Champions League Predictions – 25 November 2025

The UEFA Champions League is back on Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, promising another amazing night of European football packed with excitement, drama, and top-notch performances. As the league phase gets closer to its crucial point, every game turns into a fight — for qualification, for survival, and for pride on the biggest stage in club football.

This round brings a great mix of history and ambition: big European teams battling to secure their places early, while the underdogs aim for the chance to create their own historic moment. Fans can look forward to strategic showdowns, quick transitions, stunning goals, and full stadiums cheering under the Champions League lights.

On this night, every match-up is important. Every opportunity, every error, every second in the spotlight can determine a team’s future. November 25th is set to add another exciting chapter to this season’s competition — filled with passion, skill, and the unyielding chase for glory.

For football fans, betting lovers, and loyal supporters, this is more than just another matchday. It is pure Champions League magic.

Ajax vs Benfica

Ajax enters the match in really bad form, having not won in the last four games and facing serious issues in both offense and defense. The team suffered convincing defeats against Galatasaray and Chelsea, and in the league, they lost to Utrecht and only managed a draw with Heerenveen. This shows a lack of stability, confidence, and a clear plan for building their attacks.

At home, they have lost both matches with a goal difference of 0:5, which is alarming and indicates that even playing at home isn’t bringing them positive results. Ajax creates very few chances, plays slowly and predictably in attack, and the only scorer in Europe is Weghorst, which is way too little for a team of this quality.

Benfica isn’t in great form in this competition, but their results in the domestic league are much better, and the team seems more consistent. Even though they have two losses in away European matches and a goal difference of 0:4, their overall play looks more organized, with greater discipline and a stronger midfield.

Victories against Vitoria Guimaraes, Tondela, and a solid performance against Casa Pia show that Benfica is creating chances and has a clearer offensive strategy through Barrenechea, Pavlidis, and Sudakov. The away results aren’t perfect, but at least the team doesn’t seem as chaotic as Ajax, and their defensive lines are stronger with fewer individual mistakes.

Although both teams have issues, Ajax is in a much deeper crisis, with poor organization, low productivity, and negative results at home. Benfica has more quality and consistency, and they seem closer to achieving a positive outcome.

X2 (Draw or Benfica to Win & Over1.5)

Predicted CS: 1:2

Galatasaray vs Royale Union SG

Galatasaray enters this match as a team with solid European form and very clear attacking qualities. Even though their recent loss to Kocaelispor in the league slightly affected their form, they previously had 9 matches without a loss. They are excellent at home, with two wins in the two matches played on their home ground and a steady offensive rhythm.

Osimhen is the main threat with 6 goals so far in this competition, and the team generally plays directly, quickly, and aggressively, with constant pressing and a high line. They have already won against Bodo/Glimt, Ajax, and Liverpool, which clearly shows that they have a level of maturity and confidence for such important matches.

Royale Union SG is a team that has been playing inconsistently this season in this competition, with only 3 points and a goal difference of 4:12 after four matches. Even though they are much better in their domestic league, their away games in the Champions League show issues in defense and a lack of finishing.

They won their last match against Cercle Brugge in the league, but losses to Atletico Madrid, Newcastle, and Inter revealed that the team struggles against technically stronger opponents. The team has several players contributing, but they lack a clear playmaker.

Galatasaray is on a better run, has a more skilled team, and enjoys the advantage of playing at home. Royale Union SG performs well in the league, but in this competition, they are in weaker form. All of this points towards a controlled victory for the home team.

1 (Galatasaray to Win)

Predicted CS: 2:1

Bodo/Glimt vs Juventus

Bodo/Glimt enters the match with a strong performance in the home league, where their recent games have included some convincing wins, especially a 5:0 victory over Bryne and a 2:1 win against KFUM Oslo. The team plays an attacking style of football with high intensity and strong pressing, which often allows them to dominate against rivals with a slower pace.

However, in this competition, they are in weaker form, as losses to Monaco and Galatasaray show that they make easy defensive mistakes under pressure, and their goal difference of 5:8 in the group reveals that they concede more goals against technically superior teams. Their most dangerous players are Hauge and Bassi, who pose the main creative and scoring threats.

Juventus also hasn’t had a great start in this competition, focusing on being compact and minimizing risks. Their form is inconsistent, but they don’t lose easily. Drawing with Villarreal, Dortmund, and Sporting CP shows they can control the pace even when they’re not shining. In Serie A, they have a win against Cremonese and Udinese, and last round they drew with Torino, indicating an increase in their offensive confidence.

In the Champions League, the situation is less certain, with only one win and three losses, and a goal difference of 7:8, suggesting they struggle against aggressive teams. Dusan Vlahovic is the key player with 3 goals, supported by Yildiz and Kelly, but sometimes they miss chances when facing opponents.

This is a match where Juventus has more quality, experience, and tactical maturity, but Bodo/Glimt at home is always dangerous. We expect a dynamic game with at least three goals.

