Bayern have achieved mixed results in the Champions League this season. So far, they have collected only three points and were thrashed against Barcelona 1-4.
However, Bayern’s squad depth and individual talent keep them in control against sides like Benfica, especially on home turf. In five official matches at the Allianz Arena this season, Bayern drew only once and won the other four.
Five players are currently injured, but the only significant loss is defensive midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović, who broke his collarbone. João Palhinha will take over his position, while Raphael Guerreiro will play at the right back position.
Under Bruno Lage, Benfica have performed well in Liga Portugal and won five games in a row. However, despite this streak, it will be very difficult to catch up with Sporting. Although Benfica have played one match less, they are 8 points behind in the title race.
The Eagles also started the Champions League campaign in a solid fashion, collecting the maximum points in the first two rounds. All the more surprising was the failure that occurred in the home match against Feyenoord, which the hosts lost 1-3.
Benfica will be missing only three players. Here, we can only mention the young winger Gianluca Prestianni. However, in the last two rounds of the Champions League, Buruno Lage has fielded an unchanged lineup, and we do not expect any changes against Bayern.
Bet hereDespite Bayern’s problems in this Champions League, Benfica is not likely to put up serious resistance. Moreover, the Eagles’ defensive line makes mistakes in every match and rarely keeps a clean sheet, even in games against mediocre opponents.
In their last ten away matches, Benfica managed a clean sheet just twice—against Boavista and fourth-tier side Pevidém S.C.
In Munich, it is unlikely that they will be able to avoid a rout. In their five home matches in the 2024/25 season, Vincent Kompany’s team won four times. All occurred with a difference of two or more goals.
We think the hosts will take the initiative and grab a convincing victory. Our pick for this match is Bayern to win with a handicap (-1.5).
A match against Benfica looks like a great opportunity for Harry Kane to add to his scoring tally. The English forward is one of the best goalscorers in Europe and he will surely get plenty of chances to get the ball behind Anatoly Trubin.
In the last five official matches, the Bayern striker has only once failed to score. This was against Mainz at the DFB Pokal, a competition that isn’t Bayern’s primary focus.
We think the hosts will start the action in the first minute, with Harry Kane being the main force in the attack. Our second pick for this game is for Kane to score anytime.
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