The Champions League remains the key area of issue for Bayern Munich and Vincent Kompany this season and they will want to start turning things around here against Benfica. One win from 3 games played in the competition is a poor return for Bayern and they need to put on a show for their home fans, whilst Benfica have been very underwhelming on the eyes of many punters and UCL betting apps.
Bayern Munich vs Benfica Best Odds
Both sides will be bang up for this one in Bavaria, with points essential.
| Bayern Munich – 3/10 (+333) | Draw – 11/2 (+550) | Benfica – 8/1 (+800) |
| Over – 8/11 (-138) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 6/4 (+150) |
| Yes – 4/5 (-125) | BTTS | No – 11/10 (+110) |
Bayern Munich vs Benfica Analysis
This should be a very good game, between two sides with a rich Champions League history.
Bayern Munich
Defeats to both Aston Villa and Barcelona in the Champions League thus far will be causing great pain for Vincent Kompany and his men ahead of this one. Despite plenty of conjecture about his appointment in the summer, Bayern look to be developing a very strong playing identity under the Belgian and they could be one of the sides that sneak under the radar as the competition develops in the eyes of many punters and Champions League betting sites. They do however need results to start improving quickly.
Team news: Sasha Boey and Hiroki Ito will miss out here for Bayern.
Bayern Munich Predicted Lineup:
Neuer, Kimmich, Upamecano, Kim, Davies, Guerreiro, Pavlovic, Olise, Musiala, Gnabry & Kane.
Benfica
It has broadly been a decent start to the season Benfica, who have shown some good form and momentum, both in the Champions League and domestically. They sit 3rd in their native Portugal, a few points off Sporting Lisbon and Porto above them, whilst they are 13th in the Champions League standings. Knowing that cracking the top 8 gives them a pass to the quarter finals will be an incentive and they should have a go at Bayern in this one.
Team news: Tiago Gouveia is the main injury absentee for Benfica here.
Benfica Predicted Lineup:
Trubin, Bah, Otamendi, Araujo, Carreras, Luis, Kokcu, Aursnes, Di Maria, Pavlidis & Amdouni.
Bayern Munich vs Benfica Prediction
Having suffered two defeats from 3 games played, Bayern Munich won’t be leaving this one to chance against Benfica. The Portuguese side are always accomplished on the ball, and they should give Bayern plenty of problems, but Vincent Kompany needs a win from his side, and he should get back on track here.
Prediction: Bayern Munich to win the match – 3/10 (+333) – Rhino Bet.
Bayern Munich vs Benfica – The Ultimate Bet
Bayern Munich to win & BTTS – 3/1 (+300) – Fitzdares
This should be a hugely watchable tie in Bavaria, with Bayern in need of a win and Benfica ready to spoil the party. Goals look to be on the cards and Bayern should have the fire power to prevail.
