Bayern Munich vs Barcelona Predictions and Betting Tips
Bayern Munich play hosts to Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League this Wednesday with the visitors in need of a win to guarantee a place in the knockouts. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Bayern Munich were 3-0 winners when both sides went at each other in the reverse match at the Nou Camp. With four losses in five games against the Bavarians, Barcelona is faced with a tough task when both sides clash.
Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards
Already-qualified FC Bayern would be in search of a 100% record in the UEFA Champions League group stage having steam-rolled past all of their opponents so far. With 19 goals scored in those five games, it's safe to say they've been the best squad in the tournament so far and would certainly take some stopping in the latter stages. The Bavarians stretched their lead at the summit of the Bundesliga to four points with a 3-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund- Roberto Lewandowski in amongst the goals- and it wouldn't come as a surprise if the in-form Polish striker leads his side to yet another victory.
Barcelona recorded their first loss under Xavi's management last weekend in their game against Real Betis at the Nou Camp. In yet another under-par performance from them, Real Betis striker Juanmi profited from poor defending from the Barcelona rearguard and coolly slotted in the only goal of the game on the 79th-minute mark. Following this defeat, the Blaugrana are down in 7th with just 23 points to their name at this stage of the season. Continentally, they're faced with the colossal task of beating the 2019/2020 champions so as to guarantee a place in the last 16 and given their recent form, Xavi and his troops are massive underdogs this Wednesday.
Bayern vs Barcelona Team News
Bayern possible starting XI:
Handanovic; D'Ambrosio, Skriniar, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Sensi, Vidal, Perisic; Dzeko, Martinez
Barcelona possible starting XI:
Ter Stegen; Dest, Araujo, Pique, Alba; Gonzalez, Busquets, De Jong; Dembele, Depay, Coutinho
Bayern vs Barcelona Prediction: 3-1
All fingers point towards a victory for the hosts who have more than enough firepower to hurt an extremely poor Barcelona outfit.
