The group stage of this season's UEFA Champions League begins today, and we have a number of exciting matchups to look forward to among this week's 16 fixtures.
In today's headlining matches, competition favourites Manchester City open their Champions League campaign in Spain against Sevilla, while PSG, second favourites behind City, welcome Juventus to the Parc des Princes.
Tomorrow, the standout fixtures are both in Italy, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich looking to shake off their draws at the weekend as they visit Napoli and Inter, respectively.
Her e, we offer up our predictions and betting tips for each of the 16 matches.
Tuesday, September 6
Most followers of the Champions League expect Zagreb to struggle, not just in this match but throughout the group, and they are a popular pick to finish fourth.
Chelsea knows a trip to Zagreb isn't ideal in the middle of a hectic period, but the Blues have the class to get through this and re-focus on climbing the EPL table. Back an away win.
Dinamo Zagreb vs. Chelsea Prediction: Chelsea to win
Dinamo Zagreb vs. Chelsea Betting Tip: Chelsea win @ -250
This is group stage football, and despite AC Milan being one of the pre-tournament favourites to go all the way and challenge for the trophy, they will find themselves with a tough night's work on Tuesday.
This is a game that the visitors should be winning, and we'll back them to do just that. Add AC Milan to your midweek multiples with co nfidence.
Salzburg vs. AC Milan Prediction: AC Milan to win
Salzburg vs. AC Milan Betting Tip: AC Milan win @ -101
The Scottish Premiership champions host the current Spanish La Liga and defending Champions League winners in this match from Glasgow.
The natives will be in full voice to create an electric atmosphere, but their gung-ho style should see them take a sore one here. Back Real Madrid for the win.
Celtic vs. Real Madrid Prediction: Real Madrid to win
Celtic vs. Real Madrid Betting Tip: Real Madrid win @ -145
The Germans playing at their impressive stadium with the fans out in force will make them almost impossible to stop on the opening night, and when The Bulls score the first goal, they should go on to get a few on the night.
You can back the home win as part of your multiples, but if you are looking for decent value for a single bet, you can back Leipzig to win the first half.
RB Leipzig vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Prediction: RB Leipzig to win
RB Leipzig vs. Shakhtar Donetsk Betting Tip: RB Leipzig to lead at halftime @ -160
It would be a huge surprise to see either of these sides battling in the latter stages of this tournament, but that won't stop them serving up a fascinating 90 minutes of action in Germany.
Dortmund was poor in Europe last season, but they are good enough to win this match, and we expect to see them used in plenty of accumulators.
Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Copenhagen Prediction: Dortmund to win
Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Copenhagen Betting Tip: Dortmund to lead at halftime @ -150
There's nothing more than three points at stake here, but this will likely become a bit of a goal fest.
Sevilla will be going all out to get a result while their opponents won't be at full strength but should have eno ugh about them to score a few goals and win the match. Back Man City to win and both teams to score.
Sevilla vs. Man City Prediction: Man City to win
Sevilla vs. Man City Betting Tip: Man City to win and both teams to score @ +180
We don't see Benfica picking up too many points on the road, but at home, they must take full advantage if they are to compete for a spot in the knockout rounds.
They will get off the mark with a convincing home win before the bigger names come calling. Back Benfica for victory.
Benfica vs. Maccabi Haifa Prediction: Benfica to win