Champions League Predictions – 26 November 2025
The UEFA Champions League is set to return on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025, heralding yet another extraordinary evening of top-tier European football. As the league phase nears its critical juncture, the stakes escalate — every match is crucial, every point is vital, and each team enters the field aware that their Champions League fate could change in a mere ninety minutes.
This matchday presents an ideal combination of heritage and aspiration. The dominant clubs of Europe will aim to secure their places in the subsequent round, while determined underdogs strive to keep their hopes alive and create the surprises that render this tournament unforgettable. Anticipate strategic confrontations, fast-paced football, remarkable individual performances, and thrilling atmospheres throughout the continent.
On a night where anything is possible, minor details will determine the outcome — a solitary opportunity, a defensive blunder, a flash of brilliance. November 26th is poised to contribute a new chapter to this season’s Champions League narrative, brimming with passion, excellence, and the unyielding quest for European triumph.
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FC Copenhagen vs Kairat Almaty
FC Copenhagen enters this match with mixed form, but they still give the impression that they can be dangerous when playing at home. In their recent games, they have had a mix of wins and losses, including a heavy defeat against Tottenham in the last round of this competition, but they also secured an important victory over Brondby in the league, which boosts their confidence. They may not be at the desired level for this competition, but their goal difference of 4:6 shows that they are creating chances and playing offensively.
Dadason, Larsson, and Robert each have one goal this season, adding variety to their attack. The main issue remains their defensive instability, but at home, FC Copenhagen generally manages to control the pace and maintain the initiative.
Kairat Almaty arrives at this competition in pretty poor shape, having lost two away games and drawn one after playing four matches. They scored two goals but let in eleven, showing how weak their defense is. Even though they sometimes play more securely in their home league, they seem unprepared in Europe when it comes to transitions and organization. Their loss to Inter, 2:1, shows they can be competitive at times during a match, but they lack consistency.
Arad and Edmilson Santos have the potential to create dangerous moments, but the team rarely manages to control the pace when playing away. Their early defensive mistakes constantly put them in a bad position.
FC Copenhagen has a clear advantage because they play better at home and have a stronger offensive threat, while Kairat Almaty struggles to stabilize when playing away. The home team will likely set the pace and create more chances.
1 & T1 2+ (FC Copenhagen to Win & Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 3:1
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Pafos vs Monaco
Pafos enters this match in good shape, especially when playing at home. The team has three wins and one draw in their last four games, with a victory against Aris in the league and Villarreal in this tournament, which really boosts their confidence. The defense seems well organized, allowing only one goal in the last three matches, while offensively, Luckassen and Orsic are key when it comes to being precise.
Pafos shows stability in their pace, control in the midfield, and discipline during transitions, which helps them play strongly against more tactically complex teams. Their goal difference of 2:5 in Europe might seem limited, but they are improving their form in recent matches.
Monaco arrives in Cyprus with a much weaker form and serious losses in the last few matches. The team has lost its last three league games, including heavy defeats against Rennes and Lens, which reveal their fragile defense and lack of consistency. Even though Balogun, Dier, Fati, and Teze have each scored a goal this season in this competition, Monaco struggles to create a stable offensive rhythm and finds it even harder to maintain a lead when they concede an early goal.
Away from home, they have a goal difference of 2:4 and just one win, but their performance is far from reliable, especially against disciplined teams that can slow down their fast-paced play. Monaco still has individual talent, but their team chemistry and defensive structure are declining.
On the other hand, Pafos seems more complete and stable at the moment, while Monaco plays inconsistently and leaves big gaps in their defense. We expect at least one goal from both teams.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Arsenal vs Bayern Munich
Arsenal enters this match in fantastic shape, having a series of convincing wins and a strong offensive performance. The team recently crushed Tottenham 4:1 in the last round of the Premier League, and they have won all 4 matches played in this competition, showing stability and improvement in their pace of play. At home, they have a goal difference of 6:0, which highlights their dominance.
