<p><em>The 2025/26 UEFA Champions League is set to kick off once again after the Group Phase.</em></p> <p>Real Madrid, Inter Milan, PSG, Juventus, Atlético Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund are just some of the teams that failed to qualify for the next stage automatically.</p> <p>With these teams involved immediately, the upcoming Play-Off round is extremely interesting, especially as we think there's a lot of betting value to be had…</p> <h2>UCL 25/26 Play-Off Betting Preview</h2> <p>Let's take a look at what first-leg matches are scheduled for this upcoming Play-Off Round (played over two legs):</p> <ul> <li>Galatasaray vs Juventus (Wednesday, February 18, at 04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>Dortmund vs Atalanta (Wednesday, February 18, at 07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Monaco vs PSG (Wednesday, February 18, at 07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Benfica vs Real Madrid (Wednesday, February 18, at 07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Qarabag FK vs Newcastle (Thursday, February 19, at 04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>Olympiacos vs Leverkusen (Thursday, February 19, at 07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Bodo/Glimt vs Inter Milan (Thursday, February 19, at 07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Club Brugge vs Atletico Madrid (Thursday, February 19, at 07:00 AEDT)</li> </ul> <h2>UCL Play-Off Betting Predictions</h2> <p>At Sportsbet, we have covered all of the matches with our comprehensive <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league">UCL 25/26 betting odds</a>, with the Play-Off round being no different.</p> <p>Below, we've made our predictions for each game and a value bet. If you're looking to learn more about <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-uefa-champions-league">how to bet on the Champions League</a>, we've got you covered with our comprehensive guide.</p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/galatasaray-v-juventus-10103138">Galatasaray vs Juventus</a>:</strong> A <strong>draw offers value,</strong> as three of Juventus' last four Champions League matches as an away favourite have ended in draws. The Turkish side were strong at home during the Group Phase (W2, D1, L1).</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/dortmund-v-atalanta-10103137">Dortmund vs Atalanta</a>:</strong> <strong>Atalanta as underdogs to win; Over 2.5 Goals offers value</strong> as both scored and conceded frequently in this year's competition.</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/monaco-v-paris-st-g-10103125">Monaco vs PSG</a>: PSG to win</strong> as they have a title to defend with pride; PSG have won three of the last five meetings, despite Monaco winning the most recent.<strong> 'No' in the Both Teams to score </strong>offers value, as five games over the last ten have finished with at least one team failing to score.</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/benfica-v-real-madrid-10103131">Benfica vs Real Madrid</a>: 'Benfica And Draw' in Double Chance</strong> offers value after Benfica shocked RM in the final group game; Jose Mourinho knows what to do.</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/qarabag-fk-v-newcastle-10103140">Qarabag FK vs Newcastle</a>: Qarabag and Draw</strong> offers value here, as hosts have been strong at home. English sides have struggled going here, including Chelsea (2-2 draw).</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/olympiakos-v-leverkusen-10103136">Olympiacos vs Leverkusen</a>: Olympiacos to replicate MW7 after 2-0 win at home</strong>. <strong>Under 2.5 Goals presents value,</strong> as games are tight when played in Greece.</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/bodo-glimt-v-inter-10103133">Bodo/Glimt vs Inter Milan</a>:</strong> <strong>Inter as likely winners </strong>due to strong away record.<strong> 'Yes' in BTTS </strong>as Bodo have struggled to keep clean sheets.</li> <li><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/club-brugge-v-atletico-madrid-10103139">Club Brugge vs Atletico Madrid</a>: 'Club Brugge And Draw' </strong>offers value, as hosts have been strong at home.</li> </ul> <p>With so many big clubs involved in these knockout ties, the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer">soccer betting</a> markets are packed with opportunities. 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