Ace Football previews the Champions League game between Bayern Munich and Benfica who meet up this coming Wednesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
As the early season favourites, Bayern Munich will look to justify their title credentials on Wednesday when they take on Benfica for a round 4 match in the Champions League.
A look at the Champions League standings shows that three points and ten places currently separate the two teams.
Form: Bayern Munich vs Benfica
Bayern Munich Form
In their last three outings, Bayern Munich won 0-5 against Bochum, beat Mainz 05 by 0-4 and hammered Union Berlin 3-0. Bayern Munich put four wins on the board in their previous six Champions League matches at the Allianz Arena. They drew twice while losing none, scored 17 goals while conceding five.
Benfica Form
In their last three matches, Benfica lost against Feyenoord by 1-3, beat Rio Ave by 5-0 winning 1-2 against Farense. Benfica won three of a possible six away matches in the Champions League, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored 11 while also conceding nine times.
Betting stats for Bayern Munich and Benfica
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Bayern Munich and Benfica. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- Bayern Munich have won 7 of the last 8 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 6 of the last 8 Bayern Munich matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Bayern Munich matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Bayern Munich matches in the Champions League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Bayern Munich have won 5 of the last 7 home matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 6 Benfica matches in the Champions League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- Benfica have won 6 of the last 7 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In the last 7 Benfica away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Benfica matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 5 of the last 6 Benfica matches in the Champions League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
In-form players: Bayern Munich vs Benfica
Kerem Akturkoglu shows decent form right now for Benfica, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the Champions League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Bayern Munich, who are strong favourites on Wednesday. Siding with Harry Kane also look a nice prospect as he scored six goals in his last six Champions League matches.
Betting markets: Bayern Munich vs Benfica
Full-time result
Bayern Munich won eight of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew two and lost none. Benfica won five games, drew two and lost three in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Amazingly, Bayern Munich are on a streak of 13 home matches without defeat. Benfica did not lose any of their last 5 matches away from home. Bayern Munich have beaten Benfica in 4 consecutive meetings.
Both teams to score
Bayern Munich scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Benfica scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Bayern Munich have won-to-nil in 3 consecutive games. Benfica have kept their opponents from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have been able to keep a clean sheet in five of their last 10 games. Bayern Munich have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Benfica.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Bayern Munich, who scored an average of 3.5 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in nine of the last ten games for Benfica, who managed to hit the net 3.1 times on average in these games. Bayern Munich’s last 6 matches had more than three goals. Benfica scored at least one goal in their last 13 matches.
Suggested bet: Bayern Munich vs Benfica
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Bayern Munich and Benfica seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Champions League match.
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