Last Updated on October 22, 2023 3:40 pm by Erwin Noguera
The Champions League will reach the halfway point of the group stage. In this context, the so-called ‘group of death’ brings two great matches, as Newcastle will host Borussia Dortmund and Milan will visit Paris Saint-Germain.
The Magpies are the group leaders and are full of confidence after beating the French in the last game, while their rival is at the bottom of the group. The ‘Rossoneri’ have been shy when it comes to scoring and that is why they need to triumph on French soil against Kylian Mbappé’s team.
For their part, Real Madrid will have to visit Sporting Braga of Portugal, to look for a perfect score in the first three games.
Barcelona also has full points and will now host Shakhtar of Ukraine.
Champions League Matchday 3: Braga vs. Real Madrid
When:
Tuesday, October 24, 3:00 pm ET at the Estádio Municipal de Braga
Moneyline odds:
Braga +500
Real Madrid -195
Draw Offs:
+390
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TUDN, Star+, ViX, and Paramount+
Real Madrid is one of the best teams at the beginning of the European season. In LaLiga they have been pretty good, and in the Champions League, they have six points out of a possible six. They beat Union Berlin 1-0 and Napoli 3-2 in Italy, and also have in Jude Bellingham a differential player, with two goals and an assist in European competition. This weekend they drew 1-1 with Sevilla and cut a 4-game winning streak.
Braga took advantage of Union Berlin in the last game and got the three points. However, they have been a team with a weak defense, conceding four goals in two games. They have 5 wins in their last 5 matches, scoring 15 goals. The Lusitanians have never faced the ‘Merengues’ in their history.
Braga vs. Real Madrid Betting Pick: Real Madrid
Champions League Matchday 3: Barcelona vs. Shakhtar
When:
Saturday, October 21, 12:45 pm ET at the Camp Nou
Moneyline odds:
Barcelona +590
Shakhtar +1800
Draw Offs:
+750
Where Can I Watch?
TUDN, Star+, ViX, and Paramount+
Barcelona has had many injury problems this season, but Robert Lewandowski is likely to be fit to face the Ukrainians. The ‘Culés’ occupy first place in their group, with six points, six goals scored, and none conceded. At home, they have a perfect season with 5 games and 5 wins, just conceding two goals to Celta.
Shakhtar started with a tough setback against Porto but recovered by visiting Antwerp. However, the Ukrainian team had a last bad experience visiting the Catalans, as in 2011 they were beaten 5-1. Yaroslav Rakitskyi, still on the team, scored Shakhtar’s goal (he also scored in their recent visit to Belgium). Venezuelan Kevin Kelsy scored two goals in the last match (3-0 win over LNZ Cherkasy) and hopes to get some minutes, as he played and scored against Porto, but was on the bench versus Royal Antwerp.
Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Betting Pick: Barcelona
Champions League Matchday 3: Newcastle vs. Dortmund
When:
Wednesday, October 24, 3:00 pm ET at St. James’ Park
Moneyline odds:
Newcastle -120
Dortmund +360
Draw Offs:
+285
Where Can I Watch?
TUDN, Star+, ViX, and Paramount+
A great match at St. James Park, where Newcastle already showed their power by beating PSG 4-1. The rapport with the fans usually shocks opponents, and it is important to note that the Magpies have only conceded one goal after visiting Milan and hosting the Parisian side. They have an 8-game unbeaten streak with 6 wins.
Dortmund has had a bad start to the European tournament, as they have only one point and, most worryingly, they have not scored a single goal. Currently, they are at the bottom of the group, and their only away game was a defeat in France. They have 4 wins and 1 draw (versus Milan) in their last 5 matches.
Newcastle vs. Dortmund Betting Pick: Newcastle
Champions League Matchday 3: PSG vs. Milan
When:
Wednesday, October 24, 3:00 pm ET at Parc des Princes
Moneyline odds:
PSG -117
Milan +360
Draw Offs:
+300
Where Can I Watch?
TUDN, Star+, ViX, and Paramount+
Paris Saint-Germain no longer has Neymar and Lionel Messi, so the burden has fallen on Kylian Mbappé. So far, the French side has not had a great start, as they are not leading Ligue 1 and have just lost 4-1 away to Newcastle in England. It is undoubtedly a surprise that, although their game was not flashy, the results were good. Now they are not winning as much as they were used to.
Milan has not scored a goal and has not conceded any either, but with this trend, they cannot hope to qualify for the round of 16, especially with players like Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud in attack. In their league, the ‘Rossoneri’ have only lost one game versus Inter (5-1) and won the rest, battling at the top of the Serie A.
PSG vs. Milan Betting Pick: Draw
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