Lazio vs Bayern Munich Prediction & Betting Tips (14 February)

Lazio is back in the round of 16 after its last appearance during the 2020-21 season with an opposition against the Munich team, which it lost 2-6 on aggregate. It is clear that the Romans did not fare well but that is the risk when you finish 2nd in your Champions League group. Furthermore, during D6 of the group stage, Ciro Immobile's teammates had the opportunity to take 1st place on the Atlético Madrid pitch but the feeling of helplessness was felt too much this evening - there 2-0. In Serie A, the Biancazzurri were well back in the race for Europe but following their draw against Naples at home 0-0 and their defeat at Atalanta 3-1, they fell back to the 9th place. Their victory last weekend at relegated Cagliari 1-3 only allowed them to gain one position in the Italian championship standings. Bayern Munich is once again on course for the round of 16.

Last season, the Bavarian club defeated PSG in both matches but was then eliminated in the quarter by the future winner, Manchester City. The Munich residents are, as is often the case, irresistible in the group stage of the Champions League and have not conceded the slightest defeat in a group that is nevertheless tough with Manchester United two successes: 4-3 and 0-1, Galatasaray two successes: 1-3 and 2-1 and FC Copenhagen which is ultimately the only competitor to have taken points from them, victory 1-2 during J2 and draw at home on the return: 0-0. The German ogre's last defeat in the Champions League group stage dates back to 2017 and a certain setback at the Parc des Princes against PSG who started their Mbappé & Neymar era 3-1. In the Bundesliga, for the moment, the Bavarian club, 2nd, sees its crown being strongly threatened by Leverkusen who largely dominated it at home last weekend 3-0, taking a 5-point lead in the standings.

Suspended for accumulating yellow cards against Atlético, young midfielder Nicolo Rovella should have been back in the squad, but he is now doubtful for this match, like Spanish defender Patric (1 goal in 12 league appearances this season), winger Zaccagni (3 goals in 18 league appearances), or even midfielder Vecino. Author of 3 goals in the competition, Ciro Immobile (5 goals in SA) remains the main threat of this squad. Small mention to the Spanish midfielder, Luis Alberto (3 pawns, 2 assists this season in SA). Huge blow for Bayern who will probably be deprived of executives Serge Gnabry and Alphonso Davies without forgetting Marusic, Buchmann, Laimer or even the French international Coman (serious injury). On the other hand, Upamecano and Joshua Kimmich returned from injury last weekend.

Called up with South Korea, Kim Min-Jae is available again. Replacement goalkeeper Peretz is injured, as is right back Bouna Sarr. Note, however, the returns of Mazraoui (eliminated from the CAN with Morocco) and winter recruit Sacha Boey (Galatasaray). Harry Kane (28 goals, 8 assists TCC at club) will probably be one to watch for the Italians (4 goals, 3 goals in the Champions League).