Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Prediction & Betting Tips (23 October)

Disappointing in recent years in the Champions League with two eliminations in the group stage then in the quarter-finals last year against PSG, FC Barcelona hopes to take advantage of this new format to shine again in the most beautiful competition European. However, it started badly with the Blaugrana who were surprised by AS Monaco on the first day, not helped by the rapid expulsion of Araujo 2-1. Fortunately for them, the Culers were able to find the resources to react and win much more easily against the Young Boys of Berne at the very beginning of the month 5-0. In the championship, Hansi Flick's players showed themselves to their advantage despite the surprise defeat suffered by Osasuna 4-2. Victorious on the side of Alavés before the international break 0-3, FC Barcelona will face FC Sevilla before this European shock against Bayern in order to maintain 1st place in LaLiga. For its part, Bayern Munich failed in the last Champions League square last season, losing to Real Madrid, the future winner of the competition.

Often cited among the favorites for the final victory year after year, the Munich club could go far again this season in the competition. He also hit very hard on the first day by crushing Dinamo Zagreb 9-2. That said, Vincent Kompany's players lost the following day at Aston Villa 1-0, thus seeing themselves relegated to the soft underbelly of the Champions League standings. At the same time, in the Bundesliga, Harry Kane's partners are struggling to maintain the lead in the standings, tied with RB Leipzig before hosting Stuttgart on October 19. Before that, Bayern had been held to a draw twice, by Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 and Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3.

Barça recorded some good news before the international break by seeing Frenkie de Jong return to the field after several months of absence. He could even be a candidate for a place in the 11 now. Also expected for this poster are defenders Araujo and Christensen and summer recruit Dani Olmo. On the other hand, Gavi is still in the recovery phase while goalkeeper Ter Stegen (probable end of season), Fermin Lopez (relapse) and Bernal (end of season) will not be there. Impressive once again, former Bayern striker Lewandowski (10 goals in La Liga, 2 in C1) is once again starting to panic the scorers. Wingers Yamal (4 goals, 5 assists in the league) and Raphinha (5 goals, 4 assists) are not to be outdone. Note that the Polish goalkeeper Szczesny should start in goal, he who came out of retirement to compensate for the absence of Ter Stegen.

Bayern Munich also regrets a lot of absences for this match. Indeed, the summer recruit Ito, the returning Stanisic, as well as the right side Sacha Boey are still not able to hold their rank. In addition, the nugget Musiala (3 goals), the French defender Upamecano and his young compatriot Tel should also forfeit this trip to Catalonia. On the other hand, the formidable Harry Kane (5 goals and delivered 4 assists in the league, 4 goals in C1) will be present as will the German international Gnabry (2 goals, 2 assists) and the French Olise (4 goals, 2 assists). ).