Following a barnstorming international break, the Champions League returns and there are a whole raft of sides in the running to finish in the top 8 who need to pick up points here. VFB Stuttgart will be looking to climb back into the top 24 as they travel to Belgrade to take on Crvena Zvezda, whilst Spanish side Girona will also be chasing some much needed points at Sturm Graz. Elsewhere, Celtic will be looking to build on their good win last time out, as they host Club Brugge.
Crvena Zvezda vs Stuttgart – Stuttgart to win.
7/10 at Betzone
German giants VFB Stuttgart have been going along relatively nicely this season, but they know that cracking the top 24 will be the minimum expected of them in the Champions League. Crvena Zvezda await next, with the Serbian side having suffered 4 heavy losses from their opening four games played and they look to have a mountain to climb in the Champions League this season. This should be a fair bit closer than the odds suggest but Stuttgart are a very good side, and they should have too much about them for Crvena Zvezda in this one.
Sturm Graz vs Girona – Girona to win.
6/5 at Rhino Bet
Austrian side Sturm Graz have struggled to come to terms with the Champions League so far this season and a tricky looking home tie with Girona awaits. The Spaniards have also found the UCL tougher than people anticipated, and they have lost their way a touch in La Liga too, but they have plenty of top quality individuals in their ranks. This should be a very good game, but Girona need a win to strengthen their top 24 push, and they should pick up three points in Klagenfurt here.
Celtic vs Club Brugge – Celtic to win.
21/20 at Fitzdares
Scottish champions Celtic picked up a famous triumph against RB Leipzig last time out and they will be looking to replicate that here against Club Brugge. Similarly, Brugge dug deep to overcome Aston Villa last time out, in a huge result for the Belgians but they know that they will need to back that result up here in Glasgow. Big European nights have become part of the furniture for Celtic in recent times and with the Celtic Park backing them to the hilt, Celtic should come out on top in this one.
UCL Result Leg Acca – 27th November 2024
