Champions League Predictions and Best Bets for 13 October

The UEFA Champions League is back this week, and we check out Betfred’s latest odds and provide you with Champions League predictions for the best of tonight’s action in this in-depth betting preview.

The English teams have made excellent starts, and both Arsenal and Manchester United are looking to move on to six points today. Read on for our top UCL picks and tips.

Champions League Predictions Today

The first matchday in the Champions League was predictably thrilling, with all five Premier League clubs picking up wins. Tonight, Man United face Atletico Madrid in the Spanish capital, while Arsenal host French side Lille.

We check out the latest Champions League odds from Betfred, and preview both games involving English teams. Also, we take a look at the fascinating fixture in Turkey between Galatasaray and Barcelona.

Gunners to Fire Past Lille

Arsenal’s Champions League campaign gets back underway with a home fixture against Ligue 1 outfit Lille. The Gunners returned to winning ways at the weekend and will want another victory here.

Arsenal kicked off this season’s Champions League with a hard-fought win away at Napoli. A late Martin Odegaard goal was enough to give last term’s runners-up a 1-0 victory in Naples.

Lille head to London having lost two and won two of their last four in all competitions. Last weekend, Dilane Bakwa’s goal gave the Mastiffs a 1-0 home league success over Le Havre. However, they lost 3-2 at home to Real Betis in their Champions League opener.

Before the international break, Mikel Arteta’s men lost 3-0 at Brighton & Hove Albion. They got back to winning ways last Saturday, coming from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have won eight of nine this season, and they should be too hot to handle in this one. Back the hosts to win both halves at 11/8.

Best Bet: Arsenal to Win Both Halves (11/8, Betfred)

Atleti to Bounce Back from the Anfield Loss

Man United are in Madrid tonight facing Diego Simeone’s Atleti. The Spanish side lost to English opposition in game one, while the Red Devils sailed past Sabah.

Atleti have been in red-hot form since losing to Liverpool a month ago, winning four in a row in La Liga. Last weekend, Cristian Romero’s late goal gave Rojiblancos all three points at Alaves.

Man United’s poor domestic form continued with a disappointing 1-1 home draw with fellow strugglers Tottenham Hotspur. Michael Carrick’s men have won just twice this season.

The Red Devils made a strong start against minnows Sabah, but we fancy Atleti in this one. Betfred’s 9/4 for the hosts to win -1 is standing out.

Best Bet: Atletico Madrid to Win -1 (9/4, Betfred)

Barca to Strut Their Stuff in Istanbul

Galatasaray and Barcelona go head-to-head in a tasty fixture at Rams Park. Blaugrana have made a stunning start to their 2026-27 season, winning every game.

Galatasaray are unbeaten at home this term, winning the last three. However, tonight's European fixture against the Spanish giants will be one of their toughest challenges of the season. In their opening UCL game, the Istanbul side lost 3-1 at Sporting Lisbon.

Barca kept up their 100% record with another victory at the weekend, with Anthony Gordon, Gabriel Jesus, and Jules Kounde on target against Getafe in La Liga.

Hansi Flick’s boys are one of the favourites to win the Champions League this term. The Catalan heavyweights made light work of Feyenoord on matchday one, winning 5-1 at Camp Nou.

Galatasaray is a notoriously tough place to visit, but in-form Barcelona should strut their stuff in Istanbul and secure a comfortable away victory. You can get 8/11 for the Spanish champions to be winning at half time and full time.

Best Bet: Barcelona HT/FT (8/11, Betfred)