Bayern Munich vs Benfica Prediction & Tips
Bayern Munich and Benfica play at Allianz Arena, in a match of the UEFA Champions League (Group Stage). The history of recent direct clashes is favorable to the home team, which has 3 wins in the last 3 matches. In this match, the home factor can play an important role, as both teams have significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
Bayern Munich Analysis
After 3 wins, the home team is currently in the 1st position, with 9 points won. In the last match, they won by (0‑4) in an away match against Benfica, after in the previous match they won by (5‑0) at home against Dynamo Kyiv. Curiously, this is a team that presents more positive results away than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses in away matches, with 49 goals scored and 21 conceded, against 9 wins, 2 draws and 4 defeats at home, with 47 goals scored and 17 conceded. In their last match, for the Bundesliga, they got an away win against FC Union Berlin by (2‑5). In the last 10 home matches Bayern Munich has a record of 6 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses. Their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In their home matches there is a tendency to have goals, as 27 of their last 28 matches have ended with Over 1.5 goals and 22 of 28 have ended with Over 2.5 goals. This is a team that often scores first: they opened the scoreboard in 14 of their last 15 games, of those 14 they reached halftime with an advantage in 11 and managed to maintain the advantage until the end of the 90’ in 13.
Bayern Munich comes for this game with a 5-2 victory, on the trip to Union Berlin, in a game counting for the Bundesliga: the team’s goals were signed by Kingsley Coman, Robert Lewandowski (2), Leroy Sané and Thomas Müller. Note that the Bavarians won all the matches played in the group stage of the Champions League. Now, in this game against Benfica, coach Dino Toppmöller should play in 4-3-3 privileging the maintenance of ball possession and organized attacks, however, in some moments of the game he should only risk on the counterattack. Striker Robert Lewandowski is one of the players that deserves to be highlighted in this team with 19 goals signed in official games. Out of this game are Sven Ulreich and Eric Maxim Poplar-Moting, both with physical problems.
Benfica Analysis
The away team is currently in the 2nd position, with 4 points won, after 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they won at home against FC Barcelona, by (3‑0). In the last match, they lost at home to FC Bayern München, by (0‑4). Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in away matches; against 10 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in their stadium. In their last match, for the Primeira Liga, they got an away tie against Estoril by (1‑1). In the last 10 away matches Benfica has won 6 and drawn 4. Their defense has been in good form, and they have only conceded goals in 2 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In the last 20 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 6 of their 15 goals between minutes (76’‑90′).
Benfica starts this game with a 1-1 draw on the trip to Estoril, in a game counting for the Portuguese championship: the only goal of the team was signed by Lucas Veríssimo. In the last round of the Champions League, the eagles lost against Bayern Munich by 0-4. Coach Jorge Jesus should keep the team in 3-4-3, privileging defensive organization and counterattacks, making the best use of the space behind the opponent’s back. Forward Rafa Silva and forward Darwin Núñez are the highlights of Benfica with 6 goals each scored in official matches. For this game, the visiting coach cannot count on Haris Seferovic, Valentino Lazaro, Gil Dias, Gedson Fernandes and Rodrigo Pinho, all with physical problems.
Bayern Munich – Benfica FREE TIPS
Bayern Munich – Win @ 1.25
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
