Champions League Matchday 6 Picks & Preview (Dec 9-10)

Pressure increases on teams involved in Europe’s most prestigious club soccer competition this week, as a pivotal matchday six is staged. Huge clashes include Liverpool’s trip to Inter Milan. You can find our Champions League picks for the upcoming action here.

Champions League Matchday 6 Schedule

Champions League Matchday 6 Picks

Bayern Munich vs Sporting

The Champions League action this week gets underway at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday. Free-scoring Bayern Munich have scored nine in their last two domestic matches, including a hat-trick for Harry Kane in a big win over Stuttgart on Saturday.

Sporting have caught the eye in recent European outings, winning two of their last three. However, they look set to come unstuck against one of the best attacking teams on the continent on Tuesday.

Barcelona vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

Barcelona have been one of the most entertaining teams to watch in the Champions League, but they have failed to win in three of their last four games.

Eintracht Frankfurt’s confidence will be low after a big defeat against RB Leipzig on Saturday, but Barcelona’s high-line will give them an excellent chance of scoring this week. Therefore, the best value in the betting could come in the form of both teams to score.

Atalanta vs. Chelsea

Chelsea have become increasingly challenging to predict after failing to win in their last three in the Premier League. Atalanta have avoided defeat in their last four in the Champions League, winning on three occasions across that stretch.

With home field advantage, they should be tough to overcome, meaning that a competitive draw could be an eye-catching selection this week.

Inter Milan vs. Liverpool

Off-field issues have made international headlines at Anfield this week, as Mohamed Salah’s comments about Arne Slot has led to questions surrounding the forward’s long-term future.

On the field, Liverpool have played out successive draws, and they were easily beaten in their latest Champions League outing. Inter’s form has been rock-solid in recent domestic outings, and they look like the standout selection on Tuesday.

Benfica vs. Napoli

Benfica’s confidence should be high following a win over Ajax in the previous round of matches, but they will require a win this week to close the gap on the qualification spots.

Napoli have won just two of their five Champions League matches this season, but recent domestic outings indicate that they are approaching their season-best form. An away win looks like the standout angle.

Real Madrid vs. Man City

Real Madrid will be aiming to bounce back following a domestic defeat on Sunday, while Man City have won each of their last three.

However, City’s defensive form is far from ideal ahead of this clash, having allowed six across their last three. Los Blancos have avoided defeat in their last four against City, and a home win could be the likely angle worth following.

Bayer Leverkusen vs. Newcastle

Newcastle’s form has improved in recent weeks, winning three of their last five across all competitions.

However, they were beaten in their last European away match, and their form on the road continues to be a concern in 2025-26. Leverkusen have won their last two in the UCL, but they have lost two of their last three in all competitions. A cagey affair could be likely at BayArena, with under 2.5 goals being scored. 

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