Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid will kick off at 7:45pm on Wednesday in the Allianz Arena, Munich. Real Madrid are on course for a record third consecutive Champions League title and will be looking to frustrate the Bundesliga champions before taking them back to the Bernabeu for the second leg.
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Bayern’s caretaker manager Juup Heynckes rested more than half the first eleven for the Bundesliga match in Hannover on Saturday. Robert Lewandowski, Franck Ribery, Thomas Muller, Javi Martinez, Joshua Kimmick, Mats Hummels and David Alaba are expected to start against Los Blancos after being held back at the weekend.
There’s no place in the Bayern side for Kingsley Coman, Arturo Vidal and Manuel Neuer who are sidelined with injury.
Real Madrid had no game at the weekend so Zinedine Zidane has been working with his players on the training ground. Recent form has been a concern and the return of Sergio Ramos, who was suspended for the 3-1 defeat at Juventus, will be a boost to the back line.
Zidane has a decision to make about who partners Cristiano Ronaldo up front. Karim Benzema has been off his game lately but the coach also seems to be having trouble getting a tune out of Gareth Bale. Marco Asensio has played himself into the Champions League picture and it would be no surprise if the 22-year-old was given a start with Isco either making way or given a more advanced role.
Zidane has the full squad available after Nacho Fernandez returned to training but the defender will need more time before he is match sharp.
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups
Bayern Munich 4-3-3 formation: Ulreich; Kimmich, Boateng, Hummels, Alaba; Rodriguez, Martinez, Alcantara; Muller, Lewandowski, Ribery
Real Madrid 4-3-1-2 formation: Navas; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Isco; Benzema, Ronaldo
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid Betting Tips
- Bayern Munich have won 8 drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches
- Real Madrid have won 7 drawn 2 and lost 1 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Bayern Munich have scored an average of 3.6 goals and conceded an average of 0.8 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Real Madrid have scored an average of 2.4 goals and conceded an average of 1.2 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Bayern Munich’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Real Madrid’s previous 10 matches
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid Prediction
This fixture had become a Champions League Clasico with the clubs having met 18 times in the competition since 2001. Real eliminated the German’s in last season’s quarter final after the second leg in Madrid went to extra time.
Bayern go into this game in excellent form, winning 25 of 28 games since returning from their winter break, losing one and two draws. They’ve cruised through the knockout phase, eliminating Besiktas 8-1 in the last-16 and defeating Sevilla 2-1 over two legs in the quarter finals.
Real on the other hand have only won one of the last four games and almost allowed a 3-0 lead slip against Juventus in the quarter finals. It took a late penalty to save Los Blancos and they’ll need to step up on recent form to have any chance against the German side gunning for revenge for last season.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
Bayern Munich to win 21/20 at bet365
Over/Under Prediction
Over 2.5 goals 4/7 at bet365
Correct Score
Bayern Munich to win 3-1 14/1 at bet365
