Today’s Champions League Predictions

The road to the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase reaches a crucial stage today, Tuesday, August 25, as three play-off second-leg matches take centre stage. With qualification for Europe's biggest club competition at stake, expect tense encounters, tactical battles and plenty of drama.

According to the official UEFA schedule, today's matches are Sabah vs Hapoel Beer-Sheva, LASK vs Celtic, and Bodø/Glimt vs N.E.C. The winners will move closer to securing places in the new 36-team Champions League league phase.

Sabah vs Hapoel Beer-Sheva

First-leg result: Hapoel Beer-Sheva 2-1 Sabah

Prediction: Hapoel Beer-Sheva to qualify

Match prediction: Sabah 1-1 Hapoel Beer-Sheva

This is arguably the most delicately balanced tie of the night. Hapoel Beer-Sheva take a narrow 2-1 advantage into the second leg, meaning Sabah remain very much alive.

The home side will be encouraged by the fact that they scored away from home and need only a strong performance to overturn the deficit. However, Hapoel Beer-Sheva have the advantage and may approach the game with greater tactical discipline.

Best prediction: Hapoel Beer-Sheva or Draw

Goals prediction: Under 3.5 Goals

Qualification pick: Hapoel Beer-Sheva