Tuesday 25 August Football Predictions: Top Picks in Champions League, Carabao Cup
Football fans and betting enthusiasts can look forward to another busy schedule on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with UEFA Champions League play-off matches, Carabao EFL Cup second-round fixtures and La Liga action on the programme.
Before looking at Tuesday’s selections, here is a quick review of Monday’s accumulator.
Monday Accumulator Review
Monday’s five selections produced three successful picks, while two selections failed under standard 90-minute betting rules.
Fulham 2–3 Chelsea — Chelsea to win: ✅ WON
Roma 4–0 Fiorentina — Roma to win: ✅ WON
Bologna 0–1 Lazio — Both Teams to Score: ❌ LOST
Hallescher FC 2–2 Schalke — Schalke to win: ❌ LOST in 90 minutes
Osasuna 2–1 Levante — Osasuna or Draw: ✅ WON
The biggest disappointment was the Bologna-Lazio fixture, where Lazio’s 1–0 victory meant Bologna failed to score.
Schalke’s result also required clarification.
The German side eventually won 5–2 after extra time, but because most standard football betting markets are settled on the 90-minute result, the selection did not land as a Schalke win.
Overall, the accumulator finished with three correct selections out of five.
Tuesday 25 August Predictions
Tuesday brings several attractive fixtures, particularly in the Champions League play-offs and Carabao, EFL Cup.
UEFA Champions League Play-offs
Bodø/Glimt vs NEC Nijmegen
Prediction: Bodø/Glimt to win / Over 2.5 Goals
Bodø/Glimt take a commanding 3–1 advantage into the return leg and will be confident of completing the job at home.
LASK vs Celtic
Prediction: Both Teams to Score
Celtic have a three-goal advantage from the first leg, but LASK will have to attack aggressively on home soil.
That could create opportunities at both ends.
Sabah FK vs Hapoel Be’er Sheva
Prediction: Hapoel Be’er Sheva or Draw (X2)
With Hapoel Be’er Sheva leading 2–1 from the first leg, the visitors could prove difficult to beat.
EFL Cup
Walsall vs Leyton Orient
Prediction: Leyton Orient to win
Leyton Orient’s higher league status gives them an advantage, although a tight contest is expected.
Cambridge United vs Millwall
Prediction: Millwall Double Chance (X2)
Millwall’s Championship experience could make the difference against League One opposition.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United
Prediction: Draw
After their recent league meeting, another closely contested encounter is expected, particularly with both sides potentially making changes.
La Liga
Valencia vs Real Betis
Prediction: Valencia or Draw (1X)
Home advantage could prove important in what is expected to be a balanced Spanish top-flight contest.
Tuesday Accumulator Picks
For readers looking for a more conservative five-selection option, our suggested accumulator is:
Bodø/Glimt to win
LASK vs Celtic — Both Teams to Score
Hapoel Be’er Sheva or Draw
Millwall or Draw
Valencia or Draw
Betting Reminder
Football predictions are based on form, statistics and available match information, but no selection is guaranteed to win.
Always bet responsibly and only stake money you can afford to lose.
