Bayern Munich aims to secure their spot in the Champions League knockout stages when they take on Allianz Arena. The match schedules for Tuesday at the Allianz Arena, with kickoff at 11 pm.
The hosts put up an impressive show on the road last time with a 4-0 win over their opponents. A win this Tuesday will secure their spot in the next round.
While Borussia Mönchengladbach recently humbled Bayern Munich, they have proven that they can put in dominant performances against Europe’s strongest teams.
After embarrassing Barcelona and Dynamo Kyiv 3-0 and 5-0 respectively, the German champions put four unanswered goals past Benfica on matchday three to establish a five-point lead at the summit in Group E, assuring themselves of at least qualification until the knockout stages.
If the Bavarians claim maximum points on home soil this time around, they would be guaranteed a spot in the top two no matter what transpires between Barca and Dynamo Kyiv.
On the other hand, Benfica set up against Bayern in the Champions League with great confidence after beating Barcelona 3-0, but the Germans proved to be a different kettle of fish for Jorge Jesus’s side.
Indeed, Jesus’s side was held to a 3-3 draw in the Taca de Liga by Vitoria Guimaraes before playing out another stalemate in the Primeira Liga with Estoril, as Lucas Verissimo’s second half leveller cancelled out Mano’s earlier effort for the hosts.
Bayern Munich vs. Benfica Head to Head
Both sides have five games against each other, with Bayern Munich taking four wins and one draw. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Union Berlin 2-5 Bayern Munich
- Borussia M’gladbach 0-5 Bayern Munich
- Bayern Munich 4-0 Hoffenheim
- Benfica 0-4 Bayern Munich
- Bayer Leverkusen 1-5 Bayern Munich
Away
- Estoril `1-1 Benfica
- Vitoria SC 3-3 Benfica
- FC Vizela 0-1 Benfica
- Benfica 0-4 Bayern Munich
- CD Trofense 1-2 Benfica
Bayern Munich Team News
Leon Goretzka’s bruised heel kept him out of the win over Union, and he remains doubtful for this clash. However, Lucas Hernandez suffered a blow to his knee in league action and is questionable.
Benfica Team News
Andre Almeida sustained a muscle problem in the first match with Bayern and will remain sidelined, along with fellow full-backs Gil Dias and Valentino Lazaro.
Prediction and Odds
Benfica was surely the better side again, and you can again expect them to make it to the next round, but we don’t see Bayern throwing another game.
- Bayern Munich Win
- Goals Over 2.5
- Lewandowski to Score
