Betting tips for Qarabag FK vs Chelsea, Man City vs Borussia Dortmund, and Newcastle vs Athletic Club
Chelsea to win – far superior side
Both teams to score – Qarabag proving a surprise package, goals in all three games
Man City to win – reliable at home, in good form
Erling Haaland to score – World-class goalscoring form
Newcastle to win – Impressive UCL performances, superior side
Over 2.5 goals – good recent trend
The 2025/26 Champions League campaign concludes its fourth matchweek on Wednesday, as three more English sides seek to continue their strong starts.
Chelsea face a lengthy trip to Azerbaijan as they take on Qarabag FK, and are looking to register a third successive UCL win.
Spirits will be high amongst the Chelsea squad, coming into the game off yet another win away at Spurs; last time out in the UCL, they secured a convincing 5-1 victory over Dutch giants Ajax.
Man City welcome Borussia Dortmund to The Etihad, where Erling Haaland will be looking to score against his former club again and continue his relentless form in front of goal.
Pep Guardiola’s City side, identical to their opponents, have taken seven points from three games so far, with comfortable 2-0 wins coming against Napoli and Villarreal, and a 2-2 draw away at Monaco.
Newcastle United will host their third UCL match at home against Athletic Club, having already welcomed Barcelona and Benfica to St James’ Park.
Whilst the Toon Army’s English Premier League form has been dismal, their UCL performances have largely impressed, winning 4-0 away at Union SG and 3-0 against Benfica in their last two.
What are the best bets for Qarabag FK vs Chelsea?
Chelsea to win
Despite Qarabag’s strong start, Chelsea are comfortable favourites to take all three points.
The Blues have won six of their last seven matches in all competitions, including wins over Liverpool and Spurs.
Both teams to score
Qarabag have scored six goals in their first three games, including three away at Benfica in the opening matchweek.
Chelsea shipped three goals against Bayern Munich in their only away trip so far.
What are the best bets for Man City vs Borussia Dortmund?
Man City to win
The Citizens have won five games in a row at home in all competitions, including key results against Manchester United and Napoli.
Dortmund have conceded six goals in two UCL games on the road, with Juventus finding four in the opening matchweek.
Erling Haaland to score
Only the 14 goals in his last 10 Man City appearances, Haaland is the most on-form player on the planet right now.
Goals in all three UCL matches so far, and also bagged a brace against Dortmund when they last visited in 2022.
What are the best bets for Newcastle vs Athletic Club?
Newcastle to win
The Geordies have looked a completely different team in this competition, currently sitting eighth before Tuesday’s matches, having cruised past Union SG and Benfica.
The visitors have endured a rough start, facing defeat against Arsenal and Dortmund, but did manage a win over Qarabag last time out.
Over 2.5 goals
This has landed in all three Newcastle matches so far, and two of Athletic Club’s, as Newcastle have found the net in all three games so far.
There has been 21 goals in the six matches including one of these clubs so far, and there’s no reason to see this trend will slow down.
