tipster on the final round of the group matches and he’s put together an acca that could win you £124 from just a fiver.
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Arsenal to beat PSV – 2.60
In Tuesday’s Champions League clash, Arsenal face PSV Eindhoven in what is essentially a dead rubber, given that both teams have already secured qualification. Nevertheless, the Gunners will be determined to clinch the top spot in Group B by securing a victory. PSV Eindhoven, having sealed their place in the knockout stage with a win against Sevilla last month, finds themselves in a situation reminiscent of last year’s Europa League encounter with Arsenal.
Despite losing that match, they aim to avoid a similar outcome this time, especially after a setback in the Premier League over the weekend. If you think Mikel Arteta will have his team take its foot off the gas, then you are wrong. They will head into this one ready to put the weekend events right. They will want to put on a final show in front of their travelling fans.
Real Madrid to beat Union Berlin – 1.85
Real Madrid have already clinched the top spot in Group C, while Union Berlin, currently at the bottom, need a win against Carlo Ancelotti’s side and have to hope for a Braga defeat to Napoli to secure third place and advance to the Europa League knockout round playoffs. Union Berlin, making their Champions League group stage debut after finishing fourth in the Bundesliga last season, have struggled with only two points from five matches.
Real Madrid has been impressive in this season’s Champions League, winning all five group-stage matches, including a close 4-2 victory over Napoli. However, their previous encounter with Union Berlin saw a late 90th-minute winner from Jude Bellingham. Real Madrid will be too strong again this week.
Bayern Munich to beat Manchester United – 2.28
Once again, where do you start with Manchester United? It’s important they forget about the matches before and concentrate on this crucial match with their fate hanging in the balance. Currently at the bottom of Group A, the Red Devils are a point behind Copenhagen and Galatasaray. United must secure a victory in the final Group A fixture and hope for a draw in the Copenhagen-Galatasaray match to advance to the last 16. Failure to do so might relegate them to a Europa League consolation spot. The urgency is heightened after United’s 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford over the weekend.
Bayern Munich, despite already securing top spot in the group, suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt. This setback has left the Germans eager to prove a point, and Harry Kane, on his return to English soil, will be looking to capitalise on the opportunity against Manchester United. They have been great in the Champions League and will still have too much for United.
Barcelona to beat Antwerp – 1.55
Barcelona head to Royal Antwerp’s Bosuilstadion needing only to avoid defeat to advance to the last 16 of the competition as group winners. In contrast, Antwerp, already eliminated, play for a sliver of pride, seeking to secure their maiden points in the Champions League after failing to do so in their previous five matches. Although a shock victory for Antwerp on their home turf may not be enough to dethrone Barcelona from the top spot, the Belgian team, currently at the bottom of Group H, strive for a club-first by earning points in the Champions League.
Barcelona’s 1-0 loss to Shakhtar on matchday four only briefly delayed their progression, as they secured their place in the knockout rounds with a win against Porto on November 28th. Loan stars Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix played pivotal roles, overshadowing an opening goal from Brazilian winger Pepe. But Barca will fancy they can take their chances in this one and progress through at the top of the group.
Manchester City to beat Crvena zvezda – 1.34
FK Crvena Zvezda will conclude their group stage campaign as hosts, facing Group G leaders Manchester City. The Serbian team has faced a challenging group, losing four out of five games and still seeking their first win. In their previous encounter with the 2022–23 treble winners, Crvena Zvezda suffered a 3-1 defeat.
On the other hand, Manchester City have been dominant in Group G, winning all five of their matches and securing the top spot with 15 points. With qualification already secured, head coach Pep Guardiola may opt for a less-than-strongest lineup in this fixture, given the team’s comfortable position in the group. It should be a straightforward one for the current champions.
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