Wednesday’s Champions League tips: Ajax, Man City and Lyon all to win? - (2026)

Updated: 26/02/2026

Odds and preview ahead of tonight’s clashes

The Champions League group stage is nearing the business end now, as everyone jostles for position to make it to the knock-out rounds.

You can find a preview of Juventus match against Manchester United in what looks an exciting match-up here.

But stick around, as we bring you some of the crunch ties to look forward to on a big night of European football.

Benfica v Ajax

Benfica could throw Group E up in the air if they can grab a home win against Ajax. They may have lost in Amsterdam but a win at 7/5 will see them just a point behind the Dutch side.

Ajax did pick up a draw at Bayern Munich and beat the Portuguese side at home.

They’re 15/8 to bag the win which would see them through to the knock-out rounds.

Manchester City v Shakhtar Donetsk

City were the first English side to grab a victory away at Shakhtar in European competition. Pep Guardiola’s men to win to nil again is 4/6.

After they’re emphatic performance away, they could be really dominant in this one. Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus to score anytime and the Citizens to win is 6/4.

Marlos to score anytime for the Ukrainians is 5/1.

Lyon v Hoffenheim

The reverse fixture was a real thriller. Hoffenheim striker Joelinton bagged a 92nd minute equaliser in a 3-3 draw.

He’s 13/8 to score again, whilst Reiss Nelson is 13/8 to grab his first ever Champions League goal.

Lyon did beat Man City away from home, Maxwel Cornet to repeat his heroics from that night and score here is 21/20 anytime.

The French side are 11/5 to win and take a big step to qualification.

CSKA Moscow v Roma

Roma eased past CSKA at home to go level on points with Real Madrid at the top of Group G.

I Giallorossi to win with Over 3.5 goals is 9/2.

Edin Dzeko to grab his sixth goal of the Champions League campaign is at 5/4 anytime.

Cengiz Under is 6/1 to net first.

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