Champions League – Bayern Munich vs Benfica: Betting Preview

Bayern Munich welcome Benfica to the Allianz Arena in Germany for a Champions League match on Tuesday night.

The Bavarians head into their latest European fixture intent on maintaining their 100% winning start. Three wins from as many games have put them on top of Group E. While Benfica sit five points behind the 31-time German champions in an otherwise decent second place.

Season facts for Bayern München and Benfica.

Facts are calculated for Champions League

• Bayern München has won the last 4 matches in a row;
• Bayern München has won in the last 7 of 8 matches;
• Bayern München has won in the last 9 of 10 matches at home;
• Bayern München scored in the last 40 of 42 matches.

• Benfica unbeaten the last 3 matches in a row when playing away;
• Benfica have not conceded in the last 5 of 7 matches;
• Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Benfica’s last 2 of 4 matches.

Lineup Bayern München vs Benfica

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Current form — Bayern München v. Benfica

The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

The Bavarians continue to collect points

Bayern Munich enter this match on a really fine note as past weeks have brought a very acceptable 12 points out of a possible 18. Julian Nagelsmann’s side are a bit back and forth at the moment, but at least mostly forth, as they beat Hoffenheim by 4-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 5-0 against B. M’gladbach, before claiming 3 points in a 5-2 win against Union Berlin.

The Eagles looking for more

It has been a rollercoaster couple of weeks for Benfica with performances showing little sign of stability. In their last 3 matches, Jorge Jesus’ side beat Vizela 1-0 before drawing 3-3 with Victoria SC. They drew 1-1 with Estoril Praia last time out.

Bayern München v. Benfica — fixture history

The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.

Bayern Munich look to extend winning streak

Bayern Munich left Benfica begging for mercy when they clattered them 4-0 and 5-1 in their previous meetings in the Champions League.

In the last 5 meetings of these teams, an advantage was formed on the side of Bayern Munich, and these matches were also remembered for a low number of goals.

All in all, Bayern Munich have had a fine reading on Benfica in previous seasons in the Champions League with a 4-1-0 advantage going into this match.

Full Time Betting

Analyzing the prices with the bookmakers, Bayern Munich are given an 84% chance of beating Benfica. That equals odds at 1.19 on the home side to win, while the draw sits at 8.00. Placing a bet on the away win for the visitors returns you odds of 17.00.

Bayern Munich have won 9 of their previous 10 home league games. In contrast, Benfica have lost 5 of their last 10 away league games.

BTTS

Looking at the prices on offer by the bookmakers, the chance of this match seeing both teams score (BTTS) is pretty decent. Odds are available at 1.91 if you wish to place a bet on BTTS. Speculating in the opposite outcome that at least one side keeps a clean sheet pays out at 1.95.

Over/Under Betting

The bookies seem to think this match will see plenty of goals and betting on over 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.33. A price that equals a 75% chance of this match seeing a minimum of 3 goals. Should you prefer a low-scoring bet your best odds are 3.50 for under 2.5 goals.

Bayern Munich’s last 10 home league games saw an average of 3.7 goals per match. Benfica’s last 10 away league games averaged 2.9 goals per game.

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