Expert football bets and tips provided by talkSPORT for Tuesday, 5th August
In the upcoming Champions League third qualifying round fixtures, several intriguing matchups are set to unfold. Here's a brief overview of the predicted outcomes based on recent expert video analyses.
Dynamo Kyiv vs Pafos
Ukrainian powerhouse Dynamo Kyiv, who romped to the title last season, are playing their home matches in Poland. They are favoured to progress, but Cyprus' Pafos, who edged past Maccabi Tel Aviv 2-1 on aggregate to reach this clash, could pose a challenge. The predictions indicate a relatively close tie, with Dynamo Kyiv, with more European experience, expected to emerge victorious [1][2].
Malmö vs Copenhagen
This Scandinavian derby promises to be a tightly contested affair. Malmö, who have won their last seven matches in all competitions, may have a slight edge given home advantage, but Danish side Copenhagen are equally competitive. The prediction is of a narrow result [1][2].
Rangers vs Viktoria Plzen
Scottish giants Rangers are viewed as stronger favourites due to their squad depth and continental pedigree. They are expected to progress, though Czech side Viktoria Plzen, who haven't kept a clean sheet in any of their last eight matches, can cause trouble, making the tie potentially tight [1][2].
James Tavernier's Aerial Threat
Rangers' James Tavernier, a potential first goalscorer against Viktoria Plzen at odds of 10/1, may pose a significant aerial threat to the Czech side. Tavernier, who has scored 131 goals in 516 appearances for Rangers, is likely to take penalty duties for his team [1][2].
Odds and Offers
For new customers, TalkSport Bet offers £30 in free bets. James Tavernier's odds to score first in the Champions League third qualifying-round clash with Viktoria Plzen are 19/2 [1][2].
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Previous Results
Malmö saw off Latvian side RFS 5-1 on aggregate in the previous round of the Champions League, while Oleksandr Shovkovskyi's Dynamo Kyiv have scored seven goals without conceding in their outings this season.
No Facing History
It's worth noting that Rangers and Viktoria Plzen have not faced each other before in the Champions League, and Malmö and Copenhagen have met only twice, in the Europa League in 2019, with the first match finishing 1-1 in Sweden and Malmö clinching a 1-0 away win.
Pafos' Match Sharpness
Pafos may lack the match sharpness to keep up with Dynamo Kyiv, who have won all three matches this season and their unbeaten run stretches to 20 in all competitions.
Competitive Matches Ahead
These summaries come from two comprehensive prediction videos that analyze team forms, tactics, and key player impacts for each first leg tie in the third qualifying round of the 2025/26 Champions League [1][2]. There is consistent assessment that all these matches could be close, with a slight favouritism towards the more established clubs (Dynamo Kyiv, Malmö, Rangers) advancing to the playoff round.
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- In the Championship League third qualifying round, Dynamo Kyiv's clash with Pafos is predicted to be a close tie, although Dynamo Kyiv, with more European experience, is expected to emerge victorious.
- The Scandinavian derby between Malmö and Copenhagen is anticipated to be a tightly contested affair, with Malmö, who have won their last seven matches in all competitions, having a slight edge but a narrow result predicted.
- In the Champions League third qualifying round, the match between Rangers and Viktoria Plzen is likely to be a potentially tight one, despite Rangers being viewed as stronger favourites due to their squad depth and continental pedigree.
