The last time these teams met in the Champions League, Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory. This time, a Citizens side on the edge of the top eight welcomes a Galatasaray team fighting to secure their knockout stage place.

It's the UEFA Champions League league phase finale on Wednesday, January 28, as Manchester City hosts Galatasaray at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's side will be aiming for a win to try and secure a place in the top eight and avoid the play-offs.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Manchester City: 11th in the league phase table with 13 points from 9 matches.

🔸 Galatasaray: 17th in the league phase table with 10 points from 9 matches.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Manchester City have won three and drawn one of their opening four league phase matches this campaign.

🔥 Manchester City fell to a 3-1 loss to Bodo/Glimt in their last Champions League match.

🔥 Galatasaray have a two-point lead over the teams in 25th and 26th place.

🔥 Galatasaray's league phase wins include a 1-0 victory over Liverpool and a 3-1 win against Bodo/Glimt.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

🔵Manchester City | Form: L🔴W🟢L🔴W🟢W🟢D🟡:

Pep Guardiola's side are outside the top eight only on goal difference, level on points with several teams.

After a strong start to the phase, their form has been inconsistent, but with a win required to boost their chances of a top-eight finish, they will be highly motivated at home against a team they beat earlier in the phase.

 

🔴Galatasaray | Form: D🟡L🔴L🔴W🟢W🟢W🟢:

Galatasaray hold a narrow lead over the knockout round cut-off and could still be eliminated if several results go against them.

A result at the Etihad would secure their progression, and they can take confidence from having beaten Bodo/Glimt, who recently defeated Manchester City.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🔵Manchester City (possible):

Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Ake, O'Reilly, Cherki, Doku, Lewis, Silva, Semenyo, Haaland.

 

🔴Galatasaray (possible):

Cakir, Sallai, Bardakci, Sanchez, Jakobs, Lemina, Torreira, Sane, Gundogan, Yilmaz, Osimhen.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Erling Haaland — Dropped out at the weekend but expected to start, he has scored in the Champions League this phase.

✨ Victor Osimhen — Has scored six goals in five Champions League games for Galatasaray this term.

✨ Phil Foden — Likely to return to the starting lineup to provide creativity for the hosts.

✨ Semenyo — Scored in the previous match against Wolves and could feature again.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Man City/Home to win = 1.26

💵 Galatasaray/Away to win = 10.92

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.69

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.32

 

This clash presents a high-stakes European night: a Manchester City side needing a win to chase a top-eight spot faces a Galatasaray team desperate for points to confirm their knockout stage place.

With both teams having clear motivation, the Etihad Stadium is set for a compelling Champions League finale.

Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

🔗 You can follow the Manchester City vs Galatasaray game here on MSport.

 

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The last time Chelsea travelled to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the Champions League in 2012, they left with a 3-1 defeat. This time, an in-form Blues side travels there again, only this time, to face a Napoli side battling to avoid elimination from the competition.

It's UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday, January 28, as Chelsea travels to Naples to face a Napoli team needing a win to survive. Blues boss Liam Rosenior will be aiming to secure the points to guarantee a top-eight finish.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Napoli: 25th in the 36-team league phase, needing a win to qualify for the knockout playoffs.

🔸 Chelsea: Eighth in the league phase, needing a win to secure automatic qualification for the last 16.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Chelsea are on a three-match winning run across all competitions.

🔥 Chelsea have won just two of 13 away matches in European competition against Italian teams.

🔥 Napoli are unbeaten at home in the Champions League this season (7 points from 9).

🔥 While Chelsea leads the all-time H2H, Napoli's last win over Chelsea was a 3-1 victory at the Maradona in 2012.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams👀

 

🔵Napoli | Form: W🟢L🔴D🟡W🟢L🔴D🟡

Antonio Conte's side were crushed 3-0 by Juventus in Serie A last weekend, extending their poor run. With their Champions League fate in their own hands at home, expect a fiercely motivated performance. Key attacker Scott McTominay has scored four of their seven UCL goals.

⚫Chelsea | Form: W🟢W🟢D🟡W🟢L🔴W🟢

Liam Rosenior's side extended their winning run with a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace. However, they face a poor historical record in Italy and have not won an away UCL match since October 2022. The potential absence of Cole Palmer could be a significant blow.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🔵Napoli (possible):

Meret, Di Lorenzo, Jesus, Buongiorno, Spinazzola, Lobotka, McTominay, Gutierrez, Vergara, Elmas, Hojlund.

 

⚫Chelsea (possible):

Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Badiashile, Cucurella, James, Caicedo, Pedro Neto, Fernandez, Garnacho, Joao Pedro.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Scott McTominay — Has been Napoli's main UCL threat, scoring four goals. He will be crucial in midfield.

✨ Estevao — Impressed against Palace with a goal; could retain his place at Chelsea's wings.

✨ Joao Pedro — Key for the Blues in 2 of the 3 goals scored against Palace, his involvement and role are key.

✨ Rasmus Hojlund — Expected to lead Napoli's line with Romelu Lukaku not fit to start.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Napoli/Home to win = 3.30

💵 Chelsea/Away to win = 2.28

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 2.28

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.83

 

This clash presents a classic clash of context: a Chelsea side seeking top-tier security faces a Napoli team fighting for their continental survival on home turf.

With history offering hope for the hosts, the Maradona stadium is set for a compelling Champions League night.

Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

🔗 You can follow the Napoli vs Chelsea game here on MSport.

