The ongoing Champions League season has witnessed riveting matches, but as we move into the knockout stage, speculation abounds about the teams that will advance. Here are our top picks for the Champions League 2023-2024 group stage.
UCL 23/24 Group Stage Picks
The Champions League employs a round-robin format, requiring all 32 teams to face off against one another. This means that two out of four teams in each group will progress to the next stage of the competition.
UCL 23/24 Group Stage Picks
Group A promises high-profile matches with standout figures like Harry Kane. Bayern and Manchester United are favoured, though Erik ten Hag’s crew should be cautious of Copenhagen and Galatasaray, having lost to both in the past.
Group B
Arsenal makes a return after six years, paired with comparatively easier opponents. Fans anticipate Seville and Arsenal’s advancement, with Seville fielding top European talent.
Group C
In Group C, Real Madrid and Napoli are clear frontrunners, despite the Spaniards facing challenges due to recent player departures.
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Group D
Group D boasts four evenly-matched teams, making predictions challenging. Benfica is the frontrunner with some fans and even experts, even though their odds of winning the group are just +1029. Here are the odds for the rest of the group offered by Tonybet:
- Salzburg: +911
- Real Sociedad: +342
- Inter Milan: -218
Group E
Atletico Madrid stands out in this competitive group, with Lazio potentially staging a comeback despite a rough patch.
Group F
Group F is the toughest, featuring four powerhouse teams. PSG, led by Kylian Mbappe, is favoured to advance at -145, with a fierce battle between Newcastle (+186 odds for ending up a Runner Up) and Milan (+262 to progress) for the second spot.
Group G
Manchester City and RB Leipzig are expected to dominate Group G, leaving little room for other contenders.
Group H
Barcelona and Porto are poised to lead Group H, with Barca enjoying a relatively easier group stage compared to the previous season.
Other Predictions
While the prospective group Top-2 grabs punters’ attention, other markets, such as the ones for teams to finish in the bottom half of their groups, can be revealing.
For example, Tonybet offers just -143 odds to finish bottom in Group H. Same goes for Borussia Dortmund with -167 odds in Group F and -286 for Celtic Glasgow.
Final Thoughts
The Champions League 2023-2024 group stage promises heightened excitement. While predictions abound, the ultimate winner remains uncertain. Make sure to tune in before every Tuesday to catch up on our weekly UCL matchday predictions.
