Champions League Stats and Tips: Best bets for all six English clubs

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Get Opta stats and the best bets for Champions League matchday 8

There's a lot on the line in the Champions League matchday eight with all 36 clubs in action so get an Opta stat and a tip for all 18 of Wednesday evening's games...


Arsenal v Kairat Almaty: Back Gunners to keep Karait no 1 busy 

Wednesday 28 January, 20:00
Live on TNT

The stat:

It's top versus bottom in the Champions League table and, with Arsenal scoring 20 goals across their seven matches to Kairat's five, the visitors' goalkeeper should get plenty of opportunities to make saves.

The bet: 


Napoli v Chelsea: Back goals at the Maradona

Wednesday 28 January, 20:00
Live on TNT and Discovery+

The stat:

Chelsea are averaging two goals a game across their Champions League matches in 2025/26, while for Napoli it is one goal per game, so there is a decent chance of both finding the net on Wednesday and the contest going over 2.5.

The bet: 

Find out what Kevin Hatchard is backing in his Napoli v Chelsea preview


Liverpool v Qarabag: Back overs at Anfield

Wednesday 28 January, 20:00
Live on TNT

The stat:

With Liverpool scoring 14 times across their seven matches, and Qarabag hitting 13, there is a good chance we will see goals at Anfield on Wednesday. Throw in the Reds' defensive woes and the temptation is there to back more than three.

The bet: 


Man City v Galatasaray: Back goalscorers bet builder at 3/1

Wednesday 28 January, 20:00
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The stat:

City will want to go for it here, to secure their place in the knockout round, but they must not underestimate a Galatsaray side that features Victor Osimhen who has six goals in the competition this season. Erling Haaland has the same number and will want to end his scoring drought here. 

The bet: 

Now get Lewis Jones' tips for Manchester City v Galatasaray


PSG v Newcastle: Back Gordon to strike in bet builder at 11/2

Wednesday 28 January, 20:00
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The stat:

Anthony Gordon's six goals are one of the reasons why Newcastle are in with a chance of reaching the Champions League's last-16. He got one against Barcelona at the start of the campaign, and he was on target last time out against PSV, so he should be a threat here.

Newcastle's impressive historical record against PSG (W1D1) will give them the belief that they can get something in Paris. 

The bet: 

Read Dave Tindall's in-depth betting preview of PSG v Newcastle


Frankfurt v Tottenham: Back Spurs and BTTS 

Wednesday 28 January, 20:00
Live on TNT and Discovery+

The stat:

 Spurs may be struggling in the Premier League but they are fifth in the Champions League table after winning four (D2L1) of their seven matches. Frankfurt are 33rd, after losing five (D1W1), but the German side's matches tend to feature plenty of goals and they have scored six in their three at home.

The bet: 

Find out where Joe Dyer thinks the value lies in Frankfurt v Spurs


Now read Paul Higham's Champions League tipsheet with a bet for every game


Recommended bets

Arsenal v Kairat - Back Kairat GK 6+ saves @ 5/42.25

Napoli v Chelsea - Back over 2.5 goals @ 4/51.80

Liverpool v Qarabag - Back over 3.5 goals @ 20/231.87

Man City v Galatasaray - Back Osimhen and Haaland to score @ 3/14.00

PSG v Newcastle - Back Newcastle Double Chance and Gordon to score @ 11/26.50

Frankfurt v Tottenham - Back Spurs and Both Teams to Score @ 23/103.30

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