3+ (Over 2.5)

Predicted CS: 2:2

Chelsea vs Barcelona

Chelsea is entering the match in great form, with a strong attacking rhythm and stability at home. The team has scored 9 goals and conceded 6 in four matches played so far, showing their control and intensity. Their game, based on high pressing, quick transitions, and a strong midfield, allows them to dominate against technically strong opponents.

Caicedo and Fernandez provide stability, while Estevao and Garnacho bring directness and creativity. The team looks tactically complete, with width in attack and a clear structure, making Chelsea very dangerous at Stamford Bridge.

Barcelona arrives with a strong offense, but they have clear weaknesses in defense, especially when playing away. The team, led by Rashford, Lopez, and Lamine Yamal, creates a lot of chances and often scores goals, but their defensive gaps and lapses in concentration are a problem.

In their away matches in the Champions League, they have one win and one draw, totaling 7 points after 4 games played. The midfield often loses control under high pressing, and the defense allows too much space behind the line. Even though their attack is threatening, the instability in defense makes them vulnerable against fast-paced teams like Chelsea.

Both teams have offensive quality, but Chelsea is more stable, physically stronger, and has the advantage of playing at home, while Barcelona has too many defensive weaknesses but also a strong offense.

GG (BTTS-Yes)

Predicted CS: 3:2

Dortmund vs Villarreal

Dortmund keeps playing inconsistently, but they look much more stable at home. The team has a solid offensive potential with Nmecha, Adeyemi, and Guirassy, which is evident from their recent performances where they regularly score goals. The hosts have a win against FC Koln and a draw with Stuttgart in the league, but they lost to City last round of this competition with a score of 4:1.

In the Champions League, they have 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss with a goal difference of 13:11, showing a strong attack but also a vulnerable defense. At home, they always play at a high pace, applying a lot of pressure and quick transitions, which often forces their opponents to make mistakes deep in their own half.

Villarreal this season is far from the desired level, especially when playing away where they face serious issues. Two losses, a goal difference of 0:2, and no points earned show that the team struggles to create enough chances and easily concedes goals. Even though Akhomach, Veiga, and Mikautadze have talent, the team plays slowly in transition and often loses control in the midfield.

In the Champions League, they are also performing poorly, with 4 matches, only 3 points, and a goal difference of 2:6, indicating that defense is their biggest problem. Although Villarreal can sometimes surprise, their current form is unstable.

Dortmund is of higher quality, more offensive, and much more stable at home, while Villarreal has serious issues when playing away in this competition.

1 (Dortmund to Win)

Predicted CS: 2:0

Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen

Manchester City enters this match in great form, having a series of convincing wins and dominating possession, pace, and finishing. The team shows stability and offensive strength, scoring 6 goals in the two home games played. Haaland, Foden, and Doku play a key role in creating and converting chances, and City looks confident, aggressive, and tactically mature at home, rarely allowing pressure. Overall, the team’s form and playing style suggest that City is ready to control a large part of the match with high intensity and constant offensive pressure.

Bayer Leverkusen is also having a strong season, but their results in the Champions League and their away game performance show some inconsistency. The team has only one win in four matches in the Champions League and often struggles under pressure when playing away.

Garcia, Grimaldo, and Schick are the biggest threats up front, but the team frequently leaves too much open space, which can be seriously punished by the home team’s offense. Even though Leverkusen has the quality for effective plays, their defensive transition issues are too pronounced against such an opponent.

Considering the form, intensity, and quality of the home team, Manchester City has a clear advantage. We expect a match with home control and more chances created by City.

1 & 3+ (City to Win & Over2.5)

Predicted CS: 3:1

Marseille vs Newcastle

Marseille is hosting a match where they come in with mixed form, but they’ve clearly improved in the last few games. The team showed strong offensive momentum with wins against Nice and Brest in the league, where Paixao and Aubameyang were key players. At home, Marseille has a victory over Ajax, but they lost to Atalanta.

Overall, their gameplay looks stable with good transitions and aggressive pressure. The team creates a lot of chances and has variety in their attack, which could be an important factor against a physically strong opponent like Newcastle. Defensively, they have some moments of instability, but they know how to be very competitive at home.

Newcastle is coming in great form, having achieved an important victory over Manchester City in the Premier League, and they celebrated a win against Ath Bilbao in their last match of this competition. The team has struggled away from home with three consecutive losses in the league, but they play with a pressing style that works well and make quick transitions from defense to attack.

Gordon and Barnes pose a significant threat on the wings, while Joelinton provides stability in the midfield. Overall, Newcastle has a better offense, but their defensive line often leaves gaps, making them vulnerable to technically agile attacks like those from Marseille. However, their current form and confidence are at a high level.

Two offensively oriented teams with different styles, where Newcastle seems stronger at the moment, but Marseille is always dangerous at home. A dynamic match is expected with chances for both sides.