Champions League Matchday 5 Picks & Preview (Nov 25-26)

Club soccer continues in midweek, as a crucial round of Champions League matches in the League Phase are set for Nov 25 and Nov 26. Heavyweight clubs from around Europe will collide on matchday five, with the round headlined by a clash between Chelsea and Barcelona. Find our Champions League picks here.

Champions League Matchday 5 Schedule

Champions League Matchday 5 Picks

Bodo/Glimt vs. Juventus

The pressure will increase on Juventus in the Champions League this week, as they bid to end a four-game winless run. Bodo/Glimt are also without a win in the UCL this term, but a victory could take them into the top 24.

However, this could be a good opportunity for the Old Lady. They have been better on their travels this season, winning two of their five games, and they should have the quality to make a telling impression against their Norwegian opponents.

Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal

Villarreal have endured a challenging start to the Champions League this season, losing three of their four matches.

Borussia Dortmund have tended to save their best displays for Europe in the last two seasons, and that has continued this term. The German club have won two of their last three, and they look like good value to return to form following a defeat against Man City in the previous round.

Chelsea vs. Barcelona

The glamour fixture in the Champions League this week is set for Stamford Bridge, as Chelsea host Barcelona.

Chelsea have avoided defeat in their last three matches since losing at Bayern Munich on matchday one, while Barcelona have dropped points in two of their last three. Both sides have defensive questions to answer, but Barcelona’s world-class attacking quality could prove to be the key factor worth considering.

Marseille vs. Newcastle

Newcastle have saved some of their best performances of the season for the Champions League, beating Benfica and Athletic Club in their last two.

Marseille’s European form is patchy, losing each of their last two, and delivering underwhelming performances. Based on Newcastle’s record in this season’s Champions League, they could be the value play when making picks on Tuesday.

Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich

Two teams with perfect records in this season’s Champions League will lock horns on Wednesday. Arsenal have won all four of their games without conceding, while Bayern Munich are the highest scorers in the competition.

Based on Arsenal’s defensive issues, the German visitors could be the interesting angle worth following on Wednesday.

Atletico Madrid vs. Inter Milan

Atletico Madrid have won just 50% of their European fixtures against Italian clubs. Inter Milan brings a 100% record into this clash on the road, and their reliable defensive record is a key factor to consider for this away fixture.

Inter have also avoided defeat in two of their three trips to Madrid, meaning that there could be value in the draw on Wednesday.

PSG vs. Tottenham

A rematch of this season’s UEFA Super Cup is set for Wednesday. Tottenham’s inconsistent nature will make them challenging to side with, while PSG are beginning to hit their stride as their top players return from injury.

Despite that, the Parisians were beaten in their Champions League outing, but this looks like a perfect opportunity to bounce back to winning ways for the defending champions.

Sporting Lisbon vs. Club Brugge

Club Brugge have been playing better than their standing in the League Phase suggests.

They arguably should have had a second win in the competition in the previous round against Barcelona, while they have scored an eye-catching eight goals in their four games. Sporting Lisbon have quietly impressed, winning two of their four, and suffering just one defeat. This should be an entertaining clash, but a home win still looks like the logical angle. 

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