 

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The last time these teams met in the Premier League was in August, when Arsenal left Old Trafford with a 1-0 victory.

This time, a huge 15-point gulf separates these Premier League giants, but with Michael Carrick now at the helm, Manchester United travel to North London full of belief after a famous derby win.

It's a Premier League spectacle on Sunday, January 25, 2026, as league leaders Arsenal host a resurgent Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Arsenal: Top of the Premier League with 50 points from 22 matches.

🔸 Manchester United: Fifth in the table with 35 points.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Arsenal are unbeaten in all 16 home games this season, winning 14.

🔥 Manchester United have scored in each of their last 11 games in all competitions.

🔥 Manchester United have conceded in every single away match this season.

🔥 Arsenal are unbeaten in their last six Premier League meetings with United.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams👀

 

🔴Arsenal | EPL Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢D🟡D🟡

Mikel Arteta's side swiftly returned to winning ways with a 3-1 Champions League victory at Inter Milan in midweek. They begin the weekend with a seven-point cushion at the summit.

The "Emirates factor" has been pivotal, with the Gunners conceding a maximum of one goal in each of their 16 home matches this campaign.

 

⚫Manchester United | EPL Form: L🔴W🟢D🟡D🟡D🟡W🟢

Michael Carrick's men arrive with confidence sky-high after a 2-0 masterclass victory over Manchester City. The win extended their unbeaten league run to five games.

Their attack is firing, but a leaky away defence that has failed to keep a clean sheet on their travels faces its ultimate test at the Emirates.

 

 👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🔴Arsenal (possible): Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie, Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Gyokeres, Trossard.

⚫Manchester United (possible): Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw, Mainoo, Casemiro, Diallo, Fernandes, Dorgu, Mbeumo.

 

 🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Viktor Gyokeres – Favoured to lead the line for Arsenal. His physical presence will be key to unlocking the United defence.

✨ Bruno Fernandes – The creative heartbeat of United. He created six chances against Man City and is the main source of ammunition.

✨ Bukayo Saka – Expected to start on the right flank for the Gunners. His trickery will be crucial for Arsenal's goalscoring chances.

✨ Bryan Mbeumo – Scored in the derby win, and his pace poses a major threat to Arsenal's high defensive line.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Arsenal/Home to win = 1.60

💵 Manchester United/Away to win = 6.15

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.81

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.73

 

This clash pits the league's most consistent home force against a rival reborn with attacking verve. While history and the table favour the Gunners, United's resurgence under Carrick promises a fiercely contested battle.

Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

 

 

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The last time Crystal Palace defeated Chelsea was in October 2017, a 2-1 victory at Selhurst Park. This time, a struggling Eagles side welcomes their crosstown rivals again, only this time, to face a Chelsea team aiming to build momentum.

It's Premier League action on Sunday, January 25, as Chelsea travel to Selhurst Park to face a Crystal Palace side mired in a deep winless run. Blues boss Liam Rosenior will be aiming for consecutive league wins for the first time since November.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Crystal Palace: Thirteenth in the Premier League table.

🔸 Chelsea: Sixth in the Premier League table, trailing the top four by two points.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Crystal Palace are winless in their last 10 matches in all competitions.

🔥 Chelsea have won three of their last four matches in all competitions.

🔥 Crystal Palace are winless in 17 consecutive matches against Chelsea.

🔥 Palace have failed to score in four of their last seven home matches.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams👀

 

🔵Crystal Palace | Form: L🔴L🔴D🟡L🔴D🟡L🔴

Oliver Glasner's side is in turmoil, winless in ten with key players departed and star striker Jean-Philippe Mateta wanting to leave. They last won at Selhurst Park in the league at the start of November.

The Eagles must turn the tide in South London, where supporters have not witnessed a win since early November. Mateta remains their decisive threat, with six of his eight goals coming at home.

 

⚫Chelsea | Form: D🟡L🔴D🟡D🟡L🔴W🟢

Liam Rosenior's side seeks consecutive Premier League wins for the first time since November after an unconvincing 2-0 win over Brentford. A victory could lift them into the Champions League places.

The Blues hope to leverage recent winning feeling to secure their first success in this fixture in nearly two years and end a five-match winless away streak in the league.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🔵Crystal Palace (possible):

Henderson, Richards, Lacroix, Lerma, Devenny, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Johnson, Pino, Mateta.

 

⚫Chelsea (possible):

Sanchez, James, Chalobah, Badiashile, Cucurella, Caicedo, Fernandez, Neto, Palmer, Garnacho, Pedro.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Jean-Philippe Mateta — Palace's top scorer with eight goals. Available and remains their leading game-deciding threat, especially at Selhurst.

✨ Cole Palmer — Chelsea's best player. Expected to return to the starting XI after missing the midweek match with a minor thigh issue.

✨ João Pedro — Chelsea's most decisive marksman this season with three game-winning goals. Will lead the line.

✨ Caicedo — Should start in midfield ahead of Reece James, whose minutes will be managed after returning from careful rehabilitation.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Crystal Palace/Home to win = 3.59

💵 Chelsea/Away to win = 2.09

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.66

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.77

 

This clash presents a classic clash of contexts: a Chelsea side searching for consistency under a new manager faces a Palace team desperate to end a dismal run and a near-decade-long hoodoo against their rivals.

With Selhurst Park starving for a victory, the stage is set for a tense London derby.

Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

 

 

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