Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid at UEFA Champions League
Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips for Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid at UEFA Champions League
The boys from Munich reached the UEFA Champions League semis even though nobody believed in them. That is, just a few thought that Bayern might overcome everything that had happened to them during the season. As for Real, we got used to seeing Carlo Ancelotti delivering success. Even in the situations when that wasn’t so realistic. That’s why he is one of the best ever in this business.
Bayern Munich
The only good thing coming out of the situation where Bayern lost its chances to win the Bundesliga, is that the team can fully concentrate on the UEFA Champions League. They can afford to rest players and sacrifice results to practice some tactical thoughts.
They weren’t especially confident against Arsenal, winning by a one-goal margin, 2-2 in London and 1-0 at home. But to be perfectly straight, the Gunners didn’t deserve to avoid an elimination. The fact that Bayern plays without pressure and that most of the pundits and fans don’t expect anything from them puts them in a perfect position.
Over the last ten games at Allianz Arena, Bayern triumphed in eight and lost two. They didn’t have some convincing wins apart from 8-1 vs. Mainz and 3-0 against Lazio.
Real Madrid
A 3-2 victory over Barcelona in the most recent El Clasico pretty much solved the La Liga title race. The difference between the two big rivals is now significant, and Blaugrana can’t recover from this.
Also, the way Los Blancos triumphed, with Jude Bellingham netting in the injury time, is an additional boost for Ancelotti’s gang. Last second wins are always sweet, particularly in El Clasico.
Real hasn’t lost in the past eight road events, reaching the UEFA Champions League semis at the Etihad, where they eliminated Manchester City following the penalties.
Bayern Munich: Neuer; Kimmich, Dier, De Ligt, Guerreiro; Laimer, Goretzka; Muller, Musiala, Sane; Kane
Real Madrid: Lunin; Carvajal, Nacho, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
The last time these two units met was in the UCL semis back in 2018. The first clash in Munich saw Real beating the hosts, 1-2, while the rematch had no winners, 2-2. The year before, Real was once again better, only this time in the quarterfinals.
Tuchel’s approach with Bayern is a bit more cautious, but we still believe in high efficiency here. Both teams netting and over 2.5 goals is the perfect pick because of the extremely high offensive potential on both ends.
Our verdict: Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals