UCL expert reads predictions: Will City Man turn things around?

On Wednesday night, the UEFA Champions League will be at half-time, leaving four games for each team to aim for their spot in these stages. After a wild, goal-filled Matchday 3, Matchday 4 figures to be even more exciting with many smaller clubs looking to punch above their weight against some of the European giants. But how does each game play?

Here is our expert reading for this meeting:

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Wednesday’s Champions League schedule

Game of the day: RB Leipzig vs. Mon

Game to watch: Antonio Nusa, RB Leipzig With six assists and four goals in the Bundesliga this season, 21-year-old Nusa has the look of a player who can establish himself as one of Europe’s best young attackers. Prove what he can do against Matthew Nunes and the rest of the Manchester City defence, and there will certainly be shouts from Premier League clubs. — James Benge

Man of the match: Erling Haaland, Manchester City — This is one of those games when the Norwegian striker delivers. He has already moved to RB Leipzig several times since he played for Borussia Dortmund before moving to Manchester City. Haaland, who has scored four goals so far in two Champions League matches this season, will need to lead his team to victory after the disappointing defeat against Brighton over the weekend at the Etihad Stadium. — Francis Porzio

Prediction: RB Leipzig 0, Manchester City 3 — RB Leipzig started the season in a rough start, which makes them an untimely meeting against Manchester City. On the part of Enzo Maresca, it is still a work in progress, but it is likely to be a challenge on Wednesday, when they can easily overcome their opponents. — Pardeep Cattry

Best bet: Erling Haaland to score first (+290); After scoring against Brighton over the weekend, Haaland saw his seven-match scoring streak come to an end in Premier League play, and what better way to proceed from that than by continuing one in the Champions League. While Haaland didn’t play against AEK Athens, he has four goals in just two Champions League appearances and will be a key focus yet in the away trip to the German side and with City looking to get off to a fast start, the Norwegian will be able to provide. — Charles Booth

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