Martinelli, Gyokeres, Merino, and Saka are all in great form, with Martinelli standing out by scoring 3 goals and providing 1 assist. Arsenal plays compactly, using aggressive pressing and quick ball movement that allows them to create many chances. Defensively, they look solid, and so far, they haven’t conceded any goals in this competition.
Bayern Munich arrives just as strong, with four wins in four matches and an impressive goal difference of 14:3. The team scored six goals against Freiburg in the last round of the Bundesliga, showing their amazing offensive power. Kane is in fantastic form with 5 goals, and he gets strong support from Diaz, Jackson, and Olise, who together make their attack unpredictable.
Bayern is also dominant away from home with a goal difference of 7:2, but sometimes their play leaves gaps in transition, especially against fast teams like Arsenal. They are extremely efficient in the final third of the match.
This is a clash of two excellent teams, but Bayern’s dynamics and speed could create problems for the home team. A high-intensity match with plenty of chances on both sides is expected.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 2:2
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Atl. Madrid vs Inter
Atl. Madrid enters the match with a great winning streak and solid results across all competitions. The team has achieved five consecutive victories, scoring 11 goals while only conceding 3, which shows a good balance between defensive strength and offensive efficiency. At home, they are especially strong, with a goal difference of 8:2 in this competition.
Llorente, Alvarez, Griezmann, and Raspadori have all scored goals so far, indicating a diverse attack with multiple threats.
Atletico plays with discipline, being aggressive in the midfield and rarely allowing the opponent to gain control. Their form in La Liga and the Champions League suggests that the team is in the best rhythm since the start of the season.
Inter is also coming in strong, even though they had a slight drop in their last match against Milan in Serie A. The team has four wins out of five matches and an amazing goal difference of 11:1 in this competition, showing their dominance in the group stage. When playing away, they are perfect with a score of 6:0, which shows their maturity and organization on the road.
Martinez, Thuram, Dumfries, and Calhanoglu lead the offense, with Martinez being especially dangerous, scoring 4 goals. They play with great discipline, quick transitions, and effective vertical attacks. The only issue is occasionally losing focus, but overall the team looks powerful and complete.
This is a matchup between two teams in excellent form, but Atletico is traditionally strong at home, while Inter is better in transitions and counterattacks.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Atalanta
Eintracht Frankfurt enters this match with better energy and more consistent results. The team has shown strong organization in their recent games. They won their last two matches in the Bundesliga against Koln and Mainz. In the Champions League, their 0:0 draw with Napoli shows they can play a mature and disciplined defense against tough opponents.
The goal difference of 6:6 at home indicates a team that creates chances but also concedes goals, making their style of play open and sometimes risky. Burkardt, Knauff, Kristensen, and Uzun are the key offensive players contributing significantly, and Frankfurt generally manages to maintain a high pace at home.
Atalanta is coming in with a different vibe and a much worse momentum. The team has lost three out of their last four matches, with concerning defeats against Napoli, Sassuolo, and Udinese, which shows their defensive instability. The only bright spot is their win against Marseille in the Champions League, but in the domestic league, they clearly struggle with consistency and finishing.
Away from home, they have a goal difference of 1:4, highlighting their vulnerability on the road. Samardzic and Pasalic are currently the only players with notable stats, but the overall team performance is far from the level Atalanta is used to.
Eintracht Frankfurt is in better shape and plays with more stability at home, while Atalanta shows significant weaknesses in several areas of their game.
1 (Eintracht to Win)
Predicted CS: 3:1
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Liverpool vs PSV
Liverpool is entering the match with a big drop in form, having lost two consecutive games in the Premier League. The team lost to Nottingham and Manchester City without scoring a single goal, which shows the current crisis in their offensive finishing. The only positive moment is the victory against Real Madrid in this competition with a score of 1:0, which shows that the team still has the quality to rally in key European matches.
At home, the statistics are decent with two wins and a goal difference of 4:2, but the gameplay is unstable, with drops in intensity and too many easily lost duels in the midfield. Van Dijk, Szoboszlai, Gakpo, and Salah are the ones leading the offense.
PSV arrives with much better momentum, having won four matches and drawn one in their last five games. The team has a strong attacking drive, scoring 5 goals against AZ Alkmaar and another 5 against Sittard, and they drew with Olympiacos away in Europe. In their away games in the Champions League, they have a goal difference of 2:2 and two draws, showing they can play steadily outside of Eindhoven.
PSV plays dynamic football with aggressive wing attacks and quick transitions, which could seriously trouble Liverpool’s shaky defense. The team is on the rise and has a much more consistent finishing ability than their opponent.
Liverpool has quality, but their current form and instability favor PSV, who plays more offensively and decisively. We expect an open match with goals.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Olympiacos Piraeus vs Real Madrid
Olympiacos Piraeus is entering the match with a great streak of results and solid form, especially at home where the team plays confidently, aggressively, and with high intensity. In their last six matches, they have achieved five wins and one draw, with dominant performances against Atromitos, Kifisia, and Volos.
In the Champions League, they played to a 1:1 draw with PSV, showing a strong balance and good organization. Offensively, the team relies heavily on El Kaabi and Martins, who bring speed and precision, while the defense operates compactly and rarely allows the opponent to take control.
Real Madrid arrives in mixed form, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. The team drew against Elche and Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, but the loss to Liverpool in the Champions League shows some instability in their finishing. However, their individual talent is still very high, with Mbappe in great shape scoring 5 goals, and Bellingham and Camavinga helping create chances.
On away games, they have a goal difference of 5:1, which shows they can be very effective. But, the midfield play has moments where the intensity drops, especially against well-organized teams.
Real Madrid is more skilled, but Olympiacos is in better current form at home, which could lead to a close and balanced match. Still, in this game, we expect individual quality to be decisive.
2 (Real Madrid to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:3
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PSG vs Tottenham
PSG enters the match with pretty good form, having won three consecutive league games and holding the top position. The victories against Le Havre and Lyon were convincing and show that PSG has speed, creativity, and variety in their attack, relying on players like Mendes, Kvaratskhelia, Doue, and Ramos, all of whom have scored in the Champions League.
However, the loss to Bayern Munich revealed some weaknesses in defense and at times in the midfield. At home, PSG has a record of 5:2, which indicates they are effective, but they also easily concede goals when facing offensively oriented teams.
Tottenham arrives with a much worse performance, having lost three out of their last five matches, including a tough defeat against Arsenal. Even though they achieved a big win against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League, the team seems unstable in the Premier League, facing issues with defensive transitions and creating few clear chances. Players like Johnson, van de Ven, Odobert, and Palhinha contribute to the attack, but it’s not enough to cover up the weaknesses in the defense.
When playing away, Tottenham has a goal difference of 2:2 and two draws, which shows they can hold onto a score, but they rarely dominate. Currently, their gameplay has many ups and downs, lacking enough pressing and being vulnerable to quick counterattacks.
On the other hand, PSG appears more consistent, especially at home, while Tottenham struggles with weak defensive stability.
1 (PSG to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Sporting CP vs Club Brugge KV
Sporting CP enters this match with solid form and a strong attacking drive, especially at home where they have won both of their Champions League matches with a goal difference of 6:2. The team plays dynamic and aggressive football, blending the technical creativity of Trincao and Alisson Santos with reliable finishing and strong midfield control.
Recent matches reveal a team that rarely panics, even under pressure, and their solid defense knows how to minimize weaknesses. Sporting often sets the pace, has variety in their attacks, and shows maturity against tough opponents.
Club Brugge KV has a strong performance, but their away results are quite unpredictable. Even though they showed quality against Barcelona, they also have drops like against Anderlecht, which indicates instability in their defense. Forbes and Tresoldi are the main threats up front, but the team generally struggles to maintain intensity when pushed back deep.
Brugge plays more openly than expected, which sometimes leads to results, but often creates gaps behind the midfield. Their current form in the group is not at the expected level, and they have secured 4 points after 4 matches.
Sporting has a better form and an advantage at home, while Brugge has a great attack but also weaknesses in defense. We expect an efficient match with at least three goals during the game.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 3:1
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This article is part of Champions League Matchday 5.
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