UEFA Champions League 2018-19: Matchday 1 predictions

Group C - Red Star Belgrade, Liverpool, Napoli, Paris Saint Germain

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Red Star Belgrade vs Napoli

Red Star Belgrade earned their place in the elite competition for the first time since the 1991-92 season thanks to a 2-2 draw with RB Salzburg. The Red and Whites will take on Italian powerhouse Napoli in front of a packed stadium, and there is no doubt that the Italian side face a difficult task.

Nemanja Radonjic is no longer associated with the Serbian champions, but head coach Vladan Milojevic has a number of star players to choose from and we think that the hosts are going to find the net. Dries Mertens will be one of the many men to watch out for in the away team.

Prediction: 1-2

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Liverpool vs Paris Saint-Germain

All eyes will be on Anfield when Liverpool and French champions PSG face each other for the first time ever in the Champions League. The Reds went over the top to make it into the Champions League final last season, but a certain side from Madrid eventually proved to be a big catch for the Merseyside club.

Liverpool have never been stronger and they will play their regular attack-minded heavy metal football against PSG. Les Parisiens are the dominant force in Ligue 1, but they have longed to be a part of the European elite.

Tuchel’s troops produce much better showings at home, and seeing that Jurgen Klopp can count on key players for the opener, we predict that The Reds are going to pick up all three points from the Anfield extravaganza.

Prediction: 2-1