UEFA Champions League motion resumes this week with a batch of high-profile matches as we attain the halfway level of the league part.

Solely Aston Villa and Liverpool have excellent data by means of three video games, although the Reds’ conflict with Bayer Leverkusen is certainly one of a number of Matchday 4 matchups to control. Tuesday’s motion can even characteristic Actual Madrid within the first sport following a lopsided El Clasico defeat, and probably the most notable sport in Ruben Amorim’s Sporting Lisbon farewell tour – a faceoff towards future foe Manchester Metropolis.

Arsenal’s journey to Inter, in the meantime, headlines Wednesday’s motion. Each side have impeccable defensive data up to now in Champions League play, not conceding a single aim up to now, and will use the sport to make an announcement about their title-winning aspirations.

Forward of the motion, here is how the CBS Sports activities workforce thinks Matchday 4 will play out.

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Listed below are our skilled picks for this matchday:

Tuesday

Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen

Participant to observe: Florian Wirtz — Who is aware of, this may not be the final Anfield sees of Wirtz? Actually Liverpool may have loads of rival suitors when the time comes for one of many Bundesliga’s brightest stars to go away Bayer Leverkusen, however there’s a quasi-number 10 spot in Arne Slot’s XI that will match Wirtz completely. On Tuesday anticipate him to indicate simply how nicely. — James Benge

Man of the match: Mo Salah — As at all times, the Liverpool winger might be probably the most harmful participant on the pitch and he is prone to rating towards the membership coached by the previous Liverpool legend. Salah, who continues to be seeking to signal a brand new cope with the Reds, as his present one will expire on the finish of the present season, has already scored 9 targets up to now in 15 video games performed in all competitions. — Francesco Porzio 

Prediction: Prediction: Liverpool 2, Leverkusen 1 — The Reds’ spectacular type underneath Arne Slot meets Die Werkself’s sturdy away type for a sport which will probably be all about Xabi Alonso’s return to Anfield. The Spanish tactician, up towards the Dutchman who landed the job that many anticipated Alonso to take will probably be fascinating. Leverkusen can overtake Liverpool within the League Part standings with a win however a draw or a slender dwelling win is probably. — Jonathan Johnson

Greatest guess: Florian Wirtz to have one shot heading in the right direction (-120) — When you needed to decide a winner right here, it is probably Liverpool, however the very best half about discovering worth available in the market is you do not have to at all times decide a winner. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate could also be obtainable for the match, however he will not be 100% after needing to be withdrawn from their victory over Brighton. Leverkusen will push to make issues occur at Anfield and since every part that they do goes by means of Wirtz, he’ll have license to shoot and getting a single shot heading in the right direction at near even cash is the best way to go. — Chuck Sales space

Actual Madrid vs. Liverpool

Participant to observe: Kylian Mbappe — All of us anticipated that there’d be an adaptation interval for Mbappe. A brand new membership in a extra aggressive league with a world class participant already occupying his pure spot: this was hardly going to be a day one smash. That’s, nevertheless, what Madrid expects. Already the reviews are rising of Carlo Ancelotti figuring out Mbappe as an issue in his aspect. In the end, he’ll discover the answer. Doing so sooner, nevertheless, goes to be essential in quelling the noise on the Santiago Bernabeu. –– James Benge

Man of the match: Vinicius Jr. — The Brazilian star is about to play towards the Rossoneri for the primary time in his profession after per week the place he surprisingly misplaced the Ballon d’Or. Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke about it within the pre-match press convention. “He is effective. He realizes what is occurring. Fortunately we did not play on Saturday and Vinicius skilled nicely, like everybody else.” — Francesco Porzio

Prediction: Actual 2, Milan 0 — Los Blancos have had just a few further days to arrange for this one on condition that their sport over the weekend was postponed, so anticipate to see the Spanish giants trying more energizing. Carlo Ancelotti wants a response from his gamers after some poor outcomes and showings which is right given the Rossoneri’s points up to now this season, which have them struggling in Serie A and the Champions League. Count on a reasonably easy Actual win at Santiago Bernabeu. — Jonathan Johnson

Greatest guess: Over 4 corners within the first half (-145) — Discovering worth when betting Actual Madrid might be arduous. They’re anticipated to win this sport and for good cause, however corners are a spot that may be attacked. Each groups will wish to begin this match rapidly and a when flurries of assaults are coming in from all instructions and a keeper like Mike Maignan is attempting to guard his web, it might probably result in fairly just a few nook kicks out of the gate.

Wednesday

Inter vs. Arsenal

Participant to observe: Declan Rice — It’s most likely nothing greater than a Euros hangover, however the draw with Liverpool apart, this has not been a classic begin to the season for Rice. With Martin Odegaard sidelined and Thomas Partey shuffled out of midfield, Mikel Arteta wants his report signing at his all motion finest within the San Siro. — James Benge

Man of the match: Bukayo Saka — The English winger is the participant that the Nerazzurri should concern probably the most. After a stable begin of the season, the place he scored three targets and offered seven assists in 9 Premier League video games, Saka is able to shine at San Siro towards the 2023 Champions League finalists. — Francesco Porzio 

Prediction: Inter 1, Arsenal 1 — The Gunners have simply two wins from their final 5 so issues are getting trickier for Mikel Arteta of late with Liverpool pulling clear within the Premier League title race. Each side have seven factors from 9 within the League Part up to now whereas the Nerazzurri are additionally inside some extent of Napoli in Serie A. Given Inter’s skill to run the likes of Manchester Metropolis shut within the Champions League, this one appears like will probably be a reasonably tight encounter with a rating draw sounding about proper. — Jonathan Johnson

Greatest guess: Greatest guess: Draw (+210) — To this point, when high sides have met in Champions League, it hasn’t been precisely thrilling, and this might be a continuation of that. Neither aspect significantly wants a victory, however they each have sturdy defenses and do not thoughts it if the match will get somewhat bodily. I would not put a full unit on such a selected final result however I am backing the factors being shared. — Chuck Sales space

PSG vs. Atletico Madrid

Participant to observe: Antoine Griezmann — The stress is constructing for Atletico. In such situations there tends to be one man who delivers (nicely, aside from the goalkeeper). At the same time as Diego Simeone has been constructing an assault for all times after Griezmann the Frenchman continues to ship. 4 targets and 5 assists have come at a fee of 1 each 122 minutes. When Atleti have been in a gap towards Leipzig it was Griezmann who dug them out. He may nicely do the identical this week. — James Benge

Man of the match: Ousmane Dembele — The previous FC Barcelona winger had a robust begin to the 2024-25 season the place he has already scored 5 targets and offered 4 assists in Ligue 1, whereas he is but to attain his first Champions League aim of the season and the conflict towards his former Spanish rivals is the proper likelihood to make it occur. — Francesco Porzio 

Prediction: PSG 2, Atleti 1 — It is a massive sport for each side with Luis Enrique and Diego Simeone each needing a win. The French giants have appeared extra convincing up to now given their probabilities wasted to bury opponents however their Spanish opponents are underneath stress having misplaced twice already. This one is prone to be pretty tense and tight however PSG ought to nearly have sufficient to emerge victorious for a second league part win. — Jonathan Johnson

Greatest guess: Each groups to attain (-134) —  it is a conflict of among the greatest underperformers in Champions League up to now with PSG and Atletico Madrid assembly. Whereas the underlying numbers again PSG turning issues round, that does not imply that they will have the ability to defend towards Atleti’s potent assault. It is a good match for preserving it easy with each netting no less than a aim. — Chuck Sales space