Champions League Best Bets: Matchday Eight, January 28

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

• Eighteen matches will be held across Europe on Wednesday night

• There is plenty still to play for in the final round of Champions League fixtures

Champions League Odds - Matchday Eight

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Napoli vs. Chelsea

Napoli to Win (+175) at bet365 Sportsbook

This is a must-win game for Napoli, who are 24th in the table as things stand. Dropping just one place would see Antonio Conte’s side eliminated from the Champions League.

Despite being one of the best coaches on the continent, Conte has a puzzlingly mediocre record in Europe.

He will be up for this game against his former club, though. There is a sense that Napoli struggle to raise themselves for routine Champions League fixtures, but that will not be a problem here.

Chelsea are a young, inconsistent team. They are capable of playing some excellent football on their day, but a lack of experience could be an issue in front of the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona atmosphere.

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Benfica vs. Real Madrid

Real Madrid to Win (-150) at bet365 Sportsbook

Real Madrid are not yet guaranteed a top-eight finish, but a draw with Benfica would probably be enough to get them over the line.

Alvaro Arbeloa’s side will not play for a point, however. Madrid will be going all-out for victory in Portugal.

That is bad news for Benfica, who need to win this match to have any chance of the play-offs.

Benfica have been disappointing in the Champions League this season and they will be deflated after a 2-0 loss to Juventus last week. 

Madrid can take full advantage by making it six wins out of eight in their league phase campaign.

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Inter

Over 2.5 Goals (-138) at bet365 Sportsbook

Borussia Dortmund and Inter both have work to do after defeats last time out. 

BVB lost 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur, while Inter were beaten 3-1 by Arsenal in what was their third loss on the bounce in the Champions League.

A win here would keep either side in contention for the top eight, although it would ultimately come down to results elsewhere.

With both teams assured of a play-off place, this is something of a free hit for Dortmund and Inter. 

The two managers therefore have the freedom to push for a win, so this should be an entertaining encounter. 

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Manchester City vs. Galatasaray

Manchester City to Score in Both Halves (-150) at bet365 Sportsbook

Manchester City have not been firing on all cylinders in 2026 and their Champions League fate remains in the balance.

A shock 3-1 defeat by Bodo/Glimt on matchday seven has left Pep Guardiola’s side 11th in the table ahead of this clash with Galatasaray.

City are not out of the race for the top eight yet. A handsome home win here would potentially lift them up three places or more.

Galatasaray are well positioned to reach the play-offs even if they suffer defeat at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. With the attacking quality at their disposal, there is a good chance City will find the back of the net either side of half-time.

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Paris Saint-Germain vs. Newcastle United

PSG/PSG Half-Time/Full-Time (+125) at bet365 Sportsbook

This is Wednesday’s only meeting between two teams currently in the top eight of the league phase standings.

A victory would almost certainly guarantee a place in the round of 16. A draw would probably not be enough for either team, while the defeated side would likely drop into the play-offs.

This is essentially a winner-takes-all encounter, then, and it is difficult to look past Paris Saint-Germain.

The reigning champions are a force to be reckoned with at the Parc des Princes, while Newcastle have largely been poor on their travels this term. 

If PSG can establish a lead by the time the two teams head in for the interval, they should go on to emerge triumphant. 

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Barcelona vs. Copenhagen

Barcelona -2.5 Handicap (+100) at bet365 Sportsbook

Barcelona are ninth in the table going into matchday eight, so even a win would not necessarily guarantee them a place in the round of 16.

However, a victory by three or four goals would surely be enough to send Barca through on either points or goal difference.

That means Hansi Flick’s side are incentivized to try and run up the score against Copenhagen at the Camp Nou.

The Danish outfit could yet reach the play-offs, but they will need to avoid defeat by Barcelona at the very least. 

Given the form Flick’s men are in, it is difficult to see that happening.

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How to Watch Champions League Matchday Eight

• Location: Europe

• Dates: Wednesday 28 January 

• How to Watch: Paramount+