The Champions League returns to our screens this week for matchday five.

This could be the final meaningful match of the competition for some sides, while it is a crucial opportunity for others to cement their place in the last 16.

Tuesday offers us some cracking matches, four of which are previewed below.

Juventus vs VALENCIA

Juventus were stunned by Manchester United last time out in the Champions League.

The Italian champions are still in control of the group on nine points, though, and they can secure a last 16 berth with victory over Valencia in Turin. The Old Lady cruised to a 2-0 away win against the same opponents on matchday one.

Valencia need a win to keep their hopes of progression in their own hands ahead of their clash with Manchester United on matchday six.

They have scored four goals in the group, but they all came against Young Boys on matchdays three and four. Dropping into the Europa League is the most likely outcome for the Spanish club.

Juventus are too short a price at 2/5. Valencia to fail to score looks the best value.

TIP: Valencia to score under 0.5 goals @ 21/20

PREDICTED SCORE: Juventus 2-0 Valencia (Priced at 23/4 with 888sport)

 

Lyon vs MANCHESTER CITY

Lyon shocked the footballing world with their matchday one win at the Etihad Stadium. The Ligue 1 side are second in the group despite drawing their following three matches in the competition.

Form domestically has been solid, but this is a massive test with Hoffenheim sitting just three points behind them.

Manchester City recovered from that blip in the way everyone expected. They have dominated in the Champions League since, which featured nine goals and none conceded over two matches against Shakhtar Donetsk.

The Premier League champions have failed to win two of their matches since 1st September – they look unstoppable right now.

Lyon took advantage of a slightly sub-par start to the campaign from City. Pep Guardiola’s side are now in full flow, though, and are good value to cruise to another win.

TIP: Over 2.5 Man City goals @ 26/25

PREDICTED SCORE: Lyon 1-4 Man City (Priced at 13/1 with 888sport)

 

MANCHESTER UNITED vs Young Boys

Manchester United’s dramatic win over Juventus seems a distant memory in the Jose Mourinho soap opera. Further criticism of his players last week was followed by a dismal display at home to Crystal Palace.

A win here paired with Valencia failing to win would book their place in the last 16 of the Champions League, which Mourinho desperately needs as he further falls off the pace domestically.

Young Boys are set to drop out of Europe altogether unless they win their two remaining matches.

The Swiss side were thoroughly outclassed in the reverse fixture and will not hold out much hope of picking up anything even against a dysfunctional Manchester United.

Much like with Juventus, the hosts are not great value at 7/25. Three or more home goals is the way to go.

TIP: Over 2.5 Man United goals @ 57/50

PREDICTED SCORE: Man United 3-1 Young Boys (Priced at 19/2 with 888sport)

 

 

ROMA vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid head to Rome after a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Eibar at the weekend. The permanent appointment of Santiago Solari has not drastically changed the fortunes of the European champions, though they should make it into the last 16.

Roma fell 3-0 at the Bernabeu, but have performed superbly since then, including an impressive win away to CSKA Moscow last time out.

Their domestic form has been indifferent at best – they lost 1-0 to lowly Udinese at the weekend – but victory here would put them into the last 16 with a great chance of topping the group.

The home side represent solid value here. The 8/11 double chance price is one of the best in the Champions League this week.

TIP: Roma to win OR draw @ 8/11

PREDICTED SCORE: Roma 2-1 Real Madrid (Priced at 19/2 with 888sport)

 

*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*

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