Champions League Betting Tips and Preview: Newcastle face PSG with Manchester City also in action

We have eight more Champions League games to look forward to on Wednesday - here is our preview of the standout matches.

Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan 

 8pm, TNT Sports 4

Both teams will be looking to pick up their first wins in the group of death. Borussia Dortmund fell to a 2-0 defeat by PSG on matchday one, while AC Milan were unfortunate to only draw with Newcastle after dominating their meeting at San Siro.

Dortmund and Milan are both in decent form domestically, and should therefore will arrive into this match with confidence. That should encourage an attack-minded approach from both managers, so we can expect this to be an entertaining encounter.

Tip: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals at 1.95

Celtic vs Lazio

8pm, TNT Sports 3

A last-gasp goal from goalkeeper Ivan Provedel earned Lazio a point against Atletico Madrid last time out, while Celtic were beaten 2-0 by Feyenoord. It is no secret that home form will be integral to the Scottish side’s chances of progression to the knockout phase.

On its day Celtic Park produces one of the most hostile atmospheres in Europe, and Brendan Rodgers’ side will need their fans fully behind them here. Lazio have only won one of their last five games, so a punt on a Celtic win could be worthwhile.

Tip: Celtic to win at 3

Newcastle United vs Paris Saint-Germain 

8pm, TNT Sports 2

Eddie Howe will have been delighted with the point his team picked up against AC Milan last month. Newcastle were outplayed at San Siro, but they defended doggedly and successfully kept their Italian opponents at bay.

We will likely see a similar approach against a Kylian Mbappe-led PSG attack. This could be another tight match involving Newcastle in the Champions League, with Howe unlikely to open up even at St James’ Park.

Tip: Under 2.5 goals at 2.38

Porto vs Barcelona

8pm, TNT Sports 6

After two group stage eliminations in succession, Barcelona are desperate to reach the latter stages of the Champions League once more. They got their continental campaign off to the perfect start, thrashing Royal Antwerp 5-0 at the Camp Nou. 

This will be a much tougher test, but Xavi Hernandez’s side have resilience to go with their quality. Back Barcelona to make it two wins from two on Wednesday.

Tip: Barcelona to win at 1.92

RB Leipzig vs Manchester City

8pm, TNT Sports 1

Manchester City are seeking to avoid a third consecutive defeat, a fate which has not befallen them since April 2018. Pep Guardiola’s side were below par in a 2-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, and they will not have everything their own way in Germany either.

This is City’s toughest fixture of the group phase on paper. They would probably settle for a point if they had to, especially as Bayern Munich could only draw with Leipzig at the weekend.

Tip: Draw at 4.2

Recommended bets

Borussia Dortmund vs AC Milan: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals at 1.95
Celtic vs Lazio: Celtic to win at 3
Newcastle vs PSG: Under 2.5 goals at 2.38
Porto vs Barcelona: Barcelona to win at 1.92
RB Leipzig vs Man City: Draw at 4.2