Champions League Predictions, Odds & Best UCL Picks for 12-12-23

⭐ Lens to beat Sevilla and both teams to score (+370) at Caesars ⭐

As most teams on Tuesday have little to play for, Lens and Sevilla are two of those already out of the Champions League. 

Lens currently sits three points behind PSV Eindhoven in the final qualification position of second, but after losing 1-0 in the head-to-head tiebreaker, Lens will not make it to the knockout rounds.

This game is merely about who finishes in third spot and gets a chance to play in the Europa League as a result, as these two teams tied the first fixture with only three points keeping them apart now. 

Ultimately, it's a winner takes all for third place, and we think Lens gets the job done. In fact, Sevilla lost yet again over the weekend and is now only four points above relegation in La Liga with a stunning two wins from 15 league matches.

Best UCL Picks #1: Lens to beat Sevilla and both teams to score (+370) at Caesars

⭐ Arsenal to beat PSV 2-1, 3-1 or 4-1 (+550) at FanDuel ⭐

Sticking with group B, and we have a game that is literally meaningless in terms of group standings. 

Simply put, due to the head-to-head tiebreaker win against Lens, PSV is guaranteed to finish second, while Arsenal secured top spot by smashing Lens 6-0 last time out.

Arsenal did lose over the weekend to Aston Villa, but with nothing to play for in this game but a bit of pride, the Gunners could stroll to a win. 

⭐ Best UCL Picks #2: Arsenal to beat PSV 2-1, 3-1 or 4-1 (+550) at FanDuel ⭐

⭐ Under 2.5 goals between Salzburg and Benfica (+124) at BetMGM ⭐

A similar situation to the Lens and Sevilla fixture applies here, as RB Salzburg and Benfica are out of the Champions League and merely battling for a spot in the Europa League. 

Salzburg did win 2-0 at Benfica in the reverse fixture between these two, meaning the latter now has to win by a three-goal margin in order to win on the deciding head-to-head factor and finish third.

We don’t see this happening given their winless record after five games, and given how the last match also saw under 2.5 goals between this pair, our UCL picks heads for this bet again.

⭐ Best UCL Picks #3: Under 2.5 goals between Salzburg and Benfica (+124) at BetMGM

⭐ Inter to beat Sociedad at HT and FT (+135) at DraftKings ⭐

The other game in Benfica and Sazlburg’s group sees the two sides already into the knockout rounds, as Real Sociedad is at Inter.

Inter came back from three goals down in a ridiculous 3-3 tie against Benfica last time out, and it has gone on record two more exceptional wins in Serie A by winning 3-0 at the champions of Italy, Napoli, before a 4-0 battering against Udinese.

We expect another easy win for Inter in this one, and given how it’s at the San Siro, our UCL predictions has singled out a bet for it to win at half time and full time.

⭐ Best UCL Picks #4: Inter to beat Sociedad at HT and FT (+135) at DraftKings ⭐

⭐ Harry Kane to score and Bayern to beat United (+251) at FanDuel ⭐

In what looks like it could end up being the worst Champions League season in Manchester United’s history, it sees the visit of Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.

United is currently bottom of its group and only managed to get a very narrow win over Copenhagen so far. It also lost in a stunning 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth over the weekend, so we can’t see how it wins this game.

Harry Kane has been the star for Bayern this season, scoring 22 goals across just 19 fixtures, including four in the Champions League that also saw him score against United. He likely has the final say once more and puts the final nail in United’s Champions League coffin.

⭐ Best UCL Picks #5: Harry Kane to score and Bayern to beat United (+251) at FanDuel⭐

⭐ A tie between Copenhagen and Galatasaray (+250) at BetMGM ⭐

While there is not so much on the line across the eight fixtures this Champions League Tuesday, there is absolutely everything to play for regarding Copenhagen and Galatasaray.

Galatasaray’s late tie with United in the last game and Copenhagen's tie with Bayern at the same time now means both sit on five points. 

They are also tied on the head-to-head record because of a 2-2 tie back in Turkey, meaning it's the Danish side who sits in the qualification spot of second on the third deciding factor within a UCL group, goals difference.

Galatasaray needs to win, while Copenhagen needs a tie. The reverse fixture was also a tie, so another one goes straight into our UCL betting tips.

⭐ Best UCL Picks #6: A tie between Copenhagen and Galatasaray (+250) at BetMGM ⭐

⭐ Napoli to beat Braga 3-0 (+100) at bet365 ⭐

Napoli is another team heading into the final group game knowing qualification is basically secured with a current three-point gap on Braga and a 2-1 win over it. Ultimately, it needs to not lose by a two-goal margin here in order to go through.

The Italian champions will also be eager to use this game as a chance to bounce back, as Napoli was destroyed 3-0 in Naples by Inter in its last home match. 

Ultimately, the Champions League could well be the only route to success for it this season with its title defense in Italy already in tatters.

Our UCL best bets heads for an easy home win.

⭐ Best UCL Picks #7: Napoli to beat Braga 3-0 (+100) at bet365 ⭐

⭐ Jude Bellingham to score anytime against Union Berlin (+160) at DraftKings ⭐

There’s everything to play for in this final game on Tuesday, as Feyenoord in first is just two points ahead of Lazio in third. 

What's more, given how Atletico is expected to beat Celtic in the same group, this match feels like a must-not-lose for both teams.

Feyenoord did win the first game against Lazio, but over in Rome and in a game as crucial as this, we don’t see how it gets another victory. 

However, we’re also struggling to call it for our UCL picks, so we’re heading for a tie at half time, because absolutely anything could ensue thereafter.

⭐ Best UCL Picks #8: Jude Bellingham to score anytime against Union Berlin (+160) at DraftKings ⭐