Seeded sides Inter, Juventus and Atalanta drew Bodo/Glimt, Galatasaray and Borussia Dortmund respectively, with dates now set. Betting angle: Inter are clear favorites to qualify (consider backing Inter to advance), Juventus’s tie looks likely to see both teams score, and Dortmund are slight favorites at home — consider match-winner or over 2.5 goals markets depending on lineups.
Champions League play-off dates and kick-off times confirmed
UEFA has confirmed the dates and kick-off times for the Champions League knock-out stage play-offs.Seeded teams Inter, Juventus and Atalanta will play the second legs at home after the draw set up three high-profile ties.
Bodo/Glimt vs Inter — First leg Feb 18, return Feb 24 (21:00 CET both legs)
Inter travel to Bodo/Glimt for the first leg on Wednesday, February 18, kicking off at 21:00 CET.
The Nerazzurri will host the second leg at San Siro on Tuesday, February 24, at 21:00 CET.
Consider the market for Inter to progress — they arrive as favorites but must guard against underestimating Bodo/Glimt’s home threat.
Galatasaray vs Juventus — First leg Feb 17 (18:45 CET), return Feb 25 (21:00 CET)
Juventus begin away in Istanbul on Tuesday, February 17, with kick-off at 18:45 CET.
The second leg in Turin is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, at 21:00 CET.
This tie could produce goals on both ends; bettors may look at both-teams-to-score and Juventus-to-qualify options, factoring travel and away-goals dynamics.
Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta — First leg Feb 17 (21:00 CET), return Feb 25 (18:45 CET)
Atalanta head to Dortmund for the opening match on Tuesday, February 17, at 21:00 CET.
The return to Bergamo is set for Wednesday, February 25, at 18:45 CET.
Dortmund are marginal favorites at home, but Atalanta’s attacking profile suggests over-goals markets or a close aggregate tie are possible betting angles.
Play-off fixture list (dates and times)
Bodo/Glimt vs Inter — First leg: Feb 18, 21:00 CET; Second leg: Feb 24, 21:00 CET
Galatasaray vs Juventus — First leg: Feb 17, 18:45 CET; Second leg: Feb 25, 21:00 CET
Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta — First leg: Feb 17, 21:00 CET; Second leg: Feb 25, 18:45 CET
Betting implications and quick tips
Seeded sides hosting second legs should be favoured to progress, but each tie carries specific angles: Inter to qualify remains a straightforward option; Juventus vs Galatasaray could favor BTTS markets; Dortmund vs Atalanta suggests value in over 2.5 goals or close aggregate markets. Always check lineups and injury news before staking.
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