By Wednesday night, the UEFA Champions League league phase will be halfway over, leaving four games for each team to cement their spot in the knockout stages. After a goal-filled Matchday 3, Matchday 4 promises more excitement with numerous smaller clubs looking to challenge Europe's giants.
Wednesday's Champions League Schedule and Expert Picks
CBS Sports experts James Benge, Francesco Porzio, Pardeep Cattry, Chuck Booth, and Roger Gonzalez provided score predictions for each match. Notable fixtures include Fenerbahce vs Liverpool, AEK Athens vs Real Madrid, Lens vs Como, Dortmund vs Real Betis, RB Leipzig vs Manchester City, Porto vs Napoli, PSV vs Club Brugge, Slavia Prague vs Arsenal, and Viking vs Sabah.
Game of the Day: RB Leipzig vs Manchester City
The highlight is RB Leipzig vs Manchester City. Player to watch is Antonio Nusa, the 21-year-old RB Leipzig winger who has six assists and four goals in the Bundesliga this season, establishing himself as one of Europe's best young attackers. Man of the match is predicted to be Erling Haaland, who has scored four goals in two Champions League matches this season and aims to bounce back after Manchester City's defeat to Brighton.
Prediction and Best Bet
Pardeep Cattry predicts a 3-0 victory for Manchester City, citing RB Leipzig's rough start to the season. Charles Booth's best bet is Erling Haaland to score first at +290 odds, noting Haaland's four goals in two Champions League appearances and his desire to extend his scoring streak in the competition.
