FC Basel 1893 2-1 FC Steaua Bucureşti Steaua are clinging on by their fingernails, but Basel will end the Romanian champions hopes – and maintain their own – with a victory. That should be well within the compass of last seasons UEFA Europa League semi-finalists. Chelsea FC 2-1 FC Schalke 04 José Mourinhos side have recovered brilliantly from the shock of losing their opening game at home to Basel. Now they must transport their sublime away form back to Stamford Bridge. Schalke will be resilient, but Chelsea should prevail. Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Arsenal FC A smash-and-grab 2-1 victory in London makes Dortmund favourites to complete the double over Arsenal, but the Gunners twice avoided defeat in Germany after home losses to Bundesliga opposition last season and are equipped to do so again. SSC Napoli 2-0 Olympique de Marseille Struggling Marseille look doomed to premature elimination from Europe altogether, and with Napoli going well on all fronts under Rafael Benítez, a victory for the Italians in the Stadio San Paolo looks likely. FC Zenit 1-1 FC Porto Luciano Spallettis side will be seeking to consolidate their potentially crucial 1-0 win at the Estadio do Dragão with victory in St Petersburg, but Porto will have extra motivation and are more than capable of avenging that defeat. Club Atlético de Madrid 3-0 FK Austria Wien The Vienna outfits first UEFA Champions League campaign is proving as tough as everyone expected, and it is likely to get tougher still at the Estadio Vicente Calderón, where Atlético will fully expect to maintain their 100% record in Group G. AFC Ajax 2-1 Celtic FC Celtic won the first meeting between these domestic champions, but that was in Glasgow, where they always impress. This one is in Amsterdam, where Ajax were so close to defeating AC Milan on matchday two. A narrow home win is on the cards. FC Barcelona 3-1 AC Milan Barcelona can take complete control of Group H with a triumph over the team that held them to a 1-1 draw at San Siro on matchday three. It would be a major upset if Milan repeat the feat at the Camp Nou, where the Catalans invariably reign supreme. Prizes Play the 2013/14 UEFA Champions League Predictor game and you could win the experience of a lifetime. Latest tip Beat the Tipster Every matchweek, the Tipster will offer the benefit of his years of experience following UEFA Champions League football to give you a bit of guidance as you attempt to hit the Predictor jackpot. Read on for wise words and sage advice.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 22:31:17 +0000
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