2024-25 UEFA Champions League Odds and Predictions: Who Will Stop Liverpool?

The Reds romped through the league phase, and got a chance to rest most of their starters in their finale. The Mo Salah next club odds aren’t bothering the Egyptian winger, as he is one of three Liverpool players with three goals in seven UCL games, along with Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo.

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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 31, 2025

Liverpool also gets to skip the playoff and play one of the lowest seeds, which gives them a bit more rest. They won’t play until March 4 or 5, which is good because Liverpool plays seven games in February, including a trip in the EPL to Manchester City.

While Salah is the best player on the team, Liverpool can beat you in many ways, with a strong midfield and a miserly defense. They have a cushion atop the EPL as well, so they can rotate players to keep them fresh. Arne Slot has done a masterful job in his first season at Anfield, and Liverpool are deserved favorites in these 2025 Champions League odds!

I’ve grouped these two powerhouses together as they’ll face off in the marquee playoff matchup on February 11/12, and 18/19! They’ve combined to win the last three Champions Leagues, with Real Madrid winning in 2022 and 2024, and Manchester City won it in 2023.

Man City vs. Real Madrid. For the fourth year in a row.

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— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 31, 2025

They also have a history against each other, as Real eliminated City 6-5 in extra time over two legs in the 2022 semifinals, before going on to beat Liverpool in the final. City returned the favor with a 5-1 romp in 2023. In 2024, Real edged City on penalties in what was probably the best pair of games in the entire tournament. All three times, the winner has gone on to win it all!

There will be no shortage of star power for this two-legged tie. On the Real side, you have Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham, among others. For City, you have Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, and again, many others.

There is also the beef between the two, centering Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win over Vini Jr (although Rodri is still out with a knee injury). There are a ton of storylines for this matchup, and only one team will go on to the next round!

Both teams have been inconsistent, but Manchester City look completely broken this year. They’ve lost a ton of games, allowing way too many opportunities to the opposition and struggling in pretty much every area of the pitch.

Real Madrid are the favorite going into the clash, but I wouldn’t bet on either team as it stands. The odds are too short, and there are much better options out there.

The Gunners quietly finished third in the league phase, losing just one game, along with six wins and a draw. They’ve maintained their form, but they’re still missing star winger Bukayo Saka, who has been out since December 18 after needing surgery for a hamstring tear. Saka has scored four goals in Arsenal’s first five UCL games.

Into the round of 16 👊

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 30, 2025

Manager Mikel Arteta said Saka won’t be back before March, which is when Arsenal will take on their next Champions League opponents. However, Saka will be eased back into the lineup after such a serious injury. The attacking onus is on midfielder Martin Odegaard and forward Kai Havertz, although Arsenal didn’t buy a striker during the January transfer window.

Still, Arsenal has a solid midfield and a great defense, so they’re a threat. Going out of the FA Cup and finishing in the top 8 of the UCL group stage could do wonders for the team.

The schedule in February won’t be that intensive, so the Gunners could finally get a breather and Saka could be back for the Last 16. This makes Arsenal a very dangerous team, but the lack of a proper finisher up front is likely to cost them at some point.

Barcelona finished second to Liverpool in the league phase, and their +15 goal difference was the best of all teams! The ageless Robert Lewandowski is tied for the UCL lead in goals with nine in eight games, while winger Raphinha has eight goals.

👀 We’ll be watching… pic.twitter.com/SlL15BJv1e

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 31, 2025

But the story for Barça is Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old winger who is their most dangerous player! He had just two goals and two assists in seven UCL games, but Yamal is a threat to make a play every single time he is on the ball. Barça are also getting healthier in midfield and at the back. However, I’m still not completely convinced of their defense.

Barça hasn’t won the Champions League since 2015, but this side could absolutely go all the way if they can stay off the injured list! Still, the odds are slightly short if you consider their defensive woes.

The German giants are always a threat to win the Champions League, including in 2025! However, they will have to participate in the playoff after finishing 12^th in the league phase. Bayern will take on Scotland’s Celtic in their playoff tie.

The #UCL Play-off stage is set! 🏟️

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🇩🇪 𝟏𝟖.𝟎𝟐.𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓

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— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) January 31, 2025

Striker Harry Kane is doing his part with six goals in seven games, while former Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise has four goals. Bayern has also looked better in the back as Kim Min-Jae and Dayot Upamecano have finally started to click.

Bayern should make it through the playoffs easily enough, although the trip to Celtic Park is always tough for any visiting team. The question here is whether the Germans can compete with the top Spanish and English sides.

The Italian champions definitely offer good betting value. After a sluggish start to their Serie A title defense, Inter Milan have raised their level as of late. They finished fourth in the league phase, where striker Lautauro Martinez had five goals to lead Inter.

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— Inter ⭐⭐ (@Inter_en) January 31, 2025

Marcus Thuram has emerged as Martinez’s strike partner, while Hakan Çalhanoğlu pulls the strings in midfield. Their defense can be a little shaky, though, which is my concern with Inter against good sides. But at +1400, their 2025 UCL odds are worth a look!