UEFA Champions League Matchday 1: The beginning of the Road to Wembley

The long-awaited day has finally arrived. From today until June 1st, 2024, the world will witness the best of soccer with the kick-off of the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League Matchday 1.
Matchday 1 kicks off in Milan, where AC Milan hosts Newcastle. At the same time, in Switzerland, Young Boys makes their Champions League debut against RB Leipzig.
Let’s check all the UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 Tuesday matchups:
AC Milan vs Newcastle United

AC Milan returns to the UEFA Champions League, aiming to go beyond the semifinals of the previous season where they lost to their archrival, Inter. In Serie A, the Rossoneri stand in third place with 9 points, mainly because of a painful 5-1 loss to Inter in the Derby della Madonnina.
Meanwhile, Newcastle reenters Europe’s elite club competition for the first time since the group stage of the 2002-2003 season. In the Premier League, the Magpies currently sit in 12th place with 6 points.
AC Milan vs Newcastle United Odds
TEAM | HANDICAP | MONEYLINE | OVER/UNDER | TEAM TOTAL |
MILAN | PK | +169 | O 2.5 | U 1.5 |
NEWCASTLE | PK | +173 | U 2.5 | O 1.5 |
DRAW | +218 |
Milan vs Newcastle AI Predictions and SBAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | SBAI PICKS | |||
MILAN | 1 GOAL | 3 GOALS | HANDICAP PK | ML NEW +170 | TOTAL O 2.5 |
NEWCASTLE | 2 GOALS |
Young Boys vs RB Leipzig
Young Boys mark their return to the Group Stage after their 2021-2022 season, where they faced Manchester United, Atalanta, and Villarreal. In the Swiss league, Young Boys sit in second place with 11 points from 5 matches.
RB Leipzig aims to bounce back in the Champions League following a crushing 7-0 defeat by eventual champions Manchester City. Currently, they hold third place in the Bundesliga with 9 points.
Young Boys vs RB Leipzig Odds
TEAM | HANDICAP | MONEYLINE | OVER/UNDER | TEAM TOTAL |
YOUNG BOYS | +0.75 | +350 | O 2.5 | O 0.5 |
LEIPZIG | -0.75 | -140 | U 2.5 | O 1.5 |
DRAW | +310 |
Young Boys vs Leipzig AI Predictions and SBAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | SBAI PICKS | |||
YOUNG BOYS | 1 GOAL | 3 GOALS | HANDICAP YB +0.75 | ML RBL -155 | TOTAL O 3 GOALS |
LEIPZIG | 2 GOALS |
Lazio vs Atletico Madrid
A highly anticipated match unfolds at the Stadio Olimpico between Lazio and Atletico Madrid. Lazio, returning to the competition after their last appearance in 2020-2021. They currently holds the 15th spot in Serie A with 3 points.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid, under head coach Diego Simeone, hopes to restore their European prestige. Currently, they stand in 7th place in La Liga with 7 points.
Lazio vs Atletico Madrid Odds
TEAM | HANDICAP | MONEYLINE | OVER/UNDER | TEAM TOTAL |
LAZIO | PK | +195 | O 2.5 | O 1.5 |
ATLETICO | PK | +150 | U 2.5 | U 1.5 |
DRAW | +225 |
Lazio vs Atletico Madrid AI Predictions and SBAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | SBAI PICKS | |||
LAZIO | 2 GOALS | 3 GOALS | HANDICAP PK | ML LAZ +195 | TOTAL O 2.5 |
ATLETICO | 1 GOAL |
FC Barcelona vs Royal Antwerp
FC Barcelona is determined to advance from the Group Stage after two unsuccessful seasons. Recently defeated Real Betis 5-0 in La Liga, positioning them in second place with 13 points.
Royal Antwerp faces a monumental debut in the Champions League at Camp Nou against the five-time champions, FC Barcelona. They currently sit in 5th place in the Belgian league with 11 points.
FC Barcelona vs Royal Antwerp Odds
TEAM | HANDICAP | MONEYLINE | OVER/UNDER | TEAM TOTAL |
BARCELONA | -2 | -600 | O 3.25 | O 2.5 |
ANTWERP | +2 | +1455 | U 3.25 | U 0.5 |
DRAW | +730 |
FC Barcelona vs Royal Antwerp AI Predictions and SBAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | SBAI PICKS | |||
BARCELONA | 3 GOALS | 3 GOALS | SPREAD BAR -2 | ML BAR -575 | TOTAL O 3.25 |
ANTWERP | 0 GOALS |
Feyenoord vs Celtic
A nostalgic match-up, reminiscent of their decisive European Cup tie in 1970. Feyenoord aims to progress to the Round of 16 and is currently 4th in the Eredivisie with 11 points.
Celtic, on the other hand, leads the Premiership with 13 points.
Feyenoord vs Celtic Odds
TEAM | HANDICAP | MONEYLINE | OVER/UNDER | TEAM TOTAL |
FEYENOORD | -1 | -170 | O 3 | U 2.5 |
CELTIC | +1 | +425 | U 3 | O 0.5 |
DRAW | +350 |
Feyenoord vs Celtic AI Predictions and SBAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | SBAI PICKS | |||
FEYENOORD | 2 GOALS | 4 GOALS | SPREAD CEL +1 | ML DRAW +350 | TOTAL O 3.25 |
CELTIC | 2 GOALS |
Paris Saint-Germain vs Borussia Dortmund

