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UEFA Champions League: Play-Off Betting 2nd Leg Predictions

23/02/2026|SB Staff|Soccer Tips & Predictions
<p>One more game stands in the way of eight teams progressing to the next stage of the UEFA Champions League and the end for the other eight.</p> <p>Last week saw the first leg take place, with some big scorelines being recorded. Real Madrid overcame Benfica in a highly controversial game, while PSG kept their hopes of defending last year's title with an impressive victory over French rivals, Monaco.</p> <h2>UCL 25/26 Play-Off Betting Preview</h2> <p>The second-leg matches are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge (3-3) (Wednesday, February 25, 04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>Newcastle vs Qarabag (6-1) (Wednesday, February 25, 07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Leverkusen vs Olympiacos (2-0) (Wednesday, February 25, 07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Inter vs Bodo/Glimt (1-3) (Wednesday, February 25, 07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Atalanta vs Dortmund (2-0) (Thursday, February 26, 04:45 AEDT)</li> <li>Juventus vs Galatasaray (2-5) (Thursday, February 26, 07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>PSG vs Monaco (3-2) (Thursday, February 26, 07:00 AEDT)</li> <li>Real Madrid vs Benfica (1-0) (Thursday, February 26, 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>. If you're looking for more information on <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.</p> <p>Read our predictions below:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/atletico-madrid-v-club-brugge-10176027">Atletico Madrid vs Club Brugge</a>: All to play for, Atletico are the likely winners due to positive home form (3W, 1L). Brugge had three losses (1D) in their four away games.</li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/newcastle-v-qarabag-fk-10176040">Newcastle vs Qarabag</a>: Newcastle firm favourites and likely to win. The correct score of 'Newcastle 2-0' offers value as the English side "don't need to play" but should exploit Qarabag's defence.</li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/leverkusen-v-olympiakos-10176038">Leverkusen vs Olympiacos</a>: Leverkusen likely to win as Olympiacos has lost each of its last 12 Champions League matches as an away underdog. The Germans have been dominant in the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/germany/german-bundesliga">Bundesliga</a> this season and should carry that form into Europe.</li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/inter-v-bodo-glimt-10176039">Inter vs Bodo/Glimt</a>: Bodo/Glimt And Draw offers value; Inter have to play to overturn the deficit, but the underdog has won each of Bodo/Glimt's last three Champions League matches. The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/italy/italian-serie-a">Serie A</a> giants face a real challenge here.</li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/atalanta-v-dortmund-10172161">Atalanta vs Dortmund</a>: Dortmund as underdog favourites, as Atalanta has lost each of its last six Champions League Knockout matches. 'Dortmund 2-1' as a correct score offers value, as BTTS usually hits when Germans are in Italy.</li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/juventus-v-galatasaray-10172167">Juventus vs Galatasaray</a>: Galatasaray to win as underdogs, as the underdog has won three of Juventus' last four Champions League Wednesday Knockout matches. The 'Over 2.5 Goals' market has hit in each of Juventus' last 10 Champions League Knockout matches at Allianz Stadium.</li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/paris-st-g-v-monaco-10172162">PSG vs Monaco</a>: BTTS to score (Yes) offers value, as both will need to ensure they are at it if they are to advance. This <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/france/french-ligue-1">Ligue 1</a> derby promises plenty of drama.</li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/real-madrid-v-benfica-10172164">Real Madrid vs Benfica</a>: 'Real Madrid 2-1' in the correct score offers value, as the 'Over 2.5 Goals' market has hit in 12 of Real Madrid's last 13 Champions League home matches, with the BTTS hitting in 14 of the last 15 UCL home matches.</li> </ul>

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