Champions League Best Bets & Predictions for Tuesday, Jan. 20 (Matchday 7 Picks & Odds)
The UEFA Champions League returns Tuesday with nine matches across the first half of Matchday 7, and the margin for error is shrinking with just two rounds remaining in the league phase. We've broken down the best betting picks, odds and predictions for Tuesday's slate, featuring key matchups involving Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and Arsenal.
UEFA Champions League SGP for Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund
SGP: Over 2.5 goals + both teams to score -112
No team in Champions League this season has been more prolific than Borussia Dortmund, who have scored a whopping 19 goals in six matches, averaging 3.1 goals per contest. Tottenham Hotspur have allowed only seven goals, but five of those came against PSG in a 5-3 loss in France back on Nov. 25. Since their last UCL match, however, Tottenham have won just once in their last eight matches (D2, L5) while conceding multiple goals in each of their last three.
Tottenham have enough firepower to make things difficult for a Dortmund backline that has looked porous at times (2.1 goals allowed per UCL match). However, Spurs are also shaky at the back and might not be able to contain Dortmund's offense.
A scenario where both teams score with over 2.5 total goals looks increasingly likely. That outcome has happened in five of Dortmund's six UCL contests.
UEFA Champions League Total Goals Bet for Bodo/Glimt vs Manchester City
Over 3.5 total goals -107
The results just haven't been there for Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League campaign through the first six matches (D3, L3). It'd be fair to say they've looked competitive despite a D1, L2 home record, scoring twice against the likes of Juventus (L 3-2) and Tottenham (D 2-2). They're not expected to have much of a shot against Manchester City, though this match could see a fair share of goals.
The Cityzens need to shake off their 2-0 defeat in the Manchester derby this past weekend and could use a positive result here, while Bodo have proven they can make things difficult for tougher opposition on Norwegian soil. Plus, Bodo's six games in the league phase have seen over 3.5 total goals, with the lone exception being the loss at home against AS Monaco on Nov. 3.
UEFA Champions League Goalscoring Bet for Real Madrid vs Monaco
Vinicius Junior to score anytime +160
It's not a secret that Vinicius Junior is having a down season in 2025/26. Overshadowed by Kylian Mbappe and grabbing more headlines for the lack of progress in his renewal than for his play, the Brazilian needs a bounce-back performance to silence the critics. He hasn't found the back of the net in his last two appearances, but he did score a goal against FC Barcelona in the Super Cup on Jan. 11.
The star winger has yet to score a goal in the current Champions League campaign, and he's too good to continue struggling at this rate. A matchup against Monaco might be the best scenario to end that drought. The Ligue 1 giants have been slumping in recent weeks and enter this game having lost seven of their last 13 matches (W5, D1, L7) while going five straight without a clean sheet.
UEFA Champions League Over/Under Bet for Inter Milan vs Arsenal
Under 2.5 total goals -122
Inter are coming off back-to-back losses to Atletico Madrid and Liverpool, and another negative result here could complicate their chances of reaching the Round of 16 directly. It won't get any easier when hosting Arsenal, who are the only team with a perfect record through six matches. Arsenal have done an excellent job defensively, conceding only one goal over that six-game span, whereas Inter have allowed only four, and more than one goal just once.
This is going to be a battle between two of the best defenses in Europe, according to the numbers. Inter are on an eight-game undefeated run since that defeat to Liverpool (excluding penalties: W6, D2) while posting four clean sheets, so the Gunners won't have it easy on this trip to Italy. Given the defensive prowess from both teams, it wouldn't be shocking if this game hits the under in total goals.
Champions League Betting Picks Tuesday, January 20
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Borussia Dortmund: Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score, -112
- Bodo/Glimt vs. Manchester City: Over 3.5 total goals, -107
- Real Madrid vs. AS Monaco: Vinicius Junior to score anytime, +160
- Inter Milan vs. Arsenal: Under 2.5 total goals, -122
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