Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid Predictions and Betting Tips
Bayern Munich kick-off their title defence this Wednesday as they welcome Atletico Madrid to Germany. With the top two favourites of Group A set to go at each other this week, the result of this game points towards the eventual winner of the group. Which side will get these vital three points at the end of the 90 minutes?
Both sides have been involved in a doubleheader on two separate occasions. The first meetings were back in the semifinal of the 15/16 UCL season in which Simeone and his troops emerged victoriously. The next set of games came a season after, this time in the group stage. Both sides won a game each but Atletico finished the group atop the table. All in all, this game will certainly prove to be a god watch with both sides possessing lots if footballing qualities.
The Bavarians intent upon making it two in a row
Flick and his troops are certainly favourites to win this season's UEFA Champions League. The Bavarians blew past every single team they came across at the tail end of last season in a run that span across twenty games- eleven in the Champions League. However, Hoffenheim proved to the world that the German Champions are beatable as they humbled 4-1 at the end of last month. This halted their 23-match unbeaten run, nonetheless, what a run that was!
Bayern Munich is heading into this game keen on making it five wins from five games. In their most recent game, they got the better of Arminia Bielefeld in a 4-1 thrashing. Muller and Lewandowski, with two braces, gave Bayern a comprehensive win as they occupy 2nd place, one point behind RB Leipzig.
Simeone looking to try his luck once again
Atletico Madrid was so close to winning the UEFA Champions League back in 2014. A late Ramos header took the game to extra time in which Real socred three to secure their 10th title. They also had another chance to etch their names onto the coveted cup two years later. This time, they lost on penalties, once again, to their local rivals. Real knocked them out in the semis once again at the tail end of the 2017 season, as they further exerted their dominance over their local rivals.
The Red side of Madrid has started their season fairly with eight points from their opening four games. They registered their first win in four games on their visit to the Abanca Balaidos in which they ran out 2-0 winners. Suarez- with his third of the campaign- fired them into the lead while Carassco rounded up the scoring late in the game.
Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid Team News
Josh Kimmich who missed their last game due to personal reasons is expected to start this week. Sane will also be unavailable for this one given his knee injury. With regards to the away side, Sime Vrsajlko is ruled out given his muscular problem.
Bayern Munich possible starting XI:
Neuer; Davies, Boateng, Alaba, Sarr; Kimmich, Goretzka; Costa, Muller, Gnabry; Lewandowski
Atletico Madrid possible starting XI:
Jan Oblak; Trippier, Savic, Felipe, Lodi; Carrasco, Koke, Torreira, Saul; Suarez, Felix
Bayern Munich vs Atletico Madrid Prediction: 3-1
Bayern Munich have not lost at the Allianz Arena to Atletico Madrid in a run spanning across two games. Although we expect to see goals at both ends, we don't think the Madrid-based side gets a point from this game.
