Champions League Best Bets: Matchday Two, September 30 - October 1

• The league phase of the 2025/26 Champions League continues way this week

• Eighteen matches will be held across Europe on Tuesday and Wednesday 

• Barcelona vs Paris Saint-Germain is one of the standout fixtures to come

Champions League Matchday Two Odds

The odds for the Champions League Matchday Two contained in this article are taken from the bet365 sportsbook. Use our promo code WSN365 and get your welcome bonus: Bet $5, get $300 in bonus bets win or lose.

Barcelona vs. PSG

Over 3.5 goals (-111) at bet365

The most exciting match of this round of Champions League fixtures sees Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain. This game would have made for the ideal final last season, but Barca were upset by Inter in the semis. Hansi Flick and his players will see this encounter as a golden chance to make a statement against the holders.

There is little chance of either manager playing for a draw, even though that would not be a bad result for Barcelona or PSG. These are two of the best offensive sides in Europe, so expect goals in Catalonia - at least four of them in our view.

Bet $5 at bet365 and Get $300 in Bonus Bets

Monaco vs. Manchester City

Draw at half-time (+150) at bet365

It is hard to work out Manchester City at the moment. At times they have looked back to their best, notably in the 3-0 victory over Manchester United earlier this month. On other occasions - the 2-0 home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur, for instance - City have looked some way short of their top level.

Pep Guardiola’s charges will not have everything their own way against Monaco, who have made a decent start to the Ligue 1 campaign. Adi Hutter’s side may well end up losing this match, but they have what it takes to hang with City until half-time. Do not be surprised if these two teams go in level at the break.

Get $300 in Bonus Bets When Betting $5 at bet365

Chelsea vs. Benfica

Second Half Higher Scoring (+108) at bet365

Jose Mourinho will be back at Stamford Bridge this week after taking charge of Benfica for a second time. Mourinho also had two spells as Chelsea boss, winning three Premier League titles along the way. He will be desperate to get a result against his former employers.

Mourinho’s first priority will be to frustrate the home team. Benfica will make life difficult for Chelsea, especially in the first half. The Blues have at times struggled to break down well-organized opposition at home, so we may have to wait until the second half before this match opens up. More goals after the break is the way to go.

Use our Code WSN365 at bet365 to Get $300 in Bonus Bets

Borussia Dortmund vs. Athletic Bilbao

Borussia Dortmund to Win (-120) at bet365

Borussia Dortmund looked to be on their way to an impressive victory over Juventus on matchday one. But despite leading 4-2 going into second-half stoppage time, BVB went on to draw 4-4 in an extraordinary game in Turin. Niko Kovac was not happy with the way his team threw two points away.

He will be keen to see Dortmund bounce back with a victory in their first home match of the Champions League campaign. Athletic Bilbao can be a tough nut to crack, but home advantage should swing this one in Dortmund’s direction. Go with the Bundesliga side here.

Claim $300 in Bonus Bets at bet365 With a $5 Wager

Galatasaray vs. Liverpool

Liverpool Win and Over 2.5 Goals (+110) at bet365

Galatasaray fans will produce an intimidating atmosphere when Liverpool come to town, but that is unlikely to be enough to half Arne Slot’s side. This Liverpool group is an experienced bunch and they will not get caught up in any antics aimed at throwing them off guard. If Liverpool stick to the soccer, they should win this match.

Slot’s men have been involved in several high-scoring games already, including a 3-2 triumph over Atletico Madrid on matchday one. There are usually plenty of goals when Liverpool are in action, so this promises to be an entertaining affair in Istanbul, where the Reds famously won the Champions League in 2005.

Sign Up at bet365 to Claim $300 in Bonus Bets

Kairat Almaty vs. Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe to Score a Hat-Trick (+450) at bet365

A few months ago, Kairat Almaty supporters would not have believed a tie like this was possible. The Kazakhstani outfit had to start right back in the first qualifying round of the Champions League; they played eight matches before the league phase even began. A home game against Real Madrid is the stuff of dreams.

Unfortunately for Kairat, they will find it hard to live with Xabi Alonso’s side. Kylian Mbappe is in sensational form at the moment and it is worth a punt on him finding the net three times in the far-flung destination of Almaty, which is not too far away from the border with China.

Wager $5 at bet365 and Claim $300 in Bonus Bets

How to Watch Champions League Matchday Two

• Location: Europe

• Dates: Tuesday 30 September 2025 - Wednesday 1 October 2025

• How to Watch: Paramount+