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Thursday, 10th September 2026

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHDAY PREVIEW & BETTING TIPS

The first matchday of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League concludes today with six fixtures, including Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Roma all making their league-phase debuts.

1. FENERBAHCE VS ROMA

Kick-off: 5:45pm WAT

Fenerbahce return to the Champions League proper for the first time since 2008/09, while Roma are back among Europe’s elite after last participating in the competition in 2018/19. Roma have also won their last five matches against Turkish opposition.

🎯 Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals

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2. PSV VS SHAKHTAR DONETSK

Kick-off: 5:45pm WAT

PSV welcome Shakhtar in what could be an entertaining encounter. PSV won the only previous meeting between the sides 3-2, while Shakhtar have generally been competitive in European league-phase football.

🎯 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

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3. BAYERN MUNICH VS BODØ/GLIMT

Kick-off: 8:00pm WAT

Bayern begin their European campaign at home, where their Champions League record is extremely strong. The German giants have won their opening Champions League match in each of their last 22 campaigns. Bodø/Glimt, however, are capable of scoring, having found the net at least twice in 11 of their last 12 UEFA competition matches.

🎯 Prediction: Bayern Munich Win & Over 2.5 Goals

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4. MANCHESTER UNITED VS SABAH

Kick-off: 8:00pm WAT

Manchester United return to the Champions League after a two-season absence and mark their 300th European Cup appearance. Sabah, meanwhile, are participating in the Champions League league phase for the first time.

United are the clear favourites at Old Trafford, although their recent Champions League record has been inconsistent.

🎯 Prediction: Manchester United Win & Over 2.5 Goals

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5. COMO VS RB LEIPZIG

Kick-off: 8:00pm WAT

Como are making their debut in UEFA competition, adding another fascinating storyline to this year’s Champions League. Leipzig have struggled for consistency in Europe and have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 18 European matches.

🎯 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

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6. SLAVIA PRAHA VS LENS

Kick-off: 8:00pm WAT

Slavia Praha welcome Lens in another intriguing matchup. The Czech side are making successive Champions League league-phase appearances but have not won a Champions League proper match since 2007. Lens have never had a goalless Champions League group-stage match across their previous 18 games.

🎯 Prediction: Slavia Praha Win

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NAIJASPORTAINMENT UCL BETTING TIPS

🔹 Fenerbahce vs Roma — Over 1.5 Goals

🔹 PSV vs Shakhtar — Over 2.5 Goals

🔹 Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt — Bayern Win & Over 2.5

🔹 Manchester United vs Sabah — Man Utd Win & Over 2.5

🔹 Como vs RB Leipzig — Over 2.5 Goals

🔹 Slavia Praha vs Lens — Slavia Praha Win

These are football predictions, not guarantees. Gamble responsibly and only stake what you can afford to lose.

By OLAWALE HAMZAT TOP STRIKER

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