The results from the first round of Champions League group fixtures are now in the bag following Tuesday evening’s action. The play continues on Wednesday as the remaining group games go ahead across the continent, providing followers with some mouth-watering fixtures. Some big-name teams are in action, and there are several eye-catching games on the schedule, including Arsenal v PSV and Real Sociedad v Inter Milan.
The main attraction comes from Germany, where German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich host English football’s most successful club, Manchester United. The giants of European football clash from 20:00 GMT on Wednesday, and you can follow the play on television and through live-streaming apps. The teams are ready, and the officials and fans are in place. All we need now is to confirm our big match predictions.
Munich fancied to go all the way
Bayern Munich has dominated German football over the last decade. Despite some worrying moments last season, FCB shows no signs of slowing down or releasing their vice-like grip on the competition. They have become the team to beat from Germany, and that trend may continue, but Munich has failed to live up to European expectations. They are a regular in the Champions League and often make it through the groups to the knockout stages, but Bayern rarely delivers the goods in the later rounds. Will that change this season?
Bayern Munich started the competition as the second most likely team to win the trophy, according to pundits, ex-professionals, traders, and football fans. Manchester City has attracted more attention than any other European team over the summer following last season’s treble and first Champions League winners medal. If City doesn’t defend, the experts are confident Munich will step in and take advantage. Are they good enough? We’ll find out on Wednesday.
United back in business
This Champions League trip to the home of the German champions doesn’t come at the best time for Manchester United. The Red Devils have been far from their best in recent weeks and journey on the back of two defeats in their last two Premier League starts. Their domestic campaign has been woeful, with United winning two and losing three of their opening five games. The six points gained leave them in 13th, five points better than the relegation zone.
Bet hereMan Utd warmed up for this midweek trip with a home game against Brighton, which they lost 3-1, much to the dismay of their support. Any optimism from the crowd in pre-season has evaporated, and the support now faces the harsh realities of following the Red Devils in the 2020s. The decade hasn’t begun well for the club, and although they finished in the top four of the Premier League last term, there’s much work to do if United is to return to former glories. This is a great chance to get back to winning ways in style.
Bayern Munich v Man Utd prediction
Bayern Munich is the home team, performed better than their rivals last season and has already started the season stronger than the Red Devils. Their recent Champions League experience, coupled with the backing of the stands, should be enough to see them open their campaign with a win. Munich are good enough to take control of the group.
Man Utd has domestic problems and must begin climbing the league table towards the prize places. And they must do it fast. But Wednesday offers a different challenge and a chance for the players to leave their league woes at the door and play with more freedom. United will be determined to give a good account of themselves in Germany.
Champions League odds
The pre-match betting odds for this Champions League Group A clash in Germany are available to all new and existing 22Bet members. Bayern Munich is the predictable pre-game betting favourite, with 1.475 available to backers. Those with a soft spot for Man Utd can support an away win at 5.9 while the draw nets you 4.84.
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