The second round of qualifying for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League will conclude this week, with many matches still undecided after the first legs.
This week’s winners will progress to the third round of qualifying, getting closer to the league phase with two more rounds to go.
There’s British interest as Rangers face Panathinaikos in Greece, holding a 2-0 aggregate lead from their win at Ibrox last week.
Ahead of this week’s matches, check out this week’s Champions League accumulator below.
Champions League accumulator tips
Panathinaikos to beat Rangers (7/10)
Rangers should be pleased with their 2-0 first-leg win over Panathinaikos, though the result might have been a bit flattering. Until Georgios Vagiannidis’s red card early in the second half, the teams were evenly matched. Panathinaikos, typically stronger at home, created enough chances to score. In Athens, with the tie still open, Panathinaikos will be tough to hold off. A single-goal defeat would suffice for Rangers, making this match likely play out as attack vs defense.
Rangers, under manager Russell Martin, struggle defensively. Additionally, their recent away record in European qualifiers is poor, with just one win in the last eight.
Dynamo Kyiv vs Hamrun – Vladyslav Vanat to score anytime (11/8)
Dynamo Kyiv feels confident after a 3-0 away victory in the first leg last week. With all matches being away due to Ukraine’s conflict, they will host Hamrun in Poland. Hamrun may not relish this encounter, especially facing Vladyslav Vanat. The 23-year-old scored over 20 goals last season and was instrumental in the first leg with an early goal.
Copenhagen to beat Drita to nil (23/20)
Copenhagen likely feels secure for the third qualifying round after a 2-0 first-leg win over Drita, thanks to two second-half penalties. They looked unlikely to concede, as Drita managed only one shot on target. The Ukrainian champions have kept clean sheets in half of their last eight ‘home’ qualifiers, making 23/20 an appealing bet.
Champions League accumulator tips: Treble
– Panathinaikos to beat Rangers
– Dynamo Kyiv vs Hamrun – Vladyslav Vanat to score anytime
– Copenhagen to beat Drita to nil
– 15/2
Andy is a tipster who has covered golf tournaments for several years and is an expert on European football.
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