The UEFA Champions League resumes on December 11, featuring AC Milan, Barcelona, Juventus, Manchester City, and Arsenal. On that day, Borussia Dortmund will host Barcelona, Juventus will compete against Manchester City, and Arsenal will go up against Monaco, among other matches. SI Soccer provides its predictions for this lineup of games.
UEFA Champions League Predictions: Matchday 12/10
- Atletico Madrid vs. Slovan Bratislava
- LOSC Lille vs. SK Sturm Graz
- Benfica vs. Bologna
- AC Milan vs. Crvena zvezda
- Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona
- Feyenoord vs. Sparta Praha
- Juventus vs. Manchester City
- VfB Stuttgart vs. Young Boys
- Arsenal vs. Monaco
Atletico Madrid vs. Slovan Bratislava
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 3–0 Slovan Bratislava
Atletico Madrid has netted a minimum of three goals in each of its last four matches across all competitions. During the Thanksgiving week, Diego Simeone’s team achieved an impressive six-goal performance against Sparta Praha, and a comparable outcome is anticipated in their upcoming match against Slovan Bratislava, currently positioned 35th.
Benfica vs. Bologna
Benfica recovered from their defeat to Bayern Munich by securing a win against Monaco in their most recent match. The Portuguese team now reaches double-digit points, while Bologna has managed to collect only one point in their first five matches.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2–2 Barcelona
This week features one of the standout matches. Hansi Flick’s Barcelona has faced challenges lately, as fatigue has begun to take its toll on the team. In contrast, Dortmund has emerged as the second-highest scoring team in the competition, netting 16 goals, just behind Barcelona. Expect an exciting game with numerous goals, but ultimately, the points may be evenly distributed.
LOSC Lille vs. SK Sturm Graz
Prediction: Lille 2–0 SK Sturm Graz
The Ligue 1 team successfully secured a victory at home, significantly enhancing their prospects of progressing to the next round, and possibly earning a direct entry into the round of 16.
AC Milan vs. Crvena zvezda
Prediction: AC Milan 3–1 Crvena zvezda
AC Milan will be without Christian Pulisic, but the Rossoneri should have no trouble dispatching Crvena zvezda.
Feyenoord vs. Sparta Praha
Prediction: Feyenoord 2–1 Sparta Praha
Feyenoord comes in on seven points. If the Eredivisie teams wants to advance to the next stage, it must defeat Sparta Praha. Dropping any points, worst case scenario a loss could see Sparta Praha leapfrog Feyenoord in the standings.
Juventus vs. Manchester City
Prediction: Juventus 1–1 Manchester City
Manchester City continues to surprise observers globally as Pep Guardiola seeks to transform his team during a challenging period. Meanwhile, Juventus capitalizes on this situation to secure a crucial point in the closing weeks of the league season.
Arsenal vs. Monaco
Prediction: Arsenal 3–1 Monaco
Mikel Arteta’s squad may be facing challenges in domestic competitions, yet in their most recent European match, they scored five goals against Sporting CP. The Gunners continue their momentum with a victory, bringing their total to 13 points.
VfB Stuttgart vs. Young Boys
Prediction: VfB Stuttgart 2–1 Young Boys
1. The scenario for Stuttgart mirrors that of Feyenoord in the Bundesliga. This match is crucial for Stuttgart if they wish to maintain any chances of advancing to the next round. Competing at home against one of the two teams that have yet to secure a point after five matches, a victory would elevate Stuttgart’s total to seven points.
