It's going to be a wild day of soccer as Wednesday will see 18 Champions League matches kick off simultaneously. As the league phase comes to an end, all of those matches, except two, will have a direct impact on who makes it into the playoff stage and who is on the outside looking in.

Chris Vasile breaks down his favorite Champions League picks and predictions ahead of the final league-phase game on January 29.

We have reached the final matchday of the UEFA Champions League league phase. Seven rounds of action have given fans plenty to look forward to heading into Wednesday’s final day of play. There are 18 sides who have clinched a spot in the knockout rounds,