Bayern Munich vs Lazio Predictions and Betting Tips
The defending champions welcome Lazio to the Allianz Arena this Wednesday for their second leg last 16 matchups. Lazio, who are in the knockout stages of the UCL for the first time in quite a while, is staring the last 16 exits in the face. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Bayern Much did what they do best in the first leg of this tie at the Stadio Olimpico situated inside the Italian capital. They were intense, as usual, and capitalized on certain mistakes from the Lazio backline to eventually secure a 4-1 win heading into the second leg.
The favourites at it again
Bayern Munich still looks like they could win the trophy in consecutive seasons taking into account how good the Bavarians are. Although there have been minor setbacks here and there, they still lead atop the Bundesliga table, four points ahead of closest challengers RB Leipzig who dropped points over the weekend. Flick's side was too good to last time out, beating Werder Bremen 3-1 to secure three points. Gnabry, Goretzka, and inevitably, Lewandowski were all on the scoresheet as the Bavarians marched on in the race for the league title.
Lazio, on the other hand, haven't been convincing this season as they could even miss out on Europe totally. They sit in 7th place on the Serie A standings, four points behind Roma who have played a game more. In their most recent match against Crotone, Caicedo's 84th-minute winner turned out to be the decider as Inzaghi led his side to a 3-2 win- their first win in four games.
Bayern Munich vs Lazio Team News
Felipe and Lazzari will both sit this one out for the visitors given their injury problems. With regards to the hosts, Costa and Tolisso are both nursing injuries with Alaba being rated doubtful.
Bayern Munich possible starting XI:
Neuer; Davies, Boateng, Sule, Pavard; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Muller, Gnabry; Lewandowski
Lazio possible starting XI:
Reina; Patric, Acerbi, Radu; Fares, Milinkovic-Savic, Alberto, Leiva, Marusic; Correa, Immobile
Bayern Munich vs Lazio Prediction: 3-1
Lazio couldn't cope with Bayern's intensity in the first leg and were forced to give up a couple of goals. We don't expect them to do the same this Wednesday but we know it would be hard not to take into account Flick's pressing play. As a result, Bayern should once again cruise to victory and progress further in the bid to defend the Champions League title.
