November 4, 2026 Match Predictions and Analysis

Eight major Champions League fixtures take centre stage on the evening of November 4. Two matches kick off at 20:45 and six more follow at 23:00. Clubs stuck in the lower reaches of the table, visitors on unbeaten runs and matchups with eye-catching goal averages make for a rich programme. Below we break down each match through form, goal output and tournament context. For all of the day's matches and live prediction results, visit the iTahmin daily predictions page.

Fenerbahce - Liverpool

Sitting 31st in the 36-team league phase table with 2 points from 3 matches and a goal difference of -6, Fenerbahce host Liverpool, who are 4th with 9 points and a +5 goal difference, at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium. That gap in the standings is the strongest storyline of the 20:45 match. The hosts' recent form reads 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats, while Liverpool are steadier with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Fenerbahce score 1.4 goals per match and concede 2.4, while Liverpool score 1.8 and concede 1.2. The hosts' matches average 3.8 goals, and the high-scoring potential is rated moderate. With Clement Turpin officiating, the key question is clear: can Fenerbahce's defence bring down the 2.4 goals it concedes per match?

RB Leipzig - Man City

Goal averages take the lead role in this matchup: Leipzig's matches average 4.2 goals and Man City's average 3.8. Both teams have scored in 80% of City's matches. Leipzig have 3 wins and 2 defeats across a five-match run, while the visitors are inconsistent with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. The high-scoring potential stands out as strong. In the 23:00 match at Leipzig Stadium, officiated by Marco Guida, the two sides' goals-scored averages add up to 4.2 and their goals-conceded averages to 3.8. On paper, it looks like a lively night for both goals.

AEK Athens - Real Madrid

Real Madrid's recent form is flawless: 5 wins from 5 matches and 3.4 goals per match. That run arrives at AEK Athens' OPAP Arena, where the hosts come in with 1 win and 4 defeats. AEK concede 2.6 goals per match and their games average 4.2 goals; in Real Madrid's matches that figure climbs to 4.6. Both teams have scored in 80% of the visitors' matches. The high-scoring potential of this 20:45 kick-off is strong, and Maurizio Mariani is the referee. Expect an open, fast-paced game.

Slavia Prague - Arsenal

Both defences concede just 0.6 goals per match, so the difference shows up in attack. Slavia Prague produce 2.4 goals while Arsenal stay at 1.4. The hosts are unbeaten with 2 wins and 3 draws, and the visitors are also unbeaten with 3 wins and 2 draws. Goals per match average 3 for Slavia and 2 for Arsenal, which is why the high-scoring potential carries a weak/risky label. Tobias Stieler takes charge at Sinobo Stadium at 23:00. Premier League heavyweights Arsenal face a Champions League trip that pits two stingy defences against each other.

FC Porto - Napoli

One of the matches carrying a surprise signal is played at Estadio do Dragao. Porto's goals-against average is 0.8 and Napoli's is 2.0, while the Italian side scores 2.2 to Porto's 1.6. Porto have 3 wins and 2 defeats in five matches, and Napoli have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Napoli's matches average 4.2 goals, while Porto's average 2.4. The high-scoring potential is rated risky. Michael Oliver referees the 23:00 match. The striking difference lies in the both-teams-score rate: 20% for Porto and 60% for Napoli.

Borussia Dortmund - Real Betis

Dortmund arrive without a defeat, with 3 wins and 2 draws. Real Betis are not far behind with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Both sides score 1.6 goals per match and share a 60% both-teams-score rate; the difference comes in defence. Dortmund concede 1.0 and Betis 1.6. Goals per match average 2.6 for Dortmund and 3.2 for Betis. This matchup, with a risky high-scoring potential, kicks off at Signal Iduna Park at 23:00 under referee Serdar Gozubuyuk. Attacking strength is level, and the defensive column favours the hosts.

PSV - Club Brugge

Dutch champions PSV welcome Club Brugge, whose form is firmly on the rise, to Philips Stadion. The visitors have 5 wins from 5 matches and score 3.0 goals per match, while PSV come in with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 2.0 and conceding only 0.8. Goals per match average 2.8 for PSV and 4.4 for Brugge. The high-scoring potential is moderate. In the 23:00 match officiated by Irfan Peljto, PSV's 0.8 goals-against average will be tested by Brugge's 3.0 goals-for average.

Lens - Como

Como's 5 wins from 5 matches and a mere 0.6 goals conceded per match make for a notable picture in this matchup. French side Lens come in with 2 wins and 3 defeats, scoring 1.0 and conceding 1.6. The Italian visitors produce 2.6 goals per match. This match carries a surprise signal, and its high-scoring potential is labelled risky. Rohit Saggi officiates at Stade Bollaert-Delelis at 23:00. Lens' 1.0 goals-for average will be tested against Como's 0.6 goals-against average.

Day Summary

In terms of goal expectation, the two most appealing matches of the day are RB Leipzig vs Man City and AEK Athens vs Real Madrid: in the first, the teams' match averages are 4.2 and 3.8, and in the second Real Madrid's perfect five-match run and AEK's 4.2 average stand out. Enjoy the football.

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