By Wednesday night, the UEFA Champions League league phase will be halfway over, with four games remaining for each team to secure a knockout spot. Matchday 4 promises more excitement after a goal-filled Matchday 3, with several smaller clubs facing European giants.
CBS Sports experts James Benge, Francesco Porzio, Pardeep Cattry, Chuck Booth, and Roger Gonzalez provided score predictions for Tuesday and Wednesday fixtures. Highlights include Barcelona vs. Aston Villa (game of the day) where most experts favor Barcelona 2-1 or 3-1, and RB Leipzig vs. Manchester City (Wednesday's game of the day) where Manchester City is heavily favored 3-0.
Player to watch for Tuesday is Aston Villa's Nicolas Jackson, in strong form with eight goals exceeding his expected goals. Man of the match pick is Barcelona's Raphinha, who has 17 goals in 12 games. Best bet: Ross Barkley to have 1+ shots on target.
For Wednesday, player to watch is RB Leipzig's Antonio Nusa, with six assists and four goals in Bundesliga. Man of the match pick is Erling Haaland, who has four goals in two Champions League matches. Best bet: Haaland to score first.
