<p>After a brief pause, the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign returns with a host of stellar games to whet the appetite for bettors once again.</p> <p>This time around, it’s matchweek 3. We’ve already gained a glimpse into what can be potentially expected in this year’s tournament. Still, with the quality of sides on offer, it’s impossible to count anyone out just at the moment.</p> <p>Without further ado, let’s take a look at our UCL betting predictions for the upcoming matchweek…</p> <h2>UCL 25/26 Matchweek 3 Betting Preview</h2> <p>As with each matchweek, 18 fixtures are scheduled to take place across the week, with European soccer showcasing the best it has to offer…</p> <ul> <li>FC Barcelona vs Olympiacos (Wednesday, October 22, at 02:45 AEST)</li> <li>Kairat vs Pafos (Wednesday, October 22, at 02:45 AEST)</li> <li>Newcastle vs Benfica (Wednesday, October 22, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>PSV vs Napoli (Wednesday, October 22, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Leverkusen vs PSG (Wednesday, October 22, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Union Saint-Gilloise vs Inter Milan (Wednesday, October 22, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Copenhagen vs Dortmund (Wednesday, October 22, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Villarreal vs Man City (Wednesday, October 22, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid (Wednesday, October 22, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Athletic Club vs Qarabag (Thursday, October 23, at 02:45 AEST)</li> <li>Galatasaray vs Bodo/Glimt (Thursday, October 23, at 02:45 AEST)</li> <li>Chelsea vs Ajax (Thursday, October 23, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Real Madrid vs Juventus (Thursday, October 23, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Sporting vs Marseille (Thursday, October 23, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Monaco vs Tottenham (Thursday, October 23, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Atalanta vs Slavia Praha (Thursday, October 23, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Frankfurt vs Liverpool (Thursday, October 23, at 05:00 AEST)</li> <li>Bayern Munich vs Club Brugge (Thursday, October 23, at 05:00 AEST)</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Several games can be picked out from the above list, although none are perhaps as juicy as the tie between Real Madrid and Juventus. Still, it’s the UCL, so there’s something for everyone!</p> <h2>UCL Matchweek 3 Betting Predictions</h2> <p>We have already listed all of the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league">UCL 25/26 Matchweek 3 betting odds</a> on our dedicated page for you to browse.</p> <p>Here are some of our best Champions League predictions…</p> <ul> <li> <p><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/arsenal-v-atletico-madrid-9686960">Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid</a></strong> - ‘Draw’ is worth value; Spaniards were strong in their last visit to England, losing to Liverpool in the final moments.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/athletic-bilbao-v-qarabag-fk-9687173">Athletic Bilbao vs Qarabag FK</a></strong> - ‘Qarabag FK And Draw’ in ‘Double Chance’ is worth a shot; Qarabag is unbeaten so far with two wins. Athletic have two defeats and have struggled in UCL action so far.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/uefa-competitions/uefa-champions-league/real-madrid-v-juventus-9687216">Real Madrid vs Juventus</a></strong> - Expect goals in this one as both have been prolific. Madrid have scored seven, while Juve have netted six times in their two matches. The ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ and ‘Yes - Both Teams To Score’ both look like good bets in this one.</p> </li> </ul> <p>Also, remember we do have an entire guide dedicated to <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-uefa-champions-league">how to bet on the UEFA Champions League</a>&nbsp;where we share precious tips that I am sure will come in handy when it comes to analysing a team's form and find value.</p>