UEFA Champions League Picks and Predictions for Matchday 6: Real Madrid vs. Celtic & Juventus vs. Barcelona

Wednesday’s Champions League Predictions & Picks

Real Madrid vs. Celtic Pick: Real Madrid Team Total Over 2.5 | -120 at DraftKings

1:45 p.m. ET

The champs are back in action after finally losing for the first time in 2022. Real Madrid looked like shell of themselves without Benzema who remains out with injury, but they can clinch the group today at home with a win against a Celtic side that has nothing to play for.

Celtic have had a very disappointing Champions run, having not won a single match in the group stage. Real Madrid return home for a bounce back match that means something for them. Look for Madrid to roll today and clinch the group with a commanding win.

Maccabi Haifa vs. Benfica Pick: Match Total Over 2.5 | -140 at DraftKings

4 p.m. ET

This pesky Maccabi Haifa squad have given some big names trouble in this tournament. While they are eliminated from the Champions League, they still have an outside shot of getting into Europa league with a result and a Juventus loss.

Maccabi have been able to score in every Champions League match except at Benfica. I think the leaders of Israel league get at least one, hopefully two with a lot on the line for them tonight. Benfica want to show the world that they are contenders in this tournament by winning the group over PSG.

Benfica have already qualified for the next round but everyone wants to claim the group championship. Benfica will need some help to win the group from Juventus but they have all the skills to cover this over by themselves. 

Juventus vs. PSG Pick: PSG -1 | -105 at DraftKings

4 p.m. ET

Juventus, how the mighty have fallen. The once proud Italian side look like a shell of the team you remember. They currently sit in the Europa spot and face the real possibility of being out of both competitions with a loss here. Juventus have lost three of the last six matches and look ready for the season to end which is not even half over.

On the other side, PSG have been on a roll. They have not been having those commanding blow out wins that we are all use to but they are wins none the less. Same scenario here as Benfica but PSG has the goal difference on their side so a win here clinches the group. Look for the Big 3 to roll today in the only meaningful match PSG has before the World Cup break.