PSG, with star player Kylian Mbappe, hosts 1997 Champions League winner Borussia Dortmund. PSG currently sits in 5th place in Ligue 1 with 8 points.
Meanwhile, Dortmund aims to move beyond the Round of 16 this season. And currently holds the 7th spot in the Bundesliga with 8 points.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Borussia Dortmund Odds
TEAM | HANDICAP | MONEYLINE | OVER/UNDER | TEAM TOTAL |
PSG | -0.75 | -135 | O 3.5 | U 2.5 |
DORTMUND | +0.75 | +326 | U 3.5 | U 1.5 |
DRAW | +342 |
Paris Saint-Germain vs Borussia Dortmund AI Predictions and SBAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | SBAI PICKS | |||
PSG | 2 GOALS | 3 GOALS | HANDICAP BVB +0.75 | ML PSG -135 | TOTAL U 3.5 |
DORTMUND | 1 GOAL |
Manchester City vs Crvena Zvezda
The reigning champions, Manchester City, begin their title defense against the surprising former champions, Red Star Belgrade. The current Premier League leader with 15 points, Manchester City, is the team to watch.
Red Star hopes to break past the Group Stage barrier this season. They currently stand in 3rd place in the Serbian league with 15 points.
Manchester City vs Crvena Zvezda Odds
TEAM | HANDICAP | MONEYLINE | OVER/UNDER | TEAM TOTAL |
MAN CITY | -2.75 | -1470 | O 4 | U 3.5 |
CRVENA | +2.75 | +3060 | U 4 | U 0.5 |
DRAW | +1215 |
Manchester City vs Crvena Zvezda AI Predictions and SBAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | SBAI PICKS | |||
MAN CITY | 3 GOALS | 3 GOALS | HANDICAP CRV +3 | ML MAN CITY -1300 | TOTAL U 4 |
CRVENA | 0 GOALS |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Porto
Shakhtar Donetsk, facing challenges beyond football, will play in Hamburg, aiming for a Round of 16 spot which they haven’t achieved since 2017-2018. They lead the Ukrainian league with 17 points.
Two-time champions FC Porto, after reaching the Round of 16 last season, have their sights set on progressing further. They currently hold third place in the Portuguese league with 13 points.
Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Porto Odds
TEAM | HANDICAP | MONEYLINE | OVER/UNDER | TEAM TOTAL |
SHAKHTAR | +0.5 | +385 | O 3 | O 0.5 |
PORTO | -0.5 | -150 | U 3 | O 1.5 |
DRAW | +300 |
Shakhtar Donetsk vs FC Porto AI Predictions and SBAI Picks
TEAM | AI PICKS | SBAI PICKS | |||
SHAKHTAR | 1 GOAL | 3 GOALS | HANDICAP SHA +0.75 | MONEYLINE POR -150 | TOTAL O 2.75 |
PORTO | 2 GOALS |
In summary, the UEFA Champions League Matchday 1 promises immense excitement and anticipation, making it a must-watch event. Stay tuned for the second part tomorrow.