Betting tips for Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid and Chelsea vs Bayern 

Liverpool to win – unbeaten this season and being at Anfield gives them the edge 

Bayern Munich to win – excellent record against Chelsea in recent years.

Florian Wirtz to score or assist – registered seven G/A in last season’s UCL 

Luis Diaz to score or assist – has made an excellent start at his new club and has enjoyed success against Chelsea in his time in England

The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League is back with its same heightened expectations, but a new expanded format. 

After last season’s success, interest is garnering not just among the traditional European heavyweights but also amongst the clubs aiming to break through. 

With the introduction of the 36-team league phase, replacing the old group-stage format, teams will now play eight matches in a single, incomplete round robin. 

Liverpool, fresh off winning the English Premier League, are looking to return to European nights with extended firepower after the acquisitions of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. 

The Reds kick off their UCL campaign with a home visit against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. 

Chelsea make a return to the Champions League as the Club World Cup winners. 

Now, under Enzo Maresca’s tutelage, they are a side with a real identity and will be looking to reclaim some of their European prestige in this new era. 

The Allianz Arena plays host to a clash between Chelsea and last year’s Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich. 

What are the best bets for Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid? 

Liverpool to win 

European nights at Anfield will always remain as one of the toughest tests for visiting sides, and Wednesday will prove no different. 

Liverpool haven’t exactly fired on all cylinders as of late, but this is a team that always finds a way, an almost innate ability to get over the finishing line.

With a Premier League next to their name and an unbeaten start to the English Premier League, Arne Slot’s side should have the strength in depth to overcome Diego Simeone’s tough Atletico Madrid team. 

Florian Wirtz to score or assist 

It hasn’t been the easiest start to life for Florian Wirtz in a Liverpool shirt, but how better to kickstart his career in England than a big performance under the lights in the Champions League? 

In his first season in the UCL last campaign, Wirtz established himself as one of the competition’s most potent attackers – notching up a combined seven goal contributions. 

What are the best bets for Chelsea vs Bayern Munich? 

Bayern Munich to win 

Bayern Munich are one of Europe’s most dangerous powerhouses and arrive into this competition with a clear intent of lifting the trophy. 

Led by England captain Harry Kane, Munich have one of the most potent attacks in the world, combined with a dynamism on the wing that would trouble any side. 

The Blues have been unable to defeat the German side since Didier Drogba’s heroics in 2012 and I can’t see this perilous run coming to an end on Wednesday night. 

Luis Diaz to score or assist 

The ex Liverpool player has established himself as one of the Bundesliga’s most valuable players so far – scoring three goals and creating two assists in his first three games. 

The Colombia international has started all of Bayern’s matches this season and will now look to win a first UCL title of his already illustrious career.