Matchday 1 for the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League continues on Wednesday. Top matches include Real Madrid versus Union Berlin, PSV Eindhoven traveling to Arsenal and Bayern Munich hosting Manchester United at Allianz Arena in Germany.
Also on Wednesday, Champions League runner-up Internazionale travels to Sociedad. C
Check out UEFA Champions League odds, analysis, and free picks for six of Wednesday’s best games.
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2023–24 UEFA Champions League | 69th season of Europe’s premier club football tournament
Matchday 1 : September 19th – September 20th, 2023
Real Madrid vs FC Union Berlin
UCL Odds: Real Madrid -1.5 +105; FC Union Berlin +1.5 -134
Wednesday, Sep 20 at 12:45 pm ET
Emirates Stadium, London, England
Up until September, Berlin had been playing well enough to be a possible surprise Champions League contender. But since September began, the Bundesliga squad has floundered, falling to RB Leipzig 3-0 and then losing to Wolfsburg in a 2-1 match.
Wednesday’s contest will be Berlin’s third straight on the road. It shouldn’t go well for the German squad. Real Madrid is winning, and although they haven’t covered the 1.5 handicap line in every match, on Wednesday, Real will.
Champions League Soccer Pick: Real Madrid +1.5 | Bet Real Madrid vs Union Berlin
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Benfica vs FC Salzburg
UCL Odds: Benfica -1.5 +111; FC Salzburg +1.5 -141
Wednesday, Sep 20 at 3:00 pm ET
Emirates Stadium, London, England
Both squads are winning their league matches. The difference is that Benfica plays in the same league as Sporting CP, FC Porto, and Braga.
Salzburg plays in the Austrian League. The Portuguese Liga squad should prevail and they should do so by at least 2 goals.
Champions League Soccer Pick: Benfica +1.5 | Bet Benfica vs Salzburg
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Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven
UCL Odds: Arsenal -1.5 +102; PSV Eindhoven +1.5 -129
Wednesday, Sep 20 at 3:00 pm ET
Emirates Stadium, London, England
Both teams are playing fantastic soccer. The difference is that Arsenal’s wins have happened versus higher-level opponents in the Premier League.
However, even though PSV’s competition is below that of Arsenal’s, Eindhoven has dominated. The road team in this has won their last 3 Dutch Eredivisie matches by a combined 13 goals to 1. Eindhoven keeps the loss to a goal.
Champions League Soccer Pick: PSV Eindhoven +1.5 | Bet Arsenal vs PSV Eindhoven
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Bayern Munich vs Manchester United
UCL Odds: Bayern Munich -1.5 +122; Manchester United +1.5 -156
Wednesday, Sep 20 at 3:00 pm ET
Allianz Arena, München, Germany
United is a mess. The Red Devils have lost 3-of-4. The lone victory came in a 3-2 match versus Nottingham Forest.
Bayern drew in their last. The draw came versus scorching Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern, for sure, wins this. Don’t be surprised if the victory is by 3 goals instead of 2.
Champions League Soccer Pick: Bayern Munich | Bet Bayern Munich vs Manchester United
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Braga vs Napoli
UCL Odds: Braga +310; Napoli -121
Wednesday, Sep 20 at 3:00 pm ET
Estádio Municipal de Braga, Braga, Portugal
Braga has a massive advantage. Although the Portuguese Liga squad lost their last, this happens on Braga’s pitch.
Napoli heads into this off a loss and a draw. The Napoleons aren’t showing the dominance they did last season when rolling through their Serie A rivals. The 2-2 draw versus Genoa wasn’t a great performance. Before the draw, Lazio beat Napoli in Napoli. The home squad is the play.
Champions League Soccer Pick: Braga | Bet Braga vs Napoli
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Real Sociedad vs Internazionale
UCL Odds: Real Sociedad +204; Internazionale +139
Wednesday, Sep 20 at 3:00 pm ET
Reale Arena, San Sebastián, Spain
After 3 draws, Sociedad broke the streak with an impressive 5-3 victory over Granada. The ensuing loss to Real Madrid shouldn’t worry Sociedad’s backers. Few teams can hang with El Blanco.
But although Sociedad is playing well, at +139, Inter is an overlay. The road chalk in this is on an 8-match winning streak. In their last versus AC Milan, Inter dusted their rivals 5-1.
Champions League Soccer Pick: Internazionale | Bet Real Sociedad vs Inter
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2023/24 Champions League Group Stages
When are the Champions League group stage matches?
Matchday 1: 19/20 September 2023
Matchday 2: 3/4 October 2023
Matchday 3: 24/25 October 2023
Matchday 4: 7/8 November 2023
Matchday 5: 28/29 November 2023
Matchday 6: 12/13 December 2023
When do the 2023/24 knockout stages of the Champions League start?
Round of 16: 13/14/20/21 February and 5/6/12/13 March 2024
Quarter-finals: 9/10 and 16/17 April 2024
Semi-finals: 30 April/1 May and 7/8 May 2024
Final: 1 June 2024
2023 UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 Schedule
| Date | Time | Round | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20 | 12:45 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Galatasaray | vs. | FC Copenhagen |
| September 20 | 12:45 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Real Madrid | vs. | 1. FC Union Berlin |
| September 20 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Arsenal | vs. | PSV Eindhoven |
| September 20 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Bayern Munich | vs. | Manchester United |
| September 20 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Benfica | vs. | FC Salzburg |
| September 20 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Braga | vs. | Napoli |
| September 20 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Real Sociedad | vs. | Internazionale |
| September 20 | 3:00 p.m. | Matchday 1 | Sevilla | vs. | Lens |
2024 UEFA Champions League Odds to Win
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| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Manchester City | +225 |
| Real Madrid | +300 |
| Arsenal | +900 |
| Liverpool | +1000 |
| Barcelona | +1200 |
| Bayern Munich | +1200 |
| Inter Milan | +1600 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | +1600 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | +2500 |
| Atletico Madrid | +3300 |
| Borussia Dortmund | +3300 |
| Juventus | +3300 |
| Atalanta | +4000 |
| AC Milan | +4000 |
| Aston Villa | +5000 |
| RB Leipzig | +5000 |
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