Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League

Prediction published on 12/09/2021, 08:41  by James | Modified on 12/09/2021 at 09:41 in Champions League Predictions

Barcelona have the opportunity to conquer their demons when they welcome Bayern Munich to the Nou Camp for their UEFA Champions League opener on Tuesday night. La Blaugrana suffered one of the worst defeats in their history when they met the German juggernaut in the 2019/20 quarter-finals. Bayern stunned the football world by exposing Barcelona's frailties in an 8-2 mauling. The memory will frighten Barca fans ahead of this encounter as their club has undoubtedly become weaker since that occasion. Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are among the stars who have since left Barca due to a financial crisis that has radically altered the playing staff. Now, they will be relying on the in-form Memphis Depay to work his magic. The forward is coming off the back of equalling a Dutch national team record for international goals in a calendar year, with 12. His compatriot Ronald Koeman is steadying the ship and has guided Barca to an undefeated La Liga opening, winning two of their three games. Bayern, however, are on another level. 

Now under the tutelage of Julian Nagelsmann, after Hansi Flick took the Germany national team job, Bayern have yet to stumble during the transition. They are unbeaten in the Bundesliga after four games and come into the match after hammering RB Leipzig 4-1 away. While Barca said goodbye to their main man, Bayern still have Robert Lewandowski leading the line. The Polish hitman, who has scored 40+ goals for the past six seasons, has five goals in eight games of the current campaign. We expect him to find the back of the net in this game, and with Bayern winning 19 of their 21 UCL fixtures, we anticipate a win for the away side. Back Bayern to get all three points.