"Two more sides that will look to get off to a flyer mindful of what's to come are Slavia Prague and Bodo/Glimt. For Bodo\Glimt, it is a maiden appearance at this stage and continues the upward trajectory of the Norwegian champions, who beat Sturm Graz 6-2 on aggregate to advance to the league phase. Kjetil Knutsen's side reached the semi-finals of the Europa League last season before losing to Tottenham and won't be overawed by a trip to the Czech capital."
"Last season's beaten finalists Inter will look to bounce back from the weekend disappointment in the Derby d'Italia when they visit Ajax tonight. Cristian Chivu's side went down to a last-minute goal at Juventus at the weekend, losing 4-3, and will hope for a response in Amsterdam. Ajax have made a solid start in the Eredivisie, winning three and drawing two of their first five games, and will fancy their chances of getting something from the game."
Several high-profile clubs begin Champions League group-stage play this matchweek, with Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Liverpool among those in action. Olympiacos host Pafos; Pafos celebrate a first appearance at this level and will be backed by travelling fans, while Olympiacos sit as favourites after a 5-0 domestic win; prediction: Olympiacos 2-0 Pafos. Slavia Prague face Bodo/Glimt; Bodo/Glimt make a maiden group-stage appearance after eliminating Sturm Graz and reaching last season's Europa League semi-finals; prediction: Slavia Prague 1-1 Bodo/Glimt. Ajax host Inter Milan; Inter seek to bounce back from a late Derby d'Italia defeat, and Ajax have started strongly domestically; prediction: Ajax 1-1 Inter Milan.
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