Football's Champions League: How are the German clubs performing on the second day of the competition?
Today marks the second day of the group stage in the UEFA Champions League, with October 1st being the date. All five German football teams are participating and aiming for vital points to progress to the knockout phase of the competition. We offer a rundown of the matches, including sports betting odds.
VfB Stuttgart set for Champions League home debut versus Sparta Prague
VfB Stuttgart goes up against Sparta Prague today at 18:45 in the Champions League. The Stuttgart squad suffered a disappointing 1:3 loss to Real Madrid in their opening match, with two late goals.
During large portions of the game, it seemed like Stuttgart might at least secure a draw in Madrid. Regrettably, however, they ended up with a 1:3 loss at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeneß is expected to field the striking duo of Undav and Demirović against Sparta Prague. German international striker Undav has been performing well and scored the crucial 2:2 equalizer for VfB Stuttgart in the last Bundesliga match against Wolfsburg.
If Stuttgart can build on their previous solid performances, they have a good chance of securing their first Champions League victory of the season against Sparta Prague. The following football odds are available for this match from bookmakers:
- VfB Stuttgart win (1.40)
- Draw (5.30)
- Sparta Prague (6.60)
Defending German champions Bayer 04 Leverkusen welcomes AC Milan
Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the reigning German champions, seek to carry on from their impressive 4:0 away victory against Feyenoord Rotterdam in the first group stage match of the Champions League with another win in the continent's premier club competition. If the Werkself aim to secure an early place in the knockout phase, they'll need three more points from their home game against AC Milan. The match is set to kick off today at 21:00.
The Italians, however, suffered a 1:3 loss at home to Liverpool in their initial match. AC Milan is now under pressure and will try to get the win from the BayArena. Despite this, Leverkusen is in good shape and will rely on their home advantage in this encounter.
Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso can call upon his key players for this match and is expected to start Viktor Boniface in the center forward position and Florian Wirtz in the offensive midfield.
Those who wish to place their football bets on this match can trust the following typical odds from bookmakers:
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen win (1.62)
- Draw (4.40)
- AC Milan win (4.85)
Borussia Dortmund confronts Scottish giants Celtic Glasgow
Borussia Dortmund had a triumphant debut in the UEFA Champions League with a 3:0 away win against Club Brugge in the first group stage match. Celtic Glasgow, a historical club and numerous Scottish champions, now comes to the Signal Iduna Park. The match starts today at 21:00.
Celtic can boast an impressive record of nine consecutive wins in domestic league matches and will attempt to obtain important points from Dortmund. However, Dortmund is the favorite in this encounter and goes into the match with plenty of confidence following their 4:2 comeback victory against VfL Bochum in the Bundesliga the previous week.
Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy appears to have found his form. The forward was instrumental in Dortmund's victory the previous week in the Bundesliga, scoring two goals. As a result, BVB coach Nuri Sahin is likely to start him again.
Bookmakers favor Dortmund in this match. Those placing football bets can expect the following typical odds:
- Borussia Dortmund win (1.50)
- Draw (4.75)
- Celtic Glasgow win (5.80)
Aston Villa takes on reigning German champions FC Bayern Munich
German record champions FC Bayern Munich face Aston Villa in England on the second matchday of the Champions League. Kick-off is at 21:00 CET on October 2. Bayern celebrated a 9-2 home win against Dynamo Zagreb in their first match and will aim to maintain their positive momentum against Aston Villa.
Aston Villa is unbeaten in their last six home matches and started their Champions League campaign with a 3-0 away win against Young Boys Bern.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane sustained a minor injury in their 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen last weekend. Nonetheless, the Munich club anticipates him to recover in time for their match against Aston Villa.
Sports betting enthusiasts should keep an eye out for any updates regarding Harry Kane's availability. The following typical odds are available for this match:
- Aston Villa win (4.15)
- Draw (4.10)
- FC Bayern Munich win (1.75)
RB Leipzig faces tough challenge against Italian record champions Juventus Turin
RB Leipzig encounters a challenging second match in the group stage of the Champions League against Italian record champions Juventus Turin at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig. Kick-off is at 21:00 CET on October 2.
Following Leipzig's 1-2 defeat at Atletico Madrid in their initial match, they require a victory against Juventus to stay in the chase for the knockout phase qualification spots. Leipzig's recent 4-0 victory over FC Augsburg at home should boost their confidence. Seshko and Openda, the Leipzig striker duo, are in excellent form and aim to aid a home triumph against Juventus.
Here's what sports betting enthusiasts can anticipate:
- Leipzig victory chance: 2.30
- Draw odds: 3.40
- Juventus victory chance: 3.05
On the second day of the UEFA Champions League, there are more matches besides the five featuring German teams. Betting fans can wager on these contests as well, with the following average odds provided:
- RB Salzburg victory: 1.85
- Draw opportunity: 3.75
- Stade Brest victory: 4.10
- Arsenal London victory: 1.70
- Draw chance: 3.90
- PSG victory: 4.85
- FC Barcelona victory: 1.07
- Draw possibility: 13.00
- PSG victory: 28.00
- Inter Milan victory: 1.19
- Draw chance: 7.40
- Red Star Belgrade victory: 13.00
- PSV Eindhoven victory: 2.80
- Draw opportunity: 3.65
- Sporting Lisbon victory: 2.40
- Slovan Bratislava victory: 38.00
- Draw chance: 14.50
- Manchester City victory: 1.05
- FC Girona victory possibility: 1.95
- Draw chance: 3.75
- Feyenoord Rotterdam victory: 3.60
- Shakhtar Donetsk victory: 4.80
- Draw possibility: 3.85
- Atalanta Bergamo victory: 1.68
- Benfica Lisbon victory: 2.95
- Draw opportunity: 3.40
- Atletico Madrid victory: 2.35
- Dinamo Zagreb victory: 4.65
- Draw chance: 3.95
- AS Monaco victory: 1.70
- FC Liverpool victory: 1.20
- Draw possibility: 6.80
- FC Bologna victory chance: 13.00
- OSC Lille victory: 5.40
- Draw chance: 4.25
- Real Madrid victory: 1.56
- Sturm Graz victory chance: 2.65
- Draw possibility: 3.45
- Club Brugge victory: 2.50
Enjoy the upcoming thrilling Champions League matches and hope the German teams secure additional points!
Stuttgart's striker Undav, who scored the equalizer against Wolfsburg in their last Bundesliga match, will likely partner with Demirović against Sparta Prague in the Champions League, as Stuttgart aims for their first victory of the season during their home debut.
The defending German champions, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, will seek to maintain their positive momentum from their 4-0 away victory against Feyenoord Rotterdam and secure an early place in the knockout phase, as they face AC Milan in their Champions League home match.
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