Champions League Predictions & Betting Tips: 4 November 2026
The Champions League continues on Wednesday 4 November, with nine fixtures on Matchday 4 of the league phase. Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool, RB Leipzig vs Manchester City, AEK Athens vs Real Madrid and Porto vs Napoli are among the standout matches.
Liverpool and Real Madrid have won all three matches so far. Manchester City come into the round after a convincing win against AEK, while Porto are still searching for their first points.
Here are our previews and predictions for the four featured matches, plus betting tips for all nine games.
Champions League fixtures and kick-off times: 4 November 2026
Nine Champions League matches take place on Wednesday, with the first two kicking off at 17:45 GMT. The other seven start at 20:00 GMT.
| Fixture | Kick-off (GMT) |
|---|---|
| AEK Athens vs Real Madrid | 17:45 |
| Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool | 17:45 |
| Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis | 20:00 |
| Porto vs Napoli | 20:00 |
| PSV Eindhoven vs Club Brugge | 20:00 |
| RB Leipzig vs Manchester City | 20:00 |
| Lens vs Como | 20:00 |
| Slavia Prague vs Arsenal | 20:00 |
| Viking vs Sabah | 20:00 |
Four fixtures are covered in detail below, with predictions for all nine in the final round-up.
Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool: Preview and prediction
Liverpool travel to Türkiye with three wins from three in the Champions League, while Fenerbahçe are still looking for their first victory. The home crowd could make a difference, but the hosts' defensive record is a concern.
Match details, statistics and H2H
Fenerbahçe's recent form
Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 with Roma and 2-2 with Slavia Prague, but suffered a 6-0 defeat to Aston Villa. They have two points from three matches, with three goals scored and nine conceded.
Liverpool's recent form
Liverpool have beaten Atlético Madrid 2-1, LASK 6-3 and Villarreal 4-3. They have nine points and 12 goals to their name, although seven conceded shows they can leave gaps at the back.
Key stats
- Liverpool have scored 12 goals in three games, an average of four per match.
- Fenerbahçe remain winless and have already conceded nine goals.
Betting tip: Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool
Liverpool to win
Liverpool have been far more clinical going forward and have won every Champions League match so far. Fenerbahçe have conceded in all three rounds, making the Reds favourites despite playing away.
RB Leipzig vs Manchester City: Preview and prediction
Leipzig face another tough test after losing 4-1 to Real Madrid. Manchester City, meanwhile, will look to build on their latest win and move up the league-phase table.
Match details, statistics and H2H
RB Leipzig's recent form
Leipzig lost 4-1 to Como, beat PSV 1-0 and then suffered another 4-1 defeat against Real Madrid. They have three points, three goals scored and eight conceded.
Manchester City's recent form
City opened with a 2-0 victory over Porto, lost 4-2 to PSG and bounced back with a 5-1 win against AEK Athens. They have six points, nine goals scored and five conceded.
Key stats
- Leipzig conceded eight goals across their two defeats.
- Manchester City have scored nine goals in their opening three fixtures.
- Both of Leipzig's defeats finished 4-1.
Betting tip: RB Leipzig vs Manchester City
Manchester City to win
Leipzig struggled defensively against Como and Real Madrid. City have the attacking quality to exploit those weaknesses, so an away win looks a reasonable prediction.
AEK Athens vs Real Madrid: Preview and prediction
Real Madrid travel to Athens looking to maintain their perfect Champions League record. AEK won their opening fixture but have lost twice since, leaving them with a difficult task against the Spanish giants.
Match details, statistics and H2H
AEK Athens' recent form
AEK opened with a 1-0 win over LASK, before losing 3-1 to Shakhtar Donetsk and 5-1 to Manchester City. They have three points, with three goals scored and eight conceded.
Real Madrid's recent form
Real Madrid beat Inter 2-1, Roma 4-3 and Leipzig 4-1. They have nine points and ten goals from three matches, although they have also conceded five.
Key stats
- Real Madrid have won all three matches and scored ten goals.
- AEK have conceded eight goals in their last two fixtures.
- Real Madrid have scored at least twice in every game.
Betting tip: AEK Athens vs Real Madrid
Real Madrid to win
The contrast in form is clear: Madrid have won all three matches, while AEK have lost twice in a row and conceded eight goals. Even away from home, Real Madrid are the stronger pick.
Porto vs Napoli: Preview and prediction
Porto and Napoli both need to improve their league-phase campaigns. The Portuguese side are yet to pick up a point, while Napoli finally got their first win last time out in a seven-goal thriller.
Match details, statistics and H2H
Porto's recent form
Porto have lost 2-0 to Manchester City, 3-2 to Real Betis and 1-0 to PSV. They have yet to earn a point and have scored just twice, although they were competitive against Betis.
Napoli's recent form
Napoli lost 1-0 to Arsenal and 3-1 to Villarreal before edging Bodø/Glimt 4-3. They have three points, five goals scored and seven conceded, a mixed start to the campaign.
Key stats
- Porto have lost all three matches and scored only two goals.
- Napoli have conceded seven goals in three matches.
- Napoli scored four times in their win over Bodø/Glimt.
Betting tip: Porto vs Napoli
Porto or draw (double chance)
Despite losing their first three Champions League games, Porto are unbeaten in their last six home meetings with Italian opposition. Napoli, meanwhile, have gone seven away matches without a win in this competition. That gives Porto a reasonable chance of responding in front of their fans.
Champions League predictions for all matches on 4 November
See our picks for all nine games below. The four headline fixtures are covered in more detail above.
| Match | Betting tip | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| AEK Athens vs Real Madrid | Real Madrid to win | Madrid have won all three matches and scored ten goals; AEK conceded eight in their last two. |
| Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool | Liverpool to win | Liverpool have nine points and 12 goals, while Fenerbahçe have conceded nine in three games. |
| Borussia Dortmund vs Real Betis | Over 2.5 goals | Four of their six combined Champions League matches have featured at least three goals. |
| Porto vs Napoli | Porto or draw (double chance) | Porto are unbeaten in six home games against Italian sides; Napoli are winless in seven Champions League away fixtures. |
| PSV Eindhoven vs Club Brugge | Both teams to score | Club Brugge have scored nine and conceded six; PSV have scored in two of their three games. |
| RB Leipzig vs Manchester City | Manchester City to win | Leipzig conceded eight goals in their two defeats; City have scored nine. |
| Lens vs Como | Over 2.5 goals | Five of their six combined matches have featured at least three goals. |
| Slavia Prague vs Arsenal | Arsenal to win | Arsenal remain unbeaten and are the stronger side on current form, even away from home. |
| Viking vs Sabah | Viking to win | Viking held Bayern to a draw at home, while Sabah have lost two of their three matches. |
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Champions League Matchday 4: FAQs
What time do the Champions League matches kick off on Wednesday?
AEK Athens vs Real Madrid and Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool kick off at 17:45 GMT on 4 November. The remaining seven matches start at 20:00 GMT.
What are the biggest Champions League matches on 4 November?
Fenerbahçe vs Liverpool, RB Leipzig vs Manchester City, AEK Athens vs Real Madrid and Porto vs Napoli are among the standout fixtures.
Which teams are favourites to win on Matchday 4?
Liverpool and Real Madrid are among the favourites for 4 November after winning their first three matches. Manchester City and Arsenal also have strong prospects, although both face away fixtures.