Champions League: Matchday 7 Picks & Preview (Jan 20-21)

A pivotal penultimate round of matchups in the Champions League Group Stage is set for this week. You can find our Champions League Matchday 7 picks for Jan 20 and Jan 21, here.

Champions League Matchday 7 Schedule

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Champions League Matchday 7 Picks

Copenhagen vs. Napoli

Copenhagen will host Italian giants Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday. The Danish club could struggle due to being inactive on the field due to the winter break.

Napoli have been in red-hot domestic form, and they could record a second Champions League win in three matches to keep their qualification hopes alive.

Real Madrid vs. Monaco

Real Madrid’s form has been indifferent so far this month, losing the Super Cup final before being dumped out of the domestic cup by a second-tier rival.

However, they looked back to their best on Saturday when they beat Levante. At home, they have been solid throughout the season, winning ten of their eleven games. Monaco have been weak on their travels, meaning that a home win is challenging to overlook.  

Tottenham vs. Borussia Dortmund

Thomas Frank’s tenure at Tottenham looks under increasing threat following a damaging 2-1 home loss against West Ham.

Borussia Dortmund are the best attacking team in the Champions League so far this season, and they come into this clash in North London after going seven without a defeat. Tottenham rarely win at home, making the away victory at odds of +150 very appealing.

Atalanta vs. Athletic Club

Atalanta have been one of the standout teams in the Champions League so far this season, and their home form has been a main strength throughout the campaign.

The Italian giants have won their last three games in the competition. Meanwhile, Athletic Club have struggled against Europe’s very best this term, failing to win in three games on the road.

Newcastle vs. PSV

A must-win clash for Newcastle is set for Wednesday. The Magpies sit 12^th in the standings, but they have failed to win in their last two.

PSV have shown excellent attacking quality in the Champions League this season, and they should be capable of posing a serious challenge to their rivals. A score draw could make betting appeal on Wednesday.

Marseille vs. Liverpool

Marseille have got their European form on track after winning their previous two games.

Liverpool’s run of results have been patchy to say the least, playing out draws in their last four. A home win could be an interesting angle, as Marseille have won six of their nine at the Stade Velodrome in 2025-26, scoring an average of 2.67 goals per